Oil change service · St. Clair Shores, MI · reviewed since 2013
iHow 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%81+44.2Reliability 24%69+16.7Value 14%90+12.7Replies to reviews 7%81+5.7Craft & service penalty98−0.2Experts Score= 79Grade B: A = 80+, B = 60–79, C = 40–59, D = 20–39. Needs 10+ reviews.79SCORE
BGradeiLetter from the Experts Score: A = 80+, B = 60–79, C = 40–59, D = 20–39, F = under 20.
#48 of 78 tire shopsiPosition by Experts Score among all companies we track in this category. · better than 39%
4.8★★★★★1,090 Google reviews · 21 photos
91%five-star reviews
4.77★last 12 monthsiAverage stars on reviews from the last 12 months only.
4.3%1–2★ in 2 yearsiShare of 1–2★ reviews in the last 24 months — or the 20 newest reviews when the company had fewer than 20 in that time.
Google reviewers rate Uncle Ed's Oil Shoppe 4.8 out of 5 based on 1090 reviews, with the owner responding to 80% of them. Customers frequently praise the staff's friendliness, fast service, and thoroughness in checking vehicle issues beyond basic oil changes. However, several low-star reviews cite unclear pricing, unexpected bill amounts, and instances where coupons were not honored or basic maintenance tasks were missed.
Google rating: 4.8 out of 5 from 1,090 reviews (91% five-star).
Reviews on this page: 1,090 Google reviews (775 with written comments, 9 with photos).
Owner responses: the business replied to 80% of reviews.
Most recent review: October 17, 2026.
Service: Tire Shop serving St. Clair Shores, Michigan.
Data from Google, last updated October 26, 2026.
Score profile vs other tire shops
Score per factor (100 = best)iEach 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: reliability.
Uncle Ed's Oil ShoppeTire Shops median0 = centre, 100 = best
SatisfactioniSatisfaction · 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: 81/100 on this factor. Category median: 83.A
81
ReliabilityiReliability · 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: 69/100 on this factor. Category median: 81.B
69
Craft & serviceiCraft & 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: 98/100 on this factor. Category median: 99.A
98
ValueiValue · 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: 90/100 on this factor. Category median: 100.A
90
MomentumiMomentum · 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 reviewsiReplies 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: 81/100 on this factor. Category median: 34.A
81
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Star ratings
1,090 Google reviews we collected
4.8of 5
5 stars99091%
4 stars343%
3 stars111%
2 stars111%
1 star444%
Praise vs complaints
Phrases our text analysis found in 775 written reviews
95%praise
Praise1,07595%
Complaints535%
PriceiGoogle asks reviewers whether the price was great, reasonable or overpriced; these are their answers.
Price verdicts customers left with their Google review
92%fair
Great price5443%
Reasonable5846%
Overpriced108%
Not sure43%
Topic share
How often each topic comes up in the written reviews
7topics
Staff & attitude39335%
Speed & response27124%
Quality & results23821%
Would recommend807%
Price & value525%
Honesty & trust484%
Communication464%
What customers talk about
We read 775 written reviews and marked every phrase about these topics. The same colors are highlighted in the reviews.
“Very good, very friendly service from the worker's.”
“The fact they acted as if they aired them up but didn’t is very unprofessional.”
“I have never had a problem, they are quick and easy.”
“I asked if they put air in my tires (one of my tires has a slow leak so my light was on and I knew I needed air) and they said they did even though they didn’t.”
“Once again a great experience (I know it s only an oil change)”
“Plus, the air pumps were not working to check the air in my tires not did they top off the washer spray.”
“I would definitely recommend working and receiving services through them again.”
“Strongly recommend going elsewhere, I remember Uncle Edds being overly kind, but obviously not overly excited to do their job properly.”
“If you want to be treated well and want your next oil change to be affordable, come here and ask for Terrence!”
“Won’t go back to my unskilled and (on my opinion) rip off artist, Uncle Ed.”
“They were honest and did a great job thorough I couldn’t ever think of going anywhere else to get an oil change.”
“Tony told me that a check was being sent to cover the tow and repair and lied.”
“Very friendly and answered all my questions and even suggested options”
People customers mention
Andrew25 reviews
Matt20 reviews
Logan18 reviews
Terrance16 reviews
Leroy15 reviews
Ryan14 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.
