Oil change shops
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I've gotten all my oil changes from Intellishop so far this year.
@Deedeezthoughts wrote:
I've gotten all my oil changes from Intellishop so far this year.
Yeah I saw they have them but looks like you have to do 2 oil changes and our second car is a Tesla so that wouldn't work.
I have only used one company for oil changes. They do two car oil changes and one car. (For different oil change companies). I have yet to find one that says they will fully reimburse. They say they reimburse up to x amount. That being said, with the pay, I usually get (I wait for pay to go from $0 to at least $20-30) the entire job covered.
For the two car one, you could always borrow a car from a family member or friend. I am sure they would not mind getting a free oil change.
For the two car one, you could always borrow a car from a family member or friend. I am sure they would not mind getting a free oil change.
Reimbursement covered the cost in full here, even on the vehicle that requires an extra quart.
I involved family members for the two car activity since I had already taken my primary vehicle for the dealership one. I didn't find it difficult to convince someone to accept a free oil change.
I involved family members for the two car activity since I had already taken my primary vehicle for the dealership one. I didn't find it difficult to convince someone to accept a free oil change.
@yknottnc wrote:
I have only used one company for oil changes. They do two car oil changes and one car. (For different oil change companies). I have yet to find one that says they will fully reimburse. They say they reimburse up to x amount. That being said, with the pay, I usually get (I wait for pay to go from $0 to at least $20-30) the entire job covered.
For the two car one, you could always borrow a car from a family member or friend. I am sure they would not mind getting a free oil change.
Ew, why do extra work when I don't have to? And it's only reimbursement not even a fee.
Well you could charge someone to get their oil done. You could make $40. Personally, if my mom needs an oil change, she has done a lot for me. I do not find it an imposition to do something nice for someone who has done so much for me. She is older and cannot get around. I like to think it is karma that will come back to me. I think it is wrong just to take and never give to a lot of selfless folks.
I used to do oil changes for now defunct MSC. They were for a Western NY chain.
So I get an oil change. Full reimbursement also a decent fee.
The next day I go to another location. He finishes and approaches me. "That's the cleanest oil I've ever drained from a car."
Nothing more was said. They passed with flying colors.
So I get an oil change. Full reimbursement also a decent fee.
The next day I go to another location. He finishes and approaches me. "That's the cleanest oil I've ever drained from a car."
Nothing more was said. They passed with flying colors.
I am not opposed to taking a family member's car in for the second oil change. My issue is the locations they are asking me to take my car to. The ones in my area are not very reputable and its not worth risking anyone's engines motor for a "free" oil change.
Jiffy Lube used to have mystery shops before COVID, but I have not seen them since.
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@gigishopper wrote:
I am not opposed to taking a family member's car in for the second oil change. My issue is the locations they are asking me to take my car to. The ones in my area are not very reputable and its not worth risking anyone's engines motor for a "free" oil change.
Exactly. Last time I took my car to one of the quick change places (not on a shop), they overtightened the oil drain plug and caused it to leak some oil on my garage floor. When my mechanic checked it out, it turned out they had damaged the oil pan because the plug was stripped. At least the quick change place paid for the repairs but it was still a pain to deal with. Never again.
One of the MSCs is offering $30 audits of Jiffy Lube's services. Not only do I think the fee is too low, but I just want no part of that chain, so hard pass.
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I was just looking at the Jiffy Lube STAR audits. Let's see, $30 fee with an expectation of two hours onsite, with a 57-page-long Training Manual! Now I understand why they are always available. Hard pass for me too, As for oil changes, the same company that offers the two car oil changes offer one car oil changes in my area.
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I did the two car one recently and both were at quick change places. One at JIffy Lube. I did not want to wait to see if there would be a bonus fee as I ended up being reimbursed for both cars to the tune of $190 and my cars were due so not paying for my oil changes without a fee was a better mystery shop than most. . The report was pretty simple and I had no issues with either place.
Is the Jiffy Lube vs competitor shop easier than the other or about the same? My husband usually does the oil change appointments but it's been over a month since my light came on and it's rather annoying... I guess it's up to me to get it done and ai might as well get paid for it.
The single oil change shops that are in my city are at a dealership. The only one close enough to where I live told me they only change oil on the brand of cars that dealership sells. Evidently not all dealerships have that restriction so call first if you decide to book one of those.
Calling first is part of the assignment. You also have to apply with information about the vehicle you would bring so I would expect some compensation if you are assigned and then refused service.@sandyf wrote:
The single oil change shops that are in my city are at a dealership. The only one close enough to where I live told me they only change oil on the brand of cars that dealership sells. Evidently not all dealerships have that restriction so call first if you decide to book one of those.
Neither is difficult but there is obviously more time involved with bringing two vehicles in vs one and the survey is longer as you would evaluate both plus provide some narrative comparing the experiences. The dealership shop is conventional oil, competitor comparison is synth blend -- neither shop offers free choice on service.@dafizisblue wrote:
Is the Jiffy Lube vs competitor shop easier than the other or about the same? My husband usually does the oil change appointments but it's been over a month since my light came on and it's rather annoying... I guess it's up to me to get it done and ai might as well get paid for it.
It's not the dealership or bring two cars one I'm talking about. It looks like there's another one that is a competitor for other brands ie Meineke, Valvoline, etc
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