Jiffy Lube?
06-16-2006 | 02:32 PM
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I don't know if the greasemonkeys themseleves are pocketing the bills because they did show a printed receipt for the fuel filter so there is a paper trail. But, maybe they get kickbacks from the "I'm a customer" district manager.
So, guys who change oil for a living are dishonest? Say it ain't so.
So, guys who change oil for a living are dishonest? Say it ain't so.
06-16-2006 | 07:20 PM
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moreover; it can happen anywhere. Doesn't matter if it is a business chains, self-own, or maybe dealerships. You will never know. These days people would do anything just to earn the bucks. The best way is refers or just do-it-yourself if you can.
anyways, good informative report from nbc4
moreover; it can happen anywhere. Doesn't matter if it is a business chains, self-own, or maybe dealerships. You will never know. These days people would do anything just to earn the bucks. The best way is refers or just do-it-yourself if you can.
anyways, good informative report from nbc4
06-16-2006 | 11:13 PM
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the printed receipt look like it coulda been made by just anyone... its prolly fake too... and they prolly DO pocket the money...
oh ok, thanx for the tip jasonw, btw i heard honda has this thing where if you do a do it yourself oil change the check engine lights up... i dun really know since this is my first honda. i heard it from my friend that has a crv (and now an evo)
oh ok, thanx for the tip jasonw, btw i heard honda has this thing where if you do a do it yourself oil change the check engine lights up... i dun really know since this is my first honda. i heard it from my friend that has a crv (and now an evo)
06-17-2006 | 10:32 AM
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Originally Posted by shotiable,Jun 16 2006, 10:13 PM
the printed receipt look like it coulda been made by just anyone... its prolly fake too... and they prolly DO pocket the money...
oh ok, thanx for the tip jasonw, btw i heard honda has this thing where if you do a do it yourself oil change the check engine lights up... i dun really know since this is my first honda. i heard it from my friend that has a crv (and now an evo)
oh ok, thanx for the tip jasonw, btw i heard honda has this thing where if you do a do it yourself oil change the check engine lights up... i dun really know since this is my first honda. i heard it from my friend that has a crv (and now an evo)
06-17-2006 | 02:21 PM
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i go to a jiffy lube near my house and those guys are 1st rate. they not only know their stuff, but have a genuine interest in cars and mechanics. They even remember my name from one visit to the next. They happily use whatever oil/filter I pull out of my trunk and discount the cost of the fluids they would n ormally use accordingly.
They let me hang out in the bay while they are working and like to chat about cars and racing and such. So I know they're doing the work since I'm watching.
It all just comes down to the individual people at each location. Some people are dishonest ****s. Some aren't.
They let me hang out in the bay while they are working and like to chat about cars and racing and such. So I know they're doing the work since I'm watching.
It all just comes down to the individual people at each location. Some people are dishonest ****s. Some aren't.
06-18-2006 | 12:42 AM
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From: sunny suisun
Originally Posted by terahertz,Jun 17 2006, 09:32 AM
if a check engine light comes on someone messed up somewhere. the maint required light will come on eventually if the mileage counter between required maintenance is not reset when the oil change is done.
i'll admit i'm not much of an electronics guy...
06-18-2006 | 01:51 AM
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Originally Posted by nexus,Jun 17 2006, 02:21 PM
i go to a jiffy lube near my house and those guys are 1st rate. they not only know their stuff, but have a genuine interest in cars and mechanics. They even remember my name from one visit to the next. They happily use whatever oil/filter I pull out of my trunk and discount the cost of the fluids they would n ormally use accordingly.
They let me hang out in the bay while they are working and like to chat about cars and racing and such. So I know they're doing the work since I'm watching.
It all just comes down to the individual people at each location. Some people are dishonest ****s. Some aren't.
They let me hang out in the bay while they are working and like to chat about cars and racing and such. So I know they're doing the work since I'm watching.
It all just comes down to the individual people at each location. Some people are dishonest ****s. Some aren't.