Okay FIRST OF ALL. Let me just gas (pun intended) Cassandra up for a second. I've been here twice…read morenow and each time I've been here she's been so dang sweet! She compliments me every time I'm there and I swear it makes my whole day. I came just for a routine state inspection and they were BUSY as heck. I didn't mind waiting at all but I was there quite a bit. Cassandra came into the office and told me I was all set. I told her awesome, but I still need to pay! She said NOPE. They went out of their way to take good care of me just because I had to wait a while, which I super appreciate that! As I was leaving Cassandra walked with me and just complimented me on my clothes and my hair. She's seriously such a gem! Amazing customer service. I'll be back here for sure

Staff members lied to me trying to turn a $18.50 vehicle emissions test into an unnecessary $400…read morebrake pad change. Went there on 8/29/2025 for a vehicle emissions test and was told that my front brake pads needed to be changed. Wanted to charge me around $400 but offered to take off $50 because my front brake pads were according to the staff member, "metal on metal". Declined due to price and having a neighbor that could help me change my brake pads. When we went to go change my brake pads, found that NONE of my brake pads were metal on metal, and that my front brake pads still had A LOT of life left in them. I unnecessarily spent $90 buying brake pads that I didn't need because the staff was dishonesty. Would've been out $400 if I had not decided to do it myself. It makes me wonder how many other customers the staff have scammed into unnecessary vehicle work through dishonesty. If you can see it, I added a picture to this review showing the brake pads that were apparently "metal on metal".

Since I moved to the area, this is the only location I come to because it is fast and the service…read moreis always friendly! Shout out to Rico! Rico is the primary maintenance technician that I've come in contact with. The first time I visited, he got me in and it took only 5 minutes to get the oil changed. I've been to other locations and I'm there for 45 minutes or more. Rico never over tops the oil and only puts in the correct amount. Yes, the price is quite expensive, but you don't want cheap going into your car because you might be without a car. In this day and age, it's best that you have a car. I feel like I get my money's worth. I've gotten my cabin filter and more coolant changed here. I know I could get it elsewhere cheaper, but I will not remember to do that once I leave even though I would always tell myself that I am. Rico, he is the man that you can trust. I was surprised he even remembered me from my last visit. My car runs smoother because of Take 5 Research Forest!

I heard Take 5 will check tire pressure and oil and water for no charge--…read moreWent to check out if they really will help me when they are busy --- I was pleasantly surprised with courtesy and service I received at this Alden Bridge location! What was the charge for adding air to tires and adding water during Avery busy time. Charge -- 0! I will return for an oil change at this location! Terrific cheerful service, even when very busy! They are terrific.

Amazing fast customer service from Morris. He answered all my questions and concerns for my oil…read morechange and vehicle check. Very affordable here. He's so polite and welcoming.

I have been coming here for a few years and always get great service by friendly, knowledgeable…read moremechanics. Prices are always fair, and Gavin treats people really well.

Quick professional service. No problems after they fixed my brakes. I drive quite a bit and I…read morefeel safe again.

This is the second time I've come here for my state inspection sticker. They are very friendly,…read moreprofessional and efficient. They have an air conditioned waiting area with chairs and a TV while you wait. They got my inspection done very quickly just like last time. They also do oil changes. I'm so glad I asked because I will be back with my other vehicle for the state inspection and an oil change. I also appreciate their upfront pricing regarding the fee for payment with card vs cash.

Schedule your appt. for quick service. I live in the Heights, Firestone at the corner of Houston…read moreAve. will literally take half a day or more for an oil change. Firestone in Rice Village will also take half a day or more for a Scheduled oil change. We decided to come out into the country and schedule a 10:00am appt, oil change. This location had our car done in under an hour, amazing. We are coming back despite the drive time and distance from home.

