How does FixPros rank repair companies?
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FixPros ranks repair companies in each city by a published score from 0 to 100. The score uses public data only. Paying us does not change a company's organic rank.
Last updated: November 10, 2026. This is score version 1.
What goes into the score?
Four factors make up the score. The weights are fixed and apply to every company in every city.
| Factor | Weight | How it is calculated |
|---|---|---|
| Rating | 50% | Bayesian average of public star ratings, with a prior of 4.2 stars and a weight of 20 reviews |
| Review volume | 20% | Number of public reviews, log-scaled so that very large counts add little |
| Data completeness | 20% | Share of four items we could confirm from public sources: phone, address, license, hours |
| Years in business | 10% | Years operating, from public records. If unknown, the company gets a neutral 5 of 10 points |
Why a Bayesian average for ratings?
A company with three 5-star reviews should not outrank one with 400 reviews averaging 4.8. The Bayesian average pulls ratings with few reviews toward 4.2 and lets large review counts speak for themselves. This makes the score harder to game with a handful of reviews.
Where does the data come from?
We use public sources only: Google Business Profile listings, the company's own website, business registries and public license lookups where they exist. Every company record lists its sources and the date it was last verified.
We show a "License verified" badge only when a license is found in a public source. We describe a company as checked only when we have confirmed its license and insurance.
How does Promoted work?
Promoted placements are paid. They carry a "Promoted" label, sit apart from the ranked list, and have no rank number. There is at most one Promoted placement per page.
Promoted status is not a score input. A company's organic rank is the same whether or not it pays. The sticky call button always calls the top organic company, never a Promoted one.
How often is the data updated?
We refresh prices and company data monthly. Each page shows a "last updated" date. Scores are recalculated at each refresh.
What does the score not measure?
The score does not measure repair quality, response time or price. We do not promise how fast any company will call back. Use the price ranges on each page to judge quotes, and read recent reviews before you decide.
How can a company correct its data?
Any listed company can request a correction of its phone number, address, hours, license or years in business. Send the correction and a public source, such as a license lookup or business registration, to the contact address on our About page. We update verified corrections at the next refresh and show the new verified date.
We do not remove or edit star ratings and review counts, because they come from public review sites.