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Wick Automotive

Auto repair shop · Rockford, IL · reviewed since 2015

How 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%91+49.6Reliability 24%94+22.8Value 14%100+14.1Replies to reviews 7%90+6.4Experts Score= 93Grade A: A = 80+, B = 60–79, C = 40–59, D = 20–39. Needs 10+ reviews.93SCORE
AGradeLetter from the Experts Score: A = 80+, B = 60–79, C = 40–59, D = 20–39, F = under 20.
#190 of 899 auto repair shopsPosition by Experts Score among all companies we track in this category. · better than 79%
4.9 ★★★★★ 90 Google reviews · 23 photos
94%five-star reviews
4.88★last 12 monthsAverage stars on reviews from the last 12 months only.
0%1–2★ in 2 yearsShare of 1–2★ reviews in the last 24 months — or the 20 newest reviews when the company had fewer than 20 in that time.
86%reviews answered by the owner
Nov 2026latest review

Wick Automotive at a glance

Customers highlight honest diagnostics, clear communication, and reasonable pricing, noting that staff explain repairs in plain terms and often identify less expensive fixes than initially expected. The shop is praised for punctual service, thorough inspections, and accommodating assistance, such as driving customers home. One low-star review criticized a significant discrepancy between the initial estimate and final bill, stating that approval was not obtained for additional work.

  • Google rating: 4.9 out of 5 from 90 reviews (94% five-star).
  • Reviews on this page: 90 Google reviews (73 with written comments, 1 with photos).
  • Owner responses: the business replied to 86% of reviews.
  • Most recent review: November 2, 2026.
  • Service: Auto Repair Shop serving Rockford, Illinois.

Data from Google, last updated November 11, 2026.

Score profile vs other auto repair shops

Score per factor (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.

Satisfaction91Reliability94Craft & service100Value100Momentum100Replies to reviews90Satisfaction: 91 (median 88)Reliability: 94 (median 85)Craft & service: 100 (median 99)Value: 100 (median 100)Momentum: 100 (median 100)Replies to reviews: 90 (median 59)
Wick AutomotiveAuto Repair Shops median0 = centre, 100 = best
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.Wick Automotive: 91/100 on this factor. Category median: 88.A
91
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.Wick Automotive: 94/100 on this factor. Category median: 85.A
94
Craft & serviceCraft & service · penalty only, up to −10 pointsGoogle 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.Wick Automotive: 100/100 on this factor. Category median: 99.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.Wick Automotive: 100/100 on this factor. Category median: 100.A
100
MomentumMomentum · penalty only, up to −10 pointsPenalises 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.Wick Automotive: 100/100 on this factor. Category median: 100.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.Wick Automotive: 90/100 on this factor. Category median: 59.A
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Star ratings

90 Google reviews we collected

  • 5 stars8594%
  • 4 stars33%
  • 3 stars11%
  • 2 stars00%
  • 1 star11%

Praise vs complaints

Phrases our text analysis found in 73 written reviews

  • Praise12698%
  • Complaints22%

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

Price verdicts customers left with their Google review

  • Great price633%
  • Reasonable1267%
  • Overpriced00%
  • Not sure00%

Topic share

How often each topic comes up in the written reviews

  • Quality & results2620%
  • Staff & attitude2419%
  • Would recommend2116%
  • Speed & response2016%
  • Honesty & trust1814%
  • Price & value1512%
  • Communication43%

What customers talk about

We read 73 written reviews and marked every phrase about these topics. The same colors are highlighted in the reviews.

  • “Great customer service and the mechanics are top notch.”
  • “Very satisfied with work done, and Staff very nice, and informative.”
  • “Great customer service,I will recommend them to friends and family.”
  • “Brad Wick & his team went way above and beyond to get me on the road fast!”
  • “They offer great service and are honest about their diagnostics.”
  • “They fixed it in a timely manner for reasonable price.”
  • “Walked me through everything and did an amazing job on my exhaust repair.”

People customers mention

  • Brad 4 reviews
  • Wicks 3 reviews

praise complaint · found by our text analysis, Google review wording unchanged.

Reviews for your job

Customers hired Wick Automotive for 8 kinds of job. Pick one to see what they paid and said.

Recent reviews

Denis5 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 month ago★★★★★

Wick Automotive will be my go to for any future repairs on my car. I went there thinking my front shocks needed to be replaced, which would have cost me a lot. They instead found that the sound my car was making had to do with the rocker arm, which they replaced and saved me a ton of money! They also fixed an…

Great priceSteering & suspension repair
Brandon4 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 month ago★★★★★

I've been going to WICK automotive since I was 16 and had my first vehicle and they've worked on all my vehicles for the past 20 years. I recommend them. Great customer service and the mechanics are top notch. They know what they are talking about and they know how to repair your cars. They give it to you and…

Steve1 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★★★★★

Brad Wick & his team went way above and beyond to get me on the road fast! Great service & honesty. Would recommend them to everyone!!!

Great priceElectrical repair
Edwin2 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★★★★★

Called last minute for a oil change on my ram got me in an out will be going back for future work for sure

James1 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. · Edited 2 months ago★★★★★

We have always had great service at Wicks. They stand behind their work, they will make sure you are a satisfied customer. No complaints here. Great customer service,I will recommend them to friends and family.

