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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 engine 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: 74/100.How Job match is calculatedBuilt only from reviews Google tagged “Engine 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.#157 / 236
Said fairOf customers who rated the price, the share who chose “Great price” or “Reasonable” rather than “Overpriced”.100%

All 4 Google reviews tagged “Engine repair”

Brandon1 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 months ago★★★★★

Over the years, I’ve been bringing my BMW to W.E. Harding for several repairs now. They continue to do an outstanding job and have earned my full trust every single time. I won’t take my BMW anywhere else. Alex has been the lead mechanic on all of my repairs. He is extremely professional and knowledgeable with all…

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Great priceGeneral repairs & maintenanceEngine repairService not listed
Andrew2 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★★★★★

My first time at the shop and I plan to be a returning customer. Walter, Alex, and the staff are very professional and knowledgeable. I towed my car there with some sudden engine issues and they happily assisted despite arriving unexpectedly. My car was returned less than 48hrs later.

Electrical repairEngine repair
Cory10 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★★★★★

Walter and the rest of the crew at WE Harding are exactly the type of mechanic you want working on your vehicle. Walter has been in business for around 60 years! His employees are more than just hourly workers, they are part of his family and they all have years of experience under their belt. They are thorough and…

Reasonable priceSteering & suspension repairGeneral repairs & maintenanceEngine repair
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

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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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