Had an appointment on 6/2/2026 at 10am to get rear ended checked for rattle noise and was told it…read morewould be looked at around noon. Called back at 3pm for progress and they were just getting it into the shop. Drove to the shop around 630pm and I see my car parked in the parking lot, no call on the status or that it was ready. I'm furious at this point. Advisor told me it was a dust deflector bent, however in later days and weeks it was the shock cap loose, thanks for not finding the problem professionals, never again. Do not go here for expert work

I am sooo glad I chose Costa Oil for my oil change and Vehicle Emissions Inspection!!! Cameron…read moreEstremera and David Murillo had everything done in LESS than 10 minutes! Those few minutes also included checking all the fluids, filters, and air in my tires! Cameron and David were very professional, friendly, and knowledgeable! If you'd like to receive 5-STAR Service for your Oil Change & Vehicle Inspection services, GO to Costa Oil!!! Linda Tan in The Woodlands

I don't usually leave reviews for oil change places, but Costa Oil north of Houston earned this…read moreone. I showed up stressed out after dealing with an oil pressure issue overnight on my Ram 1500. I got there right at 7:30 when they opened, and before I could even finish parking, a guy named Elijah comes walking straight out with a smile, like he's been waiting for me all morning. I told him what was going on, oil pressure all over the place, worried it was something serious, and he just said, "Don't worry, man. We'll take care of you." And he actually meant it. No corporate script, no fake friendliness, just a guy who clearly knows cars and actually gives a damn. He walked me through everything, what oil they use, why they use it, what filter they were putting on, even checked my air filter and fluids without once trying to upsell me like every other oil place on earth. (You know the kind, the ones who act like your transmission's about to explode if you don't buy their $79.99 "Performance Package.") Not here. Elijah showed me my air filter, topped off my coolant and wiper fluid, and didn't try to sell me anything unnecessary. In fact, he was so genuine that when he mentioned wiper blades, which I actually needed, I bought them without hesitation. That's how you know a guy's honest, when you want to spend money with him. The shop itself is small from the outside, but don't let that fool you, they've got serious equipment and even better attitudes. It's clean, organized, and clearly run by people who take pride in what they do. I'm not even from Houston (I'm up in Dallas), but after this experience, I might just start timing my oil changes for when I'm down here on business. Seriously. I was going to go to Take 5 down the street, but the reviews there read like a horror story, people claiming they didn't even change the oil, just topped it off. Dodged a bullet. Elijah, man, you crushed it. You made what's usually a chore feel like catching up with a friend who happens to be really good at cars. You deserve a raise, a trophy, and possibly your own Netflix show called "The Oil Whisperer." So yeah, if you're anywhere near Houston, skip the chain shops and go to Costa Oil. Ask for Elijah. You'll leave with fresh oil, a clean conscience, and the strange feeling that getting an oil change can actually be... enjoyable.

Took an hour, not 5 minutes. Standard oil change, one person…read morein front of me when I showed up. They're still under there going at it with the impact as I type this. No idea what's going on. I sure hope I don't break down now. What. Will follow up if my truck bricks. Update: turns out there were missing bolts for my skid plate and several were stripped out/broken. So they updated to all new bolts. Nice gesture! However, they informed me of this AFTER doing it, which apparently added a significant amount of time. It's best to tell someone BEFORE you make them sit there for an extra 30 minutes, why you're making them sit there for an extra 30 minutes. Nice customer service, and at the same time, terrible customer service.

I hate leaving a bad review, but this was a really bad experience. We did go on a Saturday (March…read more14th), and there was one car being worked on, and another car behind it. So, we thought we should be out of there in about 30 minutes. It ended up taking two hours. There were 3 employees working. Only one seemed to know what he was doing. He was underneath the car, and commented on the skid plate. He then switched places with another employee while he went to work on the car in the other bay. This employee was asking him questions about what he should be doing, which really made me nervous. No sticker with the mileage that the car should get a new oil change. I imagine it's a pretty decent value for an oil change you aren't worried about, but the experience made me feel nervous. The check engine light came on days afterwards, I know it probably just didn't get reset, but either way. My husband left a review,which was responded to, but he called, was told he would receive a call back, but it's been 3 days, and nothing. I will not be visiting this location again based on wait time and competence.

This business is very professionally run. They diagnosed the problem and replaced my radiator at…read morethe time and at the price (a few dollars less than) I was quoted. I would definitely recommend Justin and his crew. They are already a busy, (which says they are doing things right) and efficiently run shop.

I brought my car in to have an oil leak diagnosed. I was so impressed with their attention to…read moredetail as well as how quickly they diagnosed the problem.