Valvoline Instant Oil Change

Recently moved from the bay area to bakersfield and this will be my go to place. I’ve had all my preventative maintenance done here going back soon for my 3^rd visit. Yes it may be a bit pricey, but you get what you pay for. I also like how they keep you up to date on all the preventative maintenance for your car. The last lady who helped me ended up giving me a sheet of all the things I’ve done and what needs to be done. I loved that.

I always take my car here for oil changes!
Everything is always great!
Susan P.

I looked at the Unilocal page before coming here and thought based on the 4.5 star rating it would have a decent price, but it was $ 66 for a basic oil change with no add ons. I usually go to the Honda dealership and its $ 30 there. It is a lot faster here and the customer service is good, but I’d rather wait than pay double the cost. I wish I had known prior to coming here it would be so pricey.

Friendly place to get your oil change the Staff is awesome and very attentive. Doesn’t take long at all and they try to inform you of every service they offer and the benefit it may be on your car without pressuring you to buy extra things like other shops may do (helpful for those who aren’t car savy).
Will definitely come again.

Great service, great people, quick and you dont even have to get out of the car. Will definitely be back!

This is my go to spot for an oil change. I have a newer car model and now have to fill it with premium synthetic oil (which mind you, is never cheap) so before coming here I extremely shopped around. I went to Walmart, I also went to other several Valvoline locations in Bakersfield but none of them compare to this place.
My very first time, the customer service was so good! The gentlemen that served me my first time were very friendly and sparked conversation. So when I went for my second time, I expected that the service at Valvoline would be consistent in EVERY location. I was wrong, I know there is another location going west on panama but this place just offers such clean, consistently friendly customer service.
I went here yesterday and the young lady who served me was energetic and welcoming. I asked how she was doing and she striked up conversation with me. She even returned the question and asked me how my day. So just overall a friendly atmosphere. I asked her about future upkeep and maintenance I would like to do for my car and she was knowledgeable and she also explained what fluids and all the details that go into the car. She also gave me a list for the services they provide and was able to explain what they were.
I would definitely recommend this place. The only thing negative thing is that it’s tucked in at the back part of the lot so you have to drive through the parking lot so becareful of the cars parked in the lot haha

Today I stopped by for an A/​C service. I’ve been here previously for an oil change and was pleased with that experience but today, not so much… I was glad to see when I pulled in that it wasn’t busy (I was the only car there) so I figure I’d be in and out, I pulled to the front and had to wait about 10 minutes for someone to attend to me. As I was about to turn around and leave; someone finally came out and guided me in. I asked the gentleman for an A/​C service. I was told no one on the clock was licensed to do the check, instead was told what it could possibly be «a leak in my A/​C system» and that I should take it to a mechanic. I wasn’t given a time when I could return when a licensed A/​C tech would be able to check why my A/​C wasn’t working. I like the fact of having a speedy oil change but, as for any other sort of service, you might wanna consider going somewhere else.

Just left, my son on permit was driving which complicated things a bit, but Michael (I think) and Chris were funny and helpful. The service was fast, friendly, not the slightest bit pushy while still offering recommendations. Left the place giggling at all the guys plays on accents – given Michael’s New Zealand accent and my own West Texas twang. Definitely going back again!

This place is so conivient it’s close to my house and I’m in and out in 15 minutes! They don’t haggle you and they check everything! Love the people here too and in October pink wipers!!!

Quick easy service, and they walk through every check they do.

great service, been here 3 times and always consistent. except for the last time where the hood fell and broke the release latch. and i wouldn’t be allowed to open the hood normally anymore. when i asked if i would be given any compensation or credit, i was told it was my fault because the hood pistons didn’t do its job and hed knock off only $ 5. ive been here three times and it didn’t happen before, and it was working when i went in to get the oil change. I left with broken hood latch and a sour taste.

Just came in today for a long overdue oil change, pulled up around 4 (they closed at 5) no wait time at all. I pulled in and they got to work right away, they asked for my information and let me know my cars oil change would be more because of the vehicle. The oil change was $ 59.99 and they recommended I replace my old filter which came out to $ 24. I had $ 10 off from Unilocal so my total came to $ 83. Oil changes are defiantly more expensive but worth it not having to wait and good quality service.

Got an Oil Change on one of my vehicles earlier today. And it was a pleasant experience. I Usually get my oil changed at this location. The employees seem very knowledgable and take pride about their work. They get you in and out in a hurry unless your getting other work done. Only con is, they close the waiting area, when used to be «ez-​lube». so you have to either wait in your car or outside. Hot days are terrible if you despise the heat! So go early in the am if you decide to go in bakersfield blistering summer!
Tip… You can sign up for coupons or print them out on their website.

Went to get the oil changed today as a surprise for my husband. I was the one who got a surprise. Everyone was terrific! They were friendly, helpful, fast, and accurate. I had to tell them they’re superstars before I left. This is what customer service is about. There are a lot of places to get an oil change, but until today, I’ve never found a place that made an oil change an enjoyable experience.

Great quick service while you sit and wait in your car.
Drove up, the gentlemen greeted me and I asked him for a basic oil change. I drive the car down the designated area, flash my lights around (light check), turn the car off and leave my keys on the dash (safety reasons.) While I waited the employee took down my car information, checked and topped off fluids, checked air pressure, looked at filters, etc. These guys are fast! Took 15 minutes, paid and off I went.
Your cars information stays in the system, so you can take it to any other Valvoline around California and they will top of your fluids between oil changes… that’s right its worth it! =D

This place was awesome! Matt, John, and Rodrigo worked on our car, and they were amazing! We never felt pressured to buy anything, and they answered all our questions. They were funny, and I didn’t have to her out of the car (which is helpful when you have a young child with you). I would recommend this place to everyone!

Was in and out in under 30 mins. The guys were really funny & helpful. They were not trying to sell me their most expensive oil service. In fact, they recommended what they thought was appropriate. I’ll back in ~3,000K miles.

Amazing place! It’s nice to be able to sit in your car as they check everything. Super friendly guys and didn’t get frustrated at the fact I don’t know much about cars lol. Helpful and used my coupon to get $ 5 off the oil change. Will definitely be returning here :)

That was very helpful. I was able to get in and out very quickly to get my oil changed. I was very happy with the service I received and would recommend to everyone looking for a great drive through oil change!

Very convenient, you don’t even have to get out of the car. It’s nice to not have to wonder if they actually do everything on the checklist, because they do the service right there in front of you. And the time seems to go so much faster than at other places.