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Uncle Ed's Oil Shoppe

Oil change service · Battle Creek, MI · reviewed since 2012

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%85+46.4Reliability 24%83+20.1Value 14%87+12.3Replies to reviews 7%64+4.5Craft & service penalty96−0.4Experts Score= 83Grade A: A = 80+, B = 60–79, C = 40–59, D = 20–39. Needs 10+ reviews.83SCORE
AGradeLetter from the Experts Score: A = 80+, B = 60–79, C = 40–59, D = 20–39, F = under 20.
#406 of 707 auto repair shopsPosition by Experts Score among all companies we track in this category. · better than 43%
4.8 ★★★★★ 1,081 Google reviews · 24 photos
91%five-star reviews
4.89★last 12 monthsAverage stars on reviews from the last 12 months only.
2.1%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.
53%reviews answered by the owner
Nov 2026latest review

Uncle Ed's Oil Shoppe at a glance

Google reviewers rate the business 4.8 out of 5 stars based on 1081 reviews, with the owner responding to 53 percent of them. Customers frequently praise the staff for being knowledgeable, friendly, and efficient, noting that the shop completes oil changes and other maintenance quickly without high-pressure sales tactics. However, recurring criticisms in lower-rated reviews focus on high pricing for basic services, instances of slow service or unprofessional behavior, and concerns regarding technical errors such as improper torque or incorrect fluid usage.

  • Google rating: 4.8 out of 5 from 1,081 reviews (91% five-star).
  • Reviews on this page: 1,081 Google reviews (755 with written comments, 12 with photos).
  • Owner responses: the business replied to 53% of reviews.
  • Most recent review: November 1, 2026.
  • Service: Auto Repair Shop serving Battle Creek, Michigan.

Data from Google, last updated November 2, 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: momentum and craft & service; weakest: replies to reviews.

Satisfaction85Reliability83Craft & service96Value87Momentum100Replies to reviews64Satisfaction: 85 (median 87)Reliability: 83 (median 85)Craft & service: 96 (median 99)Value: 87 (median 100)Momentum: 100 (median 100)Replies to reviews: 64 (median 57)
Uncle Ed's Oil ShoppeAuto 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.Uncle Ed's Oil Shoppe: 85/100 on this factor. Category median: 87.A
85
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.Uncle Ed's Oil Shoppe: 83/100 on this factor. Category median: 85.A
83
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.Uncle Ed's Oil Shoppe: 96/100 on this factor. Category median: 99.A
96
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.Uncle Ed's Oil Shoppe: 87/100 on this factor. Category median: 100.A
87
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.Uncle Ed's Oil Shoppe: 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.Uncle Ed's Oil Shoppe: 64/100 on this factor. Category median: 57.B
64

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Star ratings

1,081 Google reviews we collected

  • 5 stars98591%
  • 4 stars394%
  • 3 stars202%
  • 2 stars81%
  • 1 star293%

Praise vs complaints

Phrases our text analysis found in 755 written reviews

  • Praise1,06497%
  • Complaints313%

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

Price verdicts customers left with their Google review

  • Great price4425%
  • Reasonable11466%
  • Overpriced106%
  • Not sure53%

Topic share

How often each topic comes up in the written reviews

  • Staff & attitude38835%
  • Speed & response30828%
  • Quality & results20118%
  • Would recommend646%
  • Price & value565%
  • Communication545%
  • Honesty & trust242%

What customers talk about

We read 755 written reviews and marked every phrase about these topics. The same colors are highlighted in the reviews.

  • “The staff there was very knowledgeable and friendly!”
    “The guy today name started with a J was a bit disrespectful, Maby it was the heat.”
  • “Fellas there are always quick, efficient, and honest.”
  • “Was able to get in and out within 10 minutes grateful for the amazing service.”
    “It almost had to be damaged to remove it.”
  • “These’ll guys did a great job highly recommend uncle Ed’s”
    “…t getting it off, they obviously don’t follow proper torque protocol, avoid them at all costs unless you want to have to worry about paying for a new…”
  • “Great customer service explained everything to me got a great deal for a first timer will be back!”
    “…how much it cost but $120 for a simple oil change is just a plane old Rip Off!…”
  • “I was in and out quickly and they took time to explain everything that I needed.”
  • “Anderson is absolutely amazing to work with, very honest and efficient.”
    “Jared was extremely unhelpful & lied to me.”

People customers mention

  • Beckley 10 reviews
  • Derek 10 reviews
  • Hunter 8 reviews
  • Zack 8 reviews
  • Logan 8 reviews

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

Reviews for your job

Customers hired Uncle Ed's Oil Shoppe for 8 kinds of job. Pick one to see what they paid and said.

Recent reviews

Journi5 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★★★★★

Over the top customer service! Very professional and knowledgeable. Highly recommend!

+ Quality+ Professionalism+ Value
Branden10 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★★★★★

Fellas there are always quick, efficient, and honest. Recommend services but don’t pressure you or hide anything. Always come back.

Great priceTransmissionTiresOil change
Gene2 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★★★★★

They were fast and professional. They even went as far as to washing my skid plate with soap and water. Better than your ordinary oil change shop.

Reasonable price
Johneisha3 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★★★★★

Tristan, Anderson, drew, josh and Dano are absolutely amazing! Such a great team with positive vibes. They made the quick experience enjoyable and got me on the road quickly. Best in town.

