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Tri City Auto & Brake

Auto repair shop · Bay City, MI · reviewed since 2017

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%87+47.5Reliability 24%83+20.1Value 14%100+14.1Replies to reviews 7%55+3.9Experts 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.
#72 of 148 auto repair shopsPosition by Experts Score among all companies we track in this category. · better than 52%
4.9 ★★★★★ 295 Google reviews · 11 photos
93%five-star reviews
4.90★last 12 monthsAverage stars on reviews from the last 12 months only.
2.6%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.
65%reviews answered by the owner
Oct 2026latest review

Tri City Auto & Brake at a glance

Google reviewers rate Tri City Auto & Brake 4.9 out of 5 based on 295 reviews. Customers frequently praise the shop for reasonable pricing, timely service, and clear communication regarding repairs and costs. Common services mentioned include brake work, diagnostics, and exhaust repairs. Some low-star reviews cite unresolved mechanical issues, perceived upselling, or refusal to handle urgent emergency repairs without an appointment.

  • Google rating: 4.9 out of 5 from 295 reviews (93% five-star).
  • Reviews on this page: 295 Google reviews (226 with written comments, 1 with photos).
  • Owner responses: the business replied to 65% of reviews.
  • Most recent review: October 25, 2026.
  • Service: Auto Repair Shop serving Bay City, Michigan.

Data from Google, last updated October 28, 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: craft & service and value; weakest: replies to reviews.

Satisfaction87Reliability83Craft & service100Value100Momentum100Replies to reviews55Satisfaction: 87 (median 87)Reliability: 83 (median 83)Craft & service: 100 (median 99)Value: 100 (median 100)Momentum: 100 (median 100)Replies to reviews: 55 (median 59)
Tri City Auto & BrakeAuto 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.Tri City Auto & Brake: 87/100 on this factor. Category median: 87.A
87
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.Tri City Auto & Brake: 83/100 on this factor. Category median: 83.A
83
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.Tri City Auto & Brake: 100/100 on this factor. Category median: 99.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.Tri City Auto & Brake: 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.Tri City Auto & Brake: 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.Tri City Auto & Brake: 55/100 on this factor. Category median: 59.C
55

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Star ratings

295 Google reviews we collected

  • 5 stars27393%
  • 4 stars134%
  • 3 stars21%
  • 2 stars21%
  • 1 star52%

Praise vs complaints

Phrases our text analysis found in 226 written reviews

  • Praise402100%
  • Complaints20%

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

Price verdicts customers left with their Google review

  • Great price2032%
  • Reasonable4166%
  • Overpriced00%
  • Not sure12%

Topic share

How often each topic comes up in the written reviews

  • Price & value8521%
  • Staff & attitude7619%
  • Speed & response7118%
  • Quality & results6416%
  • Honesty & trust4511%
  • Would recommend369%
  • Communication277%

What customers talk about

We read 226 written reviews and marked every phrase about these topics. The same colors are highlighted in the reviews.

  • “They were honest, fair, very communicative, and respectful.”
  • “Just an inspection was quick and timely friendly staff”
  • “They got me in and out in a timely manor at a reasonable price”
  • “Everything went great, very satisfied, will return for all future repairs, great job.”
  • “Pair priced, friendly, I would recommend these guys to anyone looking for a good reliable place to go to.”
  • “I had a good experience with tri-city auto and brake in bay city will recommend them to people in the future I'm from Lansing mi I would come and see them again”
    “I’m never going back.”
  • “At the same time, they're always happy to answer questions and explain things thoroughly.”

People customers mention

  • Randy 8 reviews
  • Muffler 6 reviews
  • Mark 5 reviews

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

Reviews for your job

Customers hired Tri City Auto & Brake for 8 kinds of job. Pick one to see what they paid and said.

Recent reviews

Dennis2 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 3 days ago★★★★★

They did a great job with our company cars ..thank tou guys so much!.! Car runs graet .. We'll be using in the future.

death3 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 week ago★★★★★

They had my car for a week, but it was NEEDED because of the issues that were found. They were honest, fair, very communicative, and respectful. Trevor was who I worked with and I couldn't be happier with the results of my HHR. Thank you

Reasonable priceService not listed
Teri11 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 weeks ago★★★★★

Got my diagnosis done, reasonable cost, knew they couldn't finish the job in the time I had available so scheduled service for another day. Very courteous and professional

Reasonable price
JimmyLocal Guide · 17 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 weeks ago★★★★★

I purchased a used vehicle a 2023. Third row seat would not go down. It may not be in their wheelhouse for repairing but they figured out the issue. I'll go back!

Great price
Matt2 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★★★★★

I had a good experience with tri-city auto and brake in bay city will recommend them to people in the future I'm from Lansing mi I would come and see them again

Reasonable priceGeneral repairs & maintenance
DennyLocal Guide · 16 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★★★★★

First time customer, but will definitely use them again. Great service, fair price, and good documentation.

