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

Meineke Car Care Center for tire rotations

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Jobs reviewedHow many Google reviews are tagged with this job.35
★ on this jobAverage stars on the reviews where the customer tagged this exact job (Google’s “Services” field).4.91
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: 82/100.How Job match is calculatedBuilt only from reviews Google tagged “Tire rotations”: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.#28 / 94
Said fairOf customers who rated the price, the share who chose “Great price” or “Reasonable” rather than “Overpriced”.100%

All 35 Google reviews tagged “Tire rotations” · showing 20

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
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
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
Nancy6 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★★★★★

Brakes checked, window wipers replaced. Excellent service, cheerful helpful employees 👏

Great priceTire rotationsVehicle InspectionBrakes
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
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
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
josephLocal Guide · 13 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 6 months ago★★★★★

Very knowledgeable staff..,.

Auto engine diagnosticTire rotationsEngine repair
Donna3 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. · 9 months ago★★★★★

Always friendly and attentive. Open and honest with advice. Most important, I believe they are Trustworthy.

Reasonable priceAir & cabin filter replacementGeneral repairs & maintenanceTire rotations
Jennifer3 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 9 months ago★★★

I asked you to check brake lights. You did not, because they were not working. My son, who is a mechanic, changed them for me.

Reasonable priceTire rotationsVehicle safety inspectionOil change
Patricia1 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. · 11 months ago★★★★★

These guys are the best!!! Great Customer service, reasonably priced, and trustworthy!! This is the only place I have ever taken my car since I have owned it. I highly recommend this place, You wont be disappointed!! Meineke in Santa Maria Rocks!!

Reasonable priceTire rotationsOil change
JamieLocal Guide · 11 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. · 11 months ago★★★★★

Went in for a routine service- staff was friendly and helpful! They did a thorough inspection & tire rotation with the oil change. They brought some concerns to my attention (even had pictures on the invoice!), but not in a pushy or salesy type way. Super reasonably priced too!

Tire rotationsVehicle InspectionOil change
Jesse8 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 year ago★★★★★

6/9/2025 called Meineke to let them know that on 6/7/2025 again my 1994 Chevy truck had a transmission puddle underneath on my driveway when I moved my truck to take it out. That’s when I noticed the puddle I called Meineke that same day. They scheduled me to bring it in on 6/9 at 1:00 pm After a couple hours I…

TransmissionAuto battery replacementAuto exhaust system repair+ Punctuality+ Professionalism+ Value
Feliciano7 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 year ago★★★★★

They have the best service and prices they are awesome Santa Maria Meineke are always the best repair shop

General repairs & maintenanceTire rotationsBrakes
Darcille6 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 year ago★★★★

Mechanic found a sensor for the TPMS is faulty. Was not notified of this until I go to pay. Would have been helpful to have this information @ the that time so I could determine when to replace/repair. Now I’ll need to find time in my busy schedule to get this fixed.

Tire rotationsVehicle safety inspectionOil change
Gustavo12 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 year ago★★★★★

Professional,curious, friendly and super helpful, all ways doing the best to help you out.they stand behind their work 100 x cent

TransmissionTire rotationsAuto battery maintenance+ Punctuality+ Quality+ Professionalism
Laslo8 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 years ago★★★★★

Went to get my oil change and they fixed my trunk latch and a rear lightbulb. Great service!

Tire rotationsVehicle InspectionOil change
patty5 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 years ago★★★★★

I've been bringing my car here since I've bought it... I won't take it anywhere else!!! Always great customer service, they are fair, not trying to over charge...just all around good. Thanks guy's for everything...you guy's ROCK 🤗🤗🤗🤗

Tire rotationsVehicle InspectionOil 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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