Valvoline Instant Oil Change

I was actually sitting in my car getting my oil changed at this very Valvoline on 9/11 as I heard the towers falling on the radio -- bizarre and sad memory. I like the fact that I get to stay in my car, and I actually find that I do like to hear them doing their points check. They do always try to sell you something more (wiper blades, air filters, etc.), but I always tell them that's my husband's department, and then they leave me alone. I like the free fluids top off service, particularly with the wiper fluid. It is more expensive than most places, but you don't need to make an appointment, and then you're in and out. You can usually find a $5 off coupon in the yellow pages, valupak home mailers, or print them off the Internet. They are usually quite friendly and polite. I like staying in my car and not having to hang out in a dirty service station. more

Valvoline does a good job with oil changes, but I've always found their system to be a bit weird. You sit in your car while the change the oil and you listen to them shout code commands to each other, and then they get repeated back so that they know the guy under your car heard them correctly. It's very strange. But, they are nice, and they get you in and out of their quickly. Lines can be long on Saturdays - go early if you can. I think Valvoline does a much higher quality job than Jiffy Lube - so I'm willing to spend the $8 more. If you join their MVP program, you get coupons and reminders in the mail. And, they have a free fluid top-off service. If your fluid run out any time between oil changes, you just drive in and the refill them for free. This is great for windshield fluid, especially in the winter! more

I don't know how much an oil change should cost, but I think Valvoline is a tad expensive. Perhaps I should go to my trusty mechanic next time instead of these fast change places. Valvoline charges $39.99 for regular oil, $49.99 for synthetic blend, and $59.99 for for synthetic. more