Jiffy Lube

Just paid for the «Premium oil change». Although the oil change itself is fine, the things that are supposed to be included in the package were done either half assed, or not done at all. Exterior windows were not washed at all, and the interior carpets were vacuumed for all of 2 seconds. There were still a ton of pine needles on the floor from when I recently brought my Christmas tree home. I know these kinds of facilities need to turn over customers quickly to make money, but if something is part of a package I am paying for, it had better get done and done well! Also… Not sure why they were in my glove compartment, but things that were in there were on the floor.

Keep an eye on these guys. They don’t always do everything they’re supposed to, and several times I’ve discovered they neglected to check/​top off the fluids — even though it was marked as complete on my service receipt. It’s good to get a cheap oil change, but buyer beware. My advice is to inspect your vehicle over before leaving.
UPDATE: I’ve started going to the East Greenbush location on 9 & 20. The service is much more reliable for some reason. Go figure…

I think it is only possible to write a review of a car wash at 1:00 AM. Lets face it, a machine does 99% of the work and you do not even leave the car. Not exactly filled with opportunities to set yourself apart from everyone else.
I do have to acknowledge the fact that I continue to select this location over any of the other car washes I know. There’s a car wash less than six block away but I never stop there. I don’t like the way the traffic pours onto Central Avenue right in front of a light. Always worry someone will get knocked into us while we’re waiting to turn into the street because there’s a red light.
Something sets this one higher in my head somewhere, but I’ll be damned if I could say what it is. My wife says it’s my favorite ice cream stop across the street. It is hard to argue that point, except, I didn’t get any ice cream this visit.
We’ve had our oil changed here a couple times when I had a coupon. I do not remember the experience much and usually take my car elsewhere.
But, I still come back here for the car wash every time… so I guess it’s A-​OK in my book.

I always stick to writing reviews only for restaurants on Unilocal but this is my first review for a car service. I went for a synthetic oil change in my Audi A6. Most places normally charge around $ 70, I expected it to be same here and I did not ask the price when I gave my car. Service guy said it will take around 25 – 45 mins as there are two other cars ahead of mine. I went to Jim’s tastee Freez (I will write review on this) right across Jiffy Lube while waiting for my car. I came back in 25 mins and my car is all ready
I noticed that not only they did the oil change but also vacuumed my car which was all messy when I turned in. I was expecting a big bill but to my surprise the synthetic oil change was $ 40, the lady at the counter asked if I have any coupon, I gave the $ 5 online coupon which I printed out from their website. So the total bill was $ 35.00 and it includes the FREE CAR WASH (typically a $ 10 value). They also offer a free coffee in the waiting room.
Bottom line: If you need professional and great service for your car for a small bill this is the place to be.

I needed an oil change desperately the other day. I usually go to a place not far from where I work, but it was out of my way on Saturday. Plus… that place doesn’t have a real waiting room — it has a small little glassed in area that’s unheated except for a small space heater. That’s fine in the summer, but baby, it’s cold outside! They’re also a little slow sometimes and I needed it done in, well, a jiffy.
Amazingly, this Jiffy Lube actually has passable complimentary coffee and tasteful art on the walls, along with a decent array of magazines.
That said, the thing that really impressed me might sound a little silly and overly feminist. They have at least three female employees here, and they aren’t relegated to cashier or receptionist positions. Nope, they’re in their cover-​alls under the car hoods. How often do you see that? I thought it was really great.
In fact, because I’m a huge dork … I even complimented them on how cool I thought that I was. And then I remembered that I was carrying a copy of «Bust: The magazine for women with something to get off their chests» and I felt like a huge feminist dork. But I’m okay with that, more or less.