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Valvoline Instant Oil Change
1998 E Valley Pkwy, Escondido, CA 92027, United States
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Ja
Review №1

This is my first visit to this location.Upon arrival; I was greeted very professionally with a smile :).The gentlemen had guided me to check everything from the lights- to the tire pressure - etc.They asked me if anything I noticed was bothering me and there was. My dashboard had some noticed pop up about an oil change needed and my running lights were out.This crew as a team tackled the situation with ease and expertise while also informing myself in immense details as to why and what is happening.Two thumbs up for these cats Elijah and David & EVERYONE at the facility that I had not gotten the chance to meet.Another thing; it is EXTREMELY hot in Escondido and these guys let me get some water out of the office- super nice of them!As I walked back there; I noticed nothing but team work from the other gentleman cleaning the area and managment was SUPER solid and direct.Definally coming back here and I think all of you who cruise by this company should swing in through to get your vehicle maintenance taken care of.Sorry if I misspelled any names wrong .

Gl
Review №2

Pulling in at 12:45 and I was out 1 o clock great experience every time I go there with my discount my coupon discount on my phone took me down from $75 to $63 they do a great job there thats why I go there

Me
Review №3

The guys are always friendly everytime I go. Keep up the good work yall.

Je
Review №4

Fast, thorough and friendly. Love this place.

Bo
Review №5

Very good oil change place. Always have good service and pleasant and professional staff. Prices are reasonable for instance oil change. Can be busy at times.

ar
Review №6

I have used this location for several years. It used to be very professional and pretty quick. Last 2 times I tried, timing was very slow. The first time (about 3 weeks ago), I left because the line was moving slowly and I had appointments to keep. The last time, early this week, I waited and watched as the lead car, already being serviced when I pulled in, was still in the service bay over 3/4 of an hour later. And the other line had not moved, either. I left after nearly an hour with no movement. I dont know if they just have new people who dont know how to do the job, or if they just dont care about timeliness. Over 45 minutes for an oil change is unacceptable, especially when it used to be about 15 minutes per car. Ill likely find a different business to take care of my needs, unless this can be explained and remedied.

Ma
Review №7

Quick and easy service. The guys are all really nice. Justin helped me while I was there. He was not pushy and very helpful 👌 will be taking my Lincoln there next.

Li
Review №8

Amazing service. Clock work fast. A little pricey but so worth it!

Ne
Review №9

Quick and easy. In and out👍

At
Review №10

Friendly helpful pretty fast. I really like the service. Great experience at this time.

Cr
Review №11

This business does a professional job changing oil. The coordinator was polite and took care of the car.

Br
Review №12

It took 1 hour with only one car in front of me.

Di
Review №13

Very convenient. Pulled into lot and got directed to a line. Never left my vehicle, everything was explained to me. Truly the easiest experience I have ever had for my maintenance.

su
Review №14

I called to buy an Interstate battery, they refused to sell it to me without installation. So I cant take my other car down there with the core, pick up the battery, bring it home and install it myself. I have to figure out a way to bring my dead car down there. Why? So I can pay some labor? Installing a battery isnt rocket science.I guess Ill look for one somewhere else.

Mo
Review №15

Super frustrating dealing with this place. Got there and it was pretty busy. Waited in line and they had me switch lanes twice and put a person who arrived after me in front of me. Must of been their friend or something. Point is they dont respect your time.

Jo
Review №16

Would have been 5 stars but the technicians missed a brake light that was out. I knew one was out and they did not catch it during the check. I told them to check again and they noticed it and replaced it the second time. Other than that its great!

Ni
Review №17

Very professional, I was in and out withing 15mins. It does back up a bit, I suggest you get there early in the morning

Et
Review №18

Great and quick service, workers were quick and polite

wi
Review №19

Pretty fast, very friendly service

Bo
Review №20

Fast and clear on what they are doing. Didnt try to pressure sell me anything.

De
Review №21

The young man that helped me was wonderful!! He gave good advice and I learned more about my own car ☺️

Mo
Review №22

Excellent service 👍 Jose did all the oil change and service check in 15 min Thanks

Va
Review №23

Professional, good customer service, no pressure, fast, all while you chill in the car

Br
Review №24

Great service at this location, the guys there are so nice and patient with their customers. Fast and friendly service !

Mi
Review №25

I have a stock BMW Z4. It is low to the ground. I drove over the pit ok, but upon leaving the car came to an abrut stop with a clunk. Now I have to back out over of the pit with something dragging the whole way. I had to ask 3 times what I hit before the guy said its only the exaust. He announced this with no commication with the guy in the pit. From that point I was told dont come back. I would have thought that if they were professional they know what cars are too low or at least showed some concern that it might drag. If you have a nice car, stay away from here.

li
Review №26

Maybe i just have bad luck when I come here.. but its impossible to get a hold of someone over the phone. I get it that things happen out of their control but I waited about 45 minutes to get an oil change just to not use my coupon.

