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Valley Smog & Repair 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%87+21.1Value 14%100+14.1Replies to reviews 7%13+0.9Experts Score= 85Grade A: A = 80+, B = 60–79, C = 40–59, D = 20–39. Needs 10+ reviews.85SCORE

Valley Smog & Repair

Lodi, CA · Grade ALetter from the Experts Score: A = 80+, B = 60–79, C = 40–59, D = 20–39, F = under 20. · #190Position by Experts Score among all companies we track in this category. of 348 auto repair shops · 4.8★ from 295 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: craft & service and value; 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.Valley Smog & Repair 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.Valley Smog & Repair is better than 87% of auto repair shops.A
87
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.Valley Smog & Repair is better than 100% of auto repair shops.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.Valley Smog & Repair 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.Valley Smog & Repair 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.Valley Smog & Repair is better than 13% of auto repair shops.F
13

Reviews for your job

Customers hired Valley Smog & Repair for 8 kinds of job.

Valley Smog & Repair for auto emissions testing

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Jobs reviewedHow many Google reviews are tagged with this job.7
★ 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: 77/100.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.#13 / 28
Said fairOf customers who rated the price, the share who chose “Great price” or “Reasonable” rather than “Overpriced”.100%

All 7 Google reviews tagged “Auto emissions testing”

Lakisha3 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 month ago★★★★★

I have been a loyal customer to Valley Auto Repair since I have moved to this area going on 8 yrs now. Kash and his associates are always looking out not only for the safety of their customers but also what will work best for your budget. Finding a shop that you can Trust and one that provides Excellent Customer…

Air & cabin filter replacementAuto brake repairAuto brake replacement
Jana6 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★★★★★

I went in for a smog check and was in and out the door in less than an hour. I would definitely recommend this place to anybody needing auto services.

Reasonable priceAuto emissions testing
Adrianne5 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★★★★★

Customer service is top tier. I was in and out within 30 mins or less. I will forever be a customer.

Great priceAuto emissions testingVehicle safety inspection
Evette5 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. · 8 months ago★★★★★

Best price in town for Smog!! In and out in 15 minutes without appointment. The Staff was very helpful and their facilities were very clean and of exceptional rating. I highly recommend Valley Smog & Repair for your car's needs.

Great priceAuto emissions testing
Carol1 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. · a year ago★★★★★

No appointment needed. I drove in for a star smog test and was there for only 15 minutes. Fast and friendly service. Very reasonable price. Nice waiting area. I'll be back next year. Don't forget to bring in your paperwork.

Great priceAuto emissions testing
KeithLocal 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. · a year ago★★★★★

Courteous staff. Quick smog check

Auto emissions testing
Darin2 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★★★★★

Rating only, no written review.

Great priceAuto emissions testing

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

Great price 59%Reasonable 41%Overpriced 0%Not sure 0%

Jobs customers hired them for

JobReviewsCategory typical
General repairs & maintenance16—
Oil change12—
Smog certification9—
Air & cabin filter replacement8—
Brake service & repair7—
Auto emissions testing7—
Vehicle Inspection5—
Electrical repair5—

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