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J & L Car Care

Auto repair shop · Corona, CA · reviewed since 2013

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%94+51.3Reliability 24%91+22.1Value 14%100+14.1Replies to reviews 7%55+3.9Craft & service penalty94−0.6Experts Score= 91Grade A: A = 80+, B = 60–79, C = 40–59, D = 20–39. Needs 10+ reviews.91SCORE
AGradeLetter from the Experts Score: A = 80+, B = 60–79, C = 40–59, D = 20–39, F = under 20.
#25 of 168 tire shopsPosition by Experts Score among all companies we track in this category. · better than 86%
4.9 ★★★★★ 369 Google reviews · 24 photos
95%five-star reviews
4.98★last 12 monthsAverage stars on reviews from the last 12 months only.
0.8%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.
26%reviews answered by the owner
Nov 2026latest review

J & L Car Care at a glance

Google reviewers rate J & L Car Care 4.9 out of 5 based on 369 reviews, with the owner replying to 26 percent of them. Customers frequently praise the shop for honest pricing, timely repairs, and clear communication regarding vehicle issues. Many highlight the staff's professionalism and trustworthiness for services like oil changes and brake repairs. However, some low-star reviews cite poor communication, missed appointments, and instances of unnecessary service recommendations or unexpected charges.

  • Google rating: 4.9 out of 5 from 369 reviews (95% five-star).
  • Reviews on this page: 369 Google reviews (272 with written comments, 4 with photos).
  • Owner responses: the business replied to 26% of reviews.
  • Most recent review: November 9, 2026.
  • Service: Tire Shop serving Corona, California.

Data from Google, last updated November 11, 2026.

Score profile vs other tire 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: replies to reviews.

Satisfaction94Reliability91Craft & service94Value100Momentum100Replies to reviews55Satisfaction: 94 (median 83)Reliability: 91 (median 78)Craft & service: 94 (median 98)Value: 100 (median 100)Momentum: 100 (median 100)Replies to reviews: 55 (median 47)
J & L Car CareTire 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.J & L Car Care: 94/100 on this factor. Category median: 83.A
94
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.J & L Car Care: 91/100 on this factor. Category median: 78.A
91
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.J & L Car Care: 94/100 on this factor. Category median: 98.A
94
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.J & L Car Care: 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.J & L Car Care: 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.J & L Car Care: 55/100 on this factor. Category median: 47.C
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Star ratings

369 Google reviews we collected

  • 5 stars35295%
  • 4 stars92%
  • 3 stars10%
  • 2 stars10%
  • 1 star62%

Praise vs complaints

Phrases our text analysis found in 272 written reviews

  • Praise44898%
  • Complaints82%

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

Price verdicts customers left with their Google review

  • Great price4243%
  • Reasonable5455%
  • Overpriced00%
  • Not sure22%

Topic share

How often each topic comes up in the written reviews

  • Honesty & trust10022%
  • Quality & results8318%
  • Staff & attitude8118%
  • Price & value6715%
  • Speed & response5412%
  • Would recommend5011%
  • Communication215%

What customers talk about

We read 272 written reviews and marked every phrase about these topics. The same colors are highlighted in the reviews.

  • “I can tell he is a man of his word, and does honest work.”
  • “J & L always takes care of me and does an excellent job with my car.”
  • “Great customer service and great professional techs.”
  • “The people I talked with were very fair and friendly.”
    “I never feel like I'm getting ripped off when I come to J&L!”
  • “J & L Car Care is always reliable, honest and gets the work done in a timely manner.”
  • “If you are looking for a place to have car repair or maintenance I would recommend going there.”
  • “Came in with some brake issues, they listened to my concerns were able to fix her up!”

People customers mention

  • Theo 23 reviews
  • John 19 reviews
  • You 3 reviews

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

Reviews for your job

Customers hired J & L Car Care for 8 kinds of job. Pick one to see what they paid and said.

Recent reviews

Robert4 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 a day ago★★★★★

Extremely happy! Great customer service and great professional techs. Highly recommend!!

Great priceSteering & suspension repair
Kevin5 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 day ago★★★★★

Theo took care of us and fixed my car issue pretty wuickly. I can tell he is a man of his word, and does honest work. Five stars. Will be only goong to him from now on.

