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Valvoline Instant Oil Change
690 Mendocino Ave, Santa Rosa, CA 95401, United States
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Valvoline Instant Oil Change

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Jo
Review №1

In and out ...oh wait, the time in between included the best communication of the status of my cars fluids, filters, multiple batterieS, tires, and metering devices Ive had this side of a full on Dealer Servicing Department for my Hybrid. With my coupon, the knowledgeable Professional man and woman handed me a price that was as fantastic a deal, as the work they performed! Im a convert!

An
Review №2

I can’t say enough things about the people that work here. Super upbeat guys that explain everything in detail and care. It’s like a drive thru where you don’t leave the comfort of your car and they check everything not just your oil, tire pressure and tire rotation needs. I would HIGHLY recommend anyone who needs a quick oil change to come here. These guys are awesome!

Mi
Review №3

This was my second time using this business. All around great experience. The speed, the attention to detail, and the customer service stood out. The quirky but professional safety communication is fun and reassuring. They gave me a few recommendations for things that could be done in the near future without trying to sell me on something that wasn’t urgent. They were honest about what needed to be done and what didn’t. I like that they check and top off all fluids, check all of my lights/blinkers, and tire pressure. They even pointed out a lose hose unrelated to my oil change that turns out to be the culprit of my check engine light! As all of the staff said goodbye and waved as I pulled out of bay 2, I felt completely satisfied and confident in my old cars health. I highly recommend this place.

Ja
Review №4

I have been to this location many times, and each time I am impressed with the customer service. Every employee I have encountered has been thoughtful, knowledgeable, and pleasant. No high-pressure for extra services, and everyone always seems to be enjoying their job. No reason to go anywhere else in town!

st
Review №5

These people are great! Will come here Always!!! Friendly, fast, thorough and a diverse group of nice employees...Perfect really!

Ed
Review №6

Awesome service very friendly, I was in and out!

Na
Review №7

This is my third time visiting their facility and I am just as impressed as always. They are quick, knowledgable and efficient, not to mention great about explaining each step and being up-front and honest about which services I really need and which ones can wait. I cant recommend them enough!

Ly
Review №8

All girl team here and they are very efficient and knowledgeable about everything. Made me feel great seeing them go to action! I highly recommend! I had not only an oil change but a radiator flush, wiper replacement, and transmission service. I am so glad Jocelyn recommended all maintence fluid change. My transmission fluid was low. Thanks Ladies.

Al
Review №9

Quick and service was good. Very nice people. There was a long line and it moved really fast. I was very satisfied! My car runs great, smoother now.

Co
Review №10

This is the only place that I will go in town to get my oil changed regularly. The customer service is absolutely amazing. Today I went on and was serviced by Isaiah. He was so kind and courteous and gave me the best customer service that I have received in a long time. I am the GM for a local grocery store and I wish I could clone him and have him work for us! I still might go back and try to steal him ;) Hang on to that one, Valvoline!

je
Review №11

Most workers were women and boy, they were amazing! Very knowledgeable and professional. They did a fantastic job! Jocelyn was my tech- she was honest and helpful. Will definitely be coming back!

An
Review №12

They are quick but the staff talk super fast and arent very personal. They obviously say the same thing to 20 people a day, which is super hard to follow when they drone on. Otherwise, its great, quick and standard pricing.

Du
Review №13

Great customer service and fast service oil change while you wait in the car. I highly recommend you go for a oil change plus many more services they offer 😉

Ma
Review №14

I wait 45 min on line and as soon I was inside the service was fast around 15 - 20 min, everyone was nice and helpful

Al
Review №15

Always quick and friendly and they didnt try to push any useless extras on me.

Ni
Review №16

Fast, friendly, knowledgeable staff. Jocelyne especially was really helpful and awesome. This place rocks!

Ro
Review №17

Went there to have my oil change guess what they were checking the water and everything else they did not even bother put in the water cap on my radiator big dummies

Re
Review №18

Super nice and fast! Dont try to upsell you a bunch of stuff Ive never heard of.

se
Review №19

The technicians were quick. And kept us informed of the time frame as we parked in line

Ke
Review №20

No prices to their Oil Changes, just coupons offered. Not very informative

ro
Review №21

The staff was pleasent and polite

Mi
Review №22

They took my 16 smart fortwo on once. I had to supply the filter and they drained the oil with a machine. It took the better part of 2 hours. Disounted the bill was far more then I was expecting. Although that was .are up for with great customer service. 5k later they said moving forward they will NOT be servicing my vehicle.

