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Rocco's Honda & Acura Specialists

Auto repair shop · Palmdale, CA · reviewed since 2014

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%85+46.4Reliability 24%83+20.1Value 14%100+14.1Replies to reviews 7%86+6.1Craft & service penalty89−1.1Experts Score= 86Grade A: A = 80+, B = 60–79, C = 40–59, D = 20–39. Needs 10+ reviews.86SCORE
AGradeLetter from the Experts Score: A = 80+, B = 60–79, C = 40–59, D = 20–39, F = under 20.
#180 of 348 auto repair shopsPosition by Experts Score among all companies we track in this category. · better than 48%
4.8 ★★★★★ 437 Google reviews · 21 photos
93%five-star reviews
4.88★last 12 monthsAverage stars on reviews from the last 12 months only.
1.6%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.
62%reviews answered by the owner
Oct 2026latest review

Rocco's Honda & Acura Specialists at a glance

Customers frequently cite fair pricing, honest communication, and quick turnarounds for routine maintenance and specific repairs like timing belts and oil changes. Recurring themes highlight the shop's long-standing reputation for reliability and helpful staff who provide clear updates on vehicle issues. However, some lower-rated reviews describe rude interactions with front desk personnel and dissatisfaction with diagnostic accuracy or the handling of complex, non-standard modifications.

  • Google rating: 4.8 out of 5 from 437 reviews (93% five-star).
  • Reviews on this page: 437 Google reviews (346 with written comments, 2 with photos).
  • Owner responses: the business replied to 62% of reviews.
  • Most recent review: October 31, 2026.
  • Service: Auto Repair Shop serving Palmdale, California.

Data from Google, last updated November 1, 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.

Satisfaction85Reliability83Craft & service89Value100Momentum100Replies to reviews86Satisfaction: 85 (median 89)Reliability: 83 (median 86)Craft & service: 89 (median 99)Value: 100 (median 100)Momentum: 100 (median 100)Replies to reviews: 86 (median 60)
This companyAuto 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.Rocco's Honda & Acura Specialists: 85/100 on this factor. Category median: 89.A
85
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.Rocco's Honda & Acura Specialists: 83/100 on this factor. Category median: 86.A
83
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.Rocco's Honda & Acura Specialists: 89/100 on this factor. Category median: 99.A
89
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.Rocco's Honda & Acura Specialists: 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.Rocco's Honda & Acura Specialists: 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.Rocco's Honda & Acura Specialists: 86/100 on this factor. Category median: 60.A
86

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Star ratings

437 Google reviews we collected

  • 5 stars40793%
  • 4 stars102%
  • 3 stars31%
  • 2 stars41%
  • 1 star133%

Praise vs complaints

Phrases our text analysis found in 346 written reviews

  • Praise58296%
  • Complaints234%

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

Price verdicts customers left with their Google review

  • Great price1840%
  • Reasonable2658%
  • Overpriced12%
  • Not sure00%

Topic share

How often each topic comes up in the written reviews

  • Price & value12420%
  • Honesty & trust11719%
  • Quality & results11419%
  • Speed & response8915%
  • Staff & attitude8314%
  • Would recommend6411%
  • Communication142%

What customers talk about

We read 346 written reviews and marked every phrase about these topics. The same colors are highlighted in the reviews.

  • “Seems to be honest and fair Been around since 1980.”
    “The owner rude they overcharge they took 4 hours just to replace A few simple parts just to get more money out of u worst mechanic in the av”
  • “I bring my Toyota in because you just can’t trust the dealers.”
    “Response to your reply then I'm no longer engaging as you're lying.”
  • “…bring it here Terrianne The receptionist is delightful, helpful and thorough.…”
    “I’ve never brought my cars to a shop & I sure wont now 👎🏻👎🏻 horrible customer service.”
  • “The service was fast and professional, as well as convenient.”
  • “…vice should bring it here Terrianne The receptionist is delightful, helpful and thorough.…”
    “Incredibly rude immediately when I had answered the phone, when I had asked for a quote on a motor & transmission swap said they don’t do that.”
  • “…rvice to post a comment as I have been a customer over 25 years and would recommend to anyone their shop for diagnosis and service.…”
    “if you dont have to go to the dealership do the best you can to avoid them and give Rocco a call.”
  • “The staff was very courteous and provided good communication and fast professional service at a reasonable price.”