No
Review №27

Jose the manager was super helpful. Highly recommend.

Ju
Review №28

Went to the location on N. Broadway in Escondido. Drive thru service was impressive. New experience for me. Justin was my lead technician and everyone was professional and most of all very communicative. Changed cabin air filter, engine air filter, oil, and rear differential. All needed to be done. I will definitely be back for future service in my Tundra, and highly recommend this location for an honest experience.

De
Review №29

Oil changed went well. And then they came to me that my battery was only running at half, and should be replaced. They happen to sell them...Then I looked closer at the printout, this test was ran almost an hour ago?? I will never go back, I hate being scammed. I was so disappointed. No one should do business like this..

St
Review №30

Great staff there!

M
Review №31

Not bad. First time oil change by a company since I moved to an apartment. Checked air pressure, did an inspection, and gave me notices on my cars basic status like air filter maintenance and various fluids. Just got to play the no game though asked for their products. Allowed me to use my own oil and filter since I had these from my last residence. $42 solely for labor.

St
Review №32

Done fast Done right

Jo
Review №33

In and out in under 15 minutes. Friendly and courteous service.

Je
Review №34

The level of customer service at this location is unmatched. Without even getting out of your car they make a very personal experience out of something that is simply routine. They make sure you are apart of every step of the oil change process and that you have a day in every decision made. They have many more services to offer to make sure your car leaves in the best state, but they dont put any pressure or force you to spend that extra money. They makes you feel welcome, like they care about your well being and the health of your car. If you need an oil change, whether you have all the time in the world or are in a rush. The 15 mins they take are comfortable, and unlike most auto experiences. You will leave, satisfied with only a small bit of your day taken away. This place is an absolute win!

An
Review №35

Very friendly staff

Ke
Review №36

I enjoy coming here for multiple reasons. 1) Great customer service. They dont try to sell you this and that. They explain what they are doing as they do it. 2) They are quick. 3) You dont have to get out of your car!

Co
Review №37

These guys really tried hard to fix a problem they didnt create (but couldnt prove it at first) despite my insistance that it was probably not theyre fault. Turns out that their persistence saved me from an imminent blowout! On top of that, their service was quick and smooth as clockwork.

St
Review №38

I love the speed. For full service, I always bring my car to the Kia dealership, but if I am just about to go behind on an oil change and just need that cleaned, this place is great. You dont have to get the kids out of the car, which is a huge plus. I have been lucky with timing; I know sometimes they have a big line, but I have gone at the right times so far. In and out in less than 15 minutes, cant go wrong.

Ke
Review №39

Was really psyched on the place considering I was just getting an oil change. I called ahead to compare check prices, and the chick went beyond and emailed me a coupon. I show up to find out I just drive up and get to chill in my car while they rock it out! I get my music and MY space. The best place for introverts. I definitely will be back.

Va
Review №40

I got an oil change and experienced a minor issue after driving out, but it was resolved after calling customer service. Thank you Jose and great customer service!

Er
Review №41

As promised, the oil change was done quickly. The service was good. Staff kept me informed about all the steps involved. Got a $5 off because of a promotion. I didnt even need to leave my car. Thanks

Ke
Review №42

Extremely fast service of high quality. You dont even need to get out of your car! Beyond old changes they can fill fluids, replace air filters and windshield wipers, and offer a lot of various services. At the very least get an oil change here! Competitive pricing and so fast youll forget you even did it.

Bi
Review №43

Always a great experience! Staff is very professional and so polite. So quick! I love how I dont need to take my kids out of the car. My new favorite oil change location.

Kr
Review №44

Love this place. Fast, efficient and friendly service. Not as cheap as DIY, but they will top your fluids and check tires between visits, no charge. Great value for me. Parts are expensive, but you can pay for convenience or do it yourself.

Ba
Review №45

Great, efficient service and friendly employees- will definitely go there again!

Ul
Review №46

Took my girls mustang here for a quick oil change and service was awesome they really made sure not only our oil was good but also our other fluids as well, over all very friendly staff, great service and great job !

Wi
Review №47

Great experience. Very friendly and didnt try to upsell us on anything. Also very quick and professional, we were in and out in 15 minutes. Highly recommend for your next oil change.

Di
Review №48

I really like this business and place. They are not pushy and tell you everything they are doing and show you the filters, clean or dirty.

