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Meineke Car Care Center logoHow 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%82+44.7Reliability 24%79+19.2Value 14%100+14.1Replies to reviews 7%69+4.9Craft & service penalty84−1.6Experts Score= 81Grade A: A = 80+, B = 60–79, C = 40–59, D = 20–39. Needs 10+ reviews.81SCORE

Meineke Car Care Center

Santa Maria, CA · Grade ALetter from the Experts Score: A = 80+, B = 60–79, C = 40–59, D = 20–39, F = under 20. · #242Position by Experts Score among all companies we track in this category. of 348 auto repair shops · 4.8★ from 871 Google reviews

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Percentile vs other auto repair shops (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.

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.Meineke Car Care Center is better than 82% of auto repair shops.A
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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.Meineke Car Care Center is better than 79% of auto repair shops.B
79
Craft & serviceCraft & service · 0% of the scoreGoogle 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.Meineke Car Care Center is better than 84% of auto repair shops.A
84
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.Meineke Car Care Center is better than 100% of auto repair shops.A
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MomentumMomentum · 0% of the scorePenalises 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.Meineke Car Care Center is better than 100% of auto repair shops.A
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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.Meineke Car Care Center is better than 69% of auto repair shops.B
69

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Customers hired Meineke Car Care Center for 8 kinds of job.

Meineke Car Care Center for oil change

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Jobs reviewedHow many Google reviews are tagged with this job.174
★ on this jobAverage stars on the reviews where the customer tagged this exact job (Google’s “Services” field).4.83
Usually paidThe price range customers picked most often for this job.—
Rank for this jobPosition of this company in the Job match ranking for this job among the companies we track.Its Job match: 77/100.How Job match is calculatedBuilt only from reviews Google tagged “Oil change”:Stars on this job 55%Number of such jobs 25%Overall Experts Score 20%Stars are pulled toward the category average when a company has few tagged jobs, so 3 perfect reviews don’t beat 80 great ones. 4.3★ scores 0, 5.0★ scores full. Volume is compared with the busiest company for this job.#131 / 245
Said fairOf customers who rated the price, the share who chose “Great price” or “Reasonable” rather than “Overpriced”.98%

All 174 Google reviews tagged “Oil change” · showing 20

Rachel4 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 days ago★★★★★

Another excellent experience! Everyone their is very professional.They check a lot of extra items to be sure I'm safe on the road. Thank you, Meineke!

Reasonable priceWheel alignmentOil change
Shannon4 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 days ago★★★★★

Love all the guys that work there. Thanx for being so helpful always.

Reasonable priceVehicle InspectionAuto maintenanceOil change
Joe1 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 a week ago★★★★

Great service and pretty quick!

Reasonable priceOil change
RoscoeLocal Guide · 99 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★★★★★

Great technicians and staff. Friendly and professional.

Reasonable priceTire rotationsOil change
Jeff1 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 a month ago★★★★★

great customer service in every aspect, trustworthy mechanics, fair pricing, i would send my elderly parents to them , i highly recommend them.

Reasonable priceAuto battery replacementSteering & suspension repairGeneral repairs & maintenance
Along4 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 month ago★★★★★

Meineke did a great job with servicing my vehicle. The oil and checkup was dandy. The cost was reasonable. And the staff was wonderful.

Reasonable priceAuto maintenance
guillermo1 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 a month ago★★★★★

I go often for my car services, and each time they're very helpful, and always on time for my appointment s. Number 1 in my books

Reasonable priceOil change
JudyLocal Guide · 14 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 months ago★★★★★

They are great. We take all 3 of our cars here. We even trust them with our 36 Ford. They are quick and reasonable. Can’t get any better…..

Reasonable priceAir & cabin filter replacementTire rotationsOil change
Jessica2 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 months ago★★★★★

Staff is always helpful and nice!

Reasonable priceOil change
Guadalupe2 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 months ago★★★★

I called them after being told it was impossible to do everything I wanted in one place, but they diagnosed my car and gave me the results quickly. I'm planning to go back with another car. I totally recommend them.

Reasonable priceGeneral repairs & maintenanceAuto engine diagnosticVehicle Inspection
RITUALO5 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 months ago★★★★★

Great customer service and very knowledgeable

Reasonable priceVehicle InspectionOil change
Angela3 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 months ago★★★★★

My shop of choice in Santa Maria. Very helpful and friendly and get the job done right.

Great priceGeneral repairs & maintenanceVehicle InspectionAuto maintenance
Beth4 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 months ago★★★★★

Always excellent care and service.

Reasonable priceTire rotationsBatteryOil change
StormiLocal Guide · 23 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★★★★★

Love the service here! Reasonable honest and reliable. Thanks everyone at team Meineke!

Great priceTire rotationsVehicle InspectionWheel alignment
Gary5 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★★★★★

Efficient , convenient and very friendly.

Reasonable priceOil change
Larry7 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 months ago★★★★★

Excellent

Great priceTiresGeneral repairs & maintenanceTire rotations
Jenny2 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 was so happy with my service at Meineke. I will be going there from now on. They were efficient, thorough and friendly. I am a happy customer!! I have already recommended them to other people.

Tire rotationsOil change
mayela1 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. · 4 months ago★★★★★

"I had an amazing experience getting my oil change and tire done was fantastic. completely respectful, It’s hard to find a trustworthy and transparent auto shop in the Pismo Beach area where I live so I have to drive to Santa Maria, but this place is a gem. I’ll definitely be returning!"

Reasonable priceTiresOil change
Alan5 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 4 months ago★★★★★

Best for oil changes, brakes and all auto needs. Outstanding customer service too.

Great priceAir & cabin filter replacementElectricalTire rotations
Gaby5 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★★★★★

Christopher at the front desk was great! He walked me through the process and I was treated with great customer service. 10/10

Great priceOil change

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

Great price 34%Reasonable 62%Overpriced 1%Not sure 4%

Jobs customers hired them for

JobReviewsCategory typical
Oil change173—
General repairs & maintenance66—
Brakes49—
Wheel alignment36—
Tire rotations35—
Auto maintenance33—
Auto engine diagnostic33—
Vehicle Inspection31—

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