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1Metro Motor★ 5.00 on this job21 jobs reviewediHow Job match is calculatedBuilt only from reviews Google tagged “Electrical”:Stars on this job 55%5.00★Number of such jobs 25%21Overall Experts Score 20%63Job match= 87Stars are pulled toward the category average (4.76★) 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.87

2Albert Auto Service Inc★ 5.00 on this job14 jobs reviewediHow Job match is calculatedBuilt only from reviews Google tagged “Electrical”:Stars on this job 55%5.00★Number of such jobs 25%14Overall Experts Score 20%79Job match= 86Stars are pulled toward the category average (4.76★) 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.86

3Chico Car Care★ 4.94 on this job18 jobs reviewediHow Job match is calculatedBuilt only from reviews Google tagged “Electrical”:Stars on this job 55%4.94★Number of such jobs 25%18Overall Experts Score 20%78Job match= 86Stars are pulled toward the category average (4.76★) 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.86

4Old Ox Tire & Auto★ 5.00 on this job9 jobs reviewediHow Job match is calculatedBuilt only from reviews Google tagged “Electrical”:Stars on this job 55%5.00★Number of such jobs 25%9Overall Experts Score 20%90Job match= 83Stars are pulled toward the category average (4.76★) 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.83

5Tenleytown Automotive★ 5.00 on this job8 jobs reviewediHow Job match is calculatedBuilt only from reviews Google tagged “Electrical”:Stars on this job 55%5.00★Number of such jobs 25%8Overall Experts Score 20%89Job match= 81Stars are pulled toward the category average (4.76★) 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.81

6Hubbell's Auto Repair★ 5.00 on this job6 jobs reviewediHow Job match is calculatedBuilt only from reviews Google tagged “Electrical”:Stars on this job 55%5.00★Number of such jobs 25%6Overall Experts Score 20%88Job match= 78Stars are pulled toward the category average (4.76★) 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.78

7Tedious Auto Repair Chico★ 4.79 on this job14 jobs reviewediHow Job match is calculatedBuilt only from reviews Google tagged “Electrical”:Stars on this job 55%4.79★Number of such jobs 25%14Overall Experts Score 20%86Job match= 77Stars are pulled toward the category average (4.76★) 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.77

8Capitol Hill Auto Service★ 5.00 on this job7 jobs reviewediHow Job match is calculatedBuilt only from reviews Google tagged “Electrical”:Stars on this job 55%5.00★Number of such jobs 25%7Overall Experts Score 20%72Job match= 76Stars are pulled toward the category average (4.76★) 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.76

Job match = this company’s ★ on reviews Google tagged “Electrical” (shrunk toward the category average when there are few), how many such jobs it has done, and its overall Experts Score.

What customers said about electrical

PennieLocal Guide · 20 reviewsiTotal 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★★★★★

Capitol Hill Auto Service

Chris at Capitol Hill Auto took excellent care of my Mini Cooper for many years. Sadly I had to get rid of that car during Covid and traded it for a new VW Golf. The warranty on that car expired so I brought it to Capitol Hill recently for a battery problem. I needed the car quickly and the service couldn’t have… Read full review

Reasonable priceElectricalBattery

Jeff3 reviewsiTotal 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★★★★★

Hubbell's Auto Repair

My first time here. Fast service and they earned my trust by finding something in their estimate that DIDN’T need to be done, saving me $200. Highly recommended!!!

Reasonable priceElectricalOil change

Jose43 reviewsiTotal 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★★★★★

Old Ox Tire & Auto

Instantly became my new auto shop. Delayed review but had to take time out of my day to shout out Meg and crew for their great customer service, attention to detail and overall great vibe. Rates are on par if not lower than what you can find nearby. Good people!

Great priceElectricalBrakes

Mimsy7 reviewsiTotal 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 6 months ago★★★★★

Metro Motor

Having to have my car repaired, for whatever reason, is painless when at Georgetown Exxon. Jamie and everyone at the shop is always courteous, professional and sensitive to my needs. I am always satisfied and never doubt that they will help me anytime I need.

BatteryBrake service & repairBrakes

R2 reviewsiTotal 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 7 months ago★★★★★

Tenleytown Automotive

This service station helped me with a predicament with my car several years ago, so when I was in another difficulty recently, I called them. They helped me again. I am very happy about that.

Reasonable priceTiresGeneral repairs & maintenanceElectrical

Mathew2 reviewsiTotal 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 9 months ago★★★★★

Tedious Auto Repair Chico

Tedious is absolutely the best mechanics I have ever worked with. Great work and fair prices. If you want a mechanic that cares and works hard to fix your vehicle you have found them.

Great priceTiresSteering & suspension repairGeneral repairs & maintenance

Overall ratings

Experts Score 0–100iExperts Score (0–100)Absolute quality first: recency-weighted star average (≈54%), share of 1–2★ reviews (≈24%), customers’ price verdicts (≈14%), owner replies to critical reviews (≈7%); minus up to 10 points each for complaints flagged in Google review highlights and for a real slide in recent ratings. Hover a company’s score on its page for the full breakdown. and a letter grade per factor (A = top 20% of oil change services).

