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Richins Car Service

Tire shop · Herriman, UT · reviewed since 2011

How the Experts Score is calculatedEach factor is scored 0–100 on absolute terms (standing in the category can only raise it), then weighted; problems flagged in review highlights or a recent slide in ratings are subtracted:Satisfaction 55%92+50.2Reliability 24%88+21.3Value 14%100+14.1Replies to reviews 7%100+7.1Craft & service penalty98−0.2Experts Score= 93Grade A: A = 80+, B = 60–79, C = 40–59, D = 20–39. Needs 10+ reviews.93SCORE
AGradeLetter from the Experts Score: A = 80+, B = 60–79, C = 40–59, D = 20–39, F = under 20.
#171 of 899 auto repair shopsPosition by Experts Score among all companies we track in this category. · better than 81%
4.9 ★★★★★ 2,287 Google reviews · 24 photos
95%five-star reviews
4.95★last 12 monthsAverage stars on reviews from the last 12 months only.
1.7%1–2★ in 2 yearsShare of 1–2★ reviews in the last 24 months — or the 20 newest reviews when the company had fewer than 20 in that time.
92%reviews answered by the owner
Nov 2026latest review

Richins Car Service at a glance

  • Google rating: 4.9 out of 5 from 2,287 reviews (95% five-star).
  • Reviews on this page: 2,287 Google reviews (1,784 with written comments, 15 with photos).
  • Owner responses: the business replied to 92% of reviews.
  • Most recent review: November 1, 2026.
  • Service: Auto Repair Shop serving Herriman, Utah.

Data from Google, last updated November 2, 2026.

Score profile vs other auto repair shops

Score per factor (100 = best)Each factor is scored 0–100 on absolute terms (star average, share of 1–2★ reviews, price verdicts…); standing within the category can only raise it, never lower it.. Strongest: value and momentum; weakest: reliability.

Satisfaction92Reliability88Craft & service98Value100Momentum100Replies to reviews100Satisfaction: 92 (median 88)Reliability: 88 (median 85)Craft & service: 98 (median 99)Value: 100 (median 100)Momentum: 100 (median 100)Replies to reviews: 100 (median 59)
Richins Car ServiceAuto Repair Shops median0 = centre, 100 = best
SatisfactionSatisfaction · 54% of the scoreRecency-weighted star average (2-year half-life), shrunk toward the category mean by review volume; the company’s own lifetime average as the prior; absolute: 4.0★ = 0, 5★ = 100.Richins Car Service: 92/100 on this factor. Category median: 88.A
92
ReliabilityReliability · 24% of the scoreHow rarely jobs go badly: share of 1–2★ reviews — 60% the last 24 months (or the 20 newest if fewer), 40% all-time; 0% = 100, 15%+ = 0; the category percentile can only raise it.Richins Car Service: 88/100 on this factor. Category median: 85.A
88
Craft & serviceCraft & service · penalty only, up to −10 pointsGoogle review highlights: Quality, Professionalism, Responsiveness, Punctuality — how rarely reviewers flag them as a negative, per review since highlights began; 0% = 100, 5%+ = 0. Subtracted from the score (up to −10), never averaged in — clean highlights are the norm, not a bonus.Richins Car Service: 98/100 on this factor. Category median: 99.A
98
ValueValue · 14% of the scoreCustomers’ own price verdicts (Great / Reasonable vs Overpriced) and Value highlights; 65% absolute (all “reasonable” ≈ 80, “great” = 100), the category percentile can only raise it.Richins Car Service: 100/100 on this factor. Category median: 100.A
100
MomentumMomentum · penalty only, up to −10 pointsPenalises only a real slide: last-12-month average below lifetime (−0.5★ = 0). Still 4.8★+ over the last year, or steady/improving = 100. Subtracted from the score (up to −10), never averaged in.Richins Car Service: 100/100 on this factor. Category median: 100.A
100
Replies to reviewsReplies to reviews · 7% of the scoreHow often the owner publicly replies to reviews under 5★ (1–4★). Needs 3+ such reviews, otherwise not counted; 65% absolute (80%+ replied = 100), the category percentile can only raise it.Richins Car Service: 100/100 on this factor. Category median: 59.A
100

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Star ratings

2,287 Google reviews we collected

  • 5 stars2,18295%
  • 4 stars562%
  • 3 stars70%
  • 2 stars141%
  • 1 star281%

Praise vs complaints

Phrases our text analysis found in 1,784 written reviews

  • Praise3,63698%
  • Complaints772%

PriceGoogle asks reviewers whether the price was great, reasonable or overpriced; these are their answers.

