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5 Best Oil Change Services in London (2026)

Independently ranked by our review of ratings, reviews and reputation · How we chose

Talise Sterling
By Talise Sterling, Goods and Shopping · ✓ Data verified July 2026 · 8 min read

A warning light on the dash rarely waits for a convenient week. London's oil change services on this page have logged 3,237 Google reviews between them, and every one sits at 4.6 or higher, so the real decision is not whether the work will be done well, it is which garage fits how you actually live: mobile call-out, dealership desk, or a Saturday-morning drop-in near you.

Short answer: The top-rated pick is Auto Quick Fix (5.0 across 796 reviews), a mobile mechanic that comes to your kerb, followed closely by Islington Auto Service (4.9, 884 reviews) and Bosch Car Service, Camden (4.9, 357 reviews). Expect a basic oil and filter change to run roughly £60-£150 depending on the garage and your car.
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How London's oil change options stack up

# Business Rating Reviews Best for
1 Auto Quick Fix 5.0 796 Mobile call-out, comes to you View ›
2 Islington Auto Service 4.9 884 Full-service garage with MOT and tyres under one roof View ›
3 Stratstone Land Rover Mayfair 4.7 976 Land Rover owners wanting a franchise dealer View ›
4 Bosch Car Service - Camden Service Centre 4.9 357 Bosch-approved servicing near Camden View ›
5 Belgravia Garage 4.6 224 Long-standing independent near Wandsworth Road View ›
5 Best Oil Change Services in London (2026)

The five garages, reviewed

Auto Quick Fix logo
#1 Overall🕑 Open 7 days

Auto Quick Fix

5.0796 Google reviews

Auto Quick Fix runs as a mobile mechanic and tyre service out of Brick Lane, booked mostly through Instagram rather than a traditional website. The work reviewers describe goes beyond tyres: engine attention, oil changes, and bulb or headlight swaps, all done at the customer's home or workplace rather than in a bay. It reads as a one-person, phone-first operation rather than a multi-bay garage with a front desk, which is worth knowing before you book.

What people praise

  • Comes to your home or workplace, no waiting room
  • Fast turnaround, often same day
  • Clear explanations before work starts
  • Fair pricing according to reviewers

Worth knowing

  • Booked via Instagram and phone rather than a formal site, so hours are informal
Reputation scorecardrank in London
Rating5 / 5
Review volume796 · 87th
Confidencevery high
Recency4 weeks ago
Info completenesssite · phone · hours
Rating breakdown100% 5-star
✓ VerifiedSource: Google

Our take: Every review here is five stars, which is unusual at this volume, and the common thread is one named mechanic doing careful, explained work at your door. It suits people who want convenience over a physical counter to walk into.

72a Brick Ln, London E1 6RL

Islington Auto Service logo
#2🕑 Open 6 days/wk

Islington Auto Service

4.9884 Google reviews

Islington Auto Service runs a proper vehicle service centre on Newington Green Road, covering servicing, MOT testing, repairs, and tyre sales for most makes. It is open six days a week including Saturdays, which matters if a weekday drop-off is not realistic. Reviewers describe a family-run feel, with the same team handling work for the same customers over years.

What people praise

  • Same-day fixes even without a prior appointment
  • Explains what does and does not need doing, rather than upselling
  • Open Saturdays
  • Long-standing regulars who keep coming back
Reputation scorecardrank in London
Rating4.9 / 5
Review volume884 · 92th
Confidencevery high
Recency3 weeks ago
Info completenesssite · phone · hours
Rating breakdown95% 5-star
✓ VerifiedSource: Google

Our take: A near-perfect rating held across hundreds of reviews, second only to Stratstone on volume. If you want an oil change alongside an MOT or a genuine repair, this is the one built for it.

83 Newington Green Rd, London N1 4QX

Stratstone Land Rover Mayfair logo
#3🕑 Open 6 days/wk↩ Responds to reviews

Stratstone Land Rover Mayfair

4.7976 Google reviews

Stratstone Land Rover Mayfair is the Berkeley Street franchise dealership for Land Rover, offering servicing, MOT, and oil changes alongside new and used car sales. It is the only main-dealer option on this page, which brings manufacturer-trained technicians and genuine parts, at the cost of dealer pricing.

What people praise

  • Manufacturer-approved service for Land Rover models
  • Sales staff singled out repeatedly by name for their knowledge
  • Onsite parking and a central Mayfair location

Worth knowing

  • A recent reviewer described slow follow-up on an after-sales issue
  • Dealer pricing, so this is not the budget pick
Reputation scorecardrank in London
Rating4.7 / 5
Review volume976 · 97th
Confidencevery high
Recency8 days ago
Info completenesssite · phone · hours
Rating breakdown91% 5-star
✓ VerifiedSource: Google

Our take: It has the highest review count here, and most of that volume is five-star, though a handful of one-star reviews point at aftercare rather than the workshop itself. If your car is a Land Rover and you want factory-trained hands on it, this is the natural choice; for a routine oil change, the independents on this page score just as well.

