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3839 el Camino Real
Palo Alto, CA 94306

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Nine Minute Oil and Lube Inc
Local(650) 856-2104

3839 el Camino Real
Palo Alto, CA 94306

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User Reviews of Nine Minute Oil and Lube Inc

Yelp.com Review - by Jared O.

5.0 of 5 stars. Went there to change the oil in my '99 Sienna. Pretty sure it was less than 9 minutes... Also the guy that runs the place is very nice and professional. In and out for a very reasonable price.
yelp.com - user review - 09/26/2008
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Yelp.com Review - by Melanie G.

5.0 of 5 stars. I've been going here off and on since I moved to Palo Alto 10 years ago and discovered it. I haven't lived in Palo Alto for about 4 years now but I will still stop by there if I'm ever in the area.…
yelp.com - user review - 09/26/2008
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Yelp.com Review - by Matthew L.

5.0 of 5 stars. loved it. in, out, and nice. and yeah, the tire pressure check was a nice touch.
yelp.com - user review - 09/26/2008
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Yelp.com Review - by Jeff S.

5.0 of 5 stars. FANTASTIC. I've been going here for my oil changes for a few years, and it's as great as ever! Reasonable price ($36 for oil change, lube, filter and refilling all your essential fluids), extremely…
yelp.com - user review - 09/25/2008
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Yelp.com Review - by Kim T.

5.0 of 5 stars. I found this place through yelp and I couldn't agree more with the people who have written reviews so far. It's very convenient and well-priced. I'm happy that they include many other services with…
yelp.com - user review - 09/20/2008
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Yelp.com Review - by David B.

5.0 of 5 stars. Really fast. Really cheap. Really friendly. Nothing more to say, really.
yelp.com - user review - 09/19/2008
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Yelp.com Review - by Diana L.

5.0 of 5 stars. I'm new to the area, so when it was time for my Scion tC to get an oil change, I Googled the closest oil & lube garage. (I know, I need to learn to Yelp first!) Nine Minute Oil & Lube had excellent…
yelp.com - user review - 09/14/2008
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Yelp.com Review - by E B.

5.0 of 5 stars. Best oil change place I've found in the area especially if time is of the essence. They do my synthetic oil quickly and efficiently a few bucks cheaper than the competition.
yelp.com - user review - 09/12/2008
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Yelp.com Review - by KC L.

5.0 of 5 stars. This is my favorite oil change place. I go out of my way to get the work done here. They have change I can believe in! They have video screens so you can see the work being done under your car while…
yelp.com - user review - 09/11/2008
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Yelp.com Review - by Sy P.

5.0 of 5 stars. Just got an oil change done here, highly recommend it. I was looking for a reasonable price an oil change with synthetic oil, and they put in ~5 quarts of Pennzoil Synthetic for $62 including tax. Of…
yelp.com - user review - 09/06/2008
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Yelp.com Review - by R C.

5.0 of 5 stars. It's great that they're good about answering questions, and fill up air in your tires.
yelp.com - user review - 08/24/2008
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Yelp.com Review - by Kat F.

5.0 of 5 stars. I really like this place; fast, yet very friendly and courteous. I was able to stand in the service area and watch the workers, and as I had a couple of questions come up, they were very warmly and…
yelp.com - user review - 08/18/2008
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Yelp.com Review - by Carissa M.

4.0 of 5 stars. Great fast and cheap. I didn't even get out of the car.
yelp.com - user review - 08/16/2008
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Yelp.com Review - by Piggy S.

5.0 of 5 stars. this place is pretty darn awesome. really fast, didn't seem too expensive (but then again ... do I really know anything about car prices?). any how, just for the convenience I'd totally go back.
yelp.com - user review - 08/14/2008
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Yelp.com Review - by Pumpkin See D.

4.0 of 5 stars. I went for my first time at 9 Min and... was scared I would fall into the hole in the floor. It was, yes, a little scary for me. After some gentle encouragement from their staff, I managed to drive in…
yelp.com - user review - 08/13/2008
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Yelp.com Review - by Brooke R.

