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Scott's Automotive Services Inc

Auto repair shop · Des Moines, IA · reviewed since 2012

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%91+22.1Value 14%100+14.1Replies to reviews 7%7+0.5Craft & service penalty95−0.5Experts 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.
#320 of 687 auto repair shopsPosition by Experts Score among all companies we track in this category. · better than 53%
4.9 ★★★★★ 454 Google reviews · 7 photos
94%five-star reviews
4.97★last 12 monthsAverage stars on reviews from the last 12 months only.
0.5%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.
0%reviews answered by the owner
Nov 2026latest review

Scott's Automotive Services Inc at a glance

Google reviewers rate Scott's Automotive Services 4.9 out of 5 based on 454 reviews, highlighting transparent communication, fair pricing, and efficient service for tasks like wheel work and diagnostics. Customers frequently note the staff's willingness to provide photos of repairs and avoid pushing unnecessary services. However, some low-rated reviews criticize specific instances of excessive billing for battery installations and unresolved engine repair issues.

  • Google rating: 4.9 out of 5 from 454 reviews (94% five-star).
  • Reviews on this page: 454 Google reviews (346 with written comments, 2 with photos).
  • Owner responses: the business replied to 0% of reviews.
  • Most recent review: November 1, 2026.
  • Service: Auto Repair Shop serving Des Moines, Iowa.

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: replies to reviews.

Satisfaction92Reliability91Craft & service95Value100Momentum100Replies to reviews7Satisfaction: 92 (median 87)Reliability: 91 (median 84)Craft & service: 95 (median 99)Value: 100 (median 100)Momentum: 100 (median 100)Replies to reviews: 7 (median 56)
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.Scott's Automotive Services Inc: 92/100 on this factor. Category median: 87.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.Scott's Automotive Services Inc: 91/100 on this factor. Category median: 84.A
91
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.Scott's Automotive Services Inc: 95/100 on this factor. Category median: 99.A
95
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.Scott's Automotive Services Inc: 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.Scott's Automotive Services Inc: 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.Scott's Automotive Services Inc: 7/100 on this factor. Category median: 56.F
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Star ratings

454 Google reviews we collected

  • 5 stars42794%
  • 4 stars153%
  • 3 stars10%
  • 2 stars20%
  • 1 star92%

Praise vs complaints

Phrases our text analysis found in 346 written reviews

  • Praise62498%
  • Complaints122%

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

Price verdicts customers left with their Google review

  • Great price3139%
  • Reasonable4557%
  • Overpriced00%
  • Not sure34%

Topic share

How often each topic comes up in the written reviews

  • Staff & attitude13421%
  • Quality & results12019%
  • Speed & response9515%
  • Honesty & trust8013%
  • Would recommend7912%
  • Price & value7712%
  • Communication518%

What customers talk about

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

  • “Incredibly friendly staff and great customer service.”
  • “As always Scott's does great work and the customer service was too notch as always”
    “I now have to replace a hub assembly and brake caliper which were obviously damaged in the tearing out of transmission.”
  • “Fast, efficient, competent, all at a price that rivals anywhere in the metro.”
  • “Loved how transparent they were with my repairs and the surprise repair needed!”
    “May be good for general maintenance but do not trust them on engine repairs.”
  • “Highly recommend these guys if you need anything worked on with your car!”
    “I would NOT recommend taking your vehicle here for repair.”
  • “Inspection was comprehensive, price was reasonable and service was great!”
    “A bit pricey but over the years of trying to have others find the true issue, it would have saved me so much money to find them sooner!”
  • “I really appreciated the communication with repairs that the vehicle needed and when it was going to be ready to pick up.”

People customers mention

  • Jason 26 reviews
  • Pam 5 reviews
  • Dustin 5 reviews
  • Scotts 5 reviews
  • Scotty 3 reviews

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

Reviews for your job

Customers hired Scott's Automotive Services Inc for 8 kinds of job. Pick one to see what they paid and said.

Recent reviews

JennLocal Guide · 6 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★★★★★

Loved how transparent they were with my repairs and the surprise repair needed!!

Great priceTiresSteering & suspension repairVehicle Inspection
Robert3 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 days ago★★★★★

I love talking lingo with you guys. It’s pretty fun. You guys are pretty great so far so good with the car. I’ll let you know if anything‘s wrong lol

Reasonable priceAuto engine diagnosticBattery
Jeff8 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 days ago★★★★★

My Corvette needed some wheel work done. Scott's understood the issue, I brought it in, and in a few hours, it was all done. Fast, efficient, competent, all at a price that rivals anywhere in the metro. If you are looking for a shop to service your vehicle, this team is fantastic. Highly recommend.

Great priceTires
Kerry6 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 weeks ago★★★★★

Definitely a top notch shop! Went above & beyond! Great customer service! Very trustworthy, very honest, very kind! They send many pics of your car & of the issue so you know you're not getting taken advantage of. Will only go here from now on! Jason & Dustin deserve raises!

