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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. · #98Position by Experts Score among all companies we track in this category. of 218 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
51

Reviews for your job

Customers hired University City Service Center for 8 kinds of job.

University City Service Center for auto exhaust system repair

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Jobs reviewedHow many Google reviews are tagged with this job.4
★ 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: 84/100.How Job match is calculatedBuilt only from reviews Google tagged “Auto exhaust system repair”: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.#4 / 13
Said fairOf customers who rated the price, the share who chose “Great price” or “Reasonable” rather than “Overpriced”.100%

All 4 Google reviews tagged “Auto exhaust system repair”

Oleg5 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 week ago★★★★★

These guys are awesome! I have been coming here for years and have had University City Service Center service all of my family’s vehicles. They are honest, professional, and the turnaround on their services is very quick.

Reasonable priceAir & cabin filter replacementExhaustTires
LACRISIA3 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 months ago★★★★★

Great service! Love the proximity to home and the neighborhood feel. Thank you Scott and team.

Reasonable priceAir & cabin filter replacementAuto exhaust system repairTire rotations
Kevin10 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★★★★★

My 2003 Subaru WRX had an oil leak and a coolant leak, not surprising given the age of the vehicle. They were able to fix both issues fairly quickly once the needed parts were sourced. Bottom line is my car is back on the road! I will keep bringing all three of my cars here as they are very knowledgeable,…

Great priceAuto exhaust system repairEngine repair
LauraLocal Guide · 48 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 11 months ago★★★★★

This shop is legendary for quality, honest work. I’ve had my cars worked on here for over 30 years. The same mechanics have been here all that time as well, which says a lot. I now live 500 miles away, but I still brought my car here when I was getting dishonest advice from a dealership where I live. There isn’t…

Reasonable priceAuto exhaust system repair

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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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