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title: The 3 Best Auto repair shops in New Orleans | Local Three
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updated: 2026-11-04
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New Orleans · Auto repair shops

# 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 November 4, 2026 By the Local Three editors [How we select](https://thelocalthree.com/how-we-select/)

In short

Of the 39 auto repair shops we reviewed in New Orleans, these three had the strongest records: 1,459 public reviews between them, averaging 4.6 out of 5.

Local Three editors · November 4, 2026

Editor's Pick

## [Valvoline Instant Oil Change](https://thelocalthree.com/business/g-f83554b300edca6b/)

**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

Request a quote [Call +1 504-561-4161](tel:+15045614161)[Website](https://store.vioc.com/la/new-orleans/1735-st-charles-ave?utm_source=facebook&utm_medium=local&utm_campaign=localsearch)

Reader Favorite

## [Take 5 Oil Change](https://thelocalthree.com/business/g-213b83a88cb016e4/)

**4.5** from 463 reviews

Based in

Chalmette

Coverage

Based in New Orleans

### Why we picked them

A large, loyal client base: 463 public reviews, averaging 4.5 out of 5.

Checked Oct 2026

- Operating status

Request a quote [Call +1 504-266-0018](tel:+15042660018)[Website](https://www.take5.com/locations/oil-change/louisiana/chalmette/30006/)

Selection 03

## [Take 5 Oil Change](https://thelocalthree.com/business/g-cc72bbdced693e8f/)

**4.5** from 412 reviews

Based in

New Orleans

Coverage

Based in New Orleans

### Why we picked them

A steady public record: 4.5 from 412 reviews.

Checked Oct 2026

- Operating status

Request a quote [Call +1 504-535-7748](tel:+15045357748)[Website](https://www.take5.com/locations/oil-change/louisiana/new-orleans/30008/)

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 Service 4.7 · 442
- SpeeDee Oil Change & Auto Service 4.6 · 403
- Smitty's Tire Shop 4.7 · 168
- [Briskers Foreign Car Repair](https://thelocalthree.com/business/g-c4a9ade3f12f43b8/) 4.8 · 88
- Boudreaux's Automotive Care 4.7 · 107
- My Shop Auto Repair 4.8 · 28
- Will & Lenny's Auto Services 4.6 · 48
- [West Transmission and Total Auto Care](https://thelocalthree.com/business/g-356c9907d9aeb4f5/) 4.5 · 68
- Aurora Auto Repair 4.7 · 44
- Brandt Car Care 4.6 · 38
- [In and Out Oil Change](https://thelocalthree.com/business/g-1469e0e0dba5dc5d/) 4.5 · 54
- Cacamo's Auto Repair 4.6 · 58
- [Goodyear Auto Service](https://thelocalthree.com/business/g-8401a3e1a5760c86/) 4.3 · 128
- Tire Squad Co 4.4 · 68
- Cadman's Auto 5.0 · 18
- NTB National Tire & Battery 4.2 · 157
- Lakeview Tire & Automotive 4.6 · 40
- Becnels Automotive 4.2 · 134
- [Pep Boys Auto Service & Tires](https://thelocalthree.com/business/g-8a781d14f2c7a2a3/) 4.1 · 235
- Ray Brandt Collision center 4.2 · 78
- Auto Haven LLC 4.6 · 24
- G&K Tire and Auto Care LLC 4.3 · 38
- [Firestone Complete Auto Care](https://thelocalthree.com/business/g-c08ac1202f1e8cef/) 4.1 · 115
- The Radiator Shop 4.3 · 29
- [Firestone Complete Auto Care](https://thelocalthree.com/business/g-1f6ce38c6043eacc/) 4.0 · 164
- Firestone Complete Auto Care 4.0 · 128
- Express Tech Automotive 4.3 · 42
- NTB - National Tire & Battery 4.1 · 128
- Muffler Clinic 4.3 · 18
- Carburetors and Alterations Rebuilders 4.4 · 38
- Leo's Auto Repair 4.2 · 18
- JJ Automotive Solutions 4.2 · 26
- [Cottman Transmission And Total Auto Care](https://thelocalthree.com/business/g-c1fe8188cb254cdd/) 4.0 · 28
- Chef Auto 4.1 · 38
- Cms Auto Repair & Towing 4.1 · 18
- One Stop Auto Repairs 4.1 · 17