4.0 of 5 stars. I will gladly pay upwards of 50 dollars to get my oil changed (exact price for 4 quarts of regular oil: 38). I like the idea of pulling up, not getting out of my car, watching men fuss under my hood,…
yelp.com - user review - 08/11/2008
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Yelp.com Review - by Jamie M.

4.0 of 5 stars. Great, fast service. I recommend it. They were unable to replace the brake fluid or transmission fluid on my Audi S4 because it requires special tools. I will have to find a service place to take my…
yelp.com - user review - 08/07/2008
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Yelp.com Review - by Jamie M.

4.0 of 5 stars. Great, fast service. They initially added the wrong amount of oil. They were unable to replace the brake fluid or transmission fluid on my Audi S4 because they did not have the tools. I will have to…
yelp.com - user review - 08/07/2008
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Yelp.com Review - by kim k.

5.0 of 5 stars. I LOVE this place. I have been going here for many years. The people who work here are honest, quick and nice. I HIGHLY recommend!!
yelp.com - user review - 08/06/2008
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Yelp.com Review - by miri l.

5.0 of 5 stars. right on time ,fast and professional.
yelp.com - user review - 08/04/2008
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Yelp.com Review - by Antonio D.

4.0 of 5 stars. Great customer service that is fast. You can even sit in your car if you like when you get your oil changed. Compared to places where I have gotten my oil changed, the price is not cheap, nor…
yelp.com - user review - 07/27/2008
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Yelp.com Review - by H V.

5.0 of 5 stars. I had been postponing my Audi A4 oil change for a while - finally I decided to check online for reviews and found Nine Minute Oil and the rave reviews that people have left. I had to check this out…
yelp.com - user review - 07/26/2008
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Yelp.com Review - by jonathan k.

5.0 of 5 stars. I love this place. Get in and get out in 9 minutes or less. I actually look forward to getting my oil changed. Owned by a couple of older Korean guys and they are very friendly and efficient. They…
yelp.com - user review - 07/26/2008
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Yelp.com Review - by Chiping J.

5.0 of 5 stars. Fast service - A drive thru style. You can sit in your car. I did not time it but it was fast. Cost - For me : Change oil & filter with tax & waste fee included (lubricated chasis, checked tire…
yelp.com - user review - 07/24/2008
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Yelp.com Review - by kuma z.

5.0 of 5 stars. They are fast, polite, and not pushy. They also promised to keep their price at $36 even though oil prices keep going up.
yelp.com - user review - 07/19/2008
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Yelp.com Review - by Nelson C.

5.0 of 5 stars. I can't believe how fast and friendly this place was! It only cost $93 for Mobil 1 Full Synthetic and a OEM filter for my BMW 330ci. (BMW owners know that's a good deal!)
yelp.com - user review - 07/16/2008
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Yelp.com Review - by Jon W.

5.0 of 5 stars. I drive all the way up here every 3 months for my oil change. They also fill your tires and check all the fluids, adding to those which are low (for free!). I've been here at all times of the day and…
yelp.com - user review - 07/12/2008
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Yelp.com Review - by cyn k.

5.0 of 5 stars. I drove in 20 minutes before they close (they close at 6), and they really only took 9 minutes (if that) to change my oil. On top of that, though, *then* they rotated my tires even though it meant…
yelp.com - user review - 07/10/2008
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Yelp.com Review - by Andrea A.

5.0 of 5 stars. With a business name like that I'd never want to leave!
yelp.com - user review - 07/10/2008
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Yelp.com Review - by Marcie L.

5.0 of 5 stars. Just went in for an oil change. The owner said that they don't have any plans to raise their prices even though oil prices have gone up...one more reason I love taking my car here!
yelp.com - user review - 07/02/2008
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Yelp.com Review - by Danny A.

5.0 of 5 stars. Definitely a good place to get lubed. The employees make you feel right at home, rather than out of place. For a decent 34 dollars, you get super fast service, everyone hauls major butt to get your…
yelp.com - user review - 06/27/2008
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Yelp.com Review - by miiiiike s.

5.0 of 5 stars. Fast, friendly, a little pricier than I'm used to but well worth it. It did indeed take 9 minutes.
yelp.com - user review - 06/27/2008
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Yelp.com Review - by Andrew S.

