281GT

I got screwed once when I was 18 and I've done all my own work since with the only exception being warranty work. I sold auto parts for 13 years and I saw a lot of shops do a lot of very dishonest things. This made it really bad for the shops that were honest because the crooks were undercutting their prices all the time. The whole industry is really messed up and that's why I got out of if. I just do it as a hobby now and I am lot happier not being part of an industry that is so full of crooks.

richmod

Few years back, Jiffy Lube screwed the oil pan plug in crooked and ruined it and the oil pan. Nice.

Side question - do you have to follow the manufacturers recommended maintenance schedule to keep you warranty valid? Some people have said they don't take their cars in for anything except warranty repair work. So if you don't go in for scheduled maintenance (not oil changes, the other stuff - inspect this, inspect that, adjust this, etc.) doesn't that void your warranty?

Derf00

I never go to those places....

The dealership charges us only $18 bucks for an oil change...cheaper than anyone else around. Why go anywhere else? They screw it up, it's at the dealer in their hands, no question of 'did the service center screw it up' and 'oh it wasn't a ford dealership so you're sol on warranty'

Rolland

Man, that hurts to watch. Friggin crooks. Guess its time to learn how to do that kind of work myself.

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CrazyAl

Exactly right! In my experience, the dealership tends to be on the pricey side. But in a situation like this, as long as your car is under warranty, it's great. Even if they screw up the work, who cares? You have a documented history of having the work done by Ford, and therefore if you have a problem they can't get out of it.

wmtheflash

I'm not suprised by this posted, I've had many problems with Jiffy Lube in the past and at more than one location. I stopped using them years ago because of all the problems I was having. I've learned not to trust quick lube places like that.

Do your vehicle a favor and take it to an independent mechanic or dealer that is well known and has a good reputation in your town. Not all dealers do good work, so be careful.

Gone2

My local Valvoline quick lube place brought in my air filter during my oil change. He said that it was completely clogged and I needed a new one. I told him to put my K&N back in and just finish the oil change.

Goldenpony

This is why I do it myself.

SPARTAN VI

Valvoline? Don't think I've seen any in southern california, although I'll look around.

I think I'll start marking my oil filter from now on.. either that, or buy all the supplies, sit down, and learn to do it myself.

W1ldcat

The nice thing is our cars couldn't be easier to do.