People customers mention

  • Hondas 20 reviews
  • Roccos 12 reviews
  • Pilot 8 reviews
  • Civic 7 reviews
  • Odyssey 6 reviews
  • Lancaster 6 reviews

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

Reviews for your job

Customers hired Rocco's Honda & Acura Specialists for 8 kinds of job. Pick one to see what they paid and said.

Recent reviews

Cris6 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. · Edited a week ago★★★★★

Honest and efficient . Friendly staff all around . Highly Recommended.Did oil change and checked around and found screw missing and replaced it . Thank you so much everyone.

Reasonable priceAir & cabin filter replacementAuto A/C rechargeTire rotations
Bridget4 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. · Edited 2 weeks ago★★★★★

Rocco beat the prices of every where else I checked. The service was fast and professional, as well as convenient.! He always takes his time to make sure everything is perfect, and his receptionist is so friendly and knowledgeable

Great priceBrakesOil change
MichelleLocal Guide · 11 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. · Edited a month ago★★★★★

I used to go to Rocco‘s when he was on division now I came to Palmdale just to bring my vehicle here although I do not have a Honda. I bring my Toyota in because you just can’t trust the dealers.. He straight up to the point honest, and I will always bring my vehicles here. I absolutely think anybody that has a…

Customer photo from Michelle's reviewCustomer photo from Michelle's review
Reasonable priceGeneral repairs & maintenanceBrakes
Jenn7 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 months ago★★★★★

In an industry that's "known" for taking advantage of woman and raking people over the coals, I feel like Roccos is honest and beyond fair. Its refreshing to feel like I can take my car in and not have to worry about it.

BrianLocal Guide · 20 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 months ago★★★★★

That’s exactly what he’s doing with the Hondas. Always seems to be fair. Take care of the cars like they need to be taken care of.

Reasonable price
Scott3 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. · Edited 2 months ago★★★★★

I visited Rocco's today just needing my tires rotated and was basically just in an out. Rocco's kept up my first Honda that got over 300,000 miles and then had that engine rebuild and the car go another 300,000 on the rebuilt engine and then my wife won a Honda at a Honda at a casino and I continue my service with…

Great priceGeneral repairs & maintenanceTire rotationsOil change

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Customer reviews

4.8 ★★★★★ 437 reviews on Google · rating breakdown

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Niles Hagedorn4 reviewsTotal number of Google reviews Niles has written across all businesses on Google Maps, not just this one.
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★★★★★

This place is competent and fairly priced

  • Price assessment: Reasonable price
  • Services: General repairs & maintenance
Response from the owner · a year ago

Thanks Niles

Cris Epp6 reviewsTotal number of Google reviews Cris has written across all businesses on Google Maps, not just this one.
Review from Google · view on Google
★★★★★

Honest and efficient . Friendly staff all around . Highly Recommended.Did oil change and checked around and found screw missing and replaced it . Thank you so much everyone.

  • Price assessment: Reasonable price
  • Services: Air & cabin filter replacement, Auto A/C recharge, Tire rotations, Auto maintenance, Oil change, Service not listed
Response from the owner · Edited 4 months ago

We sincerely appreciate your business and your recommendation! Thank you for highlighting our reasonable pricing and friendly staff. It was our pleasure to handle your recent oil change, tire rotation, and A/C service efficiently. We look forward to keeping your vehicle running smoothly in the future!

Bridget Howitt4 reviewsTotal number of Google reviews Bridget has written across all businesses on Google Maps, not just this one.
Review from Google · view on Google
★★★★★

Rocco beat the prices of every where else I checked. The service was fast and professional, as well as convenient.! He always takes his time to make sure everything is perfect, and his receptionist is so friendly and knowledgeable

  • Price assessment: Great price
  • Services: Brakes, Oil change
Response from the owner · 9 months ago

We really appreciate your support Bridget, your review made our day. Thank you Rocc's Honda

Michelle HeddenLocal Guide · 11 reviewsTotal number of Google reviews Michelle has written across all businesses on Google Maps, not just this one.
Review from Google · view on Google
★★★★★

I used to go to Rocco‘s when he was on division now I came to Palmdale just to bring my vehicle here although I do not have a Honda. I bring my Toyota in because you just can’t trust the dealers.. He straight up to the point honest, and I will always bring my vehicles here. I absolutely think anybody that has a Honda or a Toyota Who wants honest service should bring it here Terrianne The receptionist is delightful, helpful and thorough. Support your local guys! This is an update. I went back today to get my 120 thousand mile service on my Toyota Corolla and these people did not disappoint. I brought it in at eight and was done by 2:30 resurfaced my front rotors added new brakes. Amazing I love this place. Good service honest will never go anywhere else.

