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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%91+49.6Reliability 24%85+20.6Value 14%100+14.1Replies to reviews 7%51+3.6Craft & service penalty96−0.4Experts Score= 88Grade A: A = 80+, B = 60–79, C = 40–59, D = 20–39. Needs 10+ reviews.88SCORE

University City Service Center

San Diego, CA · Grade ALetter from the Experts Score: A = 80+, B = 60–79, C = 40–59, D = 20–39, F = under 20. · #53Position by Experts Score among all companies we track in this category. of 148 auto repair shops · 4.8★ from 554 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.University City Service Center is better than 91% of auto repair shops.A
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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.University City Service Center is better than 85% of auto repair shops.A
85
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.University City Service Center is better than 96% of auto repair shops.A
96
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.University City 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.University City 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.University City Service Center is better than 51% of auto repair shops.C
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Customers hired University City Service Center for 8 kinds of job.

University City Service Center for auto emissions testing

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Jobs reviewedHow many Google reviews are tagged with this job.9
★ 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: 80/100.How Job match is calculatedBuilt only from reviews Google tagged “Auto emissions testing”: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.#3 / 10
Said fairOf customers who rated the price, the share who chose “Great price” or “Reasonable” rather than “Overpriced”.100%

All 9 Google reviews tagged “Auto emissions testing”

Jobi1 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 a month ago★★★★★

I appreciate all great job from Scoot, Brian and their team. I have been a regular customer for years. They always deliver results that exceeded my expectation.

Great priceGeneral repairs & maintenanceAuto emissions testing
Marc2 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 was very happy with the service I received and I was lucky to have met and worked with the owner Scott Atkins who walked me through the entire process for the Smog Repair! I had the DMV “CAP” (Consumer Assistance Program) which pays up to $1,420.oo and my cost would be 20% of the bill. Luckily my smog repair only…

Great priceAuto engine diagnosticAuto emissions testingSmog certification
CorrieLocal Guide · 34 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 months ago★★★★★

This shop services our entire family of vehicles from 2007 Tahoe to the 2025 wrangler. Recently had my entire suspension redone and a smog and the Tahoe rides like a dream. Thanks guys for being so reliable!

Reasonable priceSteering & suspension repairAuto emissions testingSmog certification
LaloLocal Guide · 11 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★★★★★

Excellent work ethic

Reasonable priceAuto emissions testingOil change
whamcfLocal 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. · 4 months ago★★★★★

I have been bringing in various cars in our family to this place for years. I have appreciated Brian's assessment of our car's mechanical needs. He has been honest, fast and thorough. He alerted me to issues that might require service in the upcoming future which I have really appreciated. I love that they are in…

Reasonable priceGeneral repairs & maintenanceAuto engine diagnosticAuto emissions testing
MiloLocal Guide · 29 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 5 months ago★★★★★

We take our truck and cars there for oil and everything else. They do a good job in a reasonable amount of time. They have a good reputation and keep it. Friendly too. AAA approved. They are usually very quick with oil changes and smog certs.

Reasonable priceAuto battery replacementGeneral repairs & maintenanceAuto emissions testing
Sean1 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. · 8 months ago★★★★★

Fast professional sevice!

Reasonable priceAuto emissions testing
Horst3 months ago★★★★★

Rating only, no written review.

Air & cabin filter replacementGeneral repairs & maintenanceAuto emissions testing
Lisa1 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. · 9 months ago★★★★★

Rating only, no written review.

Auto emissions testing

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

Great price 35%Reasonable 61%Overpriced 2%Not sure 2%

Jobs customers hired them for

JobReviewsCategory typical
Oil change89—
General repairs & maintenance65—
Tires44—
Smog certification38—
Auto brake repair31—
Air & cabin filter replacement29—
Vehicle Inspection29—
Auto engine diagnostic25—

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