General repairs & maintenance
Amy1 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. · Edited 5 days ago★★★★★

J & L always takes good care of me. I am a widow and having a place I can trust means the world to me. They go above and beyond! Thank you J & L😊

LTBrown9766 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★★★★★

I love having a mechanic that I can trust implicitly with my vehicles. The only downside which really isn’t one) is that the same fact makes them VERY busy. I will not take my cars anywhere else!! PLEASE DO NOT EVER GO OUT OF BUSINESS!!!

Great priceGeneral repairs & maintenanceOil change
Michelle1 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. · Edited 2 weeks ago★★★★★

J & L always takes care of me and does an excellent job with my car. I wouldn’t trust it with anyone else!

General repairs & maintenance
Graci1 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. · 3 weeks ago★★★★★

I got my car back in a good amount of time. The people I talked with were very fair and friendly. I plan on bringing my car there again when it is in need of service!

Great priceService not listed

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Customer reviews

4.9 ★★★★★ 369 reviews on Google · rating breakdown

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Robert Perez4 reviewsTotal number of Google reviews Robert has written across all businesses on Google Maps, not just this one.
Review from Google · view on Google
★★★★★

Extremely happy! Great customer service and great professional techs. Highly recommend!!

  • Price assessment: Great price
  • Services: Steering & suspension repair
Kevin K Liu5 reviewsTotal number of Google reviews Kevin has written across all businesses on Google Maps, not just this one.
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★★★★★

Theo took care of us and fixed my car issue pretty wuickly. I can tell he is a man of his word, and does honest work. Five stars. Will be only goong to him from now on.

  • Services: General repairs & maintenance
Larry Plancich2 reviewsTotal number of Google reviews Larry has written across all businesses on Google Maps, not just this one.
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★★★★★

Great job as usual Thanks guys

  • Price assessment: Reasonable price
  • Services: General repairs & maintenance
Amy McMillin1 reviewTotal number of Google reviews Amy has written across all businesses on Google Maps, not just this one.
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★★★★★

J & L always takes good care of me. I am a widow and having a place I can trust means the world to me. They go above and beyond! Thank you J & L😊

Rick Mace1 reviewTotal number of Google reviews Rick has written across all businesses on Google Maps, not just this one.
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★★★★★

Thank you great service.

  • Price assessment: Great price
  • Services: Transmission
LTBrown9766 reviewsTotal number of Google reviews LTBrown976 has written across all businesses on Google Maps, not just this one.
Review from Google · view on Google
★★★★★

I love having a mechanic that I can trust implicitly with my vehicles. The only downside which really isn’t one) is that the same fact makes them VERY busy. I will not take my cars anywhere else!! PLEASE DO NOT EVER GO OUT OF BUSINESS!!!

  • Price assessment: Great price
  • Services: General repairs & maintenance, Oil change
Michelle Ashe1 reviewTotal number of Google reviews Michelle has written across all businesses on Google Maps, not just this one.
Review from Google · view on Google
★★★★★

J & L always takes care of me and does an excellent job with my car. I wouldn’t trust it with anyone else!

  • Services: General repairs & maintenance
Graci Bransford1 reviewTotal number of Google reviews Graci has written across all businesses on Google Maps, not just this one.
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★★★★★

I got my car back in a good amount of time. The people I talked with were very fair and friendly. I plan on bringing my car there again when it is in need of service!

  • Price assessment: Great price
  • Services: Service not listed
Kevin Tao2 reviewsTotal number of Google reviews Kevin has written across all businesses on Google Maps, not just this one.
Review from Google · view on Google
★★★★★

Honest business people

  • Price assessment: Reasonable price
  • Services: Electrical repair
Mike Sharpe3 reviewsTotal number of Google reviews Mike has written across all businesses on Google Maps, not just this one.
Review from Google · view on Google
★★★★★

J & L Car Care is always reliable, honest and gets the work done in a timely manner. They never try to sell you service you do not need. John and Theo are personable and always show they care about their customers. Great job!!

  • Price assessment: Great price
  • Services: General repairs & maintenance, Service not listed

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