14 Berkeley St, London W1J 8DX

Bosch Car Service - Camden Service Centre logo
#4🕑 Open 6 days/wk

Bosch Car Service - Camden Service Centre

4.9357 Google reviews

Bosch Car Service, Camden Service Centre is an approved garage on Camden Road doing same-day MOT, servicing, and repairs across all makes, with mechanics trained to Bosch standards. The shop advertises pricing up to 50% below main-dealer rates while still using accredited parts and diagnostics.

What people praise

  • Same-day service without a booked appointment
  • Honest about what is and is not actually due
  • Competitive, dealer-beating pricing
  • Quick turnaround on diagnostics

Worth knowing

  • One reviewer flagged an incorrect oil grade being used before it was corrected
Reputation scorecardrank in London
Rating4.9 / 5
Review volume357 · 82th
Confidencehigh
Recency6 weeks ago
Info completenesssite · phone · hours
Rating breakdown97% 5-star
✓ VerifiedSource: Google

Our take: A strong rating held across real volume, and the Bosch approval gives it technical backing the smaller independents on this page do not carry. Worth it if you want dealer-level diagnostics without dealer pricing.

139-147 Camden Rd, London NW1 9HA

Belgravia Garage logo
#5🕑 Open 5 days/wk

Belgravia Garage

4.6224 Google reviews

Belgravia Garage is an independent workshop on Wandsworth Road that has serviced London vehicles for years using manufacturer-genuine parts and its own diagnostic equipment. Reviewers describe a small team, including a named mechanic, who has looked after the same customers' cars across repeat visits.

What people praise

  • Genuine manufacturer parts as standard
  • Same mechanic across repeat visits, for continuity
  • Customers report a decade or more of loyalty to the shop

Worth knowing

  • Smaller team, so it can take longer to get booked in
Reputation scorecardrank in London
Rating4.6 / 5
Review volume224 · 71th
Confidencemoderate
Recency4 weeks ago
Info completenesssite · phone · hours
Rating breakdown83% 5-star
✓ VerifiedSource: Google

Our take: The lowest review volume on this page but still a solidly good rating, and the loyalty in the reviews, one customer mentions ten years of use, says more than the star count alone. A dependable choice if you want a garage that remembers your car.

137A Wandsworth Rd, London SW8 2LH

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How we score these garages

Rating is the live Google average for each business. Review volume shows how many customers actually left a rating, ranked against the others here. Confidence blends the two, so a high rating with only a handful of reviews scores lower than one backed by hundreds. Recency checks how recently people are still leaving reviews, and completeness checks whether a working website, phone number, and posted hours are all present. No business can pay to change any of these numbers.

How much does an oil change cost in London? (2026)

Price mostly comes down to whether you use an independent garage or a main dealer, and whether your car needs a full synthetic oil rather than a standard blend.

JobTypical price
Basic oil and filter change (independent garage)£60 - £100
Full service including oil change£120 - £250
Main dealer oil change£150 - £300+

General UK servicing ranges compiled July 2026 from published independent-garage and main-dealer pricing; actual cost depends on make, model, and oil type.

Serving all of London

Between them these garages cover a wide stretch of the city, from Brick Lane and Islington in the east and north down to Camden, Mayfair, and Wandsworth Road south of the river. If you are searching for an oil change service near you in London, the mobile option comes to wherever you park, while the fixed workshops are worth booking ahead for on a Saturday.

What to ask before you book an oil change

  • Does the price include the filter, or is that extra?
  • What oil grade and brand will they use for your specific engine?
  • Is there a wait time on the day, or do you need to book ahead?
  • Do they offer a courtesy check of brakes, tyres, and fluids while the car is up?
  • Will they show you the old filter or any worn parts before disposing of them?
  • Is there a warranty on the work if something goes wrong afterward?

Frequently asked questions

Are these rankings paid?

No. Rankings come from public Google data. A business can pay to be a Featured Partner (badge and top placement), but that never changes another business’s score or position.

How did you choose these garages?

We looked at real Google Business Profiles for oil change and vehicle repair services across London and ranked them by a mix of rating, review volume, and how recently customers have left reviews.

How often is this updated?

This page reflects Google review data verified in July 2026 and is refreshed periodically as ratings and review counts change.

Do I need to book an oil change in advance in London?

Some garages on this page take same-day walk-ins, but Saturdays get busy quickly, so calling ahead is the safer bet.

Can a mobile mechanic do a full oil change at my home?

Yes, several mobile services carry the equipment to drain, refill, and dispose of oil at your kerb, though a lift or ramp is needed for some full-service jobs.

Is a main dealer oil change worth the extra cost?

For cars still under warranty or with complex electronics, a manufacturer-approved dealer can be worth it. For routine changes on an older car, an accredited independent usually does the same job for less.

The bottom line

For most drivers, Islington Auto Service or Bosch Car Service in Camden are the safe defaults: full workshops, strong review volume, and Saturday availability. If you would rather skip the garage altogether, Auto Quick Fix will do the job at your door. Whichever you pick, ask what oil grade they are using before they start, since that one detail caused the only real complaint on this page.

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