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Cost Guide: Auto repair shops in New Orleans
What shapes the price, what to check, and who locals recommend.
- Updated
- Overall FavoriteValvoline Instant Oil Change
★ 4.9 · 584 reviews
- Customer FavoriteTake 5 Oil Change
★ 4.5 · 463 reviews
- Take 5 Oil Change
★ 4.5 · 412 reviews
Before you sign
Four things to check with any business
- Check the license with your state's licensing board.
- Get three itemised quotes so you compare like with like.
- Confirm who pulls the permit: it should be in the business's name.
- Tie payments to stages and get the warranty in writing.
For a fair price, compare three itemised quotes for the same job. Ask the favorites for a quote
Who to call
New Orleans's favorite auto repair shops
- Overall FavoriteValvoline Instant Oil Change
★ 4.9 · 584 reviews
- Customer FavoriteTake 5 Oil Change
★ 4.5 · 463 reviews
- FavoriteTake 5 Oil Change
★ 4.5 · 412 reviews
- FavoriteTire Town Auto Service
★ 4.7 · 442 reviews
- FavoriteSpeeDee Oil Change & Auto Service
★ 4.6 · 403 reviews
Local facts
New Orleans, by the numbers
Official figures that shape what the job costs here.
2,136
People per square mile
Calculated from U.S. Census Bureau 2025 estimates and Gazetteer land area · 2025
169.6 sq mi
Land area
362,154
New Orleans residents
U.S. Census Bureau, Vintage 2025 population estimates (sub-est2025) · July 1, 2025
-5.7%
Population change since 2020 (from 384,129 (April 2020 base))
U.S. Census Bureau, Vintage 2025 population estimates (sub-est2025) · 2020–2025
Questions
Cost questions answered
How is the top 5 ranking of auto repair shops in New Orleans calculated?
Each business gets a score from its rating, review volume, recent reviews, years in business, profile completeness and record checks. The highest scores make the list. 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?
5 of the 5 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.