Grease Monkey

Auto repair shop · Rifle, CO · reviewed since 2015

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%73+39.8Reliability 24%71+17.2Value 14%100+14.1Replies to reviews 7%100+7.1Craft & service penalty97−0.3Experts Score= 78Grade B: A = 80+, B = 60–79, C = 40–59, D = 20–39. Needs 10+ reviews.78SCORE
BGradeLetter from the Experts Score: A = 80+, B = 60–79, C = 40–59, D = 20–39, F = under 20.
#272 of 348 auto repair shopsPosition by Experts Score among all companies we track in this category. · better than 22%
4.7 ★★★★★ 1,743 Google reviews · 22 photos
86%five-star reviews
4.78★last 12 monthsAverage stars on reviews from the last 12 months only.
4.8%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.
88%reviews answered by the owner
Oct 2026latest review

Grease Monkey at a glance

Customers frequently cite friendly, knowledgeable staff and prompt service for routine maintenance like oil changes and tire rotations. Positive reviews often note thorough explanations, free extras like car washes, and fair pricing. Conversely, recurring criticisms involve long wait times, perceived high costs, and inconsistent car wash functionality.

  • Google rating: 4.7 out of 5 from 1,743 reviews (86% five-star).
  • Reviews on this page: 1,742 Google reviews (937 with written comments, 10 with photos).
  • Owner responses: the business replied to 88% of reviews.
  • Most recent review: October 30, 2026.
  • Service: Auto Repair Shop serving Rifle, Colorado.

Data from Google, last updated November 1, 2026.

Score profile vs other auto repair shops

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: reliability.

Satisfaction73Reliability71Craft & service97Value100Momentum100Replies to reviews100Satisfaction: 73 (median 89)Reliability: 71 (median 86)Craft & service: 97 (median 99)Value: 100 (median 100)Momentum: 100 (median 100)Replies to reviews: 100 (median 60)
Grease MonkeyAuto Repair Shops 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.Grease Monkey: 73/100 on this factor. Category median: 89.B
73
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.Grease Monkey: 71/100 on this factor. Category median: 86.B
71
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.Grease Monkey: 97/100 on this factor. Category median: 99.A
97
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.Grease Monkey: 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.Grease Monkey: 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.Grease Monkey: 100/100 on this factor. Category median: 60.A
100

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Star ratings

1,742 Google reviews we collected

  • 5 stars1,50086%
  • 4 stars1368%
  • 3 stars392%
  • 2 stars181%
  • 1 star493%

Praise vs complaints

Phrases our text analysis found in 937 written reviews

  • Praise1,23997%
  • Complaints423%

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

Price verdicts customers left with their Google review

  • Great price4733%
  • Reasonable8458%
  • Overpriced107%
  • Not sure32%

Topic share

How often each topic comes up in the written reviews

  • Staff & attitude43534%
  • Speed & response36328%
  • Quality & results25920%
  • Price & value645%
  • Would recommend635%
  • Communication494%
  • Honesty & trust484%

What customers talk about

We read 937 written reviews and marked every phrase about these topics. The same colors are highlighted in the reviews.

  • “I needed my CV Axle removed off my Axle Shaft, and the whole team was very polite and helpful.”
    “The employees were rude and extremely unprofessional.”
  • “Great experience with grease monkey, they provided free top ups and very kind attentive fast service.”
    “For a "quick" lube, it was a slow and odd experience.”
  • “2 nd visit , Their awesome in and out everything got explained to me free car wash , great experience”
    “If it’s not working correctly please close it, I just wasted 12 dollars just for a sprinkle.”
  • “Considering everything that they took care of for me, the price is a great deal.”
    “What a ripoff!”
  • “I highly recommend coming here, great service and I love how the guys always make sure everything is running great otherwise they let you know what wr…”
    “NEVER AGAIN!”
  • “The service was super quick and they walked me through everything, all without making me feel pressured to spend more like other places do.”
  • “Always friendly and honest about the work being done.”
    “I asked if he was lying, he said no.”

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

Reviews for your job

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

Recent reviews

Corrine7 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. · Edited 3 days ago★★★★★

2 nd visit , Their awesome in and out everything got explained to me free car wash , great experience

Reasonable priceAir & cabin filter replacementOil change
David10 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 week ago★★

Slow & disorganized. Maybe short staffed? I’ve owned & run many fast pace businesses and I know when I see meandering employees I’m not going to be happy!

Customer photo from David's review
Reasonable priceOil change
Dale5 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 week ago★★★★

The guys were great, went well beyond my expectations and found that my transmission was very low on fluid. I appreciate the attention that they paid to my vehicle. Great bunch of guys

Peggy4 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. · Edited 2 weeks ago★★★★

Prompt service. Employees were very courteous. They did extra things, but somehow my phone is not paired to my car now?!? I have no idea how to correct this but maybe a neighbor or grandchild can help me with it. Unfortunately, I live in New Castle so it would be an inconvenience to go back to your shop.

Reasonable priceAir & cabin filter replacement
Renee2 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★★★★★

Otto and Rene were so thorough and kind. Work was done in a timely manner! Excellent!!

Reasonable priceAir & cabin filter replacementTiresOil change
Chris6 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★★

The techs were great, price was crazy, coupons were weak and the car wash dryers don’t work

OverpricedOil change

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Customer reviews

4.7 ★★★★★ 1,743 reviews on Google · rating breakdown

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Thelma Hildreth1 reviewTotal number of Google reviews Thelma has written across all businesses on Google Maps, not just this one.
Review from Google · view on Google
★★★★★

Nice, friendly staff. A little bit of a wait, but they were super busy.

