I have had the very same experience at Jiffy Lube as Mel. Before
actually witnessing a car that had been destroyed by Jiffy Lube, I used
them on a few occasions myself. I watched over them carefully and
checked their work and corrected mistakes (like asking the kid to give
it a rest on the wrench after two full spins on the filter - after
getting snug!). If a concerned car owner has to essentially manage the
crew doing the job in hopes of catching their mistakes, then he is not
really getting much out of the transaction. I don't count this scenario
as a "positive experience". It was always a less than inspiring feeling
I got from doing business with them. In fairness, I can see how one
might grow accustomed to the risk, and determine that it is a manageable
one. I can even see how one may take the calculated risk to gain the
convenience and time savings. Still, I can't in good conscience
recommend taking the risk, nor would I take it again myself. It really
has nothing to do with the fact that I have a wholly unnatural
relationship with my MG ("Pookie-kins").
;-) Dean
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From: owner-mgs@autox.team.net [mailto:owner-mgs@autox.team.net] On
Behalf Of Pointparty@aol.com
Sent: Thursday, August 28, 2003 10:42 AM
To: Glenn Schnittke; mgs@autox.team.net
Subject: Re: Jiffy Lube, et.al
I hoped some other lister would offer a more positive experience so I
would not feel compelled to add my .02. I am not an elitist, I've owned
my current MG over 20 years, I don't give it nicknames, it is a fun car
to drive regularly, but it is not a substitute for sex.
I have used the quick lube places for many years for my MG, Cadd, volvo,
jeep, acura, etc. As long as you can watch the work in progress, have
knowledge of what should be done and how, they are quick, convenient,
cheap. The Mg and the jeep are the only vehicles we still have that
have grease fittings. I know to tell the grease monkey where the grease
fittings are, how to remove and replace the drain plugs and filter, etc.
while the vehicle is on the lift, I can also conveniently eyeball the
underside mechanicals, cosmetics, rust, etc.
When I take my Mg, it is usually time rather than milage on the oil
change. The store personnel are usually accomodating when I hang out
under the lift with them.
Mel
71 MGB GT
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