Valvoline Instant Oil Change

Customer service here is important. They are great at explaining everything and really appreciate the business.

Upon arriving, I didn’t expect much and I was glad to be proven wrong.
The workers here are all friendly, considerate and thorough. I appreciate being able to get in and out with little hassle.
The free car wash is a bonus as well!

I had called in advance, John was very friendly and helpful on the phone and in person. The manager was also great, and I was very happy with the quick service– didn’t even have to get out of my car!

I’ve been here for an oil change now 5 different times. Every time the customer service is spot on. Friendly workers, efficient, and never pushy to give extra, unnecessary services.
On two occasions my car could have been due for services other than the oil change. Both times the employee explained what they were and what ones they recommended getting and what ones I could probably hold off on. Any time I refused one they never pushed, they just said, «okay.»
Their employees are very friendly. Normally when I come they joke around with me about how the day is going. It’s just a nice little extra to get through the boring routine of getting an oil change. I’d highly recommend this location over others.

Solid oil change today, thank you jimmy and Tia, you are both the real MVPs. Much better than the one on the east

Got my emission test at this location. Great service, Ryan helped me with a couple of other questions on my car. Very knowledgable and friendly.

How have I not reviewed this location yet? I get all my oil changes at this place for a number of reasons:
1) They’re in a convenient location.
2) The convenient location also happens to be across from Maxie’s, which lets you contemplate barbecue for the duration of an oil change.
3) The staff are super friendly and not at all pushy about services. They might make recommendations, but I’ve never had anyone urge me to get the services done then and there like some other places will try to do.
4) The cost is comparable to other quick change locations — and you get a free car wash next door.
5) You can also do emissions testing here for free and don’t have to get any other services done if you don’t want to.
All in all, I love this location. I usually go on the weekend and don’t often have to wait. Good stuff here, people.

I’ve only ever used this location for car wash purposes. The cheapest wash is $ 6 which is a little more than Scrub A Dub, but a staffer pressure washes your car as a sort of «pre-​treat» before you go through. I find that results in a cleaner end result for me, especially if my car has a lovely salt crust on it.
The dryers at the end aren’t the best so be prepared to do some additional hand drying if you care about that sort of thing. I generally don’t, especially when it’s cold out.
It’s nice to actually see what color my car is — I had almost forgotten it wasn’t «road salt white».

1−2−3, GO!
Location: 4 out of 5.
Maybe not the closest one to the city proper, but if you’re heading out towards the zoo, it’s right off of 94 on 68^th street. As a matter of fact, you can see the sign from the highway and it beckons to you, prominently, «Drive Thru [sic]!»
Efficiency: 5 out of 5
From start to finish, it took less than 8 minutes. I checked in on Unilocal right when I pulled into the bay, and when I looked at my phone after leaving their driveway, 8 minutes had elapsed. BAZIIIIINGA. I should also note that I didn’t have to wait when I pulled into the property, i.e., the garage bays were not at capacity.
Comfort and Commodities: 1 or 5 out of 5 (for me, a 3)
Ahhh, the drive through model for oil changes. You sit in your own car, listen to your own music, eat your own food. But wait… what if your car is a «classic» and has the windows that you have to crank by hand, and what if you have no food to eat, and your radio consists of an old 8 track player? Well I guess you may be out of luck then. I think they had a small waiting area for customers that need more extensive services done, but for those of you just looking for a plain ol’ oil change — you sit in your car during the entire process.
Customer service: 3.5 out of 5
The guys that I talked to were nice enough — they made recommendations based on the manufacturer and even offered some savings, but weren’t pushy at all with anything when I confirmed that all I wanted was the oil change. I could hear them talking to one another running through their checklist of pre-​oil change tasks and post oil change tasks, and they came and visually showed me when the oil change was complete (and engine system pressurized) that the oil level was back up to normal. I appreciate the rest of the quick checks that they do — tire pressure, fluid levels, etc.
Price: 3 out of 5
Maybe a little pricey for what it is, but the convenience offsets the price enough that I’ll be back. The standard drive through oil change is 39.99 (but they have 5 $ off coupons on their website), and includes the oil change/​filter/​system check as well as a car wash. If memory serves me right, Jiffy Lube’s signature service is around the same price but they also vacuum in the inside of your vehicle. The car wash coupon code at this location is good for 10 days, so in case you get your oil changed on a day when it’s not so nice outside, you can save it for later!
Overall: 4 out of 5
Super fast (if there’s no line) and the customer service is decidedly pleasant.

You don’t even have to get out of your car! Staff here walks you through a check of your vehicle; tire pressure, lights, fluid check, and they don’t put pressure on you to get any additional services. If all you’re looking for is an oil change, this is your place. Price is pretty comparable to other oil change places. Plus, you get a free car wash with purchase of oil change!
Mechanics here were genuinely friendly and gave an honest opinion around what services I actually needed. Has anyone else experienced the staff member with the maniacal laugh? He cracked me up! Apparently they also do emissions testing here, which from what I learned the state is becoming more difficult with who they allow to do testing.
Went in the middle of a Friday afternoon and was finished within 20 minutes.

Came here for emissions testing for my husband’s car. Despite 4 bays, we have been here 45 min and no cars who were here when we came up are finished yet. We are not even in the garage. My husband wants to leave but i don’t feel we should go and risk starting this over again somewhere else. Everyone seems to be busy working but they just don’t have a quick turn around for getting cars in and out.

Review for Car Wash at Valvoline Instant Oil Change only:
I chose the $ 4 car wash and well, I got what I paid for. The wheels and under the spoiler didn’t get clean. There are vacuums on the North side of the building but NO change machine. When I got change from the attendant he suggested a vacuum. It was being used by another customer so I chose another and it ATE my quarters. I gave up vacuumed at home.
TIP: Located across from Maxie’s Southern Comfort restaurant. Suds up your car and then drink some suds. *Use a designated driver of course.

This is a great in and out quick oil change place. They have four bays to change oil so you get in fast. You don’t even need to get out of your car! I like that so I can watch them actually put new oil in my car (one of my ultimate fears that they forget!), check the air filter, check my air pressure, etc.
The woman who took care of me was so friendly. She didn’t try to up-​sell me or use any other fear based tactic! Plus, they give you a free car wash coupon!
Make sure you print out the coupon on
before you go… at least you’ll save a few bucks on the oil change.