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%87+47.5Reliability 24%82+19.9Value 14%100+14.1Replies to reviews 7%100+7.1Experts Score= 89Grade A: A = 80+, B = 60–79, C = 40–59, D = 20–39. Needs 10+ reviews.89SCORETenleytown Automotive
Washington, DC · Grade ALetter from the Experts Score: A = 80+, B = 60–79, C = 40–59, D = 20–39, F = under 20. · #10Position by Experts Score among all companies we track in this category. of 50 oil change services · 4.9★ from 707 Google reviews
Report card
Percentile vs other oil change services (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: craft & service and value; weakest: reliability.
Reviews for your job
Customers hired Tenleytown Automotive for 8 kinds of job.
Tenleytown Automotive for auto engine diagnostic
Clear ✕All 26 Google reviews tagged “Auto engine diagnostic” · showing 20
Excellent service, fast and very professional. They assist you in both English and Spanish
Great experience with Tenleytown. Mike offered clear communication on the inspection, timing, work required, and pricing. I had previously taken the vehicle to a dealership who quoted me over 2x the cost. Beyond the price, the communication I received from Tenleytown throughout the service and commitment to…
TLDR: Michael Frank, the Service Manager, and the team at Tenley Automotive have earned my trust, my business, and my 5-star rating. I was going to take a long trip in my 10-year-old car and asked our local station to give it a once over and let me know if there were any major issues that needed addressing. A list…
Brought my 20 year old car to Tenleytown Automotive, they did a great job recommending work that should be done. I will continue to bring my cars here, knowledgeable and honest.
The staff was friendly, but my main issue was never addressed. I brought the car in specifically for an oil‑pressure warning light and mentioned several times that I suspected the oil pressure sensor. Instead of checking that, the shop performed general maintenance and returned the car with the same warning light…
I really appreciate the mechanics at Tenelytown Automotive. There is never a girl tax, they are honest about what work needs to be done and how urgent it really is. I had never felt like they were upselling me. They have always taken the time to explain what is wrong and answer my questions, without making me feel dumb. I highly recommend this garage!
Best place I've found for service in the area. Professional, fair, and don't try to sell you anything you don't need. Service was great, quick, and on time for a Jeep Wrangler. Highly recommend!
I recently had to get quite a bit of work done on my 2010 Prius, and was so grateful for the honest pricing, thorough explanations, and ready answers to my questions. If you’re in the D.C. area, this is the place to go.
Best place in town
I’ve been looking for a neighborhood shop for automotive service. I brought my car in for an oil change and a general assessment — a 2024 used car that I purchased last year. The Tenleytown team made it easy to schedule, emailed me a full report of their assessment, did the work quickly and were professional,…
Knowledgeable, honest and so easy to work with!
I was very impressed with how thorough Phil and his team were when they diagnosed my issue. The multi point inspection was well documented and left no stone unturned. They took the time to explain everything to me and my daughter in a respectful and comprehensive manner. I can easily trust my daughter to use…
Quick and efficient service
I had issues with my car and Tom and Richard managed to get my car in at their Garage first thing then next day. It was taken care of within a couple of hours. I highly recommend this business in Tenley. Efficient, great communication and a very fair price. Try them! You wont be disappointed.
Tenleytown automotive was courteous, informative and efficient. They evaluate of my car, repaired what was needed, and got it back to me in good working order.
My second experience with this business was as positive as the first -- professional, knowledable, and friendly. Over the phone appointment process went well, as did checking in our car for service. Particularly helpful was the emailed assessment of the car by the technician -- detailed and graphically easy to…
These guys are amazing at what they do! Great team overall I trust them with my car.
Excellent communication from the moment I scheduled the appointment until it was ready. I like their online system to approve or disapprove repairs needed and exact cost of each repair/maintenance job. Will be back with our other car.
Incredibly helpful and kind group of mechanics here. Got me the tire I needed within a day.
friendly, helpful, human, on top of being very professional!
Price
Not enough reviews with a price yet.
Price verdictsGoogle asks reviewers whether the price was great, reasonable or overpriced; these are their answers.
Jobs customers hired them for
| Job | Reviews | Category typical |
|---|---|---|
| Oil change | 106 | — |
| General repairs & maintenance | 81 | — |
| Tires | 62 | — |
| Air & cabin filter replacement | 36 | — |
| Brakes | 34 | — |
| Auto maintenance | 28 | — |
| Auto engine diagnostic | 26 | — |
| Wheel alignment | 26 | — |
