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Valvoline Instant Oil Change
5701 University Ave NE, Fridley, MN 55432, United States
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Valvoline Instant Oil Change

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Sh
Review №1

Sean the manager was great! Very funny, kept things moving smoothly. Definitely will be back again. All of the crew deserve a raise!

Ph
Review №2

Very poor service. They seem really focused on chatting than focusing on customer service. I had to remind them to check other things before they did..Im not sure the right oil was even used. At the end of it all, I was giving the wrong receipts after I saw the guy looked at the receipts for like 10 sec. I dont drive a Honda but a Chevy. Please pay attention guys!

Be
Review №3

Damian was very helpful. It took forever waiting in line in my vehicle. About 1 1/2 hours waiting. Oil change took 20 minutes. You stay in your car.

Th
Review №4

Good service but if the line is more than 2 cars deep plan on at least an hour wait.

Ma
Review №5

Fast, dont have to get out of car. Wish the car cam bottom view was higher resolution, though. Its so low quality its almost just like a picture every few seconds. They make sure the top view is crystal clear video, should do the same with the bottom view

AZ
Review №6

30 minute wait at 4pm but the crew kept the long line moving. Great service! Nice to see a female working in a male dominated field.

Mo
Review №7

My experience here was great! Dameon was amazing! And so we’re his other coworkers, usually when I get my oil changed ( at other locations ) it’s a very boring experience, this location had me laughing and smiling on the way out!

La
Review №8

Did a real good job, explained everything to me told what I needed to do far as transmission real cool down to earth people

Je
Review №9

Very respectful and quick. I’d highly recommend and go again for my next oil change.

Da
Review №10

Staff was friendly and walked us through the entire process of what they were doing step by step.And the manager there ( forgot his name) interacted with everyone in the car, overall, positive energy from everyone! Will be back in the future

Da
Review №11

Excellent service. Knowledgeable staff. Good pricing.

Da
Review №12

Fast, professional, friendly, and knowledgeable. These folk have always done a great job! Highly recommended!

Du
Review №13

Service was acceptable but they failed to secure my oil drain cover plate causing it to break off.

SH
Review №14

The tech showed me the oil on the dipstick and dripped 2 drops of oil on my door. The tech looked down acknowledging the drips and did nothing about it. Not a big deal, but still..

St
Review №15

Very friendly staff but that means nothing when they spill a gross amount of oil in the engine bay and make zero effort to clean it up. End result is my wife and kids in a car that is profusely smoking.Edit: while cleaning all the oil out of the engine bay I found the oil cap was not even screwed on!! Just perched on top sitting there. Unbelievable.

En
Review №16

Good people im in there almost once a week. Fast and easy.

Es
Review №17

I went to do an oil change on my 2014 elantra, and they did not place the protective plastic on the engine correctly, it came off and everything was damaged, I think the technicians need much more training

ST
Review №18

Hands down the best valvoline Ive been to. Great customer service and very quick to complete the job. 10/10 will be back.

Be
Review №19

Expensive no receipt slow service.

Al
Review №20

Worst experience ever! Will no longer be bringing my cars to this location. Terrible service, they slammed my vehicles hood so hard that it broke shut and no longer opened and they refused to fix it claiming “it wouldn’t open before I got an oil change” ? Then how would I have got it changed without opening the hood? The manager continued to make things worse as he dented the vehicles hood and covered it in oil that his hands were covered in. It was only a couple months that I got a fresh paint job.

Na
Review №21

Staffs gives you a warm welcome and are friendly. Service is super fast.

Da
Review №22

There were a few cars ahead of me, but it went pretty quick. The service was good and the tempo was upbeat. Good place to go.

Ev
Review №23

Went well naturally they try to get you to fix something else but thats their business

An
Review №24

Great Service. Highly recommend this location.

Ma
Review №25

Ive only went to this location twice and both times it was very slow experience. There was nothing Instant about it. Wait time estimates were way off. Previously, my estimated wait time was 11 minutes, actual time was over an hour - had i not been blocked in by cars waiting behind me, I would have left after 40 minutes. With that said, the staff were friendly and seemed knowledgeable... just really slow both times I went. Ill be going to other oil change locations / businesses in the future.