Great priceService not listed
Mark3 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 weeks ago★★★★★

As always Scott's does great work and the customer service was too notch as always

Great priceGeneral repairs & maintenanceOil change
Colin2 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 month ago★★★★★

Incredibly friendly staff and great customer service. These people really prioritize their customers and make sure they can make everything work on time. Pam especially is extremely nice and knowledgeable and feels like a family friend helping you out with car trouble. Highly recommend these guys if you need anything worked on with your car!

Reasonable priceGeneral repairs & maintenanceAuto engine diagnosticEngine repair

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Customer reviews

4.9 ★★★★★ 454 reviews on Google · rating breakdown

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Jenn SmithLocal Guide · 6 reviewsTotal number of Google reviews Jenn has written across all businesses on Google Maps, not just this one.
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★★★★★

Loved how transparent they were with my repairs and the surprise repair needed!!

  • Price assessment: Great price
  • Services: Tires, Steering & suspension repair, Vehicle Inspection, Wheel alignment, Oil change
Robert Towne3 reviewsTotal number of Google reviews Robert has written across all businesses on Google Maps, not just this one.
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★★★★★

I love talking lingo with you guys. It’s pretty fun. You guys are pretty great so far so good with the car. I’ll let you know if anything‘s wrong lol

  • Price assessment: Reasonable price
  • Services: Auto engine diagnostic, Battery
Jeff Sabin8 reviewsTotal number of Google reviews Jeff has written across all businesses on Google Maps, not just this one.
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★★★★★

My Corvette needed some wheel work done. Scott's understood the issue, I brought it in, and in a few hours, it was all done. Fast, efficient, competent, all at a price that rivals anywhere in the metro. If you are looking for a shop to service your vehicle, this team is fantastic. Highly recommend.

  • Price assessment: Great price
  • Services: Tires
Kerry S6 reviewsTotal number of Google reviews Kerry has written across all businesses on Google Maps, not just this one.
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★★★★★

Definitely a top notch shop! Went above & beyond! Great customer service! Very trustworthy, very honest, very kind! They send many pics of your car & of the issue so you know you're not getting taken advantage of. Will only go here from now on! Jason & Dustin deserve raises!

  • Price assessment: Great price
  • Services: Service not listed
Tony Chiodo8 reviewsTotal number of Google reviews Tony has written across all businesses on Google Maps, not just this one.
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★★★★★

Good service great guys to work with.

  • Price assessment: Reasonable price
  • Services: Vehicle Inspection, Oil change
  • Services: Battery
Mark Snook3 reviewsTotal number of Google reviews Mark has written across all businesses on Google Maps, not just this one.
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★★★★★

As always Scott's does great work and the customer service was too notch as always

  • Price assessment: Great price
  • Services: General repairs & maintenance, Oil change
Colin Kriz2 reviewsTotal number of Google reviews Colin has written across all businesses on Google Maps, not just this one.
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★★★★★

Incredibly friendly staff and great customer service. These people really prioritize their customers and make sure they can make everything work on time. Pam especially is extremely nice and knowledgeable and feels like a family friend helping you out with car trouble. Highly recommend these guys if you need anything worked on with your car!

  • Price assessment: Reasonable price
  • Services: General repairs & maintenance, Auto engine diagnostic, Engine repair, Oil change
James SullivanLocal Guide · 52 reviewsTotal number of Google reviews James has written across all businesses on Google Maps, not just this one.
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★★★★★

Good folks. Been going to Scott's Automotive for years. Competent service

  • Price assessment: Reasonable price
  • Services: Oil change
Jennifer Davis3 reviewsTotal number of Google reviews Jennifer has written across all businesses on Google Maps, not just this one.
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★★★★★

They were fast, efficient, and incredibly kind—from the woman who answered the phone to Jason, whom I had the pleasure of working with throughout the entire process. The team at Scott’s truly went above and beyond to help me get my rear differential repaired properly and make sure everything was done right. They also made the financing process incredibly easy and fast. I had a decision within seconds, which made an already stressful situation much easier. As a woman who had honestly started to lose faith in mechanics because of previous experiences and how I had been treated, Scott’s completely changed that for me. They made me feel like family. They advocated for me every step of the way, especially while working with a third party regarding a warranty issue. I truly appreciate that I was always welcomed, treated with respect, and never made to feel judged for asking questions—even questions that others might consider common knowledge. That level of patience, honesty, and customer service means so much to me. I will absolutely continue bringing my vehicle to Scott’s, and I highly recommend them and their entire team. My car feels like new again, and most importantly, I feel safe and confident driving it. Thank you, Scott’s, Jason, and the entire team, for everything you did for me! I’m incredibly grateful!

  • Price assessment: Great price
  • Services: Tires, Steering & suspension repair, Vehicle Inspection, Wheel alignment
dreamdrawer 331 reviewTotal number of Google reviews dreamdrawer has written across all businesses on Google Maps, not just this one.
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★★★★★

I really appreciated the communication with repairs that the vehicle needed and when it was going to be ready to pick up. It made me feel confident in the garage that I was able to ask questions and receive a quick reply. I was also told what needed to be done and what didn’t have to be done right away.

  • Price assessment: Reasonable price
  • Services: General repairs & maintenance, Service not listed

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