FrancisLocal Guide · 37 reviewsiTotal 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★★★★★
Once again a great experience (I know it s only an oil change)
We're very appreciative of the hard work this crew does and their thoroughness checking everything else as well. Need anything?? DESTINY is amazing, whole team Great!!
Terence (manager) has taken over and running the place great!! THANKS Crew
Amy7 reviewsiTotal 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 month ago★★★★★
I have always been happy with the service at Uncle Ed’s, but today was above and beyond my expectations! Logan and Cody went above and beyond to do everything necessary for my BMW. They took the time and had special items delivered to make sure everything was done correctly. Best Oil Change Ever!!
Reasonable priceOil change
Jacob3 reviewsiTotal 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 month ago★★★★★
Matt and his team helped me big time… 3 weeks ago I had an oil change done by a different shop. They did not drain my oil correctly before refilling the oil. Matt pointed this out to me and educated me on why an Oil change shop should never do this. Thanks a lot Matt, you saved me from a huge future problem. I will be going to Matt from this point on.
Great priceOil change
Marc6 reviewsiTotal 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 month ago★★★★★
Logan and Cody were the best! Informative, worked well together - Great experience
Christine3 reviewsiTotal 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 month ago★★★★★
Went in and was greeted by smiling faces. They were honest and did a great job thorough I couldn’t ever think of going anywhere else to get an oil change. Logan knows his stuff and is a kind honest worker.
Susan2 reviewsiTotal 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 month ago★★★★★
Logan was the attendant who helped me!!! He was wonderful and explained everything.
Great priceAir & cabin filter replacementOil changeService not listed
Once again a great experience (I know it s only an oil change)
We're very appreciative of the hard work this crew does and their thoroughness checking everything else as well. Need anything?? DESTINY is amazing, whole team Great!!
Terence (manager) has taken over and running the place great!! THANKS Crew
Response from the owner · 2 years 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, Francis! We look forward to seeing you again.
Anthony Lee5 reviewsiTotal number of Google reviews Anthony has written across all businesses on Google Maps, not just this one.
Very good, very friendly service from the worker's.
Price assessment: Great price
Service duration: 0–30 min
Response from the owner · 2 weeks ago
Thanks for the review, Anthony. 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!
Erica Nalls6 reviewsiTotal number of Google reviews Erica has written across all businesses on Google Maps, not just this one.
Hello Erica, thank you for letting us know your service experience was excellent today! We appreciate your business and hope to see you back again soon.
tiwan smithLocal Guide · 29 reviewsiTotal number of Google reviews tiwan has written across all businesses on Google Maps, not just this one.
Ryan was friendly and the service was fast. I will be back.
Response from the owner · 3 weeks ago
Hi Maureen, we're delighted to know that our team provided you with an excellent experience. Ensuring top-quality service is our priority, and we're glad to have met your expectations. We can't wait to welcome you back for your next visit!
John Biernat6 reviewsiTotal number of Google reviews John has written across all businesses on Google Maps, not just this one.
I have always been happy with the service at Uncle Ed’s, but today was above and beyond my expectations! Logan and Cody went above and beyond to do everything necessary for my BMW. They took the time and had special items delivered to make sure everything was done correctly. Best Oil Change Ever!!
Price assessment: Reasonable price
Services: Oil change
Service duration: 0–30 min
Response from the owner · a month ago
Hi Amy, we appreciate the feedback! Your praise has been shared with Logan and Cody for a job well done. We can't wait to see you again.
Jacob Brown3 reviewsiTotal number of Google reviews Jacob has written across all businesses on Google Maps, not just this one.
Matt and his team helped me big time… 3 weeks ago I had an oil change done by a different shop. They did not drain my oil correctly before refilling the oil. Matt pointed this out to me and educated me on why an Oil change shop should never do this. Thanks a lot Matt, you saved me from a huge future problem. I will be going to Matt from this point on.
Price assessment: Great price
Services: Oil change
Service duration: 0–30 min
Response from the owner · a month ago
Hi Jacob, thanks for your praise and kind comments for Matt and our team of experts. We always strive to provide top-quality service to every guest, and are pleased to hear that you enjoyed your experience at our St. Clair Shores store. We look forward to seeing you again.
Marc Lanzon6 reviewsiTotal number of Google reviews Marc has written across all businesses on Google Maps, not just this one.