Je
Review №49

Hey technician who convinced me to pay for a synthetic oil but ended up using the conventional oil. The moment I saw the sticker of 3000 mile I knew I was swindled. Fool me once shame on you, I will never let you fool me twice.

Ky
Review №50

Thank you Jose, very professional and respectful. We go out of our way to come here because we always get great service.

Pu
Review №51

I come here for an oil change. I have 5 vehicles total, running smooth and well. All thanks for the great customer service here. They were so friendly.

Su
Review №52

Good service, decent price for oil, best of all you get to sit in your car while they do the oil change.

Ru
Review №53

Bait and Switch...was quoted $111 on the phone and sent a discount coupon by the shop. Should have resulted in $80-$90 for the oil change.Upon arrival I was then re-quoted at over $135. Valvoline doesnt care. They stated they welcomed my negative posts.

Ma
Review №54

Great, easy and very quick service!

Do
Review №55

Very thorough . Not pushy on the upsales ,fast clean work I was in and out quickly. Good job

Ju
Review №56

I just got on oil change here and this place is a blatant scam.The total was $99.98 for only the oil change then $21.99 of which was labor costs for somthing that took ten minutes. I even had a $10 coupon which the guy conveniently forgot about until after.I highly recommend you find somewhere else.

An
Review №57

Very professional, although they are very good at getting you to buy more than what you originally came in for.

E.
Review №58

The customer service was lacking. A worker input 3k miles to the next oil change when the car uses high performance synthetic oil. When asked about why she labeled it that way, said worker ended the conversation with do you then. It was unprofessional and unnecessary. For someone working in a business who mainly does oil changes, that worker should know basic information between using conventional oil and synthetic.

St
Review №59

My first time to their facility, I have to say I was pretty impressed. You stay in your car, 15 minutes later, your done and they checked everything!

Mi
Review №60

I have no knowledge. I didnt used their services

Je
Review №61

Great job, quick

Ma
Review №62

Great service. They dont try to scam you into buying more services. Only downside is their changes are more expensive. I consider it worth it for the fast and good service.

Jo
Review №63

Fast and quick service. They recommend and dont pressure most times, although they do from time to time. They should carry wheel locks just in case a customer is either missing theirs or its broken. I drove there to get my oil changed and hoping they could tighten some lugs, but no luck. Will rate 5 stars if they implement that.

Li
Review №64

Great service every single visit. I made the mistake of going somewhere else once, and it was shocking how different the service is outside Valvoline. This is the only place I am going for oil changes!

Ca
Review №65

I was so impressed with the speed, quality and professionalism at Valvoline Instant Oil Change. I didnt have to wait or get myself and kids out of the car. One guy stood next to me and entered information in the computer as two other guys changed my oil, checked my tires, checked my headlights, high beams, brakes, blinkers, topped of my windshield wiper fluid, etc. (When was the last time you made sure YOUR brake lights and reverse lights, etc were working?) They didnt try to sell me a bunch of other stuff, and they installed an air filter I purchased somewhere else without any extra fee, which saved me greasy hands. They also help me keep track of when Im due for tire rotation, oil changes, tune-ups. Someone else said they cost too much, but hey, Ill pay for good service and convenience. And they seem to give out coupons pretty regularly. :-)

Ju
Review №66

Jose and Uziel helped me out my first time today. Its so nice to have to hassle and just drive right up. Great job guys

Ma
Review №67

Called for price quote over phone, went to station and the price went up. Called them on it, got the standard horrible customer service response of best price we can do with no explanation about the bad quote. STAY AWAY!

Ev
Review №68

I went out to lunch in 20 minutes they had the service done in my truck, good customer service, they do their best to keep you happy.

Ro
Review №69

ALWAYS fast, friendly, AND efficient!

ir
Review №70

They are big time cheaters!! they said my car was overflowing with oil when no one else has touched my car but them. They use these strategies to obligate you to spend more. I went to my brother in LA. And he said that they usualy do this to make more money. Sadly I thought they were good but not after this...theres no way I am going back!

ne
Review №71

Outstanding customer service. Matt and Memo did an amazing job getting my car in and out. Only place I will take my cars in Escondido

Mi
Review №72

Very thorough service!

Bi
Review №73

Fast service

Ro
Review №74

I would give them a 5 star review because theyre professional and work hard, but service took longer then 15 minutes Mr. Speedy.

Ka
Review №75

Nice guys they know what they are doing awesome

Ly
Review №76

Professional service. Friendly employees. Extremely Convenient. I highly recommend. A++

Mi
Review №77

Generally more expensive than other shops, but theyre quick and do a good job.

