Following the assistance I received from Clint @5MinuteOilChange I made the decision to make the…read moreswitch from Valvoline. The insight & experience received was exceptional.

Quick and affordable oil change. You can go back for free top offs - oil included. Theres usually a…read morecoupon on their website, too. The staff is friendly, and like any auto place they going to try to upsell you

DO NOT GO HERE! They forgot to drain my old oil off and did not replace the filter. They just added…read moremore oil to my engine I came in for an oil change on Sunday May 31, 2026. Luckily my drive home was less than 5 miles because my car soon lost power when I tried to accelerate and was blowing white smoke out of the exhaust. It turns out Valvoline did not drain the old oil out or change the oil filter. They just added more oil to what was already in the car. I drained all of the oil from the pan myself after coming home on May 31 but I didn't bother taking the filter off because I didn't expect to drain very much oil off after taking the filter off, and measured out the 5.7 quarts that my car should take. What remains in the square container in the photo is just what was left in the oil pan I went to the ford dealership today for an oil change less than 100 miles after leaving Valvoline - and even after I drained some off, there was still over 8 quarts of oil in my car. Valvoline just did nothing regarding the old oil or old oil filter. They simply added more oil to the engine.

A gleaming new location atop on old Wendy's location…read more Three lanes were open today with speedy, friendly, and efficient service. The smartly dressed staff ran around like pit crew at Indy. Very good service. This new location mailed 50% off/$25 off synthetic coupons, too, so I used that and got a solid price. Even if you forget, quickly hit their website via your 'phone, and you can usually get a great coupon immediately. You can tell they care about doing it right and disposing of shop materials appropriately. Do they try to sell you additional services? Of course. Stick to what you need, and drive away happy. Oil change and wiper blades for me. I'll likely be a repeat customer for routine oil changes. The staff are polite, go getters...they got me in and out quickly. I'll be back.

Honestly, I should just stop trying to go to an auto service center that isn't Tuffy. In the past…read moreyear, they have saved me TWICE from flat tires. The first time, I was on the phone in tears because I had to get to class and go to work. Keith patiently explained why the tire isn't a quick fix and assured me that everything was going to be okay. Lo and behold, the tire was fixed about 4 hours later and I went on my merry way without pain, anxiety, or hefty bill. It was an amazing experience. Yesterday, the same thing happened and in a panic, I called again at around 4:30 knowing that they were going to close at 5. I talked to Keith again (my hero) and he calmed me down and explained that he didn't have my tire in stock and it might take until Friday (note: the other places I called didn't even share the time it would take to ship from a warehouse). I wanted to drive home to Cleveland on Thursday, but I trusted them and said that it was okay. I towed my car there and couldn't find the key drop slot. Even though they were closed for an hour or so by that time, Keith (again, my hero) came out to get the key. I went to work Thursday morning annoyed with my $10 morning uber ride and my delayed-to-Friday departure home. However, Tuffy called around 3pm and said they had my car done. I'm excited to say that I will be driving home after class tonight and will be reunited with my family at my originally planned time! I'm so thankful to Keith and his team for really prioritizing the customer experience and getting me back on the road ahead of schedule! TL;DR: Tuffy is a wonderful auto center that really cares about their customers. Keith is a superhero. If you want quick, quality work, I recommend this place over every other!

If I could put 0 stars I would…read more My experience with Tuffy has been absolutely unacceptable, and I am honestly disgusted with the way my vehicle and this entire situation were handled. The biggest issue throughout this entire process was the complete lack of communication, accountability, and professionalism. My 2019 Kia Forte needed an engine replacement. My warranty company approved the claim, the replacement engine was sent to Tuffy, and I waited while they completed the repair. After everything I had already gone through with my car being down, I was finally told my vehicle was ready and picked it up believing the problem had been properly repaired and that my vehicle was safe and ready to drive. Less than 24 hours later, my car was having problems AGAIN. It was making a clanking noise, and I ended up having to get the vehicle TOWED right back to Tuffy. Considering they had just replaced my engine, of course I was concerned that something was wrong with the engine or the work that had just been completed. Having to tow a vehicle back to a repair shop less than 24 hours after getting it back from an ENGINE REPLACEMENT is ridiculous in itself. Then came the battery situation, which made this experience even worse. Tuffy put a new battery in my vehicle without properly communicating with me beforehand about the price or making sure I understood and agreed to that additional expense. I should not be finding out AFTER work is done what something is going to cost me. Customers deserve the opportunity to know the price and make a decision before additional parts are installed in their vehicle. When I made it clear that I did not want to pay for a battery that I was not properly informed about beforehand, I was told they could simply remove their new battery, put MY original battery back in my car, and I would not have to pay for theirs. Okay, fine. Except when I came back, I was then told that MY ORIGINAL BATTERY WAS GONE. The employee explained that my old battery had already been given away/returned, meaning they could no longer put MY battery back in my vehicle like they originally told me they would. How do you tell a customer that you can put their original property back into their vehicle and then get rid of that property before the situation is even resolved? Then, to make the situation even more frustrating, the lady with the piercings was struggling to remove Tuffy's battery from my vehicle and acting as though she did not know how to take it out. At that point, I was beyond irritated. This is an AUTO REPAIR SHOP. After everything I had already dealt with, watching an employee struggle with removing a battery from my vehicle while acting like she did not know how to do it was the final straw for me. There was already poor communication surrounding a MAJOR engine replacement. I received my car back only to have to get it towed back less than 24 hours later. Then a battery was installed without the cost being properly communicated to me beforehand. I was told my old battery could be put back in, only to arrive and find out they had already gotten rid of it. Then I had to stand there while an employee struggled to remove the battery they installed. That is not how you handle someone's vehicle, especially after they have trusted your business with something as major as an engine replacement. What bothered me the most was the lack of communication throughout this entire experience. When someone leaves their vehicle with a repair shop, especially for a major repair, they should not have to constantly wonder what is going on with their car, what is being done to it, or what they are going to be charged for. Communication should be BASIC customer service. I gave Tuffy multiple opportunities throughout this process to simply communicate with me and handle things professionally. Instead, one issue seemed to turn into another. I would NOT recommend this location based on my experience. I expected professionalism, transparency, proper communication, and care for my vehicle. Instead, this entire situation left me frustrated, inconvenienced, and completely disappointed with how this business operates. If you decide to bring your vehicle here, I strongly recommend getting EVERYTHING explained to you beforehand, including every repair, every additional part, and every charge, and making sure you know exactly what is happening with any parts being removed from your vehicle.

