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Capitol Autocare

Car repair and maintenance service · Washington, DC · reviewed since 2022

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%83+45.3Reliability 24%67+16.2Value 14%100+14.1Replies to reviews 7%56+4Experts Score= 80Grade A: A = 80+, B = 60–79, C = 40–59, D = 20–39. Needs 10+ reviews.80SCORE
AGradeLetter from the Experts Score: A = 80+, B = 60–79, C = 40–59, D = 20–39, F = under 20.
#23 of 50 oil change servicesPosition by Experts Score among all companies we track in this category. · better than 55%
4.8 ★★★★★ 97 Google reviews · 1 photos
95%five-star reviews
5.00★last 12 monthsAverage stars on reviews from the last 12 months only.
5.1%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.
52%reviews answered by the owner
Oct 2026latest review

Capitol Autocare at a glance

Google reviewers rate Capitol Autocare 4.8 out of 5 based on 97 reviews, frequently praising the shop for fair pricing, quick turnaround times, and honest communication regarding necessary repairs. Customers often highlight the staff's friendliness and reliability for services like oil changes, tire rotations, and mechanical diagnostics. However, a small number of low-star reviews allege overcharging, incorrect part installations, and a failure to complete promised work, suggesting inconsistent quality control despite the generally positive sentiment.

  • Google rating: 4.8 out of 5 from 97 reviews (95% five-star).
  • Reviews on this page: 97 Google reviews (86 with written comments).
  • Owner responses: the business replied to 52% of reviews.
  • Most recent review: October 16, 2026.
  • Service: Oil Change Service serving Washington, District of Columbia.

Data from Google, last updated October 25, 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: value and momentum; weakest: replies to reviews.

Satisfaction83Reliability67Craft & service–Value100Momentum100Replies to reviews56Satisfaction: 83 (median 84)Reliability: 67 (median 76)Value: 100 (median 100)Momentum: 100 (median 100)Replies to reviews: 56 (median 59)
Capitol AutocareOil 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.Capitol Autocare: 83/100 on this factor. Category median: 84.A
83
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.Capitol Autocare: 67/100 on this factor. Category median: 76.B
67
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.Not enough reviews for this factor yet. Category median: 99.–
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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.Capitol Autocare: 100/100 on this factor. Category median: 100.A
100
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.Capitol Autocare: 100/100 on this factor. Category median: 100.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.Capitol Autocare: 56/100 on this factor. Category median: 59.C
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Star ratings

97 Google reviews we collected

  • 5 stars9295%
  • 4 stars00%
  • 3 stars00%
  • 2 stars00%
  • 1 star55%

Praise vs complaints

Phrases our text analysis found in 86 written reviews

  • Praise21497%
  • Complaints63%

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

Price verdicts customers left with their Google review

  • Great price1488%
  • Reasonable213%
  • Overpriced00%
  • Not sure00%

Topic share

How often each topic comes up in the written reviews

  • Speed & response4621%
  • Price & value4420%
  • Staff & attitude3817%
  • Honesty & trust3315%
  • Would recommend2511%
  • Quality & results2411%
  • Communication105%

What customers talk about

We read 86 written reviews and marked every phrase about these topics. The same colors are highlighted in the reviews.

  • “My car was finished within an hour and they also repaired the rubber liner on my windshield that was coming loose, free of charge.”
  • “They just want to make a comfortable enough living and I felt like their prices are fair.”
  • “Very friendly, professional guys who do great, fast work.”
  • “Super nice people, took great care of my car, feels so hard to find a trustworthy garage these days.”
    “THEY LIED ABOUT REPLACING MY SPARKS, THEY REPLACED MY NEW SPARK PLUG WIRES WITH NEW ONES WHICH WAS DUMB AND THEY CHARGED ME OVER $400 AND MY CAR STILL…”
  • “I’d definitely recommend Capital Auto Care to anyone looking for honest, affordable, and high-quality service in Friendship Heights and across the ent…”
  • “…Capital Auto Care to anyone looking for honest, affordable, and high-quality service in Friendship Heights and across the entire Washington DC area.…”
  • “They were able to quickly figure out what was going on with my car, explain the issues clearly, and get everything taken care of faster than I expected.”

People customers mention

  • Abed 11 reviews
  • Moe 9 reviews

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

Reviews for your job

Customers hired Capitol Autocare for 8 kinds of job. Pick one to see what they paid and said.

Recent reviews

Max11 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 weeks ago★★★★★

These guys always fix my problem, frequently coming in way under what I would expect to fix it, frequently telling me it's not a big deal don't worry about it, and when it is a big deal, fixing it perfectly. Cannot recommend them enough.

Joel2 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★★★★★

I’ve been going to Moe for about 3 years now. I usually only ever need an oil change, but they’ve checked my breaks/rotors and done other minor work on my car. Today, I needed my oil changed and wipers replaced. My car was finished within an hour and they also repaired the rubber liner on my windshield that was…

Great priceOil changeService not listed
Forest5 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 nice people, took great care of my car, feels so hard to find a trustworthy garage these days. Will definitely be coming back for any future needs!