Price verdicts customers left with their Google review

  • Great price10741%
  • Reasonable14656%
  • Overpriced31%
  • Not sure31%

Topic share

How often each topic comes up in the written reviews

  • Honesty & trust64417%
  • Staff & attitude62617%
  • Speed & response62417%
  • Price & value61617%
  • Quality & results57916%
  • Would recommend36510%
  • Communication2597%

What customers talk about

We read 1,784 written reviews and marked every phrase about these topics. The same colors are highlighted in the reviews.

  • “These guys are great, honest, friendly and located in a super convenient area!”
    “Yall broke my homies mirror on his duramax and didnt even acknowledge the fact you guys messed up, don't waste your time here they're dishonest.”
  • “They were very professional and honest as a woman sometimes other Repair shops take advantage of the fact that I don't know much about car repairs.”
    “Also, Kent at the front desk is not professional at all.”
  • “I would give Rich's F5 out of five they were able to fit me in immediately.”
    “…t they asked for and the guy acted like I was putting him out and he never called me back with a quote.…”
  • “He did great work at competitive pricing and was super friendly and helpful explaining everything along the way.”
    “I went to here to get my brakes replaced and they were totally trying to overcharge me.”
  • “I really appreciate their honesty, great work, and fair prices.”
    “Worst shop I've ever taken my truck to, and i've taken my truck to a lot of places.”
  • “I highly recommend them and will keep going back whenever I need service.”
    “Would not recommend going here unless you want dishonest service”
  • “They diagnose the problem, called and communicated what the solution was.”
    “Poor communication and I felt the price was very high for a small job.”

People customers mention

  • Kelly 33 reviews
  • Kent 31 reviews
  • Hunter 24 reviews
  • Draper 21 reviews

praise complaint · found by our text analysis, Google review wording unchanged.

Reviews for your job

Customers hired Richins Car Service for 8 kinds of job. Pick one to see what they paid and said.

Recent reviews

Toni3 reviewsTotal number of Google reviews this person has written across all businesses on Google Maps (not just this one). More reviews usually means a more experienced, trustworthy reviewer. · 12 hours ago★★★★★

I was very impressed with them. They did everything possible to help me, including shuttling me home while they worked on my car. Thank you.

Exhaust
JesseLocal Guide · 40 reviewsTotal number of Google reviews this person has written across all businesses on Google Maps (not just this one). More reviews usually means a more experienced, trustworthy reviewer. · a day ago★★★★★

Quick inspection/emissions for a good price. They check in an is noise for no extra cost. Clean lobby and friendly staff.

Reasonable priceVehicle Inspection
Debra6 reviewsTotal number of Google reviews this person has written across all businesses on Google Maps (not just this one). More reviews usually means a more experienced, trustworthy reviewer. · 2 days ago★★★★★

Richins is great! Fast, efficient and courteous. This is the only place I will bring my car for repairs.

Auto exhaust system repair
JoAnn4 reviewsTotal number of Google reviews this person has written across all businesses on Google Maps (not just this one). More reviews usually means a more experienced, trustworthy reviewer. · 2 days ago★★★★★

I would give Rich's F5 out of five they were able to fit me in immediately. They diagnose the problem, called and communicated what the solution was. They let me know upfront what it would cost. Anything that I needed to happen they called to see if it was OK to add that in. They had it finished when promised, and…

Reasonable priceElectrical repair
Jessica8 reviewsTotal number of Google reviews this person has written across all businesses on Google Maps (not just this one). More reviews usually means a more experienced, trustworthy reviewer. · 3 days ago★★★★★

These guys are great, honest, friendly and located in a super convenient area! Kelly looked over a new used car I just purchased and gave a better summary of the car than the pre-purchase inspection I paid for somewhere else. He did it as a courtesy while he was doing some work I brought it in for on the CV axle…

Great priceGeneral repairs & maintenance
DallonLocal Guide · 70 reviewsTotal number of Google reviews this person has written across all businesses on Google Maps (not just this one). More reviews usually means a more experienced, trustworthy reviewer. · 4 days ago★★★★★

I've been taking my cars to Richens for about ten years now, and they’ve never let me down. I really appreciate their honesty, great work, and fair prices. I highly recommend them and will keep going back whenever I need service. Thanks.

Reasonable priceAuto water leak repairGeneral repairs & maintenanceAuto engine diagnostic

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Customer reviews

4.9 ★★★★★ 2,287 reviews on Google · rating breakdown

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Jobs customers hired them for — from Google's service tags and the review text
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Filter by topic — each topic is highlighted in the reviews in the same color
Toni Peterson3 reviewsTotal number of Google reviews Toni has written across all businesses on Google Maps, not just this one.
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★★★★★

I was very impressed with them. They did everything possible to help me, including shuttling me home while they worked on my car. Thank you.

  • Services: Exhaust
Jesse PoulosLocal Guide · 40 reviewsTotal number of Google reviews Jesse has written across all businesses on Google Maps, not just this one.
Review from Google · view on Google
★★★★★

Quick inspection/emissions for a good price. They check in an is noise for no extra cost. Clean lobby and friendly staff.

