#1
Meineke Car Care Center
“I had an appointment but when I got there it wasn't in the book. They were kind enough to get me in anyway while I waited.” — Google review
Experts Reviews · 2026 Ratings
The Best Oil Change Services in Philadelphia, PA
We graded 10 companies on seven things customers actually report: satisfaction, reliability, workmanship, value, momentum, track record and how owners handle complaints.
—typical jobMedian of the bill customers reported in their Google review (Google asks reviewers for a price range; we use the middle of each range).
96%say the price was fairOf customers who rated the price, the share who chose “Great price” or “Reasonable” rather than “Overpriced”.
4.80★average ratingPlain average of every Google star rating we collected for these companies.
3.2%bad jobs (1–2★, 2 yrs)Share of 1–2★ reviews in the last 24 months — or the 20 newest reviews when the company had fewer than 20 in that time.
From 99,672 Google reviews of 160 top-rated oil change services nationwide; 10 of them in Philadelphia, PA. Updated November 13, 2026.
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Overall ratings
Experts Score 0–100Experts Score (0–100)Absolute quality first: recency-weighted star average (≈54%), share of 1–2★ reviews (≈24%), customers’ price verdicts (≈14%), owner replies to critical reviews (≈7%); minus up to 10 points each for complaints flagged in Google review highlights and for a real slide in recent ratings. Hover a company’s score on its page for the full breakdown. and a letter grade per factor (A = top 20% of oil change services).
| # | Company | ScoreExperts Score (0–100)Absolute quality first: recency-weighted star average (≈54%), share of 1–2★ reviews (≈24%), customers’ price verdicts (≈14%), owner replies to critical reviews (≈7%); minus up to 10 points each for complaints flagged in Google review highlights and for a real slide in recent ratings. Hover a company’s score on its page for the full breakdown. | FactorsFactor grades, in orderSatisfaction (54%): Recency-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.Reliability (24%): How 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.Craft & service (0%): Google 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.Value (14%): Customers’ own price verdicts (Great / Reasonable vs Overpriced) and Value highlights; 65% absolute (all “reasonable” ≈ 80, “great” = 100), the category percentile can only raise it.Momentum (0%): Penalises 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.Replies to reviews (7%): How 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.One letter per factor score: A = 80+, B = 60–79, C = 40–59, D = 20–39, F = below 20. | ★Google star rating as shown on Google Maps. | Typical billMedian bill customers of this company reported in their reviews (needs 3+ priced reviews). |
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| 1 | Meineke Car Care CenterPhiladelphia, PA | A 92How 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%95+51.8Reliability 24%95+23Value 14%100+14.1Replies to reviews 7%52+3.7Craft & service penalty92−0.8Experts Score= 92Grade A: A = 80+, B = 60–79, C = 40–59, D = 20–39. Needs 10+ reviews. | AAAAAC | 4.90 | — |
| 2 |  Salhani Auto Service & Sales Emissions & State Inspection StationPhiladelphia, PA | A 86How 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%78+18.9Value 14%100+14.1Replies to reviews 7%83+5.9Craft & service penalty97−0.3Experts Score= 86Grade A: A = 80+, B = 60–79, C = 40–59, D = 20–39. Needs 10+ reviews. | ABAAAA | 4.84 | — |
| 3 |  Monte & Sons Auto Repair, Inc.Philadelphia, PA | A 86How 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%78+18.9Value 14%100+14.1Replies to reviews 7%84+5.9Experts Score= 86Grade A: A = 80+, B = 60–79, C = 40–59, D = 20–39. Needs 10+ reviews. | ABAAAA | 4.81 | — |
| 4 |  Mavis Discount TirePhiladelphia, PA | A 82How 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%83+45.3Reliability 24%74+17.9Value 14%100+14.1Replies to reviews 7%67+4.7Experts Score= 82Grade A: A = 80+, B = 60–79, C = 40–59, D = 20–39. Needs 10+ reviews. | AB–AAB | 4.72 | — |
| 5 |  Kens AutomotivePhiladelphia, PA | B 75How 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%78+42.5Reliability 24%70+17Value 14%90+12.7Replies to reviews 7%63+4.5Craft & service penalty95−0.5Momentum penalty91−0.9Experts Score= 75Grade B: A = 80+, B = 60–79, C = 40–59, D = 20–39. Needs 10+ reviews. | BBAAAB | 4.77 | — |
| 6 |  Fountain Street Auto ServicePhiladelphia, PA | B 75How 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%74+40.4Reliability 24%72+17.5Value 14%100+14.1Replies to reviews 7%100+7.1Momentum penalty63−3.7Experts Score= 75Grade B: A = 80+, B = 60–79, C = 40–59, D = 20–39. Needs 10+ reviews. | BBAABA | 4.80 | — |
| 7 |  Valvoline Instant Oil ChangePhiladelphia, PA | B 70How 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%69+37.6Reliability 24%57+13.8Value 14%95+13.4Replies to reviews 7%76+5.4Experts Score= 70Grade B: A = 80+, B = 60–79, C = 40–59, D = 20–39. Needs 10+ reviews. | BC–AAB | 4.66 | — |
| 8 |  Take 5 Oil ChangePhiladelphia, PA | B 69How 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%73+39.8Reliability 24%68+16.5Value 14%54+7.6Replies to reviews 7%100+7.1Momentum penalty78−2.2Experts Score= 69Grade B: A = 80+, B = 60–79, C = 40–59, D = 20–39. Needs 10+ reviews. | BB–CBA | 4.76 | — |
| 9 |  Tire Heaven USA ?? 24 hour Emergency Service we come to you !Philadelphia, PA | C 59How 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%64+34.9Reliability 24%37+9Value 14%60+8.5Replies to reviews 7%100+7.1Momentum penalty93−0.7Experts Score= 59Grade C: A = 80+, B = 60–79, C = 40–59, D = 20–39. Needs 10+ reviews. | BD–BAA | 4.67 | — |
| 10 |  Don's Auto RepairPhiladelphia, PA | C 53How 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%64+34.9Reliability 24%46+11.2Value 14%100+14.1Replies to reviews 7%4+0.3Craft & service penalty90−1Momentum penalty32−6.8Experts Score= 53Grade C: A = 80+, B = 60–79, C = 40–59, D = 20–39. Needs 10+ reviews. | BCAADF | 4.72 | — |
What jobs cost
What customers paid, from the price Google asks reviewers to report.