Chastity1 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. · 2 weeks ago★★★★★

Tristian was sick but more than phenomenal. Everyone was so helpful. I was helped by a shift full of managers. They were super. I forgot the gentleman's name that helped me but he taught me some Hebrew and spoke some life into me. Which I desperately needed. You never know what someone is going through so to hear…

Reasonable priceOil change
Greg8 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★★★★★

They did a great job! Wish I could remember the gentleman’s name who rang me up. Said he was visiting from a different location, he was absolutely amazing! Kudos to the rest of the team as well! I was in and out in like 10 minutes or something crazy fast!

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Customer reviews

4.8 ★★★★★ 1,081 reviews on Google · rating breakdown

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john nichols5 reviewsTotal number of Google reviews john has written across all businesses on Google Maps, not just this one.
Review from Google · view on Google
★★★★★

Uncle Ed's is very thorough and courteous.

  • Price assessment: Reasonable price
  • Services: Oil change
  • Service duration: 0–30 min
Response from the owner · 2 months ago

We love seeing all those stars! Thank you so much for your business and taking the time to review your experience!

Journi5 reviewsTotal number of Google reviews Journi has written across all businesses on Google Maps, not just this one.
Review from Google · view on Google
★★★★★

Over the top customer service! Very professional and knowledgeable. Highly recommend!

  • Positive: Quality, Professionalism, Value
Response from the owner · 5 years ago

Your recommendation means so much to us and we're so happy to have earned it. Thank you for taking the time to let the world know about your positive experience. Have a great day!

Sara Gardner6 reviewsTotal number of Google reviews Sara has written across all businesses on Google Maps, not just this one.
Review from Google · view on Google
★★★★★

The staff there was very knowledgeable and friendly!

  • Services: Oil change
  • Service duration: 0–30 min
Cmorris2 reviewsTotal number of Google reviews Cmorris has written across all businesses on Google Maps, not just this one.
Review from Google · view on Google
★★★★★

I really appreciate everything and customer service was great ✍🏾

  • Price assessment: Great price
  • Services: Oil change
  • Service duration: 0–30 min
Response from the owner · a week ago

Hi Cmorris, 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.

Branden Weed10 reviewsTotal number of Google reviews Branden has written across all businesses on Google Maps, not just this one.
Review from Google · view on Google
★★★★★

Fellas there are always quick, efficient, and honest. Recommend services but don’t pressure you or hide anything. Always come back.

  • Price assessment: Great price
  • Services: Transmission, Tires, Oil change
  • Service duration: 0–30 min
Response from the owner · a week ago

Your recommendation means so much to us and we're so happy to have earned it, Branden. Thank you again for taking the time to let the world know about your positive experience. Thank you, and have a fantastic day!

Gene Beaumont2 reviewsTotal number of Google reviews Gene has written across all businesses on Google Maps, not just this one.
Review from Google · view on Google
★★★★★

They were fast and professional. They even went as far as to washing my skid plate with soap and water. Better than your ordinary oil change shop.

  • Price assessment: Reasonable price
  • Service duration: 0–30 min
Response from the owner · a week ago

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

Tamara Cornwell2 reviewsTotal number of Google reviews Tamara has written across all businesses on Google Maps, not just this one.
Review from Google · view on Google
★★★★★

Prompt, no hassle, courteous service!

  • Price assessment: Reasonable price
  • Services: Oil change
Response from the owner · 6 months ago

Thanks for the review, Tamara. We're glad to hear we delivered such a great experience. If there's anything further we can do for you, we are happy to help!

Johneisha Adesina3 reviewsTotal number of Google reviews Johneisha has written across all businesses on Google Maps, not just this one.
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★★★★★

Tristan, Anderson, drew, josh and Dano are absolutely amazing! Such a great team with positive vibes. They made the quick experience enjoyable and got me on the road quickly. Best in town.

Response from the owner · 2 weeks ago

Thank you for shining the spotlight on our teams’ service and expertise! We appreciate the feedback and will make sure to thank them for a job well done. Thank you for your business, Johneisha! We look forward to seeing you again.

Chastity Riley1 reviewTotal number of Google reviews Chastity has written across all businesses on Google Maps, not just this one.
Review from Google · view on Google
★★★★★

Tristian was sick but more than phenomenal. Everyone was so helpful. I was helped by a shift full of managers. They were super. I forgot the gentleman's name that helped me but he taught me some Hebrew and spoke some life into me. Which I desperately needed. You never know what someone is going through so to hear him speak so intently was everything I needed. Thank you guys. You rock.

  • Price assessment: Reasonable price
  • Services: Oil change
  • Service duration: 0–30 min
Response from the owner · 2 weeks ago

Hi Chastity, thank you for recognizing Tristian and the whole shift of managers! Delivering supportive, phenomenal care is always our goal. See you next time for your vehicle maintenance!

Pamela Anne8 reviewsTotal number of Google reviews Pamela has written across all businesses on Google Maps, not just this one.
Review from Google · view on Google
★★★★★

Fabulous service and staff

Response from the owner · 2 weeks ago

Our team strives to deliver an excellent experience, and are glad you found this to be the case during your visit, Pamela. If you have further needs or questions, please reach out!

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