EZ LUBE = Fraud

Lilwolvy3 · 05-17-2007, 01:36 PM

Thought you guys would like to see this. Reason for those who bring thier cars to the shop to think about doing things yourself. And even more reason for those who already DIY to keep on doing what you are doing.

http://video.msn.com/v/us/fv/fv.htm?...s&fg=&gt1=9951

P.S. I'm not sure if this is in the right place or if it is a repost, so mods, do what you will with it.

Big-Mike · 05-17-2007, 02:36 PM

Screw the cust, become manager lol. Next time they get busted, bet he will be on the corporate team.

mrgisriel · 05-17-2007, 04:02 PM

Wow, im speachless. That is one good topic, make sure you take it to some where you trust! Espically with oil etc, nice way to burn up an engine if they never do any work!

Derek

Lilwolvy3 · 05-18-2007, 11:14 AM

Bump for more to see!

dextor · 05-18-2007, 11:37 AM

lol, not suprised, to anyone with half a brain it's pretty much common knowledge that these places will more than likely rip you off

xSi · 05-18-2007, 11:50 AM

no ez lube for me!!! lol i would never go to one of those places do all my own work

***sbigshot*** · 05-18-2007, 12:00 PM

I've always done my own.

radiocontrolhead · 05-18-2007, 12:01 PM

That hidden manager sounds like the guy that works right at my EZ lube. I'll go there today to see if he's there. Haha. Even though the voice is played with, you can still hear his dorky voice.

Mateen · 05-18-2007, 12:03 PM

Last time I went there, they did an oil change without changing the filter. I found out later. So that was the last time I would ever go there.

radiocontrolhead · 05-18-2007, 12:03 PM

And when you guys say, "i'll do my own work." Do it, but every single time I'm there for an oil change, there's really no way to get screwed. I watch them like a hawk and it gets done right.

The people that get screwed are those who walk off to find a coffee bean or something. I know it's wrong but they find this an opportunity to get those people.

Lilwolvy3 · 05-19-2007, 06:24 PM

Thanks, everyone for commenting on this topic. I have always done my own work, and as a car enthusiast, think others should do thier work too. This is just another reason everyone should learn to do things themselves.

wazup · 05-19-2007, 06:42 PM

damn... well i personally live in an apartment complex where i cant do my own work.. but it makes me wonder where i should go.

Are dealerships pretty fraudulent when it comes to simple oil changes?

dorkiedoode · 05-19-2007, 07:54 PM

DAMN....oh man that it. that video said enough im going to sear and get me a 2 ton car lift. im doing my own stuff from now on. thx for keeping our heads up.

***sbigshot*** · 05-20-2007, 01:36 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by radiocontrolhead

And when you guys say, "i'll do my own work." Do it, but every single time I'm there for an oil change, there's really no way to get screwed. I watch them like a hawk and it gets done right.

even with watching the technician .... they can still over tighten the drain bolt and oil filter (a nightmare for the next time an oil change is needed).

Bambamsd · 05-20-2007, 02:07 AM

I trust my dealership, they've been nothing but good to me!

Tastycakes · 05-20-2007, 02:22 AM

I used to work at a jiffy lube, nuf said, will never go to one for service.

***Rems07si*** · 05-20-2007, 02:34 AM

crazy

dextor · 05-20-2007, 03:37 AM

just make sure you make your presence known. Just the mere sight of you standing there possibly watching them will ensure that they are less likely to screw with you

Lilwolvy3 · 05-20-2007, 08:11 PM

I agree, for those who can't do their own work, keep a close eye on the tech. Although they may overtighten/undertighten a bold, you know the work is still getting done. All I have to say is be weary of these scams.

I-NTEC · 05-21-2007, 01:01 AM

im a mechanic and ive never messed with anybodys cars, and when its a nice car i take extra care, u just have to know where to take it to. dont go to a place that just does oil changes because the only way they make money is to do them fast and use the cheapest oil/filter there is, and every once in a while they rip you off and f*** you. its just like going to get somthing to eat, u dont go somewhere thats dirty, u go to the nice, clean place right. well when u go to a mechanic see what kind of cars they drive, what kind of cars there working on and how they treat your car. if you drive past our shop u see 2 fg2's an ap1, and a cobra, and tons of cars getting worked on. do yourself a favor and pay the extra 5 or 10 dollars. not all mechanics are out there to get u

, by the way i fix peoples cars all the time because they tried to do it themselves, so if your gonna doit your self dont over tighten things and have somebody help you the first time. o yea and i hate when ppl sit of me like hawk lol.

05-17-2007, 01:36 PM	#1 (permalink)
Lilwolvy3 Senior Member Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: Louisiana Age: 20 Posts: 277 iTrader: 0 / 0%	EZ LUBE = Fraud Thought you guys would like to see this. Reason for those who bring thier cars to the shop to think about doing things yourself. And even more reason for those who already DIY to keep on doing what you are doing. http://video.msn.com/v/us/fv/fv.htm?...s&fg=&gt1=9951 P.S. I'm not sure if this is in the right place or if it is a repost, so mods, do what you will with it.