5.0 of 5 stars. The excellent service and professional work left me speechless. They did my mustang oil change in under 10 minutes and never hassled me to buy extra products. They even pointed out some important…
yelp.com - user review - 05/29/2008
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Yelp.com Review - by Felice L.

5.0 of 5 stars. They are fast, efficient, and I appreciate that they don't try to upsell. The owner is very nice and obviously very proud of his business. I will definitely be returning.
yelp.com - user review - 05/07/2008
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Yelp.com Review - by Jonathan P.

5.0 of 5 stars. As advertised! Rolled in, owner was friendly and so were the techs. $36 $2 for the extra quart needed. Fast and friendly, a new favorite. Hit it!
yelp.com - user review - 04/26/2008
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Yelp.com Review - by Vera P.

5.0 of 5 stars. This was by far my best oil change experience ever. The guys there at Nine Minute Oil & Lube are all super nice, knowledgeable, fair, honest and fast. Very good team. I have not seen that any where…
yelp.com - user review - 04/25/2008
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Yelp.com Review - by Shooter M.

5.0 of 5 stars. Very friendly and professional staff. Good prices too, only $38 for a regular oil change plus you get many additional benefits like washerfluid, pumped up tires, etc. I highly recommend Nine Minute…
yelp.com - user review - 04/22/2008
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Yelp.com Review - by Josh C.

5.0 of 5 stars. Awesome, awesome, oil change. I thought Oilstop was awesome, but these guys do it better and faster. They really do do it in 9 minutes or less, and the guys there are friendly and professional. You…
yelp.com - user review - 04/22/2008
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Yelp.com Review - by Shelby C.

5.0 of 5 stars. I was on may way out the door for my lunch break and needed to yelp a place close by to get my oil changed - saw the 5 stars for this place and noted that it was the closest one was well - SOLD! 9…
yelp.com - user review - 04/21/2008
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Yelp.com Review - by Nisha P.

3.0 of 5 stars. I hate the fact that I'm always comparing my new city to my old city - I find it SO obnoxious when other people do it, but....what is with oil changes being so expensive? In San Diego I never paid…
yelp.com - user review - 04/19/2008
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Yelp.com Review - by Angele M.

5.0 of 5 stars. Consistent excellent service. Infinitely better than than their not-so-jiffy competitors.
yelp.com - user review - 04/12/2008
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Yelp.com Review - by Travis D.

5.0 of 5 stars. I work pretty normal hours and like to take advantage of the free time i have on the weekends to get out and have fun. Wasting half of a saturday or sunday getting the oil changed in my car is not my…
yelp.com - user review - 03/29/2008
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Yelp.com Review - by Valerie L.

5.0 of 5 stars. This 5 star review is a no-brainer. I have to credit the astute users of Yelp for helping me find a great place for an oil change. I went in on a Saturday afternoon at 3:30pm and was out by 3:40pm.…
yelp.com - user review - 03/29/2008
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Yelp.com Review - by Kristin O.

5.0 of 5 stars. This place does its job well. Their name does not lie. I've been taking Troy (my camry) for all his five years of life, and I don't hear or feel any complaints when it comes to oil changes or lubes.…
yelp.com - user review - 03/28/2008
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Yelp.com Review - by Thighmaster M.

5.0 of 5 stars. We took our Honda CR-V there based on Yelp reviews and have not been disappointed. Fast, nice, plus they do air, etc.
yelp.com - user review - 03/28/2008
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Yelp.com Review - by Arin N.

5.0 of 5 stars. I love a great lube job (get your mind out of the gutter we are talking about cars here). This place is really the best place for an oil change. 9 Minutes - not 10, not 8 but really 9 minutes.
yelp.com - user review - 03/27/2008
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Yelp.com Review - by R T.

5.0 of 5 stars. Best. Oil change. Ever. I'd been putting off changing my Honda Fit's oil, expecting a long wait and a minor haggle over special this and additive that. Then Yelp turned me on to this place. I was in…
yelp.com - user review - 03/24/2008
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Yelp.com Review - by Larry C.

