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Automotive Dynamics

Auto repair shop · Surprise, AZ · reviewed since 2011

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%77+42Reliability 24%52+12.6Value 14%91+12.9Replies to reviews 7%12+0.8Momentum penalty36−6.4Experts Score= 62Grade B: A = 80+, B = 60–79, C = 40–59, D = 20–39. Needs 10+ reviews.62SCORE
BGradeLetter from the Experts Score: A = 80+, B = 60–79, C = 40–59, D = 20–39, F = under 20.
#149 of 160 oil change servicesPosition by Experts Score among all companies we track in this category. · better than 7%
4.8 ★★★★★ 581 Google reviews · 24 photos
90%five-star reviews
4.35★last 12 monthsAverage stars on reviews from the last 12 months only.
13.6%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.
4%reviews answered by the owner
Oct 2026latest review

Automotive Dynamics at a glance

Customers frequently praise the shop for honest pricing, clear communication, and efficient turnaround times for services like oil changes, alignments, and diagnostics. However, lower-rated reviews highlight concerns regarding misleading advertisements, unexpected additional charges for repairs, and poor follow-up on vehicle registration or referral payments.

  • Google rating: 4.8 out of 5 from 581 reviews (90% five-star).
  • Reviews on this page: 581 Google reviews (417 with written comments, 3 with photos).
  • Owner responses: the business replied to 4% of reviews.
  • Most recent review: October 27, 2026.
  • Service: Oil Change Service serving Surprise, Arizona.

Data from Google, last updated November 13, 2026.

Score profile vs other oil change services

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.

Satisfaction77Reliability52Craft & service100Value91Momentum36Replies to reviews12Satisfaction: 77 (median 83)Reliability: 52 (median 77)Craft & service: 100 (median 96)Value: 91 (median 100)Momentum: 36 (median 100)Replies to reviews: 12 (median 79)
Automotive DynamicsOil Change Services 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.Automotive Dynamics: 77/100 on this factor. Category median: 83.B
77
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.Automotive Dynamics: 52/100 on this factor. Category median: 77.C
52
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.Automotive Dynamics: 100/100 on this factor. Category median: 96.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.Automotive Dynamics: 91/100 on this factor. Category median: 100.A
91
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.Automotive Dynamics: 36/100 on this factor. Category median: 100.D
36
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.Automotive Dynamics: 12/100 on this factor. Category median: 79.F
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Star ratings

581 Google reviews we collected

  • 5 stars52090%
  • 4 stars458%
  • 3 stars31%
  • 2 stars10%
  • 1 star122%

Praise vs complaints

Phrases our text analysis found in 417 written reviews

  • Praise66197%
  • Complaints183%

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

Price verdicts customers left with their Google review

  • Great price650%
  • Reasonable542%
  • Overpriced18%
  • Not sure00%

Topic share

How often each topic comes up in the written reviews

  • Staff & attitude13720%
  • Quality & results11918%
  • Price & value11517%
  • Honesty & trust11016%
  • Speed & response9514%
  • Would recommend649%
  • Communication396%

What customers talk about

We read 417 written reviews and marked every phrase about these topics. The same colors are highlighted in the reviews.

  • “Everyone there was super friendly and nice, and they actually took the time to get everything right.”
  • “Just an overall amazing experience for somebody who was desperate, so I really appreciate that.”
    “They replaced the hoses, but in doing damaged the radiator.”
  • “Efficient, timely, reasonably priced, friendly and trustworthy staff.”
    “Never overcharge or try to upsell for any repairs.”
  • “So far they've worked on 3 of my vehicles and I am very satisfied with the results; friendly, very communicative, honest.”
    “Wasted a day and 1/2 waiting around for them then they lied and said my vehicle was too rusty and they couldn't work on it, guess they couldn't make e…”
  • “Had an issue I could not figure out, they were fast efficient and great to work with.”
  • “Definitely recommend these guys, especially if you have a lowered or modified car.”
    “Not a very friendly place oh, I don't recommend you swing by here.”
  • “Super helpful and communication has always been a plus.”

People customers mention

  • Kevin 28 reviews
  • Mark 20 reviews
  • City 12 reviews

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

Reviews for your job

Customers hired Automotive Dynamics for 7 kinds of job. Pick one to see what they paid and said.

Recent reviews

MichaelLocal Guide · 18 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 weeks ago★★★★★

Knowledgeable staff and great service writer. Super helpful and communication has always been a plus. Would highly recommend

Reasonable priceSteering & suspension repair
Michael4 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. · 4 weeks ago★★★★★

They were amazing. I was leaving work in Sun City and my Honda decided to shut down on me and I crawled my way into the shop right before they were closing. They were able to check my car right away. They thought it might’ve been just the battery, but it happened to be a cracked alternator. The repair took a couple…

Customer photo from Michael's review
Derek2 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. · a month ago★★★★★

Super clean shop! Great pricing. Staff was super friendly and helpful. Definitely recommend and will be back!

Great priceOil change
Nash1 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. · a month ago★

Extremely unprofessional. Terrible at communicating. Do not recommend doing business with them.

