Jiffy Lube, Oilchangers etc.

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I've always had bad experiences (work not really done, unneeded work recommended, etc) with both Jiffy Lube and Oilchangers. Are there any other quick lube chains that have a good reputation?

Thanks.
 
I take my car to the trie and lube section at wal*mart, and have never had a problem, neither has any of my family that take their cars there
 
As the previous poster has stated, I have heard positive feedback from people going to Walmart. The reason I started doing all maintenance work myself was not because the mechanics are incompetent. Most mechanics get paid by the job, so they tend to rush things to get more jobs done during a day. This leads to screw ups which is what you as the consumer notice as incompetence. If you do it yourself you take your time and you know you are doing it right.

My 2 cents,
Nick
 
Justin Yoo said:
penzoil on bank street done good job ... for oil changes and emmisions...
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Oh yeah, bank street.
Did you forget that the people on this group live all around the world? Just a reminder ;-)

Moshe
 
Oh yeah, bank street.
Did you forget that the people on this group live all around the world? Just a reminder ;-)

Moshe
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Actually, I like the one on Credit Union Drive better.

: )

J.W.
 
Bob said:
I've always had bad experiences (work not really done, unneeded work recommended, etc) with both Jiffy Lube and Oilchangers. Are there any other quick lube chains that have a good reputation?

Thanks.
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I ended up taking my car to a new Hyundai dealer nearby and was pleasantly surprised. They did it for $33 while I waited, had me out of there in half an hour and even washed my car!
 
Bob said:
I ended up taking my car to a new Hyundai dealer nearby and was pleasantly surprised. They did it for $33 while I waited, had me out of there in half an hour and even washed my car!
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My own rule of thumb is to not let anyone touch my car that will not let me watch what they are doing. I do not mean that I need to get under the car with them, but if there is a window I am OK.
 
Bob said:
I've always had bad experiences (work not really done, unneeded work recommended, etc) with both Jiffy Lube and Oilchangers. Are there any other quick lube chains that have a good reputation?
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Why don't you just do it yourself. That way, you'll know it was done right and you won't have to deal with someone trying to gouge you for unnecessary work. Install one of the Fram or Fumoto drain valves the first time and it makes the process faster and cleaner from then on.
 
Why don't you just do it yourself. That way, you'll know it was done right and you won't have to deal with someone trying to gouge you for unnecessary work. Install one of the Fram or Fumoto drain valves the first time and it makes the process faster and cleaner from then on.
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Do a GOOGLE on the Jiffy Lube types and read some of the horror stories (shudder). I installed a Fumoto valve on my Santa Fe and changing the oil is a snap. Of course, if the building regulations where you live, make it difficult to work on the car...

S25
 
I use Tire Kingdom/NTB. They have the Hyundai warranty maintenance schedule on their computers, so every 7500 they o all the work for half of the dealership. 30K was $200 not $400 at the dealer & they did all the work. Oil changes are $9.99 if you buy the bulk 3 pack of coupons for under $30.
 
Ditto. Kuoe Express is good, but they want to sell you everything, so you ned to know what to say no to. Wal mart, they ask what you want and don';t tell you you need an engine over haul.
 
Be careful when going to these places and having "aftermarket" filters put on Hyundai vehicles. My mother took her 2004 Santa Fe to an independent garage that she has used for 20 years for her first oil change. 2 weeks and 285 miles later her engine blew and now Hyundai won't prove that it was from the oil change and the garage said they did nothing wrong. Hyundai wouldn't even look at the car the first 2 weeks it was at their dealership because it had an "aftermarket" filter on it. If your going to do the oil change yourself, you can demand Hyundai to supply you with an oil filter for free under the "Magnuson Moss Act of 1982". Hyundai has now voided her warranty on a vehicle that has 3147 miles on it and they want her to pay $9200 to replace the engine. Note: they have not proven what caused the failure.
 
Be careful when going to these places and having "aftermarket" filters put on Hyundai vehicles. My mother took her 2004 Santa Fe to an independent garage that she has used for 20 years for her first oil change. 2 weeks and 285 miles later her engine blew and now Hyundai won't prove that it was from the oil change and the garage said they did nothing wrong. Hyundai wouldn't even look at the car the first 2 weeks it was at their dealership because it had an "aftermarket" filter on it. If your going to do the oil change yourself, you can demand Hyundai to supply you with an oil filter for free under the "Magnuson Moss Act of 1982". Hyundai has now voided her warranty on a vehicle that has 3147 miles on it and they want her to pay $9200 to replace the engine. Note: they have not proven what caused the failure.
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Sounds like a lawsuit to me. They have special oil filters for my Sonata and when I got the oil changed at the dealer this last week, I walked over to the parts department and asked them how much the oil filters cost. They told me $7.49, which is not really a bad price. So if anyone insists on taking their new Hyundai to an independent garage, I suggest going to a dealer and picking up several filters and supplying them to the independent garage and asking for a price break on the oil change. JMHO

J.W.
 
Oil filters for my 02 XG350L were less then $4 when I bought 3 or more. I suggest you ask for a quanity discount. BTW, The most likely story for the story below, is a stuck gasket, loose oil filter or loose (or stripped) oil pan plug. That is why you ,made it almost 300 miles. Always WATCH your gagues and/or idiot lights (and listen for clicking or knocking sounds) or do your own work. :)
 
kjs said:
Be careful when going to these places and having "aftermarket" filters put on Hyundai vehicles. My mother took her 2004 Santa Fe to an independent garage that she has used for 20 years for her first oil change. 2 weeks and 285 miles later her engine blew and now Hyundai won't prove that it was from the oil change and the garage said they did nothing wrong. Hyundai wouldn't even look at the car the first 2 weeks it was at their dealership because it had an "aftermarket" filter on it. If your going to do the oil change yourself, you can demand Hyundai to supply you with an oil filter for free under the "Magnuson Moss Act of 1982". Hyundai has now voided her warranty on a vehicle that has 3147 miles on it and they want her to pay $9200 to replace the engine. Note: they have not proven what caused the failure.
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You posted this elsewhere and I replied to it there. Hyundai does not require that you use their filters. If they did, they would have to provide them free of charge. What they require is a filter that meets factory specifications.

One of two things happened here:

1) Either the oil changer used the wrong filter for the car or the filter they installed was defective. If teh former of these is the case of these is the case, they are liable for the damage. If the filter was defective, the filter manufacturer is liable.

2) She suffered an unrelated engine failure. In that case, Hyundai is liable for the damage and must cover it under warranty.

Have you gone to Hyundai directly about this or are you going through the dealer? If you haven't already, GO DIRECTLY TO HYUNDAI. More than likely, they will help you. If not, you're probably going to end up suing someone.

Have you retrieved the vehicle as I suggested? If you leave it at the dealer, you're giving them the opportunity to tamper with it. If you end up suing, you need the vehicle for evidence. You'll also need to get the damage evaluated by an independent mechanic with no connection to Hyundai or the oil changer. That's the only way you're going to get credible evidence for a lawsuit.

Have you contacted the oil changer? What's their story?
 
I do not goto any of these quick lube places, they just give one day or less training to anyone. I only let someone who as been test by the ASE to touch my car!!!

You get what you pay for!!!
 

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