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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

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

Valley Smog & Repair for brake service & repair

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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: 75/100.How Job match is calculatedBuilt only from reviews Google tagged “Brake service & 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.#29 / 60
Said fairOf customers who rated the price, the share who chose “Great price” or “Reasonable” rather than “Overpriced”.100%

All 7 Google reviews tagged “Brake service & repair”

Denise1 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. · 5 days ago★★★★★

Best service, professional and understanding of their clients. They have quality feedback and explanations in an efficient way. Gets me in and out, and prioritizes my needs when I come by. Best in town!

Reasonable priceAir & cabin filter replacementSteering & suspension repairGeneral repairs & maintenance
LeroyLocal Guide · 52 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★★★★★

Had to have air bleed service done on a prius (needed to be done with expensive obdll code reader)

Reasonable priceBrake service & repair
Cecliy2 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★★★★★

Just had my 2017 Honda Civic serviced here and I will for sure be coming back for any other services I need in the future. Being a woman looking for reliable and trustworthy mechanic work can be nerve wracking, but they do honest work for great prices and even gave me 15% off my service. They are nice and got me in quick also! Highly recommend!

Great priceBrake service & repair
Thomas2 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★★★★★

I have taken both my older model Chevrolet Silverado and Toyota Camry to Valley for smog service, tune ups, ac tuneup and new tires. Mr. Khan has been fair and I felt his prices have been honest. He has also provided me with transportation to and from my house during auto service. I will continue to take my vehicles…

Great priceAir & cabin filter replacementTiresBrake service & repair
SteveLocal Guide · 56 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★★★★★

I'm embarrassed to admit that this is my first review for Valley Smog & Repair, despite them having rescued my 2 vehicles at least five times since 2022. Most recently, they performed an expert, complicated diagnosis and repair of an unusual electrical problem. I drive a lovely 2013 Prius and had never had this…

Great priceElectrical repairGeneral repairs & maintenanceElectrical
TATIANALocal Guide · 150 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★★★★★

I have been bringing my car here for almost a year now & they are great. Everyone is so nice and helpful. The prices are great. I needed new tires and I was out of there in 30min. Thank you for all the services I will always bring my car here!

Great priceTiresGeneral repairs & maintenanceTire rotations
Slightly2 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★★★★★

After 4 trips to a previous business to still not have a resolution I was referred to Valley and problem finally solved! Quick, friendly, attentive and reasonable! Thank you for providing car maintenance and service I can trust and afford. Above and beyond customer service.

Great priceBrake service & repair

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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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