Watch for Oil Change Place Scams
Sometimes I get my oil changed at Wal-Mart or Kwik Kar because the trouble saved with messing with the under pan on a Lexus is worth the extra money. But with my Suburban, I do it myself because it is so high off the ground it doesn’t need to be jacked up. It takes less than 15 minutes, and I save enough money for a dinner out.
There is nothing wrong with using an oil change services provider, unless…
…unless they rip you off! Recently there was a report of such an oil change franchise that had a company policy that said something like “Do not let any customer out the door for less than $70.” So what they were instructed to do was find something wrong or that needed be serviced also; like “you need a new fuel filter, or belts, or shocks”. Or, “you need your transmission fluid and filter changed.” Whatever it took to hit the seventy dollar mark. (That was EZ Lube in California).
Of course those items mentioned above are all things that need to be taken care of at one time or another. So, being familiar with your vehicle’s scheduled maintenance is your best bet. But if you find that your simple oil changes are consistently exceeding your intended price and goal, then you should be aware that the reason might not necessarily be in your best interest.
One tip for your consumer safety is to get a recommendation from a friend, or check with your local chamber of commerce for a reputable and trustworthy servicer.
Happy Trails!
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