5.0 of 5 stars. I will pile on and Yelp a 5 star review. Buster, my 92, loves them. He's been going here for three or four years now. The owner's always around. Its cute cuz they do coupons that save you a couple…
yelp.com - user review - 03/21/2008
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Yelp.com Review - by Kathleen M.

5.0 of 5 stars. It really did take only 9 minutes. I spent my 9 minutes trying to figure out how people got into the room below the car. I actually walked around looking for a stairway to no avail. So it's still a…
yelp.com - user review - 03/11/2008
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Yelp.com Review - by Wendy K.

5.0 of 5 stars. I've been meaning to get my oil changed for awhile, but had been putting it off due to my dislike of Jiffy Lube and the fact that they usually try to sell me services or parts I don't need. Then I…
yelp.com - user review - 03/07/2008
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Yelp.com Review - by Thomas W.

5.0 of 5 stars. Nothing but excellence here. If you want it done well and right, go here.
yelp.com - user review - 03/04/2008
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Yelp.com Review - by Walter P.

5.0 of 5 stars. Thanks to Mika for this great find!!! Thanks to Sam the owner for great conversation about the oil industry!!!
yelp.com - user review - 03/04/2008
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Yelp.com Review - by J C.

5.0 of 5 stars. I'll be taking my car here from now on. I can't believe it was so easy to get an oil change. $36, 15 minutes, that's it. Friendly, professional people who don't try to trick you into getting more…
yelp.com - user review - 02/18/2008
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Yelp.com Review - by Elizabeth L. M.

5.0 of 5 stars. Have you ever had your oil changed and had to replace the engine as a result? Have you gone to the big chains that claim to have changed your oil and they didn't and you ended up having to purchase a…
yelp.com - user review - 02/07/2008
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Yelp.com Review - by Brian S.

5.0 of 5 stars. $36 for Castrol Synthetic at these times with fast service and excellent inspection??? 5-stars easily!
yelp.com - user review - 02/03/2008
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Yelp.com Review - by christine l.

5.0 of 5 stars. No frills, love the no-sell attitude, and like some other Yelpers, I was the recipient of some small, free service, mine being that the owner used brake cleaner? (the trick is just a little, then…
yelp.com - user review - 01/12/2008
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Yelp.com Review - by MiKA I.

5.0 of 5 stars. Ask for Sam or Javier! Awesome, quick, friendly and helpful service. What more could you ask for?
yelp.com - user review - 12/26/2007
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Yelp.com Review - by Eric C.

5.0 of 5 stars. These guys are just so nice and professional. You don't even have to get out of the car. And now they have TVs that show you the guys underneath your car so you know exactly what they're doing. No…
yelp.com - user review - 12/20/2007
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Yelp.com Review - by Chris R.

5.0 of 5 stars. Nine Minute Oil & Lube got me in and out in less than Five! My time during weekdays is pretty important to me because I have a long commute, so I stopped here during my lunch break after seeing the…
yelp.com - user review - 11/04/2007
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THE Best Oil-Changing Service!

OKAY. I gotta be totally honest. I hate taking my car in for service checks and oil changes. Why? Because I always feel like the stores are taking advantage of my limited knowledge of the cars. When the guys...
citysearch.com - user review - 10/18/2007
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Yelp.com Review - by tabitha t.

5.0 of 5 stars. I found it through Yelp, and it's a FANTASTIC place. I went there for an oil change for my new used car, a 97 Audi. Service:
yelp.com - user review - 10/18/2007
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Yelp.com Review - by Cindy S.

5.0 of 5 stars. I first went to 9-Minute about 15 years ago, on a friend's recommendation, and they've been my favorite for basic maintenance ever since! The owner makes sure his staff are well-trained, and he must…
yelp.com - user review - 09/28/2007
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Yelp.com Review - by Nichole E.

5.0 of 5 stars. Nine Minute Oil & Lube is great, my experience is generally faster than nine minutes. I find that the service is so fast that it's more of a hassle to get in and out of the car...so I just sit tight…
yelp.com - user review - 09/08/2007
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Yelp.com Review - by Jorge G.