Li
Review №26

I can tell that this place would be a great location to go to during normal times although the wait was over an hour long. The staff were efficient and clearly knew what they were doing. But only one technician was wearing his mask properly and I overheard them tell another customer he could even take it off. I’m not sure what valvoline’s policies are but this made me uncomfortable so just an FYI if this would bother someone else.

Cr
Review №27

Pretty sad when you go into a place of business that advertises being able to do the oil changes on vehicles but when you get there they try to up-sell you to a synthetic motor oil that youre not going to be able to keep in the engine for more than 5,000 miles anyways but at $200 and oil change thats a little ridiculous oh and the other the other reason they didnt try to give me that this synthetic if thats all they carry for my vehicle no I dont have a brand new vehicle Ive got an 09 F-250 they dont carry 1540 they dont carry 10 w30 they dont carry 5w 30 Ben has a diesel rating so I will never ever go back to rapid oil change again

Sh
Review №28

Very friendly. Wore masks. Very personable. Explained each step of procedure

Er
Review №29

Able to change my oil where jiffy lube didnt have the wrench needed for a 2005 Mazda 6

Ma
Review №30

Been going to this place for 9 years now they are great

pa
Review №31

Excellent place to bring your truck. I had my oil changed and battery replaced. The manager and team worked extremely hard to get the battery out and the new battery in my older Colorado. Changed light bulb and I am ready to tackle the SNOW.

Na
Review №32

Very rude came at 6:30 but would not help me were very lazy and said because its close to 7:00 they cannot take me they say they close at 7:00 so they should take customers at that time very frustrating

St
Review №33

Very courteous, knowledgable, and proficient staff. Oil change was handled with no problems at all. I would recommend this place.

Te
Review №34

There are closer valvoline instant oil change locations near me but I prefer this one. These guys are always fast, knowledgeable and honest. Its hard to find people you can trust. Great guys.

Ka
Review №35

They were extremely friendly and answered all my questions. I will definitely be coming here more often

ne
Review №36

Wait times may be a little long but great service and staff🤘🤘

Pr
Review №37

I love this place and location. Quick and friendly service. Also has other products and services besides oil changes.

Sh
Review №38

Great service and. Very fast. Nice friendly staff

Er
Review №39

Service was great, got suckered into getting the whole works for my company vehicle because of the friendly girl on staff! I rec command getting suckered to because my van went from 0 to hero real fast! Ill be bringing all my rides out there, very impressive!

Ka
Review №40

Nice staff work there in my experience going there

Sh
Review №41

Great service. Great staff. Good information provided.

St
Review №42

Amazing staff, speedy service, just a little bi of a wait to get in

ki
Review №43

Super nice crew and was very patient while i looked for a coupon and did a great job on my oil i was in and out

Ji
Review №44

Tip top service

We
Review №45

Quick, knowledgeable, able to explain everything in a way that all people can understand. First time I have been to them... But I will be going back! Kudos to them

Wi
Review №46

I wanted a full synthetic oil change the cost was over $90 for 4 1/2 quarts of oil. On the high side its 5 dollars for a quart of oil at a Napa or whatever. My Calculation would be $22.50 for 4 1/2 quarts of oil throw in a 10 dollar oil filter and a 5 dollar disposal fee and your total is $37.50 so they charge you roughly $60 more just to change your oil. What a rip off in my opinion!!I found out Walmart dose it for $44 dollars.

Te
Review №47

The service was great and we got through fast

Ke
Review №48

Its usually pretty busy to get in at any instant oil change facility. I came early in the morning on a Saturday and got right in. I was in and out within 15 minutes. Speedy service and took care of everything I needed. Great customer service.

Bi
Review №49

It is not like the last one I went to.

Ko
Review №50

I got there about 30 minutes after opening it was a wait to get in but was worth it ! All the teamMembers were nice cheerful working hard even in this 90 degree weather! Truly awesome experience with this location will be back for sure !

