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Silicon Auto 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%82+44.7Reliability 24%73+17.7Value 14%100+14.1Replies to reviews 7%94+6.6Momentum penalty82−1.8Experts Score= 81Grade A: A = 80+, B = 60–79, C = 40–59, D = 20–39. Needs 10+ reviews.81SCORE

Silicon Auto

Fremont, CA · Grade ALetter from the Experts Score: A = 80+, B = 60–79, C = 40–59, D = 20–39, F = under 20. · #241Position by Experts Score among all companies we track in this category. of 348 auto repair shops · 4.9★ from 157 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: reliability.

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.Silicon Auto is better than 82% of auto repair shops.A
82
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.Silicon Auto is better than 73% of auto repair shops.B
73
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.Silicon Auto 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.Silicon Auto 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.Silicon Auto is better than 82% of auto repair shops.A
82
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.Silicon Auto is better than 94% of auto repair shops.A
94

Reviews for your job

Customers hired Silicon Auto for 8 kinds of job.

Silicon Auto for transmission

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Jobs reviewedHow many Google reviews are tagged with this job.4
★ 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: 70/100.How Job match is calculatedBuilt only from reviews Google tagged “Transmission”: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.#133 / 171

All 4 Google reviews tagged “Transmission”

Adam6 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★★★★★

Great place with awesome service and excellent turnaround time. I heartily recommend Silicon Auto to anyone that needs their car serviced.

Brake service & repairBrakesOil change
Wai5 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★★★★★

First and foremost, what I like about Silicon Auto is honesty and transparency which not many place offer these days. Howard will tell you the reasonable cost/service fees upfront, break it down to parts/labor included or not and explain what’s needed to repair at the moment or not. The choices are up to you. He…

Brake service & repairBrakesAuto engine diagnostic
Saachi6 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★★★★★

The owner is a true gem - honest, intelligent, great advice. My car was sounding awful (normal for a helicopter I suppose). Mehmoud ran a diagnostic check and accurately pointed to a few maintenance misses (all true) on my part with resultant car problems/symptoms I was seeing. Even though he spent 30-45' of his…

ElectricalAuto engine diagnosticTransmission
saj5 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★★★★★

This auto repair shop is amazing. Mechanic went extra mile to help me out along with other customers that came in the shop while I was there. Extremely honest and straightforward person. I was so impressed with his customer service and repairs I told my brothers and sisters along with family and friends. They are…

A/C installation & repairAir & cabin filter replacementBattery+ Punctuality+ Quality+ Professionalism

Price

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 61%Reasonable 39%Overpriced 0%Not sure 0%

Jobs customers hired them for

JobReviewsCategory typical
Oil change22—
Brakes17—
Steering & suspension repair12—
Auto engine diagnostic11—
Electrical8—
Air & cabin filter replacement7—
Battery7—
General repairs & maintenance5—

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