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Spencer Auto Repair Shop 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%94+51.3Reliability 24%94+22.8Value 14%94+13.3Replies to reviews 7%100+7.1Experts Score= 94Grade A: A = 80+, B = 60–79, C = 40–59, D = 20–39. Needs 10+ reviews.94SCORE

Spencer Auto Repair Shop

Chico, CA · Grade ALetter from the Experts Score: A = 80+, B = 60–79, C = 40–59, D = 20–39, F = under 20. · #5Position by Experts Score among all companies we track in this category. of 50 oil change services · 4.9★ from 151 Google reviews

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Percentile vs other oil change services (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: momentum and replies to reviews; weakest: value.

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.Spencer Auto Repair Shop is better than 94% of oil change services.A
94
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.Spencer Auto Repair Shop is better than 94% of oil change services.A
94
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.Spencer Auto Repair Shop is better than —% of oil change services.–
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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.Spencer Auto Repair Shop is better than 94% of oil change services.A
94
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.Spencer Auto Repair Shop is better than 100% of oil change services.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.Spencer Auto Repair Shop is better than 100% of oil change services.A
100

Reviews for your job

Customers hired Spencer Auto Repair Shop for 8 kinds of job.

Spencer Auto Repair Shop for oil change

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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).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 “Oil change”: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.#23 / 44
Said fairOf customers who rated the price, the share who chose “Great price” or “Reasonable” rather than “Overpriced”.100%

All 8 Google reviews tagged “Oil change”

Kyana2 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★★★★★

customer service goes above and beyond. i really trust my car with them whether it’s for a basic oil change appt or something serious. when i had an unfortunate transmission issue, Austin gave me updates about the diagnostic process each step. i’ll always recommend this shop

Great priceTransmissionAuto battery replacementGeneral repairs & maintenance
DrewLocal Guide · 13 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 months ago★★★★★

Spencer Auto Repair Shop has been my mechanic for the better part of a decade. They are honest, reliable and fair. John and Darby are gentlemen and scholars (very intelligent men) and if you're good to them, they'll be good to you. If you're a kind and honest person, you'll appreciate the Spencer way of running a business.

Reasonable priceOil change
CamiLocal Guide · 24 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 years ago★★★★★

Excellent! I’ve only had a smog check and oil change here so far but both times were great experiences so I’ll keep coming back. Friendly people. Clean and comfortable waiting room. They take the time to explain things to me which I appreciate and I feel like they are trustworthy. Appreciate the 7am appointments so…

Oil changeSmog certification
RoubenLocal Guide · 22 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★★★★★

Honest reliable and excellent service, great crew and shop. Went in for 20k service took an hr while i waited.

Oil changeVehicle safety inspection
gretchen1 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★★★★★

There are never any worries with Spencer's in charge of my Subaru.

Auto engine diagnosticOil change
KathrynLocal Guide · 80 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★★★★★

Been going to these guys for years, I don’t trust anyone more then I trust them for my car. The staff is very friendly and polite, they’re quick and they know what they’re doing. Pricing is very fair and I’be never had an issue.

Air & cabin filter replacementAuto battery maintenanceAuto maintenance
TerriLocal Guide · 36 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 years ago★★★★★

Top notch. Excellent customer service, very knowledgeable, honest and always fair.

Air & cabin filter replacementAuto emissions testingAuto maintenance
HaroldLocal Guide · 28 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★★★★★

Very friendly and professional family business

Brake service & repairBrakesGeneral repairs & maintenance+ Quality+ Professionalism

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

Great price 36%Reasonable 64%Overpriced 0%Not sure 0%

Jobs customers hired them for

JobReviewsCategory typical
General repairs & maintenance11—
Oil change8—
Transmission4—
Smog certification4—
Brake service & repair4—
Vehicle safety inspection4—
Vehicle Inspection3—
Auto maintenance3—

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