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W. E. Harding Co 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%93+50.7Reliability 24%89+21.6Value 14%100+14.1Replies to reviews 7%70+4.9Experts Score= 91Grade A: A = 80+, B = 60–79, C = 40–59, D = 20–39. Needs 10+ reviews.91SCORE

W. E. Harding Co

San Jose, CA · Grade ALetter from the Experts Score: A = 80+, B = 60–79, C = 40–59, D = 20–39, F = under 20. · #150Position by Experts Score among all companies we track in this category. of 482 auto repair shops · 4.9★ from 179 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.W. E. Harding Co is better than 93% of auto repair shops.A
93
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.W. E. Harding Co is better than 89% of auto repair shops.A
89
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.W. E. Harding Co 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.W. E. Harding Co 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.W. E. Harding Co 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.W. E. Harding Co is better than 70% of auto repair shops.B
70

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Customers hired W. E. Harding Co for 8 kinds of job.

W. E. Harding Co for auto engine diagnostic

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Jobs reviewedHow many Google reviews are tagged with this job.10
★ 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 engine diagnostic”: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.#105 / 317
Said fairOf customers who rated the price, the share who chose “Great price” or “Reasonable” rather than “Overpriced”.100%

All 10 Google reviews tagged “Auto engine diagnostic”

Armida4 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 weeks ago★★★★★

W.E. Harding specializes in European cars. I can’t say enough good things about this shop. I’ve been bringing my vehicles here for years, and I have never been disappointed. It’s not easy to find a mechanic you can truly trust, but I’ve always felt confident knowing my vehicles are in good hands here. Everyone is…

Great priceElectrical repairAuto battery replacementGeneral repairs & maintenance
John3 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 2 months ago★★★★★

A friend of a friend told me WE Harding has an impeccable reputation for repairing Mercedes, BMW, Saab, Audi and Lexus autos for over 40 years. I had a very unusual cold start engine problem on my 2001 Mercedes which I’ve owned since new (26 years). Walter and Alex took on the challenge and went above and beyond…

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Great priceElectrical repairAuto engine diagnostic
JeffLocal Guide · 6 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★★★★★

Harding and company was very great. He took the time to explain everything, and I definitely will recommend anybody who has a Mercedes or BMW or an Audi to go to this guy, because he knows his stuff, and he was right on with everything. Thanks. I definitely will have you service my car again.

Reasonable priceAir & cabin filter replacementGeneral repairs & maintenanceAuto engine diagnostic
Mike12 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★★★★★

W.E. Harding Co is one of the premier European auto repair shops that I have every come across in my 69 years of living. His lead mechanic, Alex is exceptional and very thorough. Highly recommend this establishment Mike

Reasonable priceAuto engine diagnostic
Ryan1 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★★★★★

My experience with Walter, Verek, and really everyone there is top notch. Auto knowledge is excellent. Car care is careful and respectful. Great shop with exceptional people. You can’t do any better than them. Highly recommend. 5 Star all the way. Thanks again guys.

Great priceGeneral repairs & maintenanceAuto engine diagnosticAuto emissions testing
Tony2 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've been taking my 1999 VW Passat to Walter for several years and have always been completely happy with his team's expertise and work. My last visit was 9/25/25 and Alex was able to diagnose and fix two issues that were preventing my car from passing a smog check, and fixed them both. And this was after I had…

General repairs & maintenanceAuto engine diagnostic
BobbyLocal Guide · 78 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 year ago★★★★★

Fantastic, I've refered many of my close friends and family to W.E. Harding. Only place I will take my car. Walter, and his staff are excellent. Highly suggest this place for your car. Update: 9.3.2025 - For clarification I do some maintenance on my car at home. For the bigger projects I go to W.E. Harding.…

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Reasonable priceTransmissionElectrical repairAuto battery replacement
Rahul10 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★★★★★

TOP CLASS Service and Subect-matter expertise. Fully honest and sincere service

Reasonable priceTransmissionElectrical repairAuto battery replacement
LordZguitarist2 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 years ago★★★★★

I can only say , the job was well done. The car runs beautiful. I took in for a smog. I came out with a car running better than ever. This allowed me the full confidence in driving my car.

Auto exhaust system repairAuto engine diagnosticGeneral repairs & maintenance
Debbie5 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 years ago★★★★★

My check engine light came on a few days before my planned vacation. I drove straight to the shop with no appointment and Alex and his team diagnosed the problem, ordered the new-needed part and installed it all within a few hours. Happily, I can now drive my car to my vacation destination! Thank you for the speedy service.

Auto engine diagnostic

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

Great price 56%Reasonable 42%Overpriced 2%Not sure 0%

Jobs customers hired them for

JobReviewsCategory typical
General repairs & maintenance17—
Auto emissions testing15—
Vehicle Inspection14—
Oil change12—
Auto engine diagnostic10—
Electrical repair8—
Brakes6—
Vehicle safety inspection6—

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