Published February 17th, 2009
in Interesting / Other.
This happened about a month ago. I went to Jiffy Lube for an oil change and the guy at the station convinced me to do tire rotation. I agreed since I usually try to rotate my tires every other oil change or so. Went home not suspecting any trouble. Last week I decided to check tire pressure and realized I can’t reach the stems on any of the tires!
Went to a local shop and had the covers removed. It turned out the Jiffy Lube guys didn’t put them properly in place after rotating the tires. Each of the covers has a set of tabs on the inside that go into the wheel rim when cover is put back properly. When not they press hard against the valve stems and can damage them over time. Replacing stems is time and money and absolutely not something I want to have to deal with.
I have long been trying to get off my addiction to the chain and find an alternative place to service my car, there is just too many bad news (here is a fresh example) but it is not easy. With a shop at every corner and the speed of the service they are very hard to find a replacement.
Where do you bring your car for maintenance? Do you change your oil at home or at a shop? What about the tire rotations? Please share your story in the comments
Published January 24th, 2008
in Shopping Coupons.
I know many of you are true bargain hunters and save by changing oil yourself. But those who don’t dare to go under the car (like myself) could take advantage of this $5 off coupon from Jiffy Lube. Just fill out this form and wait. I just did and here is what they sent me:
Click here to access and print your $5 OFF Coupon.
Thank you and welcome to the Jiffy Lube® family.
Sincerely,
Your friends at Jiffy Lube®
The link points to a PDF document which is a printable $5 off Jiffy Lube Signature Service® oil change. Expiration date is January 1, 2009 so you should have plenty of time to use it.
Published May 1st, 2007
in Shopping Coupons.
This is an extremely timely discovery for me, my Honda just begs for new oil. Apparently Jiffy Lube has a page on their website with specials and now through June 4, 2007 they are offering a “buy one get one free” oil change.
In addition, the page has a link to a printable coupon for an instant $5 off your oil change (these offers may not be combined) which is valid through 2007.
Check if your local Jiffy Lube participates in this promotion and go to the promotion page for details on this offering.
Source: discussion at FatWallet forums (via WiredDeals)
