Why you should never go to Jiffy Lube?

They might turn down some oil changes, because they will take too much time. The “mechanics” at Jiffy Lube work on a strict “get in, get out” philosophy. Because of this and supreme laziness, if they see a car with an oil filter that is difficult to get to (like on a BMW), they’ll say that they can’t do it.

Why is Jiffy Lube expensive?

It’s expensive to run a Jiffy Lube franchise. According to Entrepreneur Magazine, initial investment to set up a Jiffy Lube as a franchisee starts at $207,000 and can go up to $422,650. After that upstart fee, the franchise owner has to pay Jiffy Lube an ongoing royalty fee of 3-4\% and an ad royalty fee of 4\%.

Can a mechanic check the condition of a car before repairs?

Some mechanics won’t bother checking the condition of a car before saying something like, “Most Honda Pilots with as many miles as yours have bad control-arm bushings, so you better replace yours.” State laws vary, but in New York, an auto repair shop must surrender your keys if you have paid the bill for work performed.

Can my mechanic call the police to take my car?

Your mechanic can call the police if he thinks your car is unsafe, but a garage cannot seize your car. If you follow the recommended maintenance intervals, doing a scheduled flush is fine.

Is your mechanic playing with your emotions?

“High scare equals high profit,” says John Ibbotson, Consumer Reports’ chief mechanic, who has been in the auto parts and service business since 1990. If your mechanic already has you in the auto repair shop for one problem, it’s easy to play with your emotions to indicate that something larger is amiss.

Can a mechanic call the police on you for a flush?

Your mechanic can call the police if he thinks your car is unsafe, but a garage cannot seize your car. If you follow the recommended maintenance intervals, doing a scheduled flush is fine. But don’t start doing flushes if you’ve ignored the intervals.