Jiffy Lube = theft

[Eddieo]

This happened to me at 2 Jiffy Lubes. They try to sell you the expensive oil and say your manufacturer recommends it. Last time I took my car to the Honda dealership I asked them if they recommend that oil and they said NO, they are trying to make extra money.

Then of course they tried to sell me more junk. Wanted to replace my air filter from my heater inside the car for $50 and also change my transmission oil.

No, I'll just take the regular oil and nothing else.

This same thing happened at 2 different Jiffy Lubes. Don't think it will be long until we see a lawsuit against them.

 

[FoBoT]

so they did something you didn't agree to?

salesmanship != theft

you are overreacting. just don't go there anymore if you don't like their service
*edit*
if i was you, i would write a letter to the coporate HQ of jiffy lube and tell them the store where you were lied to. that is what i would do

contact us
Jiffy Lube International, Inc.
PO Box 4427
Houston, TX
77210-4427
(713) 546-4100

the store number should be on your reciept

good luck!

 

[IGBT]

..they like to use channel lock pliers on your oil drain plug too. I think that's the only tool they have.

 

[Jzero]

So is it also theft when the guy at Wendy's ask if you want to Biggie Size your meal?

 

[giantpinkbunnyhead]

Jiffy Lube SUCKS!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

$53.99 for a $&*@!$# oil change?!?

"Oh, but we top off your fluids, vacuum your floormats, clean your windows, yadda yadda yadda....."

me: "My truck is already clean and I take care of my own maintenance. How much for "Just" an oil change?

Them: "We don't do "just" oil changes, you get the whole package!

Me: F^ck off.

 

[Garet Jax]

theft = sell you something and then give you something cheaper
theft != upselling

 

[NutBucket]

Originally posted by: FoBoT
so they did something you didn't agree to?

salesmanship != theft

you are overreacting. just don't go there anymore if you don't like their service

!FTW!

 

[Eddieo]

Originally posted by: FoBoT
so they did something you didn't agree to?

salesmanship != theft

you are overreacting. just don't go there anymore if you don't like their service

What I didn't like is them saying my manufacturer recommends. That is false advertising from their chain. I don't think I'm over reacting. They are ripping people off.

Can you give me an example of salesmanship=theft?

Do you want to biggie size is not a lie, but salesmanship.

 

[FoBoT]

Originally posted by: Jzero
So is it also theft when the guy at Wendy's ask if you want to Biggie Size your meal?

yes, that is theft. i had no choice but to upsize my combo. they theived me!!!!!!!!

 

[Audiotherapy]

man fvck JiffyLube, they ran my car into the wall 2 years ago, since then i've been doing my own oil change.

 

[40Hands]

Originally posted by: Jzero
So is it also theft when the guy at Wendy's ask if you want to Biggie Size your meal?

Does the Wendy's guy say your doctor recommends that you Biggie size it?

I don't think people even read threads before posting....

 

[giantpinkbunnyhead]

His first gripe wasnt on suggestive selling, it was about lying about manufacturer recommended oil weights....

 

[Eddieo]

Originally posted by: Jzero
So is it also theft when the guy at Wendy's ask if you want to Biggie Size your meal?

No, that is not a lie. That is sales. C'mon people.

 

[OdiN]

Change your oil yourself, n00b.

 

[Jzero]

Originally posted by: BroeBo

Originally posted by: Jzero
So is it also theft when the guy at Wendy's ask if you want to Biggie Size your meal?

Does the Wendy's guy say your doctor recommends that you Biggie size it?

Would you believe him if he did say that? :laugh:

 

[Eddieo]

Originally posted by: giantpinkbunnyhead
Jiffy Lube SUCKS!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

$53.99 for a $&*@!$# oil change?!?

"Oh, but we top off your fluids, vacuum your floormats, clean your windows, yadda yadda yadda....."

me: "My truck is already clean and I take care of my own maintenance. How much for "Just" an oil change?

Them: "We don't do "just" oil changes, you get the whole package!

Me: F^ck off.

:thumbsup:

 

[FoBoT]

Originally posted by: Eddieo
false advertising from their chain.

i don't think false advertising and theft are the same either

although false advertising is more serious than good salesmanship


but i am not sure your example qualifies for false advertising either. i am not saying the employee didn't lie to you


if i was you, i would write a letter to the coporate HQ of jiffy lube and tell them the store where you were lied to. that is what i would do

contact us
Jiffy Lube International, Inc.
PO Box 4427
Houston, TX
77210-4427
(713) 546-4100

the store number should be on your reciept

good luck!

 

[Nocturnal]

LOL. Learn to change the oil yourself. It's a rather simple process that entails removing a oil pan bolt, placing a bucket or something to use to drain the oil, removing the filter, replacing the filter, and then the bolt and filling your engine with new oil.

 

[codeyf]

Originally posted by: OdiN
Change your oil yourself, n00b.

 

[Eddieo]

Originally posted by: OdiN
Change your oil yourself, n00b.

Up yours buddy.

 

[giantpinkbunnyhead]

Originally posted by: Nocturnal
LOL. Learn to change the oil yourself. It's a rather simple process that entails removing a oil pan bolt, placing a bucket or something to use to drain the oil, removing the filter, replacing the filter, and then the bolt and filling your engine with new oil.

Good except I'd place the oil pan before removing the drain plug!

Oh and always check under your car after you pour the first quart of oil in... that way you haven't wasted all your oil when you discover you left the drain plug out.

I think oil changes are great for people to do on their own; sadly the ONE time I went to Jiffy Lube I just did not have the time to do it myself. What a crock. After that I somehow found time to do it myself.

 

[40Hands]

Originally posted by: Jzero

Originally posted by: BroeBo

Originally posted by: Jzero
So is it also theft when the guy at Wendy's ask if you want to Biggie Size your meal?

Does the Wendy's guy say your doctor recommends that you Biggie size it?

Would you believe him if he did say that? :laugh:

Only if this was my doctor

 

[Garet Jax]

Originally posted by: Nocturnal
LOL. Learn to change the oil yourself. It's a rather simple process that entails removing a oil pan bolt, placing a bucket or something to use to drain the oil, removing the filter, replacing the filter, and then the bolt and filling your engine with new oil.

The problem isn't changing the oil, it's disposing of the old oil.

 

[CPA]

Originally posted by: Nocturnal
LOL. Learn to change the oil yourself. It's a rather simple process that entails removing a oil pan bolt, placing a bucket or something to use to drain the oil, removing the filter, replacing the filter, and then the bolt and filling your engine with new oil.

Or find a place that will do it for $9.95, that way you don't have to worry about disposing of the used oil.

 

[CraKaJaX]

No one rips you off like the 'geek squad'