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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1Meineke Car Care Center logoMeineke Car Care Center★ 4.98 on this job128 jobs reviewedHow Job match is calculatedBuilt only from reviews Google tagged “Vehicle Inspection”:Stars on this job 55%4.98★Number of such jobs 25%128Overall Experts Score 20%92Job match= 96Stars are pulled toward the category average (4.80★) 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.96
2Salhani Auto Service & Sales Emissions & State Inspection Station logoSalhani Auto Service & Sales Emissions & State Inspection Station★ 4.98 on this job65 jobs reviewedHow Job match is calculatedBuilt only from reviews Google tagged “Vehicle Inspection”:Stars on this job 55%4.98★Number of such jobs 25%65Overall Experts Score 20%86Job match= 91Stars are pulled toward the category average (4.80★) 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.91
3Kens Automotive logoKens Automotive★ 4.97 on this job75 jobs reviewedHow Job match is calculatedBuilt only from reviews Google tagged “Vehicle Inspection”:Stars on this job 55%4.97★Number of such jobs 25%75Overall Experts Score 20%75Job match= 89Stars are pulled toward the category average (4.80★) 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.89
4Monte & Sons Auto Repair, Inc. logoMonte & Sons Auto Repair, Inc.★ 5.00 on this job22 jobs reviewedHow Job match is calculatedBuilt only from reviews Google tagged “Vehicle Inspection”:Stars on this job 55%5.00★Number of such jobs 25%22Overall Experts Score 20%86Job match= 84Stars are pulled toward the category average (4.80★) 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.84
5Don's Auto Repair logoDon's Auto Repair★ 5.00 on this job28 jobs reviewedHow Job match is calculatedBuilt only from reviews Google tagged “Vehicle Inspection”:Stars on this job 55%5.00★Number of such jobs 25%28Overall Experts Score 20%53Job match= 79Stars are pulled toward the category average (4.80★) 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.79
6Fountain Street Auto Service logoFountain Street Auto Service★ 5.00 on this job4 jobs reviewedHow Job match is calculatedBuilt only from reviews Google tagged “Vehicle Inspection”:Stars on this job 55%5.00★Number of such jobs 25%4Overall Experts Score 20%75Job match= 68Stars are pulled toward the category average (4.80★) 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.68

Job match = this company’s ★ on reviews Google tagged “Vehicle Inspection” (shrunk toward the category average when there are few), how many such jobs it has done, and its overall Experts Score.

What customers said about vehicle inspection

Cynthia1 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. · 3 days ago★★★★★
Meineke Car Care Center logoMeineke 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.

Reasonable priceVehicle Inspection
Yaritza8 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. · 6 days ago★★★★★
Salhani Auto Service & Sales Emissions & State Inspection Station logoSalhani Auto Service & Sales Emis…

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 priced. Would come back and recommend!

Reasonable priceVehicle InspectionVehicle safety inspection
LilithLocal 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. · a week ago★★★★★
Kens Automotive logoKens Automotive

As long as I’m in Philly I’m go to Ken’s for auto services. I always trust their word and work for my car. Inspection, repairs, oil changes, they get it done and do it well. The koi fish make for a nice surprise.

Reasonable priceGeneral repairs & maintenanceVehicle InspectionBrakes
GeorgeLocal Guide · 21 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★★★★★
Don's Auto Repair logoDon's Auto Repair

I recently took my car to Don's Auto Repair for a vehicle inspection, and I couldn't be happier with the experience. The service was thorough and efficient, and the team made sure I understood every step of the process. The price was great, and I felt like I got excellent value for my money. The wait time was also…

Great priceAir & cabin filter replacementTiresVehicle Inspection
AaeLocal Guide · 7 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 month ago★★★★★
Monte & Sons Auto Repair, Inc. logoMonte & Sons Auto Repair, Inc.

Amazing service. Friendly owners. Very fair pricing. Just a great atmosphere all around. Highly recommended

TiresGeneral repairs & maintenanceAuto engine diagnostic
MoniqueLocal 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 a week ago★★★★★
Meineke Car Care Center logoMeineke Car Care Center

Always a pleasant experience when I come to this location meineke, always honest fast and reasonable!

Reasonable priceVehicle InspectionVehicle safety inspection

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).

#CompanyScoreExperts 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).
1Meineke Car Care Center logoMeineke Car Care CenterPhiladelphia, PAA 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.AAAAAC4.90—
2Salhani Auto Service & Sales Emissions & State Inspection Station logoSalhani Auto Service & Sales Emissions & State Inspection StationPhiladelphia, PAA 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.ABAAAA4.84—
3Monte & Sons Auto Repair, Inc. logoMonte & Sons Auto Repair, Inc.Philadelphia, PAA 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.ABAAAA4.81—
4Mavis Discount Tire logoMavis Discount TirePhiladelphia, PAA 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–AAB4.72—
5Kens Automotive logoKens AutomotivePhiladelphia, PAB 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.BBAAAB4.77—
6Fountain Street Auto Service logoFountain Street Auto ServicePhiladelphia, PAB 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.BBAABA4.80—
7Valvoline Instant Oil Change logoValvoline Instant Oil ChangePhiladelphia, PAB 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–AAB4.66—
8Take 5 Oil Change logoTake 5 Oil ChangePhiladelphia, PAB 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–CBA4.76—
9Tire Heaven USA ?? 24 hour Emergency Service we come to you ! logoTire Heaven USA ?? 24 hour Emergency Service we come to you !Philadelphia, PAC 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–BAA4.67—
10Don's Auto Repair logoDon's Auto RepairPhiladelphia, PAC 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.BCAADF4.72—

What jobs cost

What customers paid, from the price Google asks reviewers to report.

JobLow25th 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”.

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.