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Sam's Hybrid Auto Repair 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%84+45.8Reliability 24%70+17Value 14%100+14.1Replies to reviews 7%33+2.3Momentum penalty37−6.3Experts Score= 73Grade B: A = 80+, B = 60–79, C = 40–59, D = 20–39. Needs 10+ reviews.73SCORE

Sam's Hybrid Auto Repair

San Antonio, TX · Grade BLetter from the Experts Score: A = 80+, B = 60–79, C = 40–59, D = 20–39, F = under 20. · #496Position by Experts Score among all companies we track in this category. of 588 auto repair shops · 4.9★ from 279 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.Sam's Hybrid Auto Repair is better than 84% 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.Sam's Hybrid Auto Repair is better than 70% of auto repair shops.B
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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.Sam's Hybrid Auto Repair 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.Sam's Hybrid Auto Repair is better than 100% of auto repair shops.A
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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.Sam's Hybrid Auto Repair is better than 37% of auto repair shops.D
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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.Sam's Hybrid Auto Repair is better than 33% of auto repair shops.D
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Reviews for your job

Customers hired Sam's Hybrid Auto Repair for 8 kinds of job.

Sam's Hybrid Auto Repair for engine repair

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Jobs reviewedHow many Google reviews are tagged with this job.7
★ 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 “Engine repair”: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.#188 / 295

All 7 Google reviews tagged “Engine repair”

John7 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★★★★★

Sam is the most honest and knowledgeable mechanic I've ever met. If you're having issues with your Toyota Prius don't hesitate to stop by his shop. He'll take care of you!

BatteryAuto engine diagnosticElectrical repair
mathilde1 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★★★★★

I would highly recommend the shop for hybrid repairs. I needed work done on my Prius and Sam was able to do a quality job very well impressed with his skill and knowledge. If I could give him more than five stars he deserves it.

Engine repair+ Punctuality+ Professionalism
Kiki5 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★★★★★

My car was in a bad condition after a minor cae accident. Sam to great care of my vehicle at an affordable price. I was very impressed with sam's work. I will advice to any prius owners out there to check out Sam's auto repair. I like to call him doctor Prius.

BatteryElectricalAuto engine diagnostic+ Punctuality+ Quality+ Professionalism
mateoLocal Guide · 10 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★★★★★

Thank Goodness for Sam!! !! He definitely is a life saver. I was about ready to junk my car and because of his honesty I decided not to. My 2008 Prius was back on the road in no time. His passion and knowledge about hybrid vehicle is amazing. I had taken it to the dealer and what would have costed me $4,500 was…

A/C installation & repairAir & cabin filter replacementBattery+ Quality+ Professionalism
MikeLocal Guide · 17 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★★★★★

Sam’s is by far the best private mechanic I’ve been to for Toyota Prius repairs. Excellent shop, professional service and honest assessment of what needs attention. If you have a hybrid, go here!

Auto engine diagnosticEngine repairOil change+ Quality+ Professionalism+ Value
Anthony2 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★★★★★

He was very nice and did a fantastic job an was very fair on price especially cuz it was 2008 hybrid we were told that the job that was performed by a dealer would have cost us about two grand but he gave us a price that we could not refuse an he finished it in a day i suggest if your looking for a mechanic on…

BatteryBrakesElectrical+ Punctuality+ Quality+ Professionalism
Ben5 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★★★★★

I was very fortunate to find Sam’s shop. He is extremely experienced, having worked in dealerships in the past. The service and value is far better than the dealership can offer though. Sam knows his way around cars, particularly hybrids, and is quick to diagnose the problem and clear in explaining the options for…

A/C installation & repairAuto engine diagnosticEngine repair+ 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 60%Reasonable 20%Overpriced 0%Not sure 20%

Jobs customers hired them for

JobReviewsCategory typical
General repairs & maintenance23—
Auto engine diagnostic14—
Battery14—
Electrical repair13—
Oil change9—
Engine repair7—
Brakes6—
Electrical5—

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