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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
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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.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
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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 vehicle inspection

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Jobs reviewedHow many Google reviews are tagged with this job.14
★ 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: 83/100.How Job match is calculatedBuilt only from reviews Google tagged “Vehicle Inspection”: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.#52 / 170
Said fairOf customers who rated the price, the share who chose “Great price” or “Reasonable” rather than “Overpriced”.100%

All 14 Google reviews tagged “Vehicle Inspection”

Raj2 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 weeks ago★★★★★

Awesome service and great experience. Highly recommend this place.

Great priceVehicle Inspection
Weijun3 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 weeks ago★★★★★

Verek did a great job. His very professional and done very quickly. Thanks

Great priceVehicle Inspection
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
BartonLocal Guide · 98 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★★★★★

I got a SMOG done here. The owner is super chill and gave me a car calendar while I was waiting. It was really quick, like 15 min.

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Vehicle InspectionAuto emissions testing
Annah3 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★★★★★

Great local mechanic which took care of my new Fiat 500. Quick smog check and friendly staff; thanks Walter, I'll be back next time my car needs service!

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Great priceVehicle InspectionAuto emissions testing
Mike1 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. · 2 months ago★★★★★

went to get my smog done and they were Really respectful helpful really fast highly recommended

Great priceVehicle Inspection
WardLocal Guide · 4 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★★★★★

Fast service, great work! I wandered in to have a break job done and an oil change an inspection near the end of business one day knowing that work couldn't be completed that day. We made arrangements for me to bring the car back the next day and the work was completed quickly while I was at work. If I had attempted…

Reasonable priceVehicle InspectionBrakesOil change
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
ScottLocal Guide · 17 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 5 months ago★★★★★

Walk through the office door and take a step back in time. The office staff will treat you with respect and get you an estimate quickly and your repair scheduled promptly. I stopped in for a Star Certified Smog Test in compliance with DMV requirements. The process was fast and took less than 20 minutes; the smog…

Great priceVehicle Inspection
insert_pun_here1 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. · 8 months ago★★★★★

I’ve been getting my car (2010 Prius) serviced here since moving up for college (oil changes, break pads, check engine warnings, etc.). They’re trustworthy, and everyone is very kind. I remember when I first came up, every other shop we called (including Toyota and other larger mechanic shops) insisted we needed all…

Reasonable priceGeneral repairs & maintenanceVehicle InspectionBrakes
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
enrique3 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★★★★★

Very recommended the personal super nice very friendly and fast too ibcome back soon again

Reasonable priceVehicle Inspection
LeoLocal Guide · 18 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★★★★★

Great service as usual from Walter and staff! They always know the proper way to deal with my 2006 Mercedes! Highly recommended!

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Reasonable priceAir & cabin filter replacementTiresAuto glass 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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