Ta
Review №23

False advertisement, oil change tool well over an hour and a half.

E.
Review №24

Great service. They took me in immediately. No getting out of the vehicle. The technician showed me the dipstick at the end; likely part of their policy to confirm to customers that the plug has been replaced, the engine is holding oil, and the right amount has been put in. Good process! Over $80 for the cheapest option for a 2010 Toyota Prius.

Er
Review №25

Its okay. Standard oil change and work is pretty much the same as a dealership. They provide.you with all the recommended options and give you options..you dont always have to buy everything they offer but Ive got to say, its cheaper to.go to the dealership.brand that you have. That way you get oem and all. If you are in a rush, Maybe 20-35 mins.

Jo
Review №26

Supervisor there the day we got our oil change was on point, Thanks Again G... Jose (JZ) from LA in the Black Cherokee...

Ja
Review №27

The services provided and the way they were executed was superb. The price sucked. Will return however. Faster than most.

Jo
Review №28

Honestly this is the best, fast and hard workers that I ever seen. They know what they doing. As soon you get there they treat you good and make you feel that they really want to do the best work for your vehicle. You guys have to go there and let the experts do the excellent job for your vehicle. You will never regret. Now I leave in San Francisco but work in santa Rosa and trust me I will never go to SF for a lil change I will continue to to the experts in this place.

Ka
Review №29

This place is the only drive thru oil change place that made me feel safe during COVID-19. Since I’m immune-compromised, they went above and beyond to help me with a contact-less service, where I didn’t even have to roll my window down once. Other oil change businesses weren’t willing to work with me and some were downright rude when asked about a contactless option but every single employee at this location made me feel safe and respected and they were happy to work with me. Thank you Yasmin for preparing us for a contact-less visit before arriving and thank you Jocelyn for your kindness and eagerness to ensure a safe and thorough oil change during my visit. Thank you so much for going above and beyond, every little kindness from everyone there means the world to me. You will continue to have my business even once the pandemic has passed!

Ra
Review №30

They post 15 minutes drive-thru its more like an hour and 15 minutes, thats because they keep selling other services which ends delaying the whole process... time to find a new place

Ka
Review №31

Efficient, friendly and easy to work with.

Br
Review №32

These gentlemen were very friendly and fast. I highly recommend this business!!

Gr
Review №33

Absolutely amazing service. Very fast service. Everyone there was polite and professional. Great deal and awesome service.

Cl
Review №34

Got a new battery, but the negative battery connect was cracked and and not replaced or spoken of. Had a tow truck come out and fix. Bummer. Oil change? Great. Other stuff?? Eh..

St
Review №35

Awesome, friendly staff. Highly recommended!

Ma
Review №36

Eh got a good deal on groupon so that was cool

Ja
Review №37

Really busy, but great service.

Ka
Review №38

It was my first time at the Valvoline Instant Oil Change and I loved how fast it was! Everyone was so nice and got me out of there in about 15 mins. Great service! And I will definitely be going back there again!

ch
Review №39

The staff here are fantastic, great service, fast, cheerful and no high pressure sales.

Bo
Review №40

Quick service and great crew. Great price.

T
Review №41

Great oil change shop! Been here several times. The gentleman that helped me are extremely thorough. They checked my lights, blinkers, back lights wipers and filters. I appreciate their inspection checklist. I was in and out in less than 20 mins. Thanks guys Ill be back!

Mi
Review №42

Had a rounded oil pan bolt and the manager made the removal look easy 👌 will DEFINITELY be going back!

Pa
Review №43

Fantastic, efficient, and safe service in the era of Covid-19. We went in for an oil change and air filter change and were finished in under 15 minutes. The service was extremely friendly, they were very informative on everything they were going to do to the car, very transparent with pricing options (no pushy salesy-ness), and extremely safe. Everyone was wearing masks, and we stayed in the car the entire time while the car was being serviced. They even show you the oil stick with the level after changing the oil. The prices are competitive with other oil change places if you use the available online coupons. Please check the Valvoline website for coupon codes.

Br
Review №44

This business racially profiled me. As they were finishing up they put a bunch of cones and other items in front of my car as if I was going to leave without paying. They did not do that to anyone else except me. They were obviously racially profiling me as if I wouldn’t pay putting the items to block me in. They only did it to me.

Je
Review №45

I dont write reviews often but the team working at the Valvoline Instant Oil Change impressed me from the minute I drove up and they instantly acknowledged and welcome me, provided clear information on what they were doing, worked quickly and efficiently and sent me on my way with a great experience (unexpected) for an oil change. Ill trust them with my business from now on!