| Job | Low25th percentile: 1 in 4 customers paid less than this. | TypicalMedian of the bill customers reported in their Google review (Google asks reviewers for a price range; we use the middle of each range). | High75th percentile: 1 in 4 customers paid more than this. | FairOf customers who rated the price, the share who chose “Great price” or “Reasonable” rather than “Overpriced”. |
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Oil Change Services in Philadelphia, PA at a glance
How the 10 oil change services we rated in Philadelphia, PA compare, and what customers praise most.
Experts Score grades
A = score 80+, F = below 20.
- Grade A440%
- Grade B440%
- Grade C220%
- Grade D00%
- Grade F00%
Google ratings
Average stars per company.
- 4.90★ and up110%
- 4.80–4.89★330%
- 4.60–4.79★660%
- Below 4.60★00%
What customers praise
Share of Google review highlights.
- Quality4,27627%
- Professionalism4,84330%
- Responsiveness00%
- Punctuality3,42721%
- Value3,54122%
Was the price fair?
All price verdicts left with reviews.
- Great price6,87142%
- Reasonable8,36751%
- Overpriced5814%
- Not sure5303%
Price verdicts by year
Share calling it great / reasonable / overpriced.
2025
2026
How we grade
Satisfaction (54%) — Recency-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.
Reliability (24%) — How 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.
Craft & service (penalty, up to −10) — Google 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.
Value (14%) — Customers’ own price verdicts (Great / Reasonable vs Overpriced) and Value highlights; 65% absolute (all “reasonable” ≈ 80, “great” = 100), the category percentile can only raise it.
Momentum (penalty, up to −10) — Penalises 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.
Replies to reviews (7%) — How 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.
The 10 best-rated oil change services in Philadelphia, PA average 4.8★ on Google across 10,347 reviews. Meineke Car Care Center has the top rating (4.9★), and Mavis Discount Tire has the most reviews (2,579). Updated November 11, 2026.
10 companies that meet our bar: rated 4.5★ or higher on Google, with a meaningful review history (10,347 reviews combined) and currently operating. Request a call back and the company will phone you directly.
#2
Take 5 Oil Change
“All of the technicians were respectful and professional. There was no hesitation in answering my questions and completed the work in an expedient timeframe.” — Google review
#3
Salhani Auto Service & Sales Emissions & State Inspection Station
“I arrived to the shop when it opened and Mustafa assisted me right away. His team was able to check out and complete a pre-purchase inspection for a car I was in the market for. Very honest, helpful, and fairly…” — Google review
#4
Kens Automotive
“An up and up mechanic! I thought I had an issue with my brakes, turns out I just don’t drive my car enough lol. Fairly priced, doesn’t suggest work unnecessarily, transparent pricing. When the need arises, I’ll be back!” — Google review
#5
Monte & Sons Auto Repair, Inc.
“I’ve been coming to Monte’s since around 2004 and every car I had they took care of. Never did I have any issues or break downs. They’re like going to the dealers in my neighborhood. I’m going to miss all of them.…” — Google review
#6
Fountain Street Auto Service
“Been here twice. Both times they were very willing fit me in. In both cases the wait was reasonable and so was the price. Definitely the first place I’ll go next time!” — Google review
#7
Mavis Discount Tire
“I had a great experience at Marvis Tire. The service was excellent, the staff was friendly and professional, and they took care of everything quickly. Great customer service and fair prices. I definitely recommend…” — Google review
#8
Tire Heaven USA 🇺🇸 24 hour Emergency Service we come to you !
“In a moment of stress and frustration after hitting the curb and popping our tire, we called Tire Heaven and he came out to us within 10 minutes. He explained the situation, gave us our options without pressure and…” — Google review
#9
Don's Auto Repair
“Went in for an inspection thinking I was going to be there for an hour 20-30 minutes later I'm told my car was done. Would 100% recommend this place everyone was extremely nice and friendly!” — Google review
#10
Valvoline Instant Oil Change
“The men working on our car were great! Answered all of our questions, took care of all of our needs! Speedy service, will be back soon” — Google review
How we pick oil change services in Philadelphia
We scan Google Maps for oil change service listings in and around Philadelphia, keep only open businesses whose main category matches the service, and require a Google rating of at least 4.5 from at least 20 reviews. Companies are ordered by a confidence-weighted score that balances rating and review volume. We do not accept payment for placement.
Frequently asked questions
Who is the highest-rated oil change service in Philadelphia?
Meineke Car Care Center has the highest Google rating on our Philadelphia list: 4.9 out of 5 from 1,429 reviews (as of November 11, 2026).
Which oil change service in Philadelphia has the most reviews?
Mavis Discount Tire has the most Google reviews among the companies listed here: 2,579, with a 4.7★ average.
How are these oil change services chosen?
Only open Philadelphia-area businesses whose Google category matches the service, rated at least 4.5★ from at least 20 Google reviews. They are ordered by a confidence-weighted score of rating and review volume. Placement is never paid.
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