Ro
Review №51

Had to get my 1st ever European Synthetic Oil change. My go to location had just use earlier the last oil filter for my Mini but they called around and found the location that could And did my change! Valvoline kept my Junky Judy going till her last days and they will continue to be the spot I go to for my new Shiny.

Ne
Review №52

The Manager. Sean (3/2/20) was awesome. I have a 2013 Ford Escapee that had an Interstate battery that needed to be replaced. Had been trying to so for months with no success because of the removal process. Sean did not turn me away. He had a young crew working with him who he was teaching at the same time. Explained everything that he was doing and did not give up. I was desperate not only because Valoline stopped selling Interstate but because I had to get a jump from another Valvoline to get there. Sean also has a great sense of humor and can defuse a situation quickly. Yes I was observing. Thank you Sean and Crew

Na
Review №53

Great service thank you

Jo
Review №54

Great recommendations, nice friendly staff always states the best for your vehicle no matter how old..

P
Review №55

I love my car. Im a 40s something guy who considers himself a shade tree mechanic and an automobile enthusiast. I used to do most of the maintenance on my own vehicles, and changing fluids and filters are not particularly challenging for me.That being said, I am rather particular about what happens to my vehicle. Due to current physical limitations, I decided to get services done elsewhere. My first thought was to go to the dealership as they have trained factory technicians, but decided last minute against this as all I really wanted was an oil change and cabin filter replacement.Going to Valvoline just sort of happened, as I had no particular service center in mind. I literally just drove around and saw them and decided that this will do.Professionals worked on my car, and I use the word as intended and not one I just throw around. It is the little details, the small things that the average person would not notice, that make the impact.From initial greeting to the actual maintenance to departure, every step and process was done with a desire to do it well. At no point did I feel that steps were skipped, and was I paying attention.Couple the above with the feel of the place, the attitude of the employees and manager (who worked on my car and had a complete understanding of what he was doing), I have to say I actually had a decent experience.I will definitely be returning for future services as well as recommending to my friends and family.Five stars fully deserved.

He
Review №56

Came in after another location messed up my vechile.. Staff was concerned about my frustration about another location.. he took a picture of the issue for me and sent it to me. Unfortunately since that location wasnt the one that messed up my vechile he said I would have to go back to the Fridley location for them to fix the issue... needless to say the Fridley location refused to fix it and said just by coincidence that this happened... Nothing against the Brooklyn park location but i will never go to them for an oil change again or for anything for that matter. And if i did it would be the Brooklyn Park location and never ever the Fridley.

Ru
Review №57

Lord, those guys are fun! Wouldnt normally think getting an oil change would be fun, but it is here!

Ka
Review №58

Sean and Max were fantastic. 10/10 would recommend

Al
Review №59

I always visit this location they have a great service for my car & good customer servicebut today I experience something different, unprofessional way of customer service The guy who did my car when he start charging me, I pulled my card out early before the charge process complete by accident, and he got mad right away, and through Card Reader far of his hands, and yell at me here we go we have to do it again he has no Bashan at all, this happen in 3:43 pm January /10/2021 .

Br
Review №60

They knew what I wanted and honored my coupons.

Ja
Review №61

Amazing crew, every single team member was friendly and courtesy and very thorough, caring, kind people, this location Sean, Andrew, Charles and another man I didn’t catch his name thanks so much!!!!

Al
Review №62

Ahmed and Jacob were fantastic and super helpful.! Changed my oil, air filter and windshield wipers quick and easy and the prices are great.! My favorite Valvoline of all time. I will be coming back every oil change.

Sa
Review №63

It was a nice surprise to find out additional services were 20% off today because I redeemed my Groupon! Super good deal and excellent service to top it off 👍

Ru
Review №64

Price is always a little high here compared to other places. but service is good

Dr
Review №65

Love valvoline. The price has gone up over the years, but I would gladly pay however much for the speedy, polite, and honest service. I go here for all fluids. Finding a trustworthy place to work on your car can be very hard. Look no further, this is that spot. Try to find coupons online to make the experience even that much better! Highly recommend.

Su
Review №66

It is hot and there was a line and the guys were amazing. They take great care of me!

Ch
Review №67

Long wait time, but great service.

