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Ruben's Auto Repair LLC logoHow 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%86+46.9Reliability 24%76+18.4Value 14%100+14.1Replies to reviews 7%18+1.3Craft & service penalty89−1.1Experts Score= 80Grade A: A = 80+, B = 60–79, C = 40–59, D = 20–39. Needs 10+ reviews.80SCORE

Ruben's Auto Repair LLC

Idaho Falls, ID · Grade ALetter from the Experts Score: A = 80+, B = 60–79, C = 40–59, D = 20–39, F = under 20. · #631Position by Experts Score among all companies we track in this category. of 899 auto repair shops · 4.9★ from 190 Google reviews

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Percentile vs other auto repair shops (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: replies to reviews.

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.Ruben's Auto Repair LLC is better than 86% of auto repair shops.A
86
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.Ruben's Auto Repair LLC is better than 76% of auto repair shops.B
76
Craft & serviceCraft & service · 0% of the scoreGoogle 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.Ruben's Auto Repair LLC is better than 89% of auto repair shops.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.Ruben's Auto Repair LLC is better than 100% of auto repair shops.A
100
MomentumMomentum · 0% of the scorePenalises 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.Ruben's Auto Repair LLC is better than 100% of auto repair shops.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.Ruben's Auto Repair LLC is better than 18% of auto repair shops.F
18

Reviews for your job

Customers hired Ruben's Auto Repair LLC for 8 kinds of job.

Ruben's Auto Repair LLC for brakes

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Jobs reviewedHow many Google reviews are tagged with this job.10
★ on this jobAverage stars on the reviews where the customer tagged this exact job (Google’s “Services” field).5.00
Usually paidThe price range customers picked most often for this job.—
Rank for this jobPosition of this company in the Job match ranking for this job among the companies we track.Its Job match: 74/100.How Job match is calculatedBuilt only from reviews Google tagged “Brakes”:Stars on this job 55%Number of such jobs 25%Overall Experts Score 20%Stars are pulled toward the category average when a company has few tagged jobs, so 3 perfect reviews don’t beat 80 great ones. 4.3★ scores 0, 5.0★ scores full. Volume is compared with the busiest company for this job.#318 / 605
Said fairOf customers who rated the price, the share who chose “Great price” or “Reasonable” rather than “Overpriced”.100%

All 10 Google reviews tagged “Brakes”

Marco1 reviewTotal 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 month ago★★★★★

Best shop in town hands down!

Great priceTransmissionAir & cabin filter replacementExhaust
Alexander1 reviewTotal 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 4 months ago★★★★★

Best in town hands down been to many other shops and nothing like Rubens Auto!

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Great priceBrake service & repairBrakesAuto engine diagnostic+ Punctuality+ Quality+ Professionalism
Charyte7 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. · 6 months ago★★★★★

Fast friendly service, reliable work, great prices. I took my car in for breaks and tires they made an appointment for me and were able to get it done the same day I took it in, and just the kindest people, definitely found my new mechanic! Thanks guys for all your help!

Great priceTiresWheel alignmentBrakes
NobodySpecialdotorg7 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 4 years ago★★★★★

Reuben has been our mechanic for 8 years and there is no one I trust more. He is one of the most honest mechanics and people you will ever do business with. He is always upfront and open and he explains to me in detail, what they work on before and after wards and they often take pictures of the problem so I can see…

Air & cabin filter replacementBrakesAir conditioning+ Quality+ Professionalism+ Value
MarissaLocal Guide · 3 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. · 5 years ago★★★★★

Ruben helped me so much and got my car in quickly. Seriously, if I could give ruben and his team 10 stars I Would!

Brake service & repairBrakesAir conditioning+ Punctuality+ Quality+ Professionalism
katie7 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 5 years ago★★★★★

Rubens auto is one of the best shops in town I won’t ever take it to any one else thank you Ruben for everything!

BrakesAuto engine diagnosticOil change
PlowBoysLocal Guide · 12 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. · 5 years ago★★★★★

The only shop around that I have found that I can completely count on getting things done right and standing behind their work! Very communicative and transparent on everything they do! I rely heavily on a good mechanic to keep my plow truck fleet running strong, and these guys have never let me down!

BatteryBrake service & repairBrakes+ Punctuality+ Quality+ Professionalism
Cecelia7 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. · 5 years ago★★★★★

Save yourself the time looking around and just go in ! I’m new to Idaho Falls and had a friend from autozone point me in the right direction to Ruben’s Auto Repair. Thank goodness he did! I’m completely satisfied with the work done one my car. My car was ready the following day and didn’t interfere with my work…

Brakes+ Punctuality+ Quality+ Professionalism
VerniceLocal Guide · 39 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. · 6 years ago★★★★★

Ruben has done alot of work on our vehicles..he is honest reliable and fair..He cares about his customers and does an amazing job..We will definitely continue to bring our vehicles to him for all our automotive needs..

Brake service & repairBrakesAir conditioning+ Punctuality+ Quality+ Professionalism
Oakley5 years ago★★★★★

Rating only, no written review.

Brake service & repairBrakesAir conditioning+ Punctuality+ Quality+ Professionalism

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

Great price 71%Reasonable 24%Overpriced 0%Not sure 6%

Jobs customers hired them for

JobReviewsCategory typical
Auto engine diagnostic22—
Oil change18—
Steering & suspension repair16—
Brake service & repair12—
Transmission10—
Tires10—
Brakes10—
Air conditioning10—

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