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Ultimate Automotive Service Center 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%90+49.1Reliability 24%88+21.3Value 14%100+14.1Replies to reviews 7%21+1.5Craft & service penalty89−1.1Experts Score= 85Grade A: A = 80+, B = 60–79, C = 40–59, D = 20–39. Needs 10+ reviews.85SCORE

Ultimate Automotive Service Center

Des Moines, IA · Grade ALetter from the Experts Score: A = 80+, B = 60–79, C = 40–59, D = 20–39, F = under 20. · #353Position by Experts Score among all companies we track in this category. of 687 auto repair shops · 4.8★ from 970 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: value and momentum; 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.Ultimate Automotive Service Center is better than 90% of auto repair shops.A
90
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.Ultimate Automotive Service Center is better than 88% of auto repair shops.A
88
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.Ultimate Automotive Service Center is better than 89% of auto repair shops.A
89
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.Ultimate Automotive Service Center 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.Ultimate Automotive Service Center 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.Ultimate Automotive Service Center is better than 21% of auto repair shops.D
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Reviews for your job

Customers hired Ultimate Automotive Service Center for 8 kinds of job.

Ultimate Automotive Service Center for transmission

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Jobs reviewedHow many Google reviews are tagged with this job.17
★ on this jobAverage stars on the reviews where the customer tagged this exact job (Google’s “Services” field).4.71
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: 65/100.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.#287 / 330
Said fairOf customers who rated the price, the share who chose “Great price” or “Reasonable” rather than “Overpriced”.100%

All 17 Google reviews tagged “Transmission”

M0r4HeiZ2 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★★★★★

Mark and his team over at Ultimate Auto

Great priceTransmissionCarburetor cleaningAuto body & trim repair
Marty5 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 months ago★★★★

Sems all.good

Not sureTransmission
Courtney5 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 months ago★★★★★

Always fantastic service! So nice to have finally found an honest auto repair shop, will be taking all of my vehicles here!

Transmission
MichaelLocal 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. · Edited 4 months ago★★★★★

Exemplary service! We have had two vehicles in so far for service and repairs. In one instance they repaired an existing part instead of replacing it because the part itself was still good and it could be repaired without compromising safety. This saved us quite a bit. In another instance, I needed a particular…

Reasonable priceTransmission
Julie2 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. · 6 months ago★★★★★

Everyone has always been so kind and helpful! I will definitely continue doing business here, once I get my newer vehicle

Reasonable priceTransmissionAuto engine diagnostic
Max3 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★★★★★

Always friendly and knowledgeable and concerned about the needs of their customers.

Reasonable priceTransmissionOil change
Les3 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★★★★★

Honest people. Cared for me as a valuable customer. Used their services only twice so far and will definitely return when needed. They did only services actually needed without trying to add "fluff" work that was not needed (as I have had other places try). Honest business. Fair pricing.

Reasonable priceTransmission
Lynne2 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 year ago★★★★★

Always Ulimate did an awesome job servicing both of our vehicles! Thanks Mark for the awesome service!

Great priceTransmission
Dani7 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★★★★★

Ultimate did such a great job on our vehicle! It had sat for weeks at another shop, so glad we moved it over to Ultimate, they were done in under a week including insurance & parts being delivered. They were easy to connect with, great communication, so speedy & great outcome. As much as I hope we don’t have to go…

Car towingTransmission
Doris7 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★

Worst customer service I ever experienced at an auto shop. The environment was not welcoming the tone of voice was not pleasant. I was given inaccurate information by the the gentleman who told me that my car is going to be look at the same day and it will just be few hours. About 4 hours of me waiting I came to…

Auto A/C replacementTransmission
Janae2 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★★★★★

I have been taking my cars here for YEARS! Mark, Mel and the whole crew at Ultimate Automotive are unmatched. I have brought many issues to this team (damaged radiator, electrical/battery issues, tires, transmission, alignment, towing, etc.) and they are upfront about costs, timing, and labor. I always get honest…

Auto battery replacementElectricalGeneral repairs & maintenance
MatthewLocal Guide · 14 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★★★★★

Ultimate does a great job with all my cars over the years. They handle all the communications with my warranty company and explain everything in as mich detail as I ask for. Will go here as long as I can!

A/C installation & repairAuto brake replacementAuto exhaust system repair
Michael2 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★★★★★

Hands down the best. Been a long term customer both individually and with private business.

Auto A/C rechargeAuto battery maintenanceAuto battery replacement
LynnEdited 2 weeks ago★★★★★

Rating only, no written review.

Great priceTransmissionService not listed
Tammy2 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. · 9 months ago★★★★★

Rating only, no written review.

Great priceTransmissionSteering & suspension repairAuto engine diagnostic
Michael4 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 year ago★★★★★

Rating only, no written review.

Transmission
Rick5 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★★★★★

Rating only, no written review.

Transmission

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 36%Reasonable 59%Overpriced 1%Not sure 4%

Jobs customers hired them for

JobReviewsCategory typical
Oil change56—
Tires39—
General repairs & maintenance39—
Brakes31—
Engine repair29—
Auto engine diagnostic28—
Steering & suspension repair20—
Transmission17—

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