Co
Review №78

Okay overall but really was not pleased with the upsell tricks, my experience today with trickery was the same or worse than any I have had at Jiffy Lube.I called in and was quoted $39.95 for a standard oil change with my make and model known. On top of that, the phone agent offered to email me a coupon for $15 off. Awesome!I get there and Rene, though polite, tries to tell me 1. that my engine is made for 0w 20, full synthetic ($95), and 2. That the stamp on my engine and owners manual stipulates this. 3. He then proceeds to tell me that the $15 off coupon only applies to the $95 oil change. 4. When I give some pushback on using standard 5w30, he tells me well you can use whatever you want.Irritated, I asked him to show me where it is stated that my engine only takes 0w20 or that it is even preferred? Suddenly, he takes a second look and standard oil is actually fine, acknowledging that my engine stamp actually says 5w30. And he now says that if the call center told me I could use the coupon, that he will take it, as if hes doing me a favor. The transaction continues and really the only other issue I have is that they try to tell me they have filled my tires with air when my car sensors clearly show that they had not (showing a tire below regular PSI).Beyond that, the staff was 100% courteous and quick. I am just having trouble getting beyond the BS upsell tactics that I did not expect from a company like Valvoline.

Al
Review №79

Very good service! Great price!

De
Review №80

Very quick and convenient. And there was no pressure to purchase extras. Very kind and pleasant service.

Ce
Review №81

This place is great. The people who work here are fast and do a Great job!

lo
Review №82

Awful experience. Ive been a customer at this location for over 12 years, but Ill never go back.The service guy was yelling me to go right no go left no go right he couldnt even get his directions straight. Then forward, then backward, then turn the tire this way and that way and it was totally over the top,Ive pulled in there at least 20 times or more and never had an issue. Im not sure why he picked me to be rude to, maybe because Im an older single woman and he can get away with it.I can see why the bays are empty when you treat customers so rudely.So long...........

La
Review №83

Super friendly and very fast!! Will def be coming back when I need oil changes!

Ma
Review №84

Guys are fast, efficient and funny! Came in from out of town and they did what needed to be done. Thanks guys!!!

Ca
Review №85

Great customer service and fast thank you for always doing a great job.

Le
Review №86

Good service until they mess something up and dont tell you. They got oil on my engine, i didnt know until i smelled it

Ma
Review №87

Ive been taking all my cars there for about 10 years even before it was another name their service is great theyre great customer service great prices and I recommend this place to anybody

Si
Review №88

Genuine staff that goes above and beyond. Shoutout to Jose.

Am
Review №89

This place is alright if your willing to pay about $20 more that usually for normal oil changes but if you have a coupon or simply ask for a cheaper price its pretty affordable and its quick so its not too bad and people are pretty friendy but I feel like they may take advantage of you if your a woman because my mom comes here and they told her car requires the more expensive oil (half-synthetic) and when I confronted them they said it was a system error... Sounds like a bad excuse and the oil change wasnt cheap it was $90 for a nissan altima! The reason we got a affordable car was because we wanted something easy and cheap to maintain! But if you come here Just know what kind of oil your car takes so they dont over sell you something you dont want or need

Sh
Review №90

Id give it 5 stars!!!

Sa
Review №91

Super nice, quick, made recommendations but didnt push them or do any other charged services without my consent. Would come here again.

le
Review №92

Service is good prices r good customer service is even goodKeeping in mind they r doing it for u...If u want to pay less just do it your selfEveryone wants to get some money on their pockets.

Ta
Review №93

Friendly and fast! Emily and her team were great!

An
Review №94

Quick. And customer quality service!Fair prices.

Pe
Review №95

Qucik and no pushy up sale. yes they offer more services, but if you decline they dont argue.

Ja
Review №96

THE BEST customer service ever!

St
Review №97

Quick service and fair prices

Mi
Review №98

Great service every time.

Sa
Review №99

Always in n out under 15 min these guys are legit!!!

Ka
Review №100

IgoI my oil changed here and my plug got messed up not happy at all

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  • Address:1998 E Valley Pkwy, Escondido, CA 92027, United States
  • Site:https://store.vioc.com/ca/escondido/oil-change-gn0106.html?utm_source=google&utm_medium=local&utm_campaign=localsearch
  • Phone:+1 760-466-1624
Categories
  • Oil change service
Working hours
  • Monday:7:30am–7pm
  • Tuesday:7:30am–7pm
  • Wednesday:7:30am–7pm
  • Thursday:7:30am–7pm
  • Friday:7:30am–7pm
  • Saturday:7:30am–6pm
  • Sunday:8am–5pm
Accessibility
  • Wheelchair-accessible entrance:Yes
Offerings
  • Oil change:Yes
Amenities
  • Mechanic:Yes
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