Reasonable priceGeneral repairs & maintenanceAuto A/C recharge
Marilyn11 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★★★★★

Customers service A+++ No hidden b.s with this company Wicks inspect your vehicle throughly tell you exactly what is going on with your vehicle and fix it ...I will always bring my car to them

Reasonable priceBatteryService not listed

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Customer reviews

4.9 ★★★★★ 90 reviews on Google · rating breakdown

Reviews from Google, shown as published (original wording, unedited).

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K TudorLocal Guide · 258 reviewsTotal number of Google reviews K has written across all businesses on Google Maps, not just this one.
Review from Google · view on Google
★★★★★

Great shop

  • Services: General repairs & maintenance
Response from the owner · a year ago

Thanks, Happy to hear you find us great.

Denis Jones-Verboom5 reviewsTotal number of Google reviews Denis has written across all businesses on Google Maps, not just this one.
Review from Google · view on Google
★★★★★

Wick Automotive will be my go to for any future repairs on my car. I went there thinking my front shocks needed to be replaced, which would have cost me a lot. They instead found that the sound my car was making had to do with the rocker arm, which they replaced and saved me a ton of money! They also fixed an electrical issue on my turn signal, which I mentioned. They also drove me home and picked me up 3 times, because I had schedule issues during the time my car was being looked at, plus it rained for 3 days straight. These guys are amazing!!!

  • Price assessment: Great price
  • Services: Steering & suspension repair
Response from the owner · 3 weeks ago

Denis, thank you for taking the time to share such a great review! We’re thrilled we could properly diagnose the noise your vehicle was making and take care of the suspension repair without putting you through the expense of replacing parts that weren’t needed. We were also happy to take care of the turn signal issue and help with transportation while your vehicle was in the shop. We truly appreciate your trust in Wick Automotive and look forward to taking care of you and your vehicle for many years to come!

michelle heinhorst4 reviewsTotal number of Google reviews michelle has written across all businesses on Google Maps, not just this one.
Review from Google · view on Google
★★★★★

Great team and great service!

  • Price assessment: Great price
  • Services: Service not listed
Response from the owner · 2 years ago

Thanks Michelle.

Brandon Murphy4 reviewsTotal number of Google reviews Brandon has written across all businesses on Google Maps, not just this one.
Review from Google · view on Google
★★★★★

I've been going to WICK automotive since I was 16 and had my first vehicle and they've worked on all my vehicles for the past 20 years. I recommend them. Great customer service and the mechanics are top notch. They know what they are talking about and they know how to repair your cars. They give it to you and layman's terms and not in mechanical terms. I appreciate their hard work and working with me and my family for the past 20 years.

Response from the owner · 3 years ago

Thanks Brandon We like reviews like this. Hard to believe you and your Grandpa were customers from the beginning. Him with that orange Cavalier convertible, and you with that black Grand Prix

Steve Hawks1 reviewTotal number of Google reviews Steve has written across all businesses on Google Maps, not just this one.
Review from Google · view on Google
★★★★★

Brad Wick & his team went way above and beyond to get me on the road fast! Great service & honesty. Would recommend them to everyone!!!

  • Price assessment: Great price
  • Services: Electrical repair
Response from the owner · a month ago

Thanks Steve. That was a tricky electrical problem to find.

Edwin clout2 reviewsTotal number of Google reviews Edwin has written across all businesses on Google Maps, not just this one.
Review from Google · view on Google
★★★★★

Called last minute for a oil change on my ram got me in an out will be going back for future work for sure

Response from the owner · 2 months ago

Thank you for taking the time to leave us a 4-star review! We’re glad we could get your RAM in on short notice and get you taken care of with an oil change and inspection. We appreciate you choosing us for your service, and we’re looking forward to seeing you again for your future automotive needs!

James wilson1 reviewTotal number of Google reviews James has written across all businesses on Google Maps, not just this one.
Review from Google · view on Google
★★★★★

We have always had great service at Wicks. They stand behind their work, they will make sure you are a satisfied customer. No complaints here. Great customer service,I will recommend them to friends and family.

  • Price assessment: Reasonable price
  • Services: General repairs & maintenance, Auto A/C recharge
Response from the owner · 2 years ago

Thanks James. Reviews like this are great to have. He's right, we do stand behind our work.

Marilyn Whitmore11 reviewsTotal number of Google reviews Marilyn has written across all businesses on Google Maps, not just this one.
Review from Google · view on Google
★★★★★

Customers service A+++ No hidden b.s with this company Wicks inspect your vehicle throughly tell you exactly what is going on with your vehicle and fix it ...I will always bring my car to them

  • Price assessment: Reasonable price
  • Services: Battery, Service not listed
Response from the owner · 2 months ago

Thank you, Marilyn, for your kind words about Wick Automotive's thorough inspections and transparency! We're thrilled to hear you'll always trust us with your car. See you next time! Thanks for the Fair tickets.

Ann Gollias5 reviewsTotal number of Google reviews Ann has written across all businesses on Google Maps, not just this one.
Review from Google · view on Google
★★★★★

Originally went for air conditioner repair, didn't need it, had it turned off, and didn't know. But the check 3ngine light had been, on for over 2 years, they fixed that, took 2 days. But all good in the end. Very satisfied with work done, and Staff very nice, and informative.

  • Price assessment: Reasonable price
Response from the owner · 3 months ago

Thanks Ann. It was great talking with you and your sister.

Paul Carter4 reviewsTotal number of Google reviews Paul has written across all businesses on Google Maps, not just this one.
Review from Google · view on Google
★★★★★

Awesome!

Response from the owner · 3 months ago

Thanks Paul

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