We were in Columbus to move in our daughter and before going home needed someone to checkout our…read moretruck as it was making a concerning noise. We called two places and they could not see us for another week. We were given the name of Star and Northwest Auto and we decided to just stop by. They jumped in the truck right after we got there and did a test drive. We were so thankful for the quick assessment. We had to fly home but they found a part and got it repaired in just a few days. Not ideal for our first college move in experience, but they were amazing. We highly recommend.

I worked for a dealership service department for many years, but Star Northwest is where I take my…read morevehicles. Excellent service.

got an oil change and a few small services and the staff was very friendly and efficient and didn't…read morepressure me to get more services than I needed, which I always appreciate. will return for future oil changes.

I stopped in to get an oil change and tire rotation for my fleet vehicle. This was my first time…read morehere so I expected there would be some delay, but I never expected it to take this long. The serves techs were having trouble billing the fleet company. The service was good and the one tech was really courteous and helpful. I felt they did a good job and getting me accommodated. I will be back next time service is due. Hopefully it won't take as long next time.

I appreciate Paul and his honest assessments of what needs to be done and what can be done. He's a…read morepleasure to work with and is almost always able to fit me in if something comes up. Quality work. This is my trusted mechanic in Columbus.

It is so easy to feel intimidated when car troubles arise but I've been going to Paul and his team…read morefor the last 2 years for my little beater Honda and he keeps it running well for me. One time I came in with my side mirror knocked off and he helped me replace it with a scrap just to get me by until I could get it fixed. He's suggested a class to teach people who are intimidated about cars how to do tasks like changing a tire, or the oil in case of emergencies. He's flexible as well. I've called day of, realizing I am well over miles due for an oil change and he gets me in quick. Once he even lent me a car to drive while he was fixing mine. Paul takes care of people.

GM was working his ass off,the only employee in the shop.And he did a 5 star job.He stayed very…read morecalm and cool. I'm a retired GM of over 38years ,and I have been in that situation too.James GM 2260 E Livingston ave.Bexley ,OH 43209 He is a great part of your team,treat him like that,common curiosity goes a long wa. He did a excellent job and very knowledgeable of automotive care and great customer service Sincerely : Troy C.

Great service! Nice guy at the counter, only $30 to get a tire plugged up and inspected.read more

Check it out! The Valvoline Instant Oil Change was impressive. Despite the location being quite…read morebusy - which is understandable given the awesomeness of their work - the experience was very professional, quick, and remarkably thorough. Mylan immediately greeted me and thanked me for my patience regarding the short wait time. Great customer service! The oil change was smooth and what truly made the difference was the crew. Marquise, the floor manager, was leading the team - he has such an uplifting spirit and clearly keeps everyone motivated. Mylan, Payne, and Eric - skilled mechanics - worked hard on the vehicles. They were focused, efficient, and clearly demonstrated a commitment to safety by being meticulous with every step. Valvoline offers great discount coupons so check out their site while they work on your car. A huge thanks to Marquise, Mylan, Payne, and Eric for the five-star service. I will definitely be back for future oil changes!

I came here because I needed an oil change quickly, so I wasn't worried about the price. I know…read moreyou can usually get better prices at other places. my car was at a little over 100k miles, and so they asked me if I wanted my transmission flushed as well. I agreed. Then when they went to do the service, they told me they didn't have the right tool to do the transmission flush, and told me to go to a different loation to get it done which is strange to me. i drive a 2015 honda civic. one of the most common cars on the road. Overall, I got done what i had originally intended to get done, but was just a little disappointed I had to figure out my transmission elsewhere. I probably saved some money I guess.