Sa
Review №68

I called in a complaint today about Valvoline after pulling off on the side of the road once I heard a grinding noise under my car. Upon inspection (On the side of the road) it was obvious the undercarriage of my car was not properly fastened and was grinding in the road. I also found a wrench That matched the screw that was not properly fastened. so I thought I had good reason to be upset with that last place that would have touched that part of my car (Valvoline). I went to the location that I thought made the mistake. When I got there and showed them the wrench I found they politely informed me that they did not use that brand and that they would have never touched that specific screw/part of the undercarriage. They were nice enough to bring me under the car and educated/show me what had happened (and that it wasn’t their mistake). I started off quite frustrated, but then realize it was the original owner of the car who made a mistake that only came to surface (not so conveniently) after an oil change. Thanks Valvoline for great customer service and being so willing to explain a difficult and frustrating situation. 5/5.

Da
Review №69

Great crew, I kept them there for an extra 1/2 hour past close and they had no complaints.

An
Review №70

Shawn is awful. I used to come regularly for oil changes here and the last 2 times were awful due to a worker named Shawn. He is loud and rude. Today I went for an oil change and he directly me to drive forward, I was trying ro turn my wheel and because he is so loud and demanding I ended up driving in between the ramp where there is a net. This is not my first bad experience with this guy. Even when I pulled up I was dreading my oil change. I hope no one else has to deal with this passive aggressive worker.I will no longer come for oil changes here and will let others know how unprofessional and lack of quality this place is.

Le
Review №71

The service here is always very quick. If you just need an oil change and to get in and out quick this is definitely the place. The staff has always been very helpful. They are knowledgeable in what they do. They are also friendly and chatty which I definitely appreciate a lot. Its nice to be able to just sit in your car while the work gets done. Definitely a plus in my book. There is always a coupon for this place so make sure to check online. The prices are fair. Its in a great location just off University off 694. Sometimes if there is a line of cars its great to drive thru one of the near by restaurant real quick. But if youre looking to avoid waiting in a line that shouldnt be a problem since they have times when they are slow and youre the only on there. I love that I dont need to make an appointment like a lot of other places. Just pull up to the doors and drive your car in. I already mentioned coupons buy another perk to keep coming back is that after so many visits you can get a free oil change. That deal pops up once in awhile as well. Ive never had a problem and will continue to bring my car here.

Ky
Review №72

Always get good service, sometimes wait times are longer than anticipated.

Wa
Review №73

Always friendly and professional. Quick and thorough.

Is
Review №74

I never have any complaints with Valvoline. I always get my oil changed here.

Jo
Review №75

Great service and quality work

Th
Review №76

The app said there was a 0 minute wait. I went there to fine 6 cars ahead of me. I checked the app again and it still claimed a 0 minute wait. I then proceeded to Jiffy Lube for a much better experience.

Co
Review №77

Worst Valvoline I have ever been to, the wait has literally been an hour and they have gotten one car done. They tell us to back up and go back and fourth between the 2 bay doors. Trash service at its finest!Update: 6 months later I decided to come here again and see if there is any difference and have now been waiting an hour and still have a 2 cars in front of me, extremely slow. They are averaging about 35 40 minutes a person

Da
Review №78

Staff here is always helpful and friendly. I like that they talk through what theyre doing and just give you the facts about how your vehicle is doing, without and kind of trickery or manipulation. Good people and good service; I keep going back.

Am
Review №79

My oil change took less than 8 minutes and the workers were extremely professional and friendly!

Wa
Review №80

Great place for oil change.You dont even have to get out of the car..

j1
Review №81

Changed my tire pressure lower than what I wanted it at without notice. Wish they would have told me or asked prior. Otherwise, about a 20 minute wait. Usually just wait in the car or walk around. Not really a waiting area in building. Paying for convenience.

Th
Review №82

Fast & friendly service at this location. I never feel pressured to purchase anything. Anytime I’ve needed something additional on my car it has actually been cheaper to get it done here vs buying whatever it may be and doing it myself. The best customer service!

Tw
Review №83

I went to two different Valvoline Instant Oil Change stations and neither of them had a grease gun to grease my zerk fittings. What kind of a place that does Lube oil and filter jobs not have a grease gun?

