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Wick Automotive 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%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

Wick Automotive

Rockford, IL · Grade ALetter from the Experts Score: A = 80+, B = 60–79, C = 40–59, D = 20–39, F = under 20. · #190Position by Experts Score among all companies we track in this category. of 899 auto repair shops · 4.9★ from 90 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.Wick Automotive is better than 91% of auto repair shops.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 is better than 94% of auto repair shops.A
94
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.Wick Automotive 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.Wick Automotive 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.Wick Automotive 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.Wick Automotive is better than 90% of auto repair shops.A
90

Reviews for your job

Customers hired Wick Automotive for 8 kinds of job.

Wick Automotive for auto engine diagnostic

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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: 73/100.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.#420 / 602
Said fairOf customers who rated the price, the share who chose “Great price” or “Reasonable” rather than “Overpriced”.100%

All 4 Google reviews tagged “Auto engine diagnostic”

Steve2 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 4 months ago★★★★★

ABS warning light came on. They fixed it in a timely manner for reasonable price.

Reasonable priceTiresAuto engine diagnosticTire rotations
GoldenLocal Guide · 182 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★★★★★

Quality work, we heard noises, and felt vibrations. Brad knew we had to get it fixed now! Jason checked for coverage. Found it on our extended warranty when purchased the car.

Reasonable priceAuto windshield repairTiresSteering & suspension repair
Jeff9 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've been taking my personal and company vehicles to Brad at Wick Automotive for years. Very good quality work at a fair price. They aren't the type of shop that just throw parts at a car to try and solve an issue. They diagnose and only do the work that is needed. I highly recommend them for all auto work. When…

Auto maintenanceBrakesAir conditioning
BrianLocal Guide · 7 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 years ago★★★★★

Finding an honest shop these days is becoming more and more of a rarity. I've only been here twice but both times I feel like I was treated fairly. Wicks is my go to from now on.

Auto engine diagnostic+ Punctuality+ Quality+ Professionalism

Price

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 33%Reasonable 67%Overpriced 0%Not sure 0%

Jobs customers hired them for

JobReviewsCategory typical
Tires7—
General repairs & maintenance6—
Oil change5—
Steering & suspension repair4—
Auto engine diagnostic4—
Electrical repair3—
Brakes3—
Battery2—

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