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Customer reviews

4.9 ★★★★★ 295 reviews on Google · rating breakdown

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Dennis Griffin - CEO2 reviewsTotal number of Google reviews Dennis has written across all businesses on Google Maps, not just this one.
Review from Google · view on Google
★★★★★

They did a great job with our company cars ..thank tou guys so much!.! Car runs graet .. We'll be using in the future.

Response from the owner · a year ago

Thank you for taking the time to share your positive experience with us, Dennis! We are honored to have earned your 5-star review.

death3 reviewsTotal number of Google reviews death has written across all businesses on Google Maps, not just this one.
Review from Google · view on Google
★★★★★

They had my car for a week, but it was NEEDED because of the issues that were found. They were honest, fair, very communicative, and respectful. Trevor was who I worked with and I couldn't be happier with the results of my HHR. Thank you

  • Price assessment: Reasonable price
  • Services: Service not listed
Response from the owner · 6 days ago

Thank you! We appreciate your patience while we worked through the HHR’s issues. Glad Trevor kept you informed and that you’re happy with the results!

Michael Hritz1 reviewTotal number of Google reviews Michael has written across all businesses on Google Maps, not just this one.
Review from Google · view on Google
★★★★★

I was treated respectfully and the work done was excellent

  • Price assessment: Great price
  • Services: Brakes
Response from the owner · a week ago

Thank you, Michael! We’re glad you felt treated with respect and were happy with the work. We really appreciate your trust and kind review!

Teri Campbell11 reviewsTotal number of Google reviews Teri has written across all businesses on Google Maps, not just this one.
Review from Google · view on Google
★★★★★

Got my diagnosis done, reasonable cost, knew they couldn't finish the job in the time I had available so scheduled service for another day. Very courteous and professional

  • Price assessment: Reasonable price
Response from the owner · 3 weeks ago

Thank you, Teri! We appreciate your understanding and are glad we could provide a clear diagnosis and get your service scheduled around your availability.

Rod Russell3 reviewsTotal number of Google reviews Rod has written across all businesses on Google Maps, not just this one.
Review from Google · view on Google
★★★★★

Awesome service

  • Price assessment: Great price
  • Services: Exhaust
Response from the owner · 3 weeks ago

Thank you, Rod! We appreciate the awesome review and are glad you had a great experience with us.

Jimmy GLocal Guide · 17 reviewsTotal number of Google reviews Jimmy has written across all businesses on Google Maps, not just this one.
Review from Google · view on Google
★★★★★

I purchased a used vehicle a 2023. Third row seat would not go down. It may not be in their wheelhouse for repairing but they figured out the issue. I'll go back!

  • Price assessment: Great price
Response from the owner · 3 weeks ago

Thank you, Jimmy! Glad we could figure out that third-row seat issue on your 2023. We appreciate your trust and look forward to seeing you again!

Matt Hampton2 reviewsTotal number of Google reviews Matt has written across all businesses on Google Maps, not just this one.
Review from Google · view on Google
★★★★★

I had a good experience with tri-city auto and brake in bay city will recommend them to people in the future I'm from Lansing mi I would come and see them again

  • Price assessment: Reasonable price
  • Services: General repairs & maintenance
Response from the owner · a month ago

Thank you, Matt! We’re glad you had a good experience with us. We truly appreciate your recommendation and look forward to seeing you again from Lansing!

Denny CarnahanLocal Guide · 16 reviewsTotal number of Google reviews Denny has written across all businesses on Google Maps, not just this one.
Review from Google · view on Google
★★★★★

First time customer, but will definitely use them again. Great service, fair price, and good documentation.

Response from the owner · a month ago

Thank you, Denny! We appreciate you giving us a try. Glad you found our service, pricing, and documentation helpful. We look forward to seeing you again!

Johnny5 reviewsTotal number of Google reviews Johnny has written across all businesses on Google Maps, not just this one.
Review from Google · view on Google
★★★★★

Had a trip planned for the weekend, couldn't find anybody in town to press wheel bearings in my SXS for me. Either they were too booked or I would need an appointment. Tri-City Auto jumped on it and had them back to me the next morning. Also super polite. Soldiers,! thanks guys.💪

Response from the owner · 2 months ago

Thank you, Johnny! Glad we could get those SXS wheel bearings pressed in before your weekend trip. We appreciate the kind words and your service! Hope you had a great time riding!

Thomas Wills5 reviewsTotal number of Google reviews Thomas has written across all businesses on Google Maps, not just this one.
Review from Google · view on Google
★★★★★

Got me in for brake work. Did a great job.

  • Price assessment: Reasonable price
  • Services: Steering & suspension repair, Brakes
Response from the owner · 3 months ago

Thank you, Thomas! Glad we could get you in for those brakes and that you’re happy with the work. Really appreciate you taking a moment to share this!

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