Pa
Review №46

Its a good place for fast oil change and other severest. The only thing I dont like is, that they have alot of change employee. But check it out your self.

Ch
Review №47

Send my grandson to Midas for an oil change on his Lexus. For some reason he ended up here. He was charged $145 for an oil change with full synthetic oil and a tire rotation. I was told that the oil change alone using 5 quarts of oil is $99.99 which I feel is outrageous. I called Midas, Firestone and was told the same oil change would be $80. Not sure what they charged him for a tire rotation, had to be $25 to $30. On top of that the rear tires are somewhat worn was getting ready to change those and they rotated them anyway. Hes 18 years old and I feel very strongly that he was taken advantage of. They will never get my business again. RIP OFF.

Bo
Review №48

Vary quick service. Vary nice people. Overall an really good experience!! Gotta try this place out.

Ka
Review №49

Drive through! Very efficient, friendly and communicative. Was able to stay in my car the whole time..They were Covid 19 safe, all wore masks and gloves.

Ma
Review №50

Great place. I always go here

ra
Review №51

Very knowledgeable and professional staff... Explains everything they do on the car ... I love these guys...

Cu
Review №52

To see a whole crew of strong women employees was a mething Ive never seen until I went for an oil change at Valvoline. Its obviously bigger than oil. Its a movement that I deeply respect and will support.

el
Review №53

Everything went well until I got home and looked under my hood and saw about 20 drops of oil.... Dont know why they just dont clean everything up with the rag at the facility

Da
Review №54

DONT GO HERE NO MATTER HOW NICE THEY ARE... Read some of the review. I went there with my prius and do regular oil change. 15 minute later was shaking badly.. the next day the red triangle occur. Never happened before... then my car went dead. Now have to tow. My car never have problem until the oil change... shame on u guy.. please kindly go out of business for our safety and next customer

To
Review №55

Very pleased with service. I was greeted by two different people! No high sales pressure. Jamal walked me through all my options - very professional. Will go back.

Br
Review №56

The work crew is great

Om
Review №57

Friendly staff great service my new spot for oil changes go here

Tr
Review №58

Long wait times and lines

vi
Review №59

Great staff!! Great service!! Will be recommending your services to many..

Ke
Review №60

Quick and efficient service.Very convenient location.

Aa
Review №61

Fast, courteous and did the work right.

Da
Review №62

We went and got a oil change and transmission service their transmission service machine was not working. But we were happy to say the manager went over and beyond to get us our refund asap. They called us and the customer service. We received the refund next day. Well be going back

Sh
Review №63

They guys were really nice. Explained everything ad they did it. Somebody always double checked everything before checking it off the list. Up sale push was there but not overbearing. Usually find a $10 or so coupon online or they can email one if you call.

ol
Review №64

Luis was very informative and helpful thank you valvoline oil change

ja
Review №65

Tyrone was Awesome and very friendly the associate Yasmin was outstanding as well Service was exceptional this my first visit since Ive lived in Cotati Ca I Highly recommend this oil place I definitely felt welcome and will definitely continue doing Business here in the future.My email address is [email protected].

4e
Review №66

Great place to get a quick oil change. 4 stars because they dont always have my oil filter. Theyre a group of good folks and I always have a laugh when I drop in.

Mi
Review №67

Honestly, what a pleasure to get my oil changed here, and some other convenient car services!The crew was very friendly and entertaining :0)

Du
Review №68

I went for a oil change and got a couple upgrades in the process. I actually got a new battery; they let me know my battery was from 2012. The new battery really makes a difference. They were out of the battery in the shop so they ran across town to get one for me, definitely didn’t have to do that me but I appreciate it so much! Thanks for the great service!

Om
Review №69

Fast, quick and easy!

Sa
Review №70

Well they were kind of off the game we went in on a Monday and its really a small parking area so you can wait for your oil change but the staff was friendly they just were discombobulated and took longer than I thought it should...

Ja
Review №71

Fast, friendly service. They never try to sell you on a bunch of items you do not need or ask for like most drive through oil changes.

Ta
Review №72

Service was friendly and fast!

An
Review №73

Fast in & out always excellent service

Do
Review №74

Felt rushed and they did not really go over what was done. Did not offer to check or change the cabin air filter.

Da
Review №75

Super quick and efficient

Ch
Review №76

Nice people and fast service.

