Research · Auto Repair & Detailing
What is a good Google rating for auto repair and detailing businesses?
Among 33,890 auto repair and detailing businesses on Google with 10 or more reviews, the median rating is 4.6 stars. 4.8 or higher puts one in the top quarter, and below 4.3 is the bottom quarter.
The short answer
- Top 10%
- 4.9+
- Top quarter
- 4.8+
- Median
- 4.6
- Bottom quarter
- under 4.3
- The median rating for auto repair and detailing businesses is 4.6, lower than the 4.7 median across all local businesses in our directory; it ranks 51 of 60 trades.
- Half of auto repair and detailing businesses with reviews have 93 or fewer Google reviews; the top quarter have 228 or more.
- 24.7% of auto repair and detailing businesses with a perfect 5.0 have fewer than 5 reviews.
Page One Partner Research · 33,890 auto repair and detailing businesses with 10+ Google reviews · Updated November 2026 · Methodology
Auto Repair & Detailing compared with other trades
Bar: 25th to 75th percentile of Google ratings. Dot: median. Businesses with 10 or more reviews. Scale starts at 3.8 stars.
- Home Inspectors4.9–5.0
- Junk Removal & Hauling4.8–5.0
- Pressure Washing & Exterior Cleaning4.9–5.0
- Appraiser4.4–5.0
- Charters & Recreation4.6–5.0
- Chiropractors4.8–5.0
- Cleaning Services4.7–5.0
- Deck & Outdoor Living4.7–5.0
- Demolition Contractors4.5–5.0
- Garage Doors4.8–5.0
- Handyman Services4.7–5.0
- Interior Design & Architecture4.6–5.0
- Limo Service4.5–5.0
- Painters4.7–5.0
- Real Estate4.4–5.0
- Roofing Contractors4.7–5.0
- Siding & Gutters4.7–5.0
- Tree Services4.6–5.0
- Carpentry & Cabinets4.5–5.0
- Damage Restoration4.6–5.0
- Drywall & Insulation4.5–5.0
- Electricians4.5–5.0
- Fence Contractors4.4–5.0
- General Contractors4.4–5.0
- HVAC Contractors4.6–5.0
- Insurance Agencies4.5–5.0
- Remodeling Contractors4.6–5.0
- Security Systems4.4–5.0
- Solar Installation4.5–5.0
- Welding & Metal Fabrication4.4–5.0
- Auto Glass4.5–4.9
- Flooring & Tile4.5–4.9
- Locksmiths4.6–4.9
- Med Spas4.7–4.9
- Moving Companies4.5–4.9
- Pest Control4.6–4.9
- Plumbers4.5–4.9
- Concrete, Masonry & Paving4.3–5.0
- Excavation & Site Work4.2–5.0
- Property Maintenance4.1–5.0
- Travel Agencies4.3–5.0
- Accountants & Tax4.4–4.9
- Appliance Repair4.3–4.9
- Attorneys4.4–4.9
- Landscaping & Lawn Care4.4–4.9
- Podiatrists4.4–4.9
- Salons & Beauty4.4–4.9
- Windows, Doors & Garage Doors4.4–4.9
- Pet Services4.5–4.8
- Doctors & Clinics4.0–4.9
- ▶ Auto Repair & Detailing4.3–4.8
- Cash For Gold4.1–4.8
- Equipment Rental4.3–4.8
- Pool Contractors4.3–4.8
- Self Storage4.3–4.8
- Trailer Rental4.4–4.8
- Towing Services4.0–4.9
- Home Builders4.1–4.8
- Waste Management3.8–4.8
- Restaurants4.1–4.5
Answers
Questions about auto repair and detailing businesses ratings
What is a good Google rating for auto repair and detailing businesses?
Among 33,890 auto repair and detailing businesses on Google with 10 or more reviews, the median rating is 4.6 stars. 4.8 or higher puts one in the top quarter, and below 4.3 is the bottom quarter. (Page One Partner Research, November 2026).
Is a 4.5-star rating good for auto repair and detailing businesses?
It is slightly below average for this trade: the median for auto repair and detailing businesses with 10+ reviews is 4.6, and the bottom-quarter line is 4.3.
How many Google reviews do auto repair and detailing businesses usually have?
Among auto repair and detailing businesses with at least one Google review, half have 93 or fewer; the top quarter have 228 or more, and the top 10% have 502 or more (Page One Partner Research, November 2026).
Should I trust a 5-star rating for auto repair and detailing businesses?
Check the review count first. 24.7% of auto repair and detailing businesses with a perfect 5.0 have fewer than 5 reviews. A near-perfect rating from dozens of reviews is stronger evidence than a perfect one from a few.
Cite: Page One Partner Research. "What is a good Google rating for auto repair and detailing businesses?." November 2026. https://pageonepartner.com/research/good-rating/auto-services/ Data free to reuse under CC BY 4.0. All trades and the full dataset.
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