# Best state inspection shops in Briarforest Area

Data as of November 11, 2026. 9 shops, each scored out of 100 on review cadence, review sentiment, stated capabilities and years of experience. How the ranking works: [method](https://bestautorepairshops.com/method/) (markdown: https://bestautorepairshops.com/method/index.md).

| # | Shop | Neighbourhood | Known for | Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | [McDaniel Auto Care](https://bestautorepairshops.com/houston/mcdaniel-auto-care/) | Briarforest Area | BMW, ASE certified technicians, Towing | 75/100 |
| 2 | [Clutch Automotive](https://bestautorepairshops.com/houston/clutch-automotive-houston-9f-kdw/) | Briarforest Area | Shuttle or loaner car, ASE certified technicians, Warranty on repairs | 59/100 |
| 3 | [Ashford Auto Clinic](https://bestautorepairshops.com/houston/ashford-auto-clinic/) | Briarforest Area | Shuttle or loaner car, ASE certified technicians, Towing | 57/100 |
| 4 | [Blackbear Automotive Dairy Ashford](https://bestautorepairshops.com/houston/blackbear-automotive-dairy-ashford/) | Briarforest Area | Toyota, Chevrolet, Mercedes-Benz | 56/100 |
| 5 | [Ehulises Lube & Tune](https://bestautorepairshops.com/houston/ehulises-lube-and-tune/) | Briarforest Area | State inspection, Transmission repair, Engine diagnostics | 49/100 |
| 6 | [Meineke Car Care Center](https://bestautorepairshops.com/houston/meineke-car-care-center-houston-zrwore/) | Briarforest Area | ASE certified technicians, Towing, State inspection | 48/100 |
| 7 | [Valvoline Instant Oil Change](https://bestautorepairshops.com/houston/valvoline-instant-oil-change-houston-yhhr-k/) | Briarforest Area | State inspection, Transmission repair, Air conditioning repair | 46/100 |
| 8 | [Take 5 Oil Change](https://bestautorepairshops.com/houston/take-5-oil-change-houston-jiy-dw/) | Briarforest Area | State inspection, Oil change | 33/100 |
| 9 | [MR STICKER](https://bestautorepairshops.com/houston/mr-sticker/) | Briarforest Area | State inspection, Transmission repair, Air conditioning repair | 23/100 |

## 1. [McDaniel Auto Care](https://bestautorepairshops.com/houston/mcdaniel-auto-care/)

Briarforest Area · since 2012 · 4.5 rating from 411 reviews

- Review cadence: 24/25
- Review sentiment: 16/25
- Capabilities: 16/25
- Years of experience: 19/25
- Total: 75/100

## 2. [Clutch Automotive](https://bestautorepairshops.com/houston/clutch-automotive-houston-9f-kdw/)

Briarforest Area · reviewed since at least 2026 · 4.9 rating from 716 reviews

- Review cadence: 25/25
- Review sentiment: 20/25
- Capabilities: 14/25
- Years of experience: 0/25
- Total: 59/100

## 3. [Ashford Auto Clinic](https://bestautorepairshops.com/houston/ashford-auto-clinic/)

Briarforest Area · reviewed since at least 2025 · 4.7 rating from 325 reviews

- Review cadence: 25/25
- Review sentiment: 15/25
- Capabilities: 15/25
- Years of experience: 2/25
- Total: 57/100

## 4. [Blackbear Automotive Dairy Ashford](https://bestautorepairshops.com/houston/blackbear-automotive-dairy-ashford/)

Briarforest Area · reviewed since 2023 · 4.9 rating from 74 reviews

- Review cadence: 15/25
- Review sentiment: 19/25
- Capabilities: 18/25
- Years of experience: 4/25
- Total: 56/100

## 5. [Ehulises Lube & Tune](https://bestautorepairshops.com/houston/ehulises-lube-and-tune/)

Briarforest Area · reviewed since at least 2020 · 4.8 rating from 97 reviews

- Review cadence: 16/25
- Review sentiment: 16/25
- Capabilities: 6/25
- Years of experience: 11/25
- Total: 49/100

## 6. [Meineke Car Care Center](https://bestautorepairshops.com/houston/meineke-car-care-center-houston-zrwore/)

Briarforest Area · reviewed since at least 2026 · 4.3 rating from 426 reviews

- Review cadence: 25/25
- Review sentiment: 10/25
- Capabilities: 13/25
- Years of experience: 0/25
- Total: 48/100

## 7. [Valvoline Instant Oil Change](https://bestautorepairshops.com/houston/valvoline-instant-oil-change-houston-yhhr-k/)

Briarforest Area · reviewed since at least 2025 · 4.8 rating from 183 reviews

- Review cadence: 25/25
- Review sentiment: 16/25
- Capabilities: 5/25
- Years of experience: 0/25
- Total: 46/100

## 8. [Take 5 Oil Change](https://bestautorepairshops.com/houston/take-5-oil-change-houston-jiy-dw/)

Briarforest Area · reviewed since at least 2026 · 4.4 rating from 2335 reviews

- Review cadence: 25/25
- Review sentiment: 5/25
- Capabilities: 3/25
- Years of experience: 0/25
- Total: 33/100

## 9. [MR STICKER](https://bestautorepairshops.com/houston/mr-sticker/)

Briarforest Area · reviewed since 2024 · 4.0 rating from 22 reviews

- Review cadence: 8/25
- Review sentiment: 3/25
- Capabilities: 8/25
- Years of experience: 4/25
- Total: 23/100

## Questions

**Which state inspection shop in Briarforest Area ranks highest?** [McDaniel Auto Care](https://bestautorepairshops.com/houston/mcdaniel-auto-care/), with a score of 75 out of 100.

**Which state inspection shop in Briarforest Area has the most reviews in the last 12 months?** [Take 5 Oil Change](https://bestautorepairshops.com/houston/take-5-oil-change-houston-jiy-dw/), with 80+ reviews in the last 12 months.

**Which state inspection shop in Briarforest Area has the highest Google rating?** [Clutch Automotive](https://bestautorepairshops.com/houston/clutch-automotive-houston-9f-kdw/), rated 4.9 from 716 reviews.

**Which state inspection shop in Briarforest Area has been open the longest?** [McDaniel Auto Care](https://bestautorepairshops.com/houston/mcdaniel-auto-care/), founded in 2012, going by the year it states itself.

**How many shops does this ranking include?** 9 shops, each scored out of 100 on review cadence, review sentiment, stated capabilities and years of experience.