My car needed an oil change. I used to do it at Muzi Ford (which closed recently), it cost less than $60 including tire rotation.
I went to an auto mechanic in Roslindale, he said it would cost $75 (with synthetic oil). That sounded too high so I searched for other options. Found this Jiffy Lube, went online and got a $10 discount coupon, thought that would make sure the price is reasonable.
When I got to JL, with the car already on the service ramp, I asked the guy and he said it would cost $99.99 (which is an insult to intelligence, just round it up to $100, that 1 cent is meaningless). I reluctantly agreed, and was not happy to see later that the real bottom line price including shenanigans was $115 (reduced to $105 with my coupon, still significantly higher than other mechanics).
The advantage here is the speed, the team is professional and experienced, hard working guys who get the job done quickly. I appreciated that and gave them a tip.
Yet I don't think I'll return to Jiffy Lube, the prices are too high and not disclosed honestly in advance (why not post a large sign outside, like in parking garages, so people know the real prices before they get in?..) ~Doron
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