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Vidal Auto 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 59%97+56.9Reliability 26%97+25.3Value 15%100+15.2Experts Score= 97Not enough data for replies to reviews; its weight is shared by the others.Grade A: A = 80+, B = 60–79, C = 40–59, D = 20–39. Needs 10+ reviews.97SCORE

Vidal Auto Repair

Rockford, IL · Grade ALetter from the Experts Score: A = 80+, B = 60–79, C = 40–59, D = 20–39, F = under 20. · #89Position by Experts Score among all companies we track in this category. of 899 auto repair shops · 5.0★ from 54 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: reliability.

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.Vidal Auto Repair is better than 97% of auto repair shops.A
97
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.Vidal Auto Repair is better than 97% of auto repair shops.A
97
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.Vidal Auto Repair is better than —% of auto repair shops.–
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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.Vidal Auto 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.Vidal Auto 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.Vidal Auto Repair is better than —% of auto repair shops.–
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Customers hired Vidal Auto Repair for 8 kinds of job.

Vidal Auto Repair for transmission

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Jobs reviewedHow many Google reviews are tagged with this job.6
★ 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: 76/100.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.#168 / 451
Said fairOf customers who rated the price, the share who chose “Great price” or “Reasonable” rather than “Overpriced”.100%

All 6 Google reviews tagged “Transmission”

Bryan11 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★★★★★

They fixed my car quickly and very well done not only that the mechanic was very understanding of problems and offered great solutions 100% will come back again

Great priceTransmission
Fernando1 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 month ago★★★★★

Excellent mechanic, highly knowledgeable, with fantastic communication. Always takes the time, to explain whatever the issue is. Real honest and quality work. Highly recommend.

Great priceTransmissionElectrical repairExhaust
Guti7 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★★★★★

Honest, knowledgeable, and highly skilled, Jose aka Chihuas stands out from the rest. His deep understanding of both electrical and mechanical systems, combined with exceptional troubleshooting abilities, allows him to diagnose problems accurately instead of relying on costly guesswork. His pricing is fair and…

Reasonable priceTransmissionGeneral repairs & maintenanceElectrical
Josiah4 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. · 5 months ago★★★★★

Vidal Auto has taken care of my business and personal vehicles for over a decade and I couldn't be more pleased. Very good at diagnostics and has diagnosed the problem right the first time 95%+ of the time. This across at least a dozen vehicles. Highly recommended

Reasonable priceTransmissionElectrical repairGeneral repairs & maintenance
Nancy6 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. · 5 months ago★★★★★

I was recently having some issues with my vehicle & I ended up taking it to two other different shop before ending up with Jose and let me tell you I wish I would have brought my Ford Explorer in to Jose sooner I wasted about a month waiting on answers the other 2 shops couldn’t give me & were still asking for more…

Great priceTransmissionAuto engine diagnostic
Francisco2 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. · 5 months ago★★★★★

Very professional work, honest and fair costs. Very Satisfied with the repairs and maintenance to my truck!

Reasonable priceTransmissionGeneral repairs & maintenance

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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 69%Reasonable 31%Overpriced 0%Not sure 0%

Jobs customers hired them for

JobReviewsCategory typical
General repairs & maintenance19—
Brakes14—
Auto engine diagnostic10—
Vehicle Inspection9—
Oil change8—
Electrical repair7—
Battery7—
Transmission6—

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