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Lilwolvy3 Senior Member Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: Louisiana Age: 20 Posts: 277 iTrader: 0 / 0%	Bump for more to see!

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dextor Senior Member Join Date: Feb 2007 Posts: 437 iTrader: 0 / 0%	lol, not suprised, to anyone with half a brain it's pretty much common knowledge that these places will more than likely rip you off

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xSi Member Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: The O.C (orange city) Posts: 88 Xavier iTrader: 0 / 0%	no ez lube for me!!! lol i would never go to one of those places do all my own work

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*sbigshot* VIP Member Join Date: Feb 2006 Location: Lake Charles, La. Posts: 2,093 Name: Scott iTrader: 18 / 100%	I've always done my own.

05-18-2007, 12:01 PM	#8 (permalink)
radiocontrolhead Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2006 Location: Hollywood, ca Age: 21 Posts: 2,850 Danny iTrader: 0 / 0%	That hidden manager sounds like the guy that works right at my EZ lube. I'll go there today to see if he's there. Haha. Even though the voice is played with, you can still hear his dorky voice.

05-18-2007, 12:03 PM	#9 (permalink)
Mateen Senior Member Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: S. CA Age: 51 Posts: 394 iTrader: 0 / 0%	Last time I went there, they did an oil change without changing the filter. I found out later. So that was the last time I would ever go there.

05-18-2007, 12:03 PM	#10 (permalink)
radiocontrolhead Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2006 Location: Hollywood, ca Age: 21 Posts: 2,850 Danny iTrader: 0 / 0%	And when you guys say, "i'll do my own work." Do it, but every single time I'm there for an oil change, there's really no way to get screwed. I watch them like a hawk and it gets done right. The people that get screwed are those who walk off to find a coffee bean or something. I know it's wrong but they find this an opportunity to get those people.

05-19-2007, 06:24 PM	#11 (permalink)
Lilwolvy3 Senior Member Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: Louisiana Age: 20 Posts: 277 iTrader: 0 / 0%	Thanks, everyone for commenting on this topic. I have always done my own work, and as a car enthusiast, think others should do thier work too. This is just another reason everyone should learn to do things themselves.

05-19-2007, 06:42 PM	#12 (permalink)
wazup Member Join Date: Mar 2007 Posts: 41 iTrader: 0 / 0%	damn... well i personally live in an apartment complex where i cant do my own work.. but it makes me wonder where i should go. Are dealerships pretty fraudulent when it comes to simple oil changes?

05-19-2007, 07:54 PM	#13 (permalink)
dorkiedoode Senior Member Join Date: May 2006 Posts: 1,161 iTrader: 2 / 100%	DAMN....oh man that it. that video said enough im going to sear and get me a 2 ton car lift. im doing my own stuff from now on. thx for keeping our heads up.

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Bambamsd Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2006 Location: Sioux Falls, SD Age: 40 Posts: 260 iTrader: 0 / 0%	I trust my dealership, they've been nothing but good to me!

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Tastycakes Senior Member Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: NW Suburbs of Chicago Age: 25 Posts: 2,595 Mike iTrader: 0 / 0%	I used to work at a jiffy lube, nuf said, will never go to one for service.

05-20-2007, 02:34 AM	#17 (permalink)
*Rems07si* VIP Member Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Pa Age: 24 Posts: 981 Remy iTrader: 0 / 0%	crazy

05-20-2007, 03:37 AM	#18 (permalink)
dextor Senior Member Join Date: Feb 2007 Posts: 437 iTrader: 0 / 0%	just make sure you make your presence known. Just the mere sight of you standing there possibly watching them will ensure that they are less likely to screw with you

05-20-2007, 08:11 PM	#19 (permalink)
Lilwolvy3 Senior Member Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: Louisiana Age: 20 Posts: 277 iTrader: 0 / 0%	I agree, for those who can't do their own work, keep a close eye on the tech. Although they may overtighten/undertighten a bold, you know the work is still getting done. All I have to say is be weary of these scams.

05-21-2007, 01:01 AM	#20 (permalink)
I-NTEC Senior Member Join Date: Oct 2006 Posts: 298 iTrader: 4 / 100%	im a mechanic and ive never messed with anybodys cars, and when its a nice car i take extra care, u just have to know where to take it to. dont go to a place that just does oil changes because the only way they make money is to do them fast and use the cheapest oil/filter there is, and every once in a while they rip you off and f*** you. its just like going to get somthing to eat, u dont go somewhere thats dirty, u go to the nice, clean place right. well when u go to a mechanic see what kind of cars they drive, what kind of cars there working on and how they treat your car. if you drive past our shop u see 2 fg2's an ap1, and a cobra, and tons of cars getting worked on. do yourself a favor and pay the extra 5 or 10 dollars. not all mechanics are out there to get u , by the way i fix peoples cars all the time because they tried to do it themselves, so if your gonna doit your self dont over tighten things and have somebody help you the first time. o yea and i hate when ppl sit of me like hawk lol.