Basic Car Maintenance - Shops?

csikx · 11-29-2011, 12:59 AM

I need to get the oil changed in the Corvette and I want to take it to someone. Don't trust a few of the local places. I've read too many horror stories. For those of you who don't change your oil (I know, I know... none of you), who do you take your car to? I'd rather pay money to someone in the CHP family tree than a chain.

Thanks!

Matts94Z28 · 11-29-2011, 01:10 AM

Selepack Auto Detailing and Oil Change can do it for $99.99 + corvette tax!

Seriously though, I can't think of anyone.

ForceFed4g63 · 11-29-2011, 01:31 AM

Why don't you just do it yourself?

98Blackbird · 11-29-2011, 01:40 AM

For oil changes I use Hill Tire. They offer a Mobil 1 oil service but I buy my own and they do it for $15. They even put the extra half quart back in the box for me to take home. Used them for years with no problems with many different vehicles.

Carlrx7 · 11-29-2011, 02:16 AM

That sounds like a good deal there! If you have an angled driveway you don't even need a jack.

PapaBear · 11-29-2011, 06:57 AM

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Originally Posted by 98Blackbird

For oil changes I use Hill Tire. They offer a Mobil 1 oil service but I buy my own and they do it for $15. They even put the extra half quart back in the box for me to take home. Used them for years with no problems with many different vehicles.

I do the same. Trolley road guys are good and will take care of you. So much easier than disposing of the oil.

csikx · 11-29-2011, 07:18 AM

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Originally Posted by ForceFed4g63

Why don't you just do it yourself?

Rather just pay someone. My car is lowered and it is a pain in the ass work jack up. Rather just drop it off and pick it up later.

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Originally Posted by 98Blackbird

For oil changes I use Hill Tire. They offer a Mobil 1 oil service but I buy my own and they do it for $15. They even put the extra half quart back in the box for me to take home. Used them for years with no problems with many different vehicles.

Might have to check a local one out. Thanks.

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Originally Posted by PapaBear

I do the same. Trolley road guys are good and will take care of you. So much easier than disposing of the oil.

I'll have to check them out, thanks.

csikx · 11-29-2011, 07:19 AM

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Originally Posted by Matts94Z28

Selepack Auto Detailing and Oil Change can do it for $99.99 + corvette tax!

Seriously though, I can't think of anyone.

You had me at $100. I believe that is the going rate.

ElecTech · 11-29-2011, 09:22 AM

JCC for all your Corvette needs.

JTStreet · 11-29-2011, 10:01 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by 98Blackbird

For oil changes I use Hill Tire. They offer a Mobil 1 oil service but I buy my own and they do it for $15. They even put the extra half quart back in the box for me to take home. Used them for years with no problems with many different vehicles.

I have nothing but good things to say about Hill Tire. Actually, they're the only shop in Charleston I have experience with that I have had a 100% positive experience.

1998ta__1991rs · 11-29-2011, 10:46 AM

just take it to the dealership, probably be the cheapest too

03SVTCOBRA · 11-29-2011, 06:17 PM

I use Shane @ Firestone in west ashley. I make sure when i go there i only get him working on my stuff though. He always does me right and ussually knows his cars, and if he dont he will tell you.

Chillerman · 11-29-2011, 07:06 PM

I own Fords and take my stuff to Jones. Price is in-line and I get oem stuff. I know filter only, but I don't feel like laying under my truck or the wife's expedition.

WWhittle · 11-29-2011, 08:41 PM

I take my truck to the dealer. It's the cheapest in town.

chrisheltra · 11-29-2011, 08:55 PM

I do my own even though the dealer could do it cheaper.

BAD BOB · 11-29-2011, 10:21 PM

we can do it at Masterbend. Wont screw the car up getting it on the rack and will tighten the drain plug back up before you leave. the cheapest route is to get the oil and filter if you want and just bring it to me. otherwise i can get what you want if you want to call ahead and tell me what oil you want

snakeplissken · 11-29-2011, 10:24 PM

I cannot change the oil in any of my engines without making a bleeding mess.

Oil Dry owns me.

csikx · 11-29-2011, 10:50 PM

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Originally Posted by BAD BOB

we can do it at Masterbend. Wont screw the car up getting it on the rack and will tighten the drain plug back up before you leave. the cheapest route is to get the oil and filter if you want and just bring it to me. otherwise i can get what you want if you want to call ahead and tell me what oil you want

Thanks Bob... That was my main concern, since I lowered my car. I heard a lot of horror stories about dealers cracking rocker panels. I also have the "hockey pucks" in case you need those to get it on the lift. I will give you a call soon enough. Thanks!

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Originally Posted by snakeplissken

I cannot change the oil in any of my engines without making a bleeding mess.

