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.86SCOREScott's Automotive Services Inc
Des Moines, IA · Grade ALetter from the Experts Score: A = 80+, B = 60–79, C = 40–59, D = 20–39, F = under 20. · #320Position by Experts Score among all companies we track in this category. of 687 auto repair shops · 4.9★ from 454 Google reviews
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Customers hired Scott's Automotive Services Inc for 8 kinds of job.
Scott's Automotive Services Inc for vehicle inspection
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Loved how transparent they were with my repairs and the surprise repair needed!!
Good service great guys to work with.
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…
Pam thanks for taking the time to be a knowledgeable and true professional. I will be back. Thanks!
Scotts staff is the best there is! They are knowledgeable, friendly and treat customers with respect.
First off, everyone there is absolutely outstanding in their ability to not only fix, but also and most importantly provide an interpretation of your vehicle's actual issues from what you told them. Anything involving "It makes this weird..." or "When I drive it, it does..." can apparently be completely understood…
Awesome work and effective communication
Very pleased with my first visit here. Inspection was comprehensive, price was reasonable and service was great! I'll be back!
Scott's Automotive in Des Moines, Iowa did a great job on our Chevy Colorado, a lot of overdue maintenance and repairs. We drive it a lot of miles every day and it is running great. They were also very flexible with scheduling and had extremely helpful office staff.
Awesome crew, serviced a work truck for us in Des Moines. Thanks Scott's Automotive!
I was recommended by a friend for "Scott's Automotive Services Inc." and now have found mechanics that know what they are doing and very friendly and professional. I will be using them from now on for all my vehicles. I am very Happy their services.... and recommend them ..... Thanks Scott's Automotive, Chris My…
Thank you for the attention to detail you take with each service request I need. This last visit was for a second opinion on a variety of issues. I moved out of town and tried to find a local mechanic. No one I have found is as HONEST, reliable and can get my car in rather quickly than Scott’s Automotive. You can…
They did fantastic work as always. I have come to rely on them for all my automotive needs. They are like family, but better. Michael
I wanted to express my appreciation to all the folks at Scott's Automotive, Dustin, Jason, Pam and the mechanics who worked on my vehicle. They were professional, letting me know when they could get me in and keeping there word about that. Getting work done in a timely manner and at a decent price. They fixed my…
They do good work. Helpful and polite employees.
Scott's always does great on trouble shooting to find issue and very fair on pricing for repairs . Inspections shows all they find to what's needed and good.all done in a very timely manner .
Dustin thoroughly went through my vehicle to diagnose all of the things that needed attention. He was kind, professional and answered all my questions. Very happy with the service I received! Thank you Dustin!
They really did a good job on working on my car. Customer support was one of the best they care about the safety of their customer and the car. Even provide me some car knowledges and recommend me stuffs about my car. They are the peoples you can trust and rely on.
Shop is clean and inviting. Staff was friendly and knowledgable. I had a great experience and would recommend this repair shop to everyone.
It's running good, curious did you do something with the PVC valve problem, the check engine light was off.
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Jobs customers hired them for
| Job | Reviews | Category typical |
|---|---|---|
| General repairs & maintenance | 63 | — |
| Oil change | 57 | — |
| Auto engine diagnostic | 37 | — |
| Tires | 28 | — |
| Vehicle Inspection | 27 | — |
| Brakes | 27 | — |
| Engine repair | 25 | — |
| Electrical repair | 22 | — |