I don't like taking my car into the mechanic any better than the next person, but I really do like…read morethe guys (and Sharon) over at Tom Hatem. Not only do I have a foreign car, I have a solid affection for MINI Coopers and all of the quirks that come with owning a German made British roller skate with a motor. I had come here for routine oil changes prior to the pandemic, but the shop got a little full during shut down and it was hard to get a time that worked for me. Anyway.... when my panoramic sunroof got stuck, open, naturally, this week, I called the dealer and they couldn't offer a loaner car until May (!!) and couldn't make any guarantees as to when they could even get the car into the garage after I dropped it off. So, next option - Tom Hatem. RIck also said I'd have to drop the car off, but it was "because I've got a couple of cars in the shop and I don't want you to have to wait around all day," plus, he was confident that if they couldn't fix the sunroof, they could at least render my vehicle water tight before the rain, so off we went. His best guess was 30 minutes of work, but they ended up needing an hour. Rick did the usual great job of explaining what the problem was and how they fixed it. He had the car ready by the following morning, by disconnecting the motor to the sunroof after he had to take the roof off to reset it manually. Either way, I was pleased not to be rained on. Paid for the labor and he gave me a nice write up on what they did, in case I want to have the roof repaired in the future. and off we went. I will head back over there first the next time I need something.

Well let's be a story teller for a few moments and speak about a time when owning a German…read moreenthusiasts car was fun, exhilarating, cool, and gave a great sense of the ultimate driving experience. So over the years I've found myself here upon a few occasions. While some of the experience with my 'beloved car' has been a hate relationship it has also came with love too. Anyways I found this place after a few recommendations came to go to them after some problems a few others couldn't manage or weren't willing too. Tom Hatem has always been good to me. As bad as this will sound I know the gentlemen at the counter quite well. I have been a long time customer since the inception of owning my 'Ultimate Driving Machine'. Some of that has been love and hate, but Tom Hatem has always had me back on the road. They also back their work! That is something that brings me back as some will not offer such a warranty or piece of mind to their customers. If you ever find yourself needing an automotive shop for German cars (more so BMW experts) I recommend them highly. They also work on Audi, Porsche, VW, although BMW is their specialty!

TL;DR: Luke's is great. Honest and fair value, and saved me a ton of money. They have my highest…read morepossible recommendation. Buckle in because this is a long story. I had a serious problem with my AC: it blasted hot air when the car was in motion. My regular mechanic refilled the freon, tried to fix it, and found it was over his head. No charge for the labor, since he couldn't fix it, but $70 for the freon. He recommended I try the Toyota dealership. I went to the dealership, paid for the inspection, $300, which goes towards any work done. Was told I had two problems with the AC: the freon was over-filled, and the motherboard was bad. They guessed that the overfilled freon was the core problem, and the motherboard was causing a minor, unrelated issue. I expressed doubt, because the freon had just been refilled, and the problem had started before refilling it. The rep insisted that this was the most likely explanation, and that they had to refill the freon anyway. $350 for freon, of which $300 was already covered by the exam fee. Meanwhile $1.5k for the motherboard, which they didn't recommend replacing. So I pay for the freon, my rep says the problem's fixed. I drive away and as I do so I am blasted with 105 F air; the problem was not fixed at all, the freon was a red herring. I didn't want to spend $1.5k with a team that had already made one bad call so I decided to get a second opinion and chose Luke's based on their Yelp reviews. Luke's did an exam, $200 or $250, found that the freon was again overfilled, and thought the problem was with the HVAC actuator and quoted 2.3k. Ouch! (It's a lot of labor as they need to take out the entire dashboard.) I talked to both Luke's and the Toyota guys about their different opinions. Luke's was able to give me the error codes from their exam, while Toyota hadn't retained any paperwork at all. Moreover Luke's was willing to do a second exam, for free, to make sure they were right, while Toyota was not. Toyota agreed that if the actuator needed to be replaced, 2.3k was reasonable. I went back to Luke's for the second exam. They stood by their conclusions. So I bit the bullet and asked them to replace the actuator. They gave me a free car to drive while mine was in the shop. Turned out I didn't need it for long: they were able to replace the actuator quickly by going through a vent, rather than taking out the whole dash. This knocked about $1k off the job in labor. And when I got back in the car, lo and behold, it was fixed! I cannot overemphasis my elation. Luke's did better than the dealership, by a lot. They were accurate while the dealership was incorrect. They were scrupulous and offered a second exam for free. They figured out a way to save me money. And best of all they actually did the job. Highest possible recommendation.

Unfortunately car broke down while out of town in Columbus. Decided to try Luke's per several on…read moreline reviews. Takeaway is this a professional shop staffed with good people who really are committed to customer satisfaction. This review is based on a one time experience but would probably use them again.