After visiting Jiffy Lube in Elk Grove, I was asked by them to complete an on-line survey. There was no one egregious issue, but rather, a small litany of minor issues. Here's a cut and paste of my response...
I'll start by saying, I never, and I mean NEVER, leave negative reviews. I will eagerly leave positive reviews, if that's been my experience. But since you asked...
My wife and i have been going to this Jiffy Lube location for years- with the three vehicles we own. It's always gone well- until this visit.
I will say, the staff seemed pleasant. So, that's a positive.
1. The first surprise was I was not allowed to choose the oil viscosity. The staff said they had to go by some guidance, and there were no options. (Previously, I could select from a menu of oils / viscosity.) This, by itself, is not that big of a deal. But I really wanted a slightly higher viscosity oil for my car. This knocked off a star...
2. When they were done, the rep took me to the car to show me the oil level. Great. Then she closed the hood and said have a nice day (or something similar.) But I noticed the hood was not closed- so I closed it. She noticed and apologized. But this is a safety issue, and she should know to check, and ensure the hood is actually closed before walking away. This knocked off another star...
3. So I get seated in the car, fasten the belt, and the key wasn't in the vehicle. I had to track down the rep and she started a search for the key. Quickly found. No big deal. This did not knock off a star. I'll repeat, no big deal.
4. I was told the windows had been washed, and the carpets vacuumed. Honestly, I could not care less about this- I just needed an oil change. But very obviously, neither service had been done. So why tell me, and document that this had been done? Further, the windshield was MUCH WORSE (somehow!!) than when I drove in! I guess they must have sprayed something on the surface to test the wipers. So, it was clear where the wiper removed the "stuff," but a terrible cloud was blocking significant vision everywhere else out the windshield. I drove about 2 miles to my office, where I took a microfiber cloth and some glass cleaner to scrub away whatever it was they applied to the windshield. This knocked off a star. But really, it should have knocked off more than that- it left me a bit pissed. (And I'm an easy going guy!!)
This experience has turned me off to Jifffy Lube. No coupon or discount will ever bring me back. Sorry to say it. I might, in a few years, go back, hoping new management / procedures are in effect. But this was a real disappointment.
And, after documenting all of this for you, I'm tempted to copy and paste it over to Yelp, to warn others...
Again, sorry to say it.
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