Ja
Review №84

Awesome customer service and attention to detail, changed my oil twice because they thought it looked too dark the first time. Manager Mike was very friendly and all employees seemed to work as a great team

C
Review №85

They honor some coupons from other stores wait was a little long but took great care of me and my car! Great vocal environment they definitely teach on the spot as well as communicated out loud think that was my first time seeing a woman and she was directing the gentleman, 🗣️🗣️GIRLPOWER💪💪

Mi
Review №86

First time at a valvoline. Friendly, knowledgeable people. Fast, seemed honest! As they were checking filters, found that my cabin filter was disgusting!!! While all others were new. Thanks sooooo much!!! Because me and my child were coughing a lot in our car lately. Not knowing why. So glad I went in here today!!! Will for sure return!

Aj
Review №87

Only 2 technician working on 2 cara at the same time

Is
Review №88

I thought the oil change went fine, I was charged 100 dollars which I thought was a little to high, but didnt think to much of it. When I got home I checked the invoice. The invoice stated 92.92, which was not the 100 i paid. Additionally i was charged $25 for a replacement air filter which I watched them take out of my car, look at it and put it right back. No replacement was made. Nor was i told or asked about a replacement air filter. Finally I looked at my air filter and I saw that the screws for my air filter were stripped. Very annoying to remove now. First time at this location, waited a long minute, Definitely NOT returning. 1/8/2019

Al
Review №89

Fast and efficient. Thats why I go to Valvoline in the first place. The staff is incredibly friendly, patient, and not pushy. If you say no to something, they move on to the next thing with a smile. Ive been to a few Valvolines in my time and Id rate those at maybe 2 stars. This one gets 5 for customer service, quality of work, and ease of experience. Ive never waited more than 10 minutes and never been in there for more than a half hour. I recommend this place if you are looking for a quick pit stop.

Ry
Review №90

I love these guys. They are always polite and fun to chat with. Always seem to be in good moods. Never go anywhere else to change my oil or any of the other services they offer.Leo, Drake and Eunice are fantastic.

Ti
Review №91

Always super fast and professional. There are usually coupons on each locations website.

Ma
Review №92

Excellent, competent, and friendly service. In and Out quickly. 💥

Da
Review №93

Usually love this place. This time very poor service and extremely slow. No cars and no waiting. Felt ignored. Two bays, four people working. 30 minute service. Yikes.

Ch
Review №94

Quick & respectful place for service.

Sa
Review №95

They listened to me, and helped me find all the best deals for the services I need! Thanks guys, you all rock! Made my Fathers Day awesome!

Ta
Review №96

Was in line for about 30 mins but service was fast once it was my turn.

ma
Review №97

Good Customer Service

De
Review №98

This is the only (non dealership) place I get my oil changed. Absolutely phenomenal service. Theyre friendly, theyre fast and it genuinely seems like the guys are having a good time. Also, the manager showed me how to change my air filter (basically my glove compartment) so I can do it myself. Love this local.

An
Review №99

Quick & Easy! Great Service!

Sh
Review №100

This is the only location I come to because at one point the customer service was awesome although this Fridley location is not the closest nor most convenient . But after today I will never come here again. It seems after Leo left so did the customer service . So I’ll take my hundred dollar somewhere else.If I could rate this visit NO stars they wouldn’t get not one.👎🏽👎🏽

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  • Address:5701 University Ave NE, Fridley, MN 55432, United States
  • Site:https://store.vioc.com/mn/fridley/oil-change-010005.html?utm_source=google&utm_medium=local&utm_campaign=localsearch
  • Phone:+1 763-571-4440
Categories
  • Oil change service
Working hours
  • Monday:8am–7pm
  • Tuesday:8am–7pm
  • Wednesday:8am–7pm
  • Thursday:8am–7pm
  • Friday:8am–7pm
  • Saturday:8am–5pm
  • Sunday:11am–4pm
Accessibility
  • Wheelchair-accessible entrance:Yes
Offerings
  • Oil change:Yes
Amenities
  • Mechanic:Yes
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