Feffy4 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 months ago★★★★★

I stop by because having few issues with my car and immediately took care of it, in other places asked me double price for the same matter, very helpful the owner, reliable and trustworthy, I found my new mechanic in DC, since just moved from Florida, amazing customer service

Great priceSteering & suspension repairBrakes
JamesLocal Guide · 17 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 months ago★★★★★

Great experience. Nice guys. Saved me about $300. Same day service. Quick. Professional. They just want to make a comfortable enough living and I felt like their prices are fair. I use to shop around just for comparison and they kept having very competitive rates and I get to simplify my life by having my car guys…

Great priceTransmissionSteering & suspension repairAir conditioning
Natalya4 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 months ago★★★★★

Abed was extremely kind, and helped me very quickly with a oil issue. Will definitely be using for future services! Prices are very reasonable!

Great priceService not listed

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Customer reviews

4.8 ★★★★★ 97 reviews on Google · rating breakdown

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Max Lingamfelter11 reviewsTotal number of Google reviews Max has written across all businesses on Google Maps, not just this one.
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★★★★★

These guys always fix my problem, frequently coming in way under what I would expect to fix it, frequently telling me it's not a big deal don't worry about it, and when it is a big deal, fixing it perfectly. Cannot recommend them enough.

Joel Chroscinski2 reviewsTotal number of Google reviews Joel has written across all businesses on Google Maps, not just this one.
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★★★★★

I’ve been going to Moe for about 3 years now. I usually only ever need an oil change, but they’ve checked my breaks/rotors and done other minor work on my car. Today, I needed my oil changed and wipers replaced. My car was finished within an hour and they also repaired the rubber liner on my windshield that was coming loose, free of charge. I never overpay there. Never feel like I’m being scammed. Very friendly, professional guys who do great, fast work. If my car ever needs more serious work, I’d take it to them without thinking twice.

  • Price assessment: Great price
  • Services: Oil change, Service not listed
Forest Putnam5 reviewsTotal number of Google reviews Forest has written across all businesses on Google Maps, not just this one.
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★★★★★

Super nice people, took great care of my car, feels so hard to find a trustworthy garage these days. Will definitely be coming back for any future needs!

Justin Sullivan5 reviewsTotal number of Google reviews Justin has written across all businesses on Google Maps, not just this one.
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★★★★★

Incredibly friendly, thoughtful, and caring. I highly recommend them.

Feffy Renzi4 reviewsTotal number of Google reviews Feffy has written across all businesses on Google Maps, not just this one.
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★★★★★

I stop by because having few issues with my car and immediately took care of it, in other places asked me double price for the same matter, very helpful the owner, reliable and trustworthy, I found my new mechanic in DC, since just moved from Florida, amazing customer service

  • Price assessment: Great price
  • Services: Steering & suspension repair, Brakes
James StokesLocal Guide · 17 reviewsTotal number of Google reviews James has written across all businesses on Google Maps, not just this one.
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★★★★★

Great experience. Nice guys. Saved me about $300. Same day service. Quick. Professional. They just want to make a comfortable enough living and I felt like their prices are fair. I use to shop around just for comparison and they kept having very competitive rates and I get to simplify my life by having my car guys on lockdown. Thanks team for keeping Lorenzo Trudgealong happy and healthy.

  • Price assessment: Great price
  • Services: Transmission, Steering & suspension repair, Air conditioning, Service not listed
Richard Ybarra1 reviewTotal number of Google reviews Richard has written across all businesses on Google Maps, not just this one.
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★★★★★

Abed’s shop is solid. They work quickly and have great customer service.

Natalya Kirk4 reviewsTotal number of Google reviews Natalya has written across all businesses on Google Maps, not just this one.
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★★★★★

Abed was extremely kind, and helped me very quickly with a oil issue. Will definitely be using for future services! Prices are very reasonable!

  • Price assessment: Great price
  • Services: Service not listed
Vaultrips1 reviewTotal number of Google reviews Vaultrips has written across all businesses on Google Maps, not just this one.
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★★★★★

I got a flat tire on the way back to MD and pulled into this shop. Mo and his father were incredibly helpful and got everything done quickly for a great price! It’s a family-owned business that genuinely cares about their customers and is very trustworthy. I would definitely drive back down here again just to be serviced by them

  • Price assessment: Great price
  • Services: Tires
Pat Jakopchek1 reviewTotal number of Google reviews Pat has written across all businesses on Google Maps, not just this one.
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★★★★★

I’ve had two really great experiences with Moe and the team at Capital Auto Care. They were able to quickly figure out what was going on with my car, explain the issues clearly, and get everything taken care of faster than I expected. The price was very fair, the service was professional, and most importantly, I left feeling confident that my car was safe for my family. It’s hard to find auto care you can really trust, but Moe and the team made the whole process easy. I’d definitely recommend Capital Auto Care to anyone looking for honest, affordable, and high-quality service in Friendship Heights and across the entire Washington DC area.

  • Price assessment: Great price
  • Services: Steering & suspension repair, Brakes, Air conditioning, Brake service & repair

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Business details

  • Address: 4900 Wisconsin Ave NW #7, Washington, DC 20016
  • Phone: (202) 244-9548
  • Service area: Washington, DC