Landon1 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. · a month ago★★★★★

Great experience here. My car is lowered and has quite a bit of camber and they were still able to get the alignment perfect. The car drives straight and feels great now. Everyone there was super friendly and nice, and they actually took the time to get everything right. Definitely recommend these guys, especially…

Great priceSteering & suspension repair
ej85039a5 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. · a month ago★★★★★

From my initial contact with McKenna to getting the work done and picking up my car, then whole team was great. Top-notch customer service and great communication! I will definitely be using AD again and highly recommend them for any service.

Reasonable priceElectrical

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Customer reviews

4.8 ★★★★★ 581 reviews on Google · rating breakdown

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Michael HaleLocal Guide · 18 reviewsTotal number of Google reviews Michael has written across all businesses on Google Maps, not just this one.
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★★★★★

Knowledgeable staff and great service writer. Super helpful and communication has always been a plus. Would highly recommend

  • Price assessment: Reasonable price
  • Services: Steering & suspension repair
Michael Murphy4 reviewsTotal number of Google reviews Michael has written across all businesses on Google Maps, not just this one.
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★★★★★

They were amazing. I was leaving work in Sun City and my Honda decided to shut down on me and I crawled my way into the shop right before they were closing. They were able to check my car right away. They thought it might’ve been just the battery, but it happened to be a cracked alternator. The repair took a couple of days, but they were able to call AutoZone and get my battery under warranty sent over for no charge. Plus the cost for the repair wasn’t that bad and they brought me in the back to show me the problem. Just an overall amazing experience for somebody who was desperate, so I really appreciate that. I would recommend them highly.

Response from the owner · 4 weeks ago

Thank you, Michael. We're sorry it happened to you but we're glad we could help! Hope to see you again, hopefully in a less dire need

Derek K2 reviewsTotal number of Google reviews Derek has written across all businesses on Google Maps, not just this one.
Review from Google · view on Google
★★★★★

Super clean shop! Great pricing. Staff was super friendly and helpful. Definitely recommend and will be back!

  • Price assessment: Great price
  • Services: Oil change
Response from the owner · a month ago

Thank you, Derek! We look forward to seeing you next time!

Nash Landers1 reviewTotal number of Google reviews Nash has written across all businesses on Google Maps, not just this one.
Review from Google · view on Google
★★★★★

Extremely unprofessional. Terrible at communicating. Do not recommend doing business with them.

Response from the owner · a month ago

Nash, sorry to hear we let you down on communication, especially since we have no record of you trying to reach us. That's not how we want anyone treated. Please call us at (602) 909-9000.

Landon R1 reviewTotal number of Google reviews Landon has written across all businesses on Google Maps, not just this one.
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★★★★★

Great experience here. My car is lowered and has quite a bit of camber and they were still able to get the alignment perfect. The car drives straight and feels great now. Everyone there was super friendly and nice, and they actually took the time to get everything right. Definitely recommend these guys, especially if you have a lowered or modified car. I’ll definitely be coming back!!

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

Appreciate you and your review, Landon! Looking forward to seeing you next time

ej85039a5 reviewsTotal number of Google reviews ej85039a has written across all businesses on Google Maps, not just this one.
Review from Google · view on Google
★★★★★

From my initial contact with McKenna to getting the work done and picking up my car, then whole team was great. Top-notch customer service and great communication! I will definitely be using AD again and highly recommend them for any service.

  • Price assessment: Reasonable price
  • Services: Electrical
Amber MartinezLocal Guide · 32 reviewsTotal number of Google reviews Amber has written across all businesses on Google Maps, not just this one.
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★★★★★

I went to get my oil changed and needed brakes. I heard them squeeking amd wanted them to price tbem so i could get them done. Well the receptionist front desk lady. Said your brakes have been checked and they are GOOD! I said really and she said yup as much as i would love to sell you brakes you dont meed them. This company is honest and reputable. I was a first time customer and my oil change was $27.00 full synthetic 5 quarts. My next oil change from here on out it will be 49.99$ i schedualed my next one. Thank you to all the employees here.

  • Price assessment: Great price
Dottie HartLocal Guide · 20 reviewsTotal number of Google reviews Dottie has written across all businesses on Google Maps, not just this one.
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★★★★★

Loved how quick they were with an appointment. And the price for new customer oil changes is a steal. McKenna was super helpful and nice. I'll for sure go back.

  • Price assessment: Great price
  • Services: Oil change
Response from the owner · a month ago

Thank you so much, Dottie! We will pass on the praise for McKenna, we (and she) love to hear it!

L&M Automotive Erickson11 reviewsTotal number of Google reviews L&M has written across all businesses on Google Maps, not just this one.
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★★★★★

Took my vehicle in for an Oil Change they did great job .I would recommend this auto repair shop for any repair needs they have a good mechanic there ask for Mark to do your repairs he is ASE Certified and has 38 years experience.

  • Services: Oil change
Response from the owner · a month ago

Thank you for the recommendation. Mark has been a great asset and we're glad to have him

Festers Garage2 reviewsTotal number of Google reviews Festers has written across all businesses on Google Maps, not just this one.
Review from Google · view on Google
★★★★★

Had an issue I could not figure out, they were fast efficient and great to work with. Never tried to upsell or sell what I did not need. Will be back without question.

  • Price assessment: Great price
  • Services: Electrical repair, Auto engine diagnostic, Air conditioning
Response from the owner · 2 months ago

Thank you Fester! Looking forward to working with you more!

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