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South Elm 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%97+52.9Reliability 24%99+24Value 14%100+14.1Replies to reviews 7%57+4Experts Score= 95Grade A: A = 80+, B = 60–79, C = 40–59, D = 20–39. Needs 10+ reviews.95SCORE

South Elm Automotive

Manchester, NH · Grade ALetter from the Experts Score: A = 80+, B = 60–79, C = 40–59, D = 20–39, F = under 20. · #41Position by Experts Score among all companies we track in this category. of 218 auto repair shops · 5.0★ from 298 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.South Elm Automotive is better than 97% of auto repair shops.A
97
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.South Elm Automotive is better than 99% of auto repair shops.A
99
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.South Elm 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.South Elm 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.South Elm 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.South Elm Automotive is better than 57% of auto repair shops.C
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Reviews for your job

Customers hired South Elm Automotive for 8 kinds of job.

South Elm Automotive for battery

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Jobs reviewedHow many Google reviews are tagged with this job.8
★ on this jobAverage stars on the reviews where the customer tagged this exact job (Google’s “Services” field).4.88
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: 77/100.How Job match is calculatedBuilt only from reviews Google tagged “Battery”: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.#52 / 105
Said fairOf customers who rated the price, the share who chose “Great price” or “Reasonable” rather than “Overpriced”.100%

All 8 Google reviews tagged “Battery”

Brian9 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 months ago★★★★★

Great independent repair shop! I use them for European and domestic maintenance and repairs, always prompt and professional. Great work at fair prices with OEM parts. Highly recommend

A/C installation & repairAir & cabin filter replacementAuto A/C recharge
Dede9 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 9 months ago★★★★★

Terrific service, by knowledgeable, experienced, efficient mechanics and very reasonably priced. Kevin got me in right away. Mike diagnosed my problem and did an excellent job. Thanks for a thorough job. Well done! D

Reasonable priceAuto maintenanceBattery
Mark1 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. · 11 months ago★★★★★

It is my firm belief that Kevin Lawler is an excellent and gracious businessman who truly cares about his clients. My mechanic Sean did an awesome job with every part of his task on my vehicle it now drives like a brand new vehicle and it's a decade old. I will definitely be back anytime my vehicle needs mechanics…

Reasonable priceAir & cabin filter replacementTiresVehicle Inspection
Bill3 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 a year ago★★★★★

The battery in my truck suddenly died one afternoon. One call to Kevin solved the problem. Kevin was able to fit me in for a replacement and I was on my way. Always prompt and professional service!

Reasonable priceBattery
PeteLocal Guide · 18 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 2 years ago★★★★★

I have been going to South Elm Automotive for twenty years and have nothing but praise for their honesty, friendliness, fair prices, quick turnaround and a willingness to do anything they can to fit in an emergency now and then. Great shop. I 100% recommend!

TiresGeneral repairs & maintenanceAuto engine diagnostic+ Professionalism
Jordan3 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★★★★★

Amazing job super friendly

BatteryAuto engine diagnosticTire rotations
Sarah5 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★★★★★

Kevin at South Elm Automotive as well as everyone else are wonderful.Everyone is very professional and honest, and anytime I’ve had an issue with my car, they have always done their best to get my car in as soon as possible. My family and I have gone to this mechanic for years, even before the new owners. The new…

BatteryBrakesGeneral repairs & maintenance
Roger1 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. · Edited 4 years ago★★★★

Rating only, no written review.

BatteryAir conditioningService not listed

Price

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

Great price 54%Reasonable 46%Overpriced 0%Not sure 0%

Jobs customers hired them for

JobReviewsCategory typical
General repairs & maintenance62—
Oil change52—
Vehicle Inspection28—
Brakes27—
Tires22—
Tire rotations20—
Vehicle safety inspection20—
Air & cabin filter replacement14—

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