  • Price assessment: Reasonable price
  • Services: Vehicle Inspection
Debra Parker6 reviewsTotal number of Google reviews Debra has written across all businesses on Google Maps, not just this one.
Review from Google · view on Google
★★★★★

Richins is great! Fast, efficient and courteous. This is the only place I will bring my car for repairs.

  • Services: Auto exhaust system repair
JoAnn Featherstone4 reviewsTotal number of Google reviews JoAnn has written across all businesses on Google Maps, not just this one.
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★★★★★

I would give Rich's F5 out of five they were able to fit me in immediately. They diagnose the problem, called and communicated what the solution was. They let me know upfront what it would cost. Anything that I needed to happen they called to see if it was OK to add that in. They had it finished when promised, and even gave me a ride home instead of having to wait. They were very professional and honest as a woman sometimes other Repair shops take advantage of the fact that I don't know much about car repairs. At Richards they can be trusted. I would get these guys a five star.

  • Price assessment: Reasonable price
  • Services: Electrical repair
John Schlatter9 reviewsTotal number of Google reviews John has written across all businesses on Google Maps, not just this one.
Review from Google · view on Google
★★★★★

Very professional, fast service, excellent communications

  • Services: Auto brake repair
Jessica Salcedo8 reviewsTotal number of Google reviews Jessica has written across all businesses on Google Maps, not just this one.
Review from Google · view on Google
★★★★★

These guys are great, honest, friendly and located in a super convenient area! Kelly looked over a new used car I just purchased and gave a better summary of the car than the pre-purchase inspection I paid for somewhere else. He did it as a courtesy while he was doing some work I brought it in for on the CV axle and was straight forward and honest about everything he was seeing. I wish I’d had him give it the pre-purchase look over to begin with! He did great work at competitive pricing and was super friendly and helpful explaining everything along the way. He even fixed up some vacuum hoses that were struggling to stay secured. I’ll be coming here for any future work I’ll be needing and recommending them to others.

  • Price assessment: Great price
  • Services: General repairs & maintenance
Response from the owner · 3 days ago

Thank you, Jessica! We appreciate your kind words about our team and are glad to hear that Kelly provided such thorough and helpful service. Your recommendation means a lot to us, and we look forward to assisting you with any future needs!

Dallon WaiteLocal Guide · 70 reviewsTotal number of Google reviews Dallon has written across all businesses on Google Maps, not just this one.
Review from Google · view on Google
★★★★★

I've been taking my cars to Richens for about ten years now, and they’ve never let me down. I really appreciate their honesty, great work, and fair prices. I highly recommend them and will keep going back whenever I need service. Thanks.

  • Price assessment: Reasonable price
  • Services: Auto water leak repair, General repairs & maintenance, Auto engine diagnostic, Engine repair
Response from the owner · 3 days ago

Thank you, Dallon! We truly appreciate your loyalty and kind words about our honesty and service. It's wonderful to hear that you've had such a positive experience with us over the years. Looking forward to seeing you again!

Suzanne Hardy-Smith3 reviewsTotal number of Google reviews Suzanne has written across all businesses on Google Maps, not just this one.
Review from Google · view on Google
★★★★★

Richin’s were quick and efficient in getting my brakes and rotors done. Very reasonably priced compared to other places. Will continue to have work done there.

  • Services: Brakes
Response from the owner · 5 days ago

Thank you, Suzanne, for your kind words! We're glad to hear you found our service quick and reasonably priced. We look forward to assisting you with your future needs.

Sherrol Coltharp4 reviewsTotal number of Google reviews Sherrol has written across all businesses on Google Maps, not just this one.
Review from Google · view on Google
★★★★★

They’re very helpful and I felt good about their diagnosis and plan for my car. I will be going back when I need car repairs.😊

  • Price assessment: Reasonable price
  • Services: Auto water leak repair, Auto engine diagnostic
Response from the owner · 6 years ago

And we will be here to lend you a hand, Sherrol! Thank you for the gracious review!

Ann Werner with Utah Real Estate3 reviewsTotal number of Google reviews Ann has written across all businesses on Google Maps, not just this one.
Review from Google · view on Google
★★★★★

My battery died in my car last week. I’m so grateful I was in a safe place with friends that could jump my car. I purchased a new battery at an auto parts store, but because Mercedes makes it tricky to replace the battery I had to find a place to install it for me. Richins was across the street and they told me they could fit me in. It was not an easy task, but they worked very hard to get it done in time for me to pick up my kids. The cost was also very reasonable. Thank you again for fitting me in last minute and for your kindness!!

  • Services: Battery
Response from the owner · 5 days ago

Thank you, Ann, for sharing your experience! We're glad to hear that our team was able to help you out with the battery installation and that you found the service to be kind and accommodating. Your appreciation means a lot to us!

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