  • Price assessment: Reasonable price
  • Services: General repairs & maintenance, Brakes
Response from the owner · 2 months ago

We are incredibly grateful for your continued business and for traveling to our Palmdale location. Total honesty is the foundation of how we do things at Rocco's Honda, and we are glad that shows—whether you drive a Honda or a Toyota! We will be sure to pass your lovely compliments along to Terrianne. Thank you for advocating for local businesses like ours!

Peter HornerLocal Guide · 18 reviewsTotal number of Google reviews Peter has written across all businesses on Google Maps, not just this one.
Review from Google · view on Google
★★★★★

Seems to be honest and fair Been around since 1980.knowledgable on Honda cars

  • Services: Oil change
Response from the owner · 6 years ago

thank you

Jenn B7 reviewsTotal number of Google reviews Jenn has written across all businesses on Google Maps, not just this one.
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★★★★★

In an industry that's "known" for taking advantage of woman and raking people over the coals, I feel like Roccos is honest and beyond fair. Its refreshing to feel like I can take my car in and not have to worry about it.

Response from the owner · 2 months ago

Thank you so much for the wonderful review! We know how stressful auto repairs can be, so hearing that you feel safe, respected, and fairly treated means the world to our team. Providing honest service you can always rely on is exactly what we strive for. We look forward to taking great care of you and your car whenever you need us next!

Av Subie2 reviewsTotal number of Google reviews Av has written across all businesses on Google Maps, not just this one.
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★★★★★

Had an awesome experience with them

Response from the owner · 2 months ago

Thanks for the awesome review, Av Subie! We're so glad you had a great experience with our team. Hope to see you again soon!

Brian WattersLocal Guide · 20 reviewsTotal number of Google reviews Brian has written across all businesses on Google Maps, not just this one.
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★★★★★

That’s exactly what he’s doing with the Hondas. Always seems to be fair. Take care of the cars like they need to be taken care of.

  • Price assessment: Reasonable price
Response from the owner · 2 months ago

Thanks for the awesome feedback! We love working on Hondas and always aim to handle every job with total fairness and proper care. See you next time!

Scott DeSpain3 reviewsTotal number of Google reviews Scott has written across all businesses on Google Maps, not just this one.
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★★★★★

I visited Rocco's today just needing my tires rotated and was basically just in an out. Rocco's kept up my first Honda that got over 300,000 miles and then had that engine rebuild and the car go another 300,000 on the rebuilt engine and then my wife won a Honda at a Honda at a casino and I continue my service with Rocco's, Am always glad after service to post a comment as I have been a customer over 25 years and would recommend to anyone their shop for diagnosis and service. Scott De Spain.

  • Price assessment: Great price
  • Services: General repairs & maintenance, Tire rotations, Oil change
Response from the owner · Edited 4 months ago

Thank you for choosing Rocco's, Scott! We appreciate you trusting us with your 2018 Honda Civic Sport's maintenance, tire rotations, and AC service. Our team always strives to look out for our customers by keeping you informed on extended factory coverages while providing fair prices. Safe driving!

Jonathan Rocha2 reviewsTotal number of Google reviews Jonathan has written across all businesses on Google Maps, not just this one.
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★★★★★

I went in on a Wednesday because I had a check engine light; thermostat needed replacing and I also needed my 100k mile service done on my Civic, the staff was very helpful and the pricing was great for all the things done on the car. The turn-around time was also convenient, it was ready to go early the next day. I will be coming back for future services. Thank you

Response from the owner · 3 months ago

Thank you so much for the wonderful review!We are thrilled to hear that our team could help resolve your check engine light and get your Civic’s 100k-mile service completed so quickly. Providing great pricing and efficient turn-around times is always our goal, so we are glad we could get you back on the road by the very next morning.We truly appreciate your business and look forward to taking care of your Civic for all of its future services. Safe travels!

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