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Salem Exhaust & Automotive 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%92+50.2Reliability 24%87+21.1Value 14%100+14.1Replies to reviews 7%39+2.8Experts Score= 88Grade A: A = 80+, B = 60–79, C = 40–59, D = 20–39. Needs 10+ reviews.88SCORE

Salem Exhaust & Automotive

Salem, OR · Grade ALetter from the Experts Score: A = 80+, B = 60–79, C = 40–59, D = 20–39, F = under 20. · #290Position by Experts Score among all companies we track in this category. of 707 auto repair shops · 4.9★ from 371 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: craft & service and value; 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.Salem Exhaust & Automotive is better than 92% of auto repair shops.A
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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.Salem Exhaust & Automotive is better than 87% of auto repair shops.A
87
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.Salem Exhaust & Automotive is better than 100% of auto repair shops.A
100
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.Salem Exhaust & Automotive 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.Salem Exhaust & Automotive 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.Salem Exhaust & Automotive is better than 39% of auto repair shops.D
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Reviews for your job

Customers hired Salem Exhaust & Automotive for 5 kinds of job.

Salem Exhaust & Automotive for general repairs & maintenance

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Jobs reviewedHow many Google reviews are tagged with this job.5
★ 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: 72/100.How Job match is calculatedBuilt only from reviews Google tagged “General repairs & maintenance”: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.#372 / 457
Said fairOf customers who rated the price, the share who chose “Great price” or “Reasonable” rather than “Overpriced”.100%

All 5 Google reviews tagged “General repairs & maintenance”

AndrewLocal Guide · 48 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 year ago★★★★★

Top quality service at a fair price. Honest mechanics that will give you all of the information above and beyond without trying to upsell you on work you don't need. My new go-to.

Reasonable priceExhaustGeneral repairs & maintenanceAuto engine diagnostic
BrianLocal Guide · 22 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 year ago★★★★★

Jason was very accommodating. Made room in his schedule same day to look at my exhaust system and recommend a fix. Was there maybe an hour at most. He was able to identify some opportunities the previous fabricators didn't take advantage of. He identified a simple and cost effective solution. Solid work - great…

Great priceExhaustGeneral repairs & maintenance
WKRLocal Guide · 29 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 years ago★★★★★

One of the earlier reviews posted "restored my faith in humanity" and I couldn't agree more. Jason is direct, thorough, professional, educational, without any BS. These attributes are rare in car repair. The dealership diagnosed a problem with my car and wanted $3100 to repair. I brought it to Jason, he explained…

Auto engine diagnosticGeneral repairs & maintenance
TheLocal Guide · 135 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 years ago★★★★★

Price very fair

General repairs & maintenanceService not listed
Barb1 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. · 4 years ago★★★★★

What can I say? I have been coming to Jason for years and he has always been professional and reliable. I have been wary of mechanics in the past but no longer. I trust Salem Exhaust 100% and they have a customer for life.

BatteryGeneral repairs & maintenanceOil change+ Punctuality+ Quality+ Professionalism

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Not enough reviews with a price yet.

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

Great price 57%Reasonable 43%Overpriced 0%Not sure 0%

Jobs customers hired them for

JobReviewsCategory typical
Exhaust48—
Auto engine diagnostic6—
General repairs & maintenance5—
Steering & suspension repair2—
Oil change2—

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