At a glance

## The three, side by side

Comparison of the selected auto repair shops in New Orleans

| | 01 Valvoline Instant Oil Change | 02 Take 5 Oil Change | 03 Take 5 Oil Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Best for | Editor's Pick | Reader Favorite | – |
| Rating | 4.9 · 584 reviews | 4.5 · 463 reviews | 4.5 · 412 reviews |
| In business | – | – | – |
| Budget | – | – | – |
| Free estimate | Ask | Ask | Ask |
| License | Not confirmed yet | Not confirmed yet | Not confirmed yet |
| Based in | New Orleans | Chalmette | New 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](https://thelocalthree.com/how-we-select/)

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.

[How we make money](https://thelocalthree.com/how-we-make-money/).

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.

People per square mile

2,136

[Calculated from U.S. Census Bureau 2025 estimates and Gazetteer land area](https://www.census.gov/geographies/reference-files/time-series/geo/gazetteer-files.html) · 2025

Land area

169.6 sq mi

[U.S. Census Bureau, 2025 Gazetteer files](https://www.census.gov/geographies/reference-files/time-series/geo/gazetteer-files.html) · 2025

New Orleans residents

362,154

[U.S. Census Bureau, Vintage 2025 population estimates (sub-est2025)](https://www.census.gov/data/tables/time-series/demo/popest/2020s-total-cities-and-towns.html) · July 1, 2025

Population change since 2020: from 384,129 (April 2020 base)

-5.7%

[U.S. Census Bureau, Vintage 2025 population estimates (sub-est2025)](https://www.census.gov/data/tables/time-series/demo/popest/2020s-total-cities-and-towns.html) · 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](https://thelocalthree.com/guides/auto-repair-shops-cost-new-orleans/).

Request a quote

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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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## Also selected

- [HVAC Contractors](https://thelocalthree.com/new-orleans/hvac-contractors/)
- [AC Repair](https://thelocalthree.com/new-orleans/ac-repair/)
- [Roofing Contractors](https://thelocalthree.com/new-orleans/roofing-contractors/)
- [Brake repair shops](https://thelocalthree.com/new-orleans/brake-repair-shops/)
- [Transmission repair shops](https://thelocalthree.com/new-orleans/transmission-repair-shops/)
- [Tire shops](https://thelocalthree.com/new-orleans/tire-shops/)
- [Moving companies](https://thelocalthree.com/new-orleans/moving-companies/)

Nearby editions

## Auto repair shops nearby

- [Jacksonville](https://thelocalthree.com/jacksonville/auto-repair-shops/)
- [Miami](https://thelocalthree.com/miami/auto-repair-shops/)
- [Tampa](https://thelocalthree.com/tampa/auto-repair-shops/)
- [Orlando](https://thelocalthree.com/orlando/auto-repair-shops/)
- [Port St. Lucie](https://thelocalthree.com/port-st-lucie/auto-repair-shops/)
- [St. Petersburg](https://thelocalthree.com/st-petersburg/auto-repair-shops/)
- [Cape Coral](https://thelocalthree.com/cape-coral/auto-repair-shops/)
- [Hialeah](https://thelocalthree.com/hialeah/auto-repair-shops/)

Up a level

## More in New Orleans

- [New Orleans edition](https://thelocalthree.com/new-orleans/)
- [Auto repair shops, every city](https://thelocalthree.com/auto-repair-shops/)
- [New Orleans cost guide](https://thelocalthree.com/guides/auto-repair-shops-cost-new-orleans/)

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