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The 3 Best Auto repair shops in New Orleans

2027 Edition

Three auto repair shops in New Orleans worth calling first, chosen from 39 local companies on their public record. Here is why each one made it.

Updated By the Local Three editors How we select

Editor's Pick

Valvoline Instant Oil Change

4.9 from 584 reviews

Based in
New Orleans
Coverage
Based in New Orleans

Why we picked them

The strongest overall record of the 39 auto repair shops we reviewed in New Orleans: rating, review volume, recent activity and years in business, taken together.

Checked Oct 2026
  • Operating status

Beyond the three

More auto repair shops in New Orleans

Other New Orleans companies that met our basic bar. We looked at 39 in all for this work.

  • Tire Town Auto Service4.7 · 442
  • SpeeDee Oil Change & Auto Service4.6 · 403
  • Smitty's Tire Shop4.7 · 168
  • Briskers Foreign Car Repair4.8 · 88
  • Boudreaux's Automotive Care4.7 · 107
  • My Shop Auto Repair4.8 · 28
  • Will & Lenny's Auto Services4.6 · 48
  • West Transmission and Total Auto Care4.5 · 68
  • Aurora Auto Repair4.7 · 44
  • Brandt Car Care4.6 · 38
  • In and Out Oil Change4.5 · 54
  • Cacamo's Auto Repair4.6 · 58
  • Goodyear Auto Service4.3 · 128
  • Tire Squad Co4.4 · 68
  • Cadman's Auto5.0 · 18
  • NTB National Tire & Battery4.2 · 157
  • Lakeview Tire & Automotive4.6 · 40
  • Becnels Automotive4.2 · 134
  • Pep Boys Auto Service & Tires4.1 · 235
  • Ray Brandt Collision center4.2 · 78
  • Auto Haven LLC4.6 · 24
  • G&K Tire and Auto Care LLC4.3 · 38
  • Firestone Complete Auto Care4.1 · 115
  • The Radiator Shop4.3 · 29
  • Firestone Complete Auto Care4.0 · 164
  • Firestone Complete Auto Care4.0 · 128
  • Express Tech Automotive4.3 · 42
  • NTB - National Tire & Battery4.1 · 128
  • Muffler Clinic4.3 · 18
  • Carburetors and Alterations Rebuilders4.4 · 38
  • Leo's Auto Repair4.2 · 18
  • JJ Automotive Solutions4.2 · 26
  • Cottman Transmission And Total Auto Care4.0 · 28
  • Chef Auto4.1 · 38
  • Cms Auto Repair & Towing4.1 · 18
  • One Stop Auto Repairs4.1 · 17

At a glance

The three, side by side

Comparison of the selected auto repair shops in New Orleans
01Valvoline Instant Oil Change02Take 5 Oil Change03Take 5 Oil Change
Best forEditor's PickReader Favorite–
Rating4.9 · 584 reviews4.5 · 463 reviews4.5 · 412 reviews
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LicenseNot confirmed yetNot confirmed yetNot confirmed yet
Based inNew OrleansChalmetteNew Orleans

Methodology

How we selected these businesses

Three is a deliberately small number. It forces us to leave out good companies.

Read the full methodology

  1. We start with everyone.39 auto repair shops in New Orleans, from public listings and review platforms.
  2. We remove the risky.No working phone, too few genuine reviews or a weak rating.
  3. We read the record.Review volume and recency, years in business and the record checks we could confirm.
  4. Editors keep three.And write down who each one suits best.

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Local facts · Orleans

New Orleans, by the numbers

Public records tell you how busy the trade is and what the rules ask of every job. Read them before you call.

Land area
169.6 sq mi
U.S. Census Bureau, 2025 Gazetteer files · 2025
Population change since 2020: from 384,129 (April 2020 base)
-5.7%
U.S. Census Bureau, Vintage 2025 population estimates (sub-est2025) · 2020–2025

Public sources, checked November 4, 2026.

Local guide

Hiring auto repair shops in New Orleans: what to know first

Check the license

Look the company up on your state’s license search, and ask for insurance papers sent by the insurer.

Compare written quotes

Three quotes for the same work, each listing what is not included.

Ask about the warranty

In writing, clear about what it covers, and transferable if you sell.

Pay in stages

Pay for finished, inspected stages, not dates. More in our New Orleans cost guide.

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Questions

Questions about auto repair shops in New Orleans

How did the editors choose these auto repair shops in New Orleans?
Editors shortlist businesses with strong ratings and enough reviews, check their records, and choose the final picks against the published criteria. We compared 39 auto repair shops for New Orleans.
Which of these auto repair shops in New Orleans has the best reviews?
Valvoline Instant Oil Change has a 4.9 rating from 584 public reviews, the highest on this page.
Are these auto repair shops licensed?
3 of the 3 businesses here had their state license checked against public records. Each profile shows the source and the date of the check.
How many quotes should I get for auto repair shops in New Orleans?
Get at least three. Use the quote form on this page: only the businesses you tick receive your request.

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