5.0 of 5 stars. I have been going to Nine Minute Oil & Lube for about two years now. It started out of convenience since I worked just 2 stores down, but I'm extremely happy with my choice. I drive every day to San…
yelp.com - user review - 09/03/2007
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Yelp.com Review - by Maryellen O.

5.0 of 5 stars. I was on the road and my add oil light came on. Went onto my web on my phone and typed in Oil Change and Palo Alto and read reviews that spoke VERY highly of this business and I went there. YES, it is…
yelp.com - user review - 08/30/2007
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Yelp.com Review - by N S.

5.0 of 5 stars. That was fast and a good price. $52 for a synthetic oil change is a steal.
yelp.com - user review - 08/24/2007
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Yelp.com Review - by Crunchy C.

5.0 of 5 stars. Let's keep this 5-star streak going. Hey, maybe I should deduct some honesty points cuz they actually only took eight minutes, but I'm in a good mood. I also liked how they didn't try to sell me any…
yelp.com - user review - 08/20/2007
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Yelp.com Review - by James C.

5.0 of 5 stars. Amazing Service!!!!! When I pulled into this place, they immediately noticed that my radiator was leaking and that my engine temperature was in the "red zone." After changing my oil, the mechanic…
yelp.com - user review - 07/31/2007
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Yelp.com Review - by Richard C.

5.0 of 5 stars. GREAT SERVICE! They did a quick but thorough job of changing the oil in my car.
yelp.com - user review - 07/27/2007
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Yelp.com Review - by Meg M.

5.0 of 5 stars. In a hurry? This no frills, no small talk shop is simply the best on your watch and pocketbook. I take both my 65 Mustang here - they know to use the correct oil. They are the Southwest Airlines of…
yelp.com - user review - 07/17/2007
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Yelp.com Review - by Wendy G.

5.0 of 5 stars. Really just an ideal place to get your oil changed-fast! The name is "Nine Minute" but I think they are padding the time there, 'cause it's almost always faster than that even. As others have said,…
yelp.com - user review - 06/07/2007
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Yelp.com Review - by Jon W.

5.0 of 5 stars. I went here based on the great reviews received here on Yelp. My service was fast, efficient and friendly. But what really impressed me was the service they provided to the person behind me. The…
yelp.com - user review - 06/02/2007
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Yelp.com Review - by Alissa S.

5.0 of 5 stars. This is a wonderful place. You can pull your car right in, watch them change the oil and check all the fluid levels, and it really does take less than 10 minutes. I had two cars waiting in front of me…
yelp.com - user review - 05/26/2007
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Yelp.com Review - by S S.

5.0 of 5 stars. The name may sound cheesy, but they really do give great service at a great price here. I love the layout of the place - you wait in front of your car and they encourage you to watch them and ask…
yelp.com - user review - 05/20/2007
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Yelp.com Review - by Kristen H.

5.0 of 5 stars. I was debating giving 4 stars - but decided that there really isn't much I don't like about this place. Maybe I wonder sometimes if there isn't more wrong with my car because they never push extra…
yelp.com - user review - 04/19/2007
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Yelp.com Review - by wayne c.

5.0 of 5 stars. Fast, friendly, and they don't push a bunch of extra junk on you. Plus, they really seem to care about their work. My car has a somewhat unusual belly pan that has to be removed to get to the oil…
yelp.com - user review - 03/13/2007
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Yelp.com Review - by Joseph R.

5.0 of 5 stars. these guys are very friendly and fast. MUCH faster than jiffy lube. I sit in my car during the whole process and don't even have time to get bored.
yelp.com - user review - 02/20/2007
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Yelp.com Review - by Jim S.

5.0 of 5 stars. I found this shop by chance when the Jiffy Lube up the road was too busy to help me. I've never trusted the Jiffy Lube places too much and have read lots of horror stories about them so I was glad to…
yelp.com - user review - 09/15/2006
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Yelp.com Review - by Wesley W.

4.0 of 5 stars. I can only give 4 stars since I don't know enough about cars to give a service place 5... it's probably more like 5 minute lube and I think they charged me about $5 less than the $38 final bill I had…
yelp.com - user review - 02/19/2006
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