Jiffy Lube, Oilchangers etc.

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

 

penzoil on bank street done good job ... for oil changes and emmisions...

Justin

 

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

Moshe

 

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

: )

J.W.

 

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!

 

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.

 

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.

 

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.

 

I'm surprised ... nobody has any opinion on Valvoline?

Chris

 

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.

 

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.

 

Get a layer experienced in consumer law!! This Hyundai dealer is shafting
you.

 

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!!!