Should I Use a Quick Lube?



Quick lube stores have their place in the world, but you have to consider exactly what their role is. They primarily sell fluid changes, wiper blades, light bulbs and filters. These are all necessary service items. Going to a quick lube for an oil change when you're in a pinch is better than no oil change at all.

But the problem with the quick lube is that you don't get the trained eyes of a Licensed Technician looking at your car during each oil change. Since they don't service CV joints, for example, they're not apt to notice or tell you that a CV boot is cracked and should be replaced. (A CV joint is a type of universal joint used in the axle shafts of almost all front-wheel-drive cars.) Another example is your brake flex lines. A Licensed Technician's trained eye will spot a swelled or cracked line and will recommend replacement to prevent a possible brake failure. If the above problems are caught early it not only saves you the consumer money, but most importantly improves the vehicle's safety.






Going to a quick lube store is like going to your doctor and getting examined by the receptionist. The person that's most qualified isn't going to see you. The important thing is to find a shop that you trust and stick with them. Just as your doctor comes to know you and your medical history, by being loyal to one shop, the shop gets to know you, your car and its "medical" history. A shop can then check the entire history of your maintenance and repairs, saving both time and money in terms of diagnosis, maintenance and repairs.


Any more questions?

Direct them to mike@robinsonautomotive.com