DO
Review №77

Santana was the awesome customer service man. Greeted us with a enthusiasm and logistics of service. Most impressive. Most over all Im so happy to see a shop that actually has females presently working. Im loving it this shop has it together like a family they all communicate with each other and me too. Thanks valvoline!!!!!!

Ju
Review №78

Terrible. Wont honor coupons, takes at least an hour, tho they advertise 15 minutes, and prices are outrageous. Too many other good places to go-skip the con job and go to Midas. Or anywhere else.

Jo
Review №79

Great sevic. Fast amd efficient

Ch
Review №80

Friendly straightforward staff, took a fleet vehicle there for oil change etc. No issues with service.

C.
Review №81

The guys over there are very knowledge and fast. Very good customer service and fast service even when there is a long waiting like. I would recommend it to anyone in Marin or Sonoma County driving through Novato on 101

Li
Review №82

Great and super fast!!!! So happy! Devin was so nice and didn’t pressure me at all. Will definitely come back. 😃😃😃

Ki
Review №83

Over sell on other filters. Oil change was fine.

Ni
Review №84

Professional, helpful and best of all SUPER FAST

Ri
Review №85

Soo expensive!! Crazy you could ever charge just a simple oil change for that much. Staff was ok. Just pushy on trying to sell me more and more even though I said no thank you. Never will return

Mi
Review №86

Price gauge and lie about it

Go
Review №87

My cars lights started going off like a xmas tree. I have a new car...so didnt make sense to me. I will not be returning.

Wi
Review №88

Good service!

Ni
Review №89

Fast excellent service. 💯💋👑💖

Pa
Review №90

This was the fastest most professional oil change I have ever had. Excellent job !!!!

Gr
Review №91

Quick and professional, with options and upgrades to the standard service

jo
Review №92

Only good thing is the staff. Other 1 star reviews are spot on, 140$ for a oil change with 40$ extra oil i didnt get a choice or heads up about. My oil cap was loose under my hood after the change. The people were great tho just not worth 5 times what my mechanic cahrges, espicaly when my mechanic is almost three times faster and doesnt leave the cap off get oil all over my hood and plastic engine covers or forget to reset the change oil indicator

Se
Review №93

I went in for a oil change and I ended with a car inspection 🧐 + very pricey for the service the provided

Jo
Review №94

Stopped here while traveling with my Ford F-250 for an oil change in a hurry, the service was quick, but by the time I was told the total, which is about %50 more than I paid at the local ford dealership, my oil drain plug was already open and there was no turning back. I went to change the oil again yesterday and found that the filter used was significantly smaller than the correct filter, being upcharged 30$ for additional oil because of it being an HD truck then getting a filter so small that it would never properly filter all of that oil over a 7500 mile interval is unacceptable. The proper sized motorcraft was only $4 at the store. Incredibly disappointed with a $100 cut corner oil change. Will never return to a Valvoline, or any quick lube. They cost more than dealerships and you get significantly worse service. Included is the correct filter next to the filter used.

Ho
Review №95

Wow going through this oil change right now it is definitely 5 star rating. You really need to experience this to understand. THANK YOU GUYS!

Ki
Review №96

Well mannered attendants greeted me. They call out orders to each other for safety. I was left in my car with no one working on my car for a while. Not sure what that was about. Buy other than that it was ok.

Gr
Review №97

Manager REALLY NEED SOME IMPROVEMENT cause you really are SLACKING on your position!!ZERO stars !!!!

Ji
Review №98

I was greeted by Sebastian. He was very polite and explained the available services for my Passat. The whole time I was their, I felt taken care of. All the staff worked together as a team.... Very well organized.Fair prices, and Excellent customer service.I will return.Thank you guysJ.J.

Jo
Review №99

Super cool staff,great service!

Al
Review №100

Why is it they cant measure how much oil they drain?

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  • Address:690 Mendocino Ave, Santa Rosa, CA 95401, United States
  • Site:https://store.vioc.com/ca/santarosa/oil-change-ih0006.html?utm_source=google&utm_medium=local&utm_campaign=localsearch
  • Phone:+1 707-575-5823
Categories
  • Oil change service
Working hours
  • Monday:7am–7pm
  • Tuesday:7am–7pm
  • Wednesday:7am–7pm
  • Thursday:7am–7pm
  • Friday:7am–7pm
  • Saturday:7am–7pm
  • Sunday:7:30am–6pm
Accessibility
  • Wheelchair-accessible entrance:Yes
Offerings
  • Oil change:Yes
Amenities
  • Mechanic:Yes
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