  • Price assessment: Reasonable price
  • Services: Air & cabin filter replacement, Oil change
  • Service duration: 1–2 hr
Corrine Arrieta7 reviewsTotal number of Google reviews Corrine has written across all businesses on Google Maps, not just this one.
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★★★★★

2 nd visit , Their awesome in and out everything got explained to me free car wash , great experience

  • Price assessment: Reasonable price
  • Services: Air & cabin filter replacement, Oil change
  • Service duration: 0–30 min
Response from the owner · a year ago

Just the way your experience should be! Thank you for the nice feedback, Corrine. Our team appreciates you very much and wishes you a great day!

DAVE F19 YT4 reviewsTotal number of Google reviews DAVE has written across all businesses on Google Maps, not just this one.
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★★★★★

Amazing job and they did an excellent services.

Response from the owner · 3 days ago

Hi, thank you for taking the time to leave a review. When we are providing a service that meets our customers' expectations, we celebrate! Thank you for your business.

David Chambers10 reviewsTotal number of Google reviews David has written across all businesses on Google Maps, not just this one.
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★★★★★

Slow & disorganized. Maybe short staffed? I’ve owned & run many fast pace businesses and I know when I see meandering employees I’m not going to be happy!

  • Price assessment: Reasonable price
  • Services: Oil change
  • Service duration: 1–2 hr
Response from the owner · a week ago

Hi David, thank you for sharing your observations about service speed and staffing. Efficient bay times are important to us, and we take your comments seriously. Please reach out to [email protected] so we can discuss your visit further. We hope to welcome you back for a faster visit next time.

Dale Pickett5 reviewsTotal number of Google reviews Dale has written across all businesses on Google Maps, not just this one.
Review from Google · view on Google
★★★★★

The guys were great, went well beyond my expectations and found that my transmission was very low on fluid. I appreciate the attention that they paid to my vehicle. Great bunch of guys

Response from the owner · a week ago

Hi Dale, thank you so much for the wonderful feedback! We are thrilled to hear that our team went above and beyond to check your transmission fluid and take such great care of your vehicle. We always strive to provide top-notch attention to detail, and it is fantastic to know our crew hit the mark for you. We truly appreciate your support and look forward to welcoming you back to Grease Monkey next time!

Mary T1 reviewTotal number of Google reviews Mary has written across all businesses on Google Maps, not just this one.
Review from Google · view on Google
★★★★★

Muy buen lugar

  • Price assessment: Great price
  • Services: Air & cabin filter replacement
  • Service duration: 30–60 min
Response from the owner · a week ago

Thank you so much for the fantastic 5-star review, Mary! We're thrilled to hear you had a great experience with us. We appreciate your support and hope to see you again next time you need service!

Peggy Postlethwaite4 reviewsTotal number of Google reviews Peggy has written across all businesses on Google Maps, not just this one.
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★★★★★

Prompt service. Employees were very courteous. They did extra things, but somehow my phone is not paired to my car now?!? I have no idea how to correct this but maybe a neighbor or grandchild can help me with it. Unfortunately, I live in New Castle so it would be an inconvenience to go back to your shop.

  • Price assessment: Reasonable price
  • Services: Oil change
  • Services: Air & cabin filter replacement
  • Service duration: 30–60 min
Response from the owner · 4 years ago

Here at Grease Monkey, we strive for excellence, and are disappointed to hear that you received anything less. Peggy, please accept our apology for the inconvenience caused. If you'd be willing to provide more feedback, you can contact us at www.tellgreasemonkey.com, and we'd be happy to make it right.

Renee Wilson2 reviewsTotal number of Google reviews Renee has written across all businesses on Google Maps, not just this one.
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★★★★★

Otto and Rene were so thorough and kind. Work was done in a timely manner! Excellent!!

  • Price assessment: Reasonable price
  • Services: Air & cabin filter replacement, Tires, Oil change
  • Service duration: 30–60 min
Response from the owner · 2 weeks ago

Hi Renee, thanks for your praise and kind comments for Otto and Rene. We always strive to provide top quality service to every guest, and are pleased to hear that you enjoyed your experience at our Rifle store. We look forward to seeing you again.

Chris6 reviewsTotal number of Google reviews Chris has written across all businesses on Google Maps, not just this one.
Review from Google · view on Google
★★★★★

The techs were great, price was crazy, coupons were weak and the car wash dryers don’t work

  • Price assessment: Overpriced
  • Services: Oil change
  • Service duration: 1–2 hr
Response from the owner · 2 weeks ago

Hi Chris - Thank you for highlighting the great work done by our technicians during your visit. We take your feedback regarding our competitive pricing, promotion options, and equipment functionality very seriously. Your notes on our pricing and car wash dryers have been passed along to management so we can work on improving our overall value and facility maintenance. Please reach out to us at [email protected] if you'd like to discuss this further. We truly appreciate your understanding and look forward to serving you better next time.

Michelle Wilson4 reviewsTotal number of Google reviews Michelle has written across all businesses on Google Maps, not just this one.
Review from Google · view on Google
★★★★★

Staff was very nice and informative! Thanks!

  • Price assessment: Reasonable price
  • Services: Oil change
  • Service duration: 30–60 min
Response from the owner · 3 weeks ago

Thank you for your review, Michelle! This is the kind of customer service we strive to meet. We look forward to seeing you again.

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