#	Company	ScoreiExperts Score (0–100)Absolute quality first: recency-weighted star average (≈54%), share of 1–2★ reviews (≈24%), customers’ price verdicts (≈14%), owner replies to critical reviews (≈7%); minus up to 10 points each for complaints flagged in Google review highlights and for a real slide in recent ratings. Hover a company’s score on its page for the full breakdown.	FactorsiFactor grades, in orderSatisfaction (54%): Recency-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.Reliability (24%): How 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.Craft & service (0%): Google 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.Value (14%): Customers’ own price verdicts (Great / Reasonable vs Overpriced) and Value highlights; 65% absolute (all “reasonable” ≈ 80, “great” = 100), the category percentile can only raise it.Momentum (0%): Penalises 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.Replies to reviews (7%): How 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.One letter per factor score: A = 80+, B = 60–79, C = 40–59, D = 20–39, F = below 20.	★iGoogle star rating as shown on Google Maps.	Typical billiMedian bill customers of this company reported in their reviews (needs 3+ priced reviews).
1	Christian Brothers AutomotiveCedar Rapids, IA	A 97iHow 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%96+52.4Reliability 24%99+24Value 14%100+14.1Replies to reviews 7%88+6.2Experts Score= 97Grade A: A = 80+, B = 60–79, C = 40–59, D = 20–39. Needs 10+ reviews.	AA–AAA	4.96	—
2	Manley’s Mobile ServiceCedar Rapids, IA	A 97iHow 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 59%97+56.9Reliability 26%96+25Value 15%100+15.2Experts Score= 97Not enough data for replies to reviews; its weight is shared by the others.Grade A: A = 80+, B = 60–79, C = 40–59, D = 20–39. Needs 10+ reviews.	AA–AA–	4.98	—
3	Choice Tires and AlignmentTooele, UT	A 97iHow 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%96+52.4Reliability 24%95+23Value 14%100+14.1Replies to reviews 7%100+7.1Experts Score= 97Grade A: A = 80+, B = 60–79, C = 40–59, D = 20–39. Needs 10+ reviews.	AA–AAA	4.94	—
4	BBC Auto RepairSomerville, MA	A 94iHow 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%96+52.4Reliability 24%97+23.5Value 14%100+14.1Replies to reviews 7%54+3.8Craft & service penalty99−0.1Experts Score= 94Grade A: A = 80+, B = 60–79, C = 40–59, D = 20–39. Needs 10+ reviews.	AAAAAC	4.96	—
5	Spencer Auto Repair ShopChico, CA	A 94iHow 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%94+51.3Reliability 24%94+22.8Value 14%94+13.3Replies to reviews 7%100+7.1Experts Score= 94Grade A: A = 80+, B = 60–79, C = 40–59, D = 20–39. Needs 10+ reviews.	AA–AAA	4.93	—
6	A & T Auto CareChico, CA	A 93iHow 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%92+50.2Reliability 24%89+21.6Value 14%100+14.1Replies to reviews 7%99+7Experts Score= 93Grade A: A = 80+, B = 60–79, C = 40–59, D = 20–39. Needs 10+ reviews.	AAAAAA	4.90	—
7	John's Automotive ServiceCedar Rapids, IA	A 91iHow 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%89+21.6Value 14%100+14.1Replies to reviews 7%78+5.5Experts Score= 91Grade A: A = 80+, B = 60–79, C = 40–59, D = 20–39. Needs 10+ reviews.	AAAAAB	4.85	—
8	Precision Auto RepairChico, CA	A 91iHow 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%95+23Value 14%100+14.1Replies to reviews 7%48+3.4Experts Score= 91Grade A: A = 80+, B = 60–79, C = 40–59, D = 20–39. Needs 10+ reviews.	AAAAAC	4.91	—
9	Old Ox Tire & AutoWashington, DC	A 90iHow 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%89+48.5Reliability 24%84+20.4Value 14%99+14Replies to reviews 7%100+7.1Craft & service penalty97−0.3Experts Score= 90Grade A: A = 80+, B = 60–79, C = 40–59, D = 20–39. Needs 10+ reviews.	AAAAAA	4.88	—
10	Tenleytown AutomotiveWashington, DC	A 89iHow 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%87+47.5Reliability 24%82+19.9Value 14%100+14.1Replies to reviews 7%100+7.1Experts Score= 89Grade A: A = 80+, B = 60–79, C = 40–59, D = 20–39. Needs 10+ reviews.	AAAAAA	4.86	—
11	Hubbell's Auto RepairCedar Rapids, IA	A 88iHow 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%87+21.1Value 14%100+14.1Replies to reviews 7%48+3.4Experts Score= 88Grade A: A = 80+, B = 60–79, C = 40–59, D = 20–39. Needs 10+ reviews.	AA–AAC	4.81	—
12	Milex Complete Auto CareCedar Rapids, IA	A 87iHow 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%85+46.4Reliability 24%81+19.6Value 14%100+14.1Replies to reviews 7%100+7.1Experts Score= 87Grade A: A = 80+, B = 60–79, C = 40–59, D = 20–39. Needs 10+ reviews.	AA–AAA	4.86	—

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Oil Change Services at a glance

How the 50 oil change services we rated compare, and what customers praise most.

How we grade

Satisfaction (54%) — Recency-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.

Reliability (24%) — How 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.

Craft & service (penalty, up to −10) — Google 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.

Value (14%) — Customers’ own price verdicts (Great / Reasonable vs Overpriced) and Value highlights; 65% absolute (all “reasonable” ≈ 80, “great” = 100), the category percentile can only raise it.

Momentum (penalty, up to −10) — Penalises 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.

Replies to reviews (7%) — How 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.