Oil Dry owns me.

Laughing with you, not at you.

Shane361 · 11-30-2011, 07:59 AM

I do my Cobra due to using Royal Purple but I just go shopping and let Walmart do the daily. Easy to do, have the tools and garage but transporting oil to dispose is just not worth the pain. -Shane

bambooi · 12-01-2011, 11:12 PM

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11-29-2011, 12:59 AM	#1
csikx Senior Member Join Date: Feb 2011 Posts: 1,398	Basic Car Maintenance - Shops? I need to get the oil changed in the Corvette and I want to take it to someone. Don't trust a few of the local places. I've read too many horror stories. For those of you who don't change your oil (I know, I know... none of you), who do you take your car to? I'd rather pay money to someone in the CHP family tree than a chain. Thanks!

11-29-2011, 01:10 AM	#2
Matts94Z28 Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: Summerville Posts: 12,039	Selepack Auto Detailing and Oil Change can do it for $99.99 + corvette tax! Seriously though, I can't think of anyone. __________________ Charleston Performance Solutions 4560 Rivers Ave. N. Charleston SC 29405 843-225-1142 https://www.facebook.com/CharlestonPerformanceSolutions www.facebook.com/Selepack

11-29-2011, 01:31 AM	#3
ForceFed4g63 Senior Member Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: Aiken Posts: 7,002	Why don't you just do it yourself? __________________ 2000 WS6 2005 CTS-V 2004 Titan QC 4x4

11-29-2011, 02:16 AM	#5
Carlrx7 Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2010 Location: Ladson,SC Posts: 3,813	That sounds like a good deal there! If you have an angled driveway you don't even need a jack. __________________ Dark Aladdin

11-29-2011, 09:22 AM	#9
ElecTech Senior Member Join Date: May 2009 Location: Charleston, SC Posts: 1,489	JCC for all your Corvette needs. __________________ Jaime

11-29-2011, 01:40 AM	#4
98Blackbird Senior Member Join Date: Nov 2011 Location: Berkeley County Posts: 249	For oil changes I use Hill Tire. They offer a Mobil 1 oil service but I buy my own and they do it for $15. They even put the extra half quart back in the box for me to take home. Used them for years with no problems with many different vehicles.

11-29-2011, 10:46 AM	#11
1998ta__1991rs Senior Member Join Date: Jun 2008 Location: West Ash Posts: 4,283	just take it to the dealership, probably be the cheapest too __________________ Funny

11-29-2011, 06:17 PM	#12
03SVTCOBRA Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2011 Posts: 2,041	I use Shane @ Firestone in west ashley. I make sure when i go there i only get him working on my stuff though. He always does me right and ussually knows his cars, and if he dont he will tell you. __________________ [SIGPIC][/SIGPIC]

11-29-2011, 07:06 PM	#13
Chillerman Senior Member Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: Goose Creek Posts: 1,232	I own Fords and take my stuff to Jones. Price is in-line and I get oem stuff. I know filter only, but I don't feel like laying under my truck or the wife's expedition. __________________ 88 Mustang LX mild 302, no laughing gas, and the rest is secret. Best 1/8th 7.843 @ 87.98, best 1/4 12.427 @ 111.20, best 60 1.601 89 Mustang LX wheels up @ Pinks All Out

11-29-2011, 08:41 PM	#14
WWhittle Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: Mt. Pleasant, SC Posts: 3,899	I take my truck to the dealer. It's the cheapest in town.

11-29-2011, 08:55 PM	#15
chrisheltra Neo is Jesus Join Date: Jan 2007 Posts: 13,265	I do my own even though the dealer could do it cheaper. __________________ Gap A Hoe Racing

11-29-2011, 10:21 PM	#16
BAD BOB Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: SUMMERVILLE Posts: 3,681	we can do it at Masterbend. Wont screw the car up getting it on the rack and will tighten the drain plug back up before you leave. the cheapest route is to get the oil and filter if you want and just bring it to me. otherwise i can get what you want if you want to call ahead and tell me what oil you want __________________ IM BAD BOB

11-29-2011, 10:24 PM	#17
snakeplissken Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: Lowcountry Posts: 2,225	I cannot change the oil in any of my engines without making a bleeding mess. Oil Dry owns me.

11-30-2011, 07:59 AM	#19
Shane361 Senior Member Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: The Creek Posts: 2,622	I do my Cobra due to using Royal Purple but I just go shopping and let Walmart do the daily. Easy to do, have the tools and garage but transporting oil to dispose is just not worth the pain. -Shane __________________ 2015 Comp Orange Procharged GT Mustang 2018 Grey Ford F150 XLT Sport 4x4

12-01-2011, 11:12 PM	#20
bambooi Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2009 Posts: 1,324	Pmd