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Jiffy Lube

3.3 (78 reviews)
Closed • 7:30 am - 7:00 pm

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Oil changes

Routine automotive maintenance

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After they put the car on a lift, they discovered there was no oil drain plug and that the oil had leaked out completely.
Justin G.

Took my 2017 Kia Soul here for a routine oil change on 12/12/2023 around 3:40 pm. I got the car back around 4:35 pm and I thought everything was okay. About 5 miles away from the shop around the Four Corners area, I heard a loud engine noise and at first I thought it was someone else's car until I opened my window. I was in the middle of rush-hour traffic (in the middle lane on University Blvd East) and the engine started knocking violently, then it shutdown on me. I restarted the engine and put my hazards on because I did not feel safe just sitting in the middle of rush-hour traffic. Luckily, I was able to pull over into the gas station parking lot on the other side of University Blvd and checked the oil dipstick....which was completely dry. At that point, I knew that the engine was already ruined but at least I was in a safe location, where the vehicle could be towed. I requested roadside assistance from my insurance (which never came 4 hours later...thank you ProtoCall Towing and Recovery). I was able to have a secondary towing service dispatched...which actually showed up promptly around 11:25 pm (I wanted to get the car back to Jiffy Lube during business hours the sameday but it was impossible). The next afternoon around 12:30 pm, I returned to Jiffy Lube to inform the manager Larenz about what had happened after the oil change the previous day and he said that they would push the car onto a car-lift to see what was wrong with the car. I was watching over them like a hawk just incase they tried to manipulate any evidence of negligence by technicians. He did allow me to record video of the under carriage of my car which was missing a drain plug and was soaked in oil. Afterwards, I called the service manager at Kia to see if it was okay for the Jiffy Lube technicians to put a new drain plug on the car and refill the engine with oil. Those two actions were taken and they allowed the car to sit for about 45 minutes before they tried to start the engine. The engine would not start at all (which after a running with no oil scenario, usually indicates irrepairable damage). I had a tow truck already en route to tow my vehicle to Kia of Rockville so that they could run a diagnostic check on the engine to figure out what the extent of the damage caused by the drain plug, spilling all the oil out. The General Manager of Jiffy Lube - Mark, is adamant that this issue was caused by a KIA recall (because he listened to a podcast) rather than any potentially negligent actions by his technicians who performed the oil change on my car (I have never had a drain plug fall out of my oil pan after an oil change and I've brought my car to Jiffy Lube Kensington numerous times). However, this gentleman is not an ASE certified mechanic nor does he have any formal education in mechanical engineering/aptitude (anybody can become a general manager). I will never get an oil change at any Jiffy Lube service again and I don't believe that anyone should. These ignorant bozos can destroy your car and then attempt to point the finger at you or your vehicle manufacterur. Don't even think about bringing your car here for anything!!!!! You have been warned! I'm at a $7400 loss for an engine replacement plus $165 diagnostic fee from Kia of Rockville. i'm

Tracie C.

I randomly found myself at this Jiffy Lube last October because I was attending a conference close by. I live in DC so there was no other reason for me to be at this particular location but my conference let out early so I decided to get that oil change that I was late getting. I've been driving to this location from the Navy Yard ever since! It's that good. The manager (or owner?) gave his guests (I saw guests because he treats his customers like they are guests in his home) a tour of the facility, gave us water or coffee, and offered us magazines from his neatly organized coffee table. The bathroom is spotless! The first time I was here a younger employee was given the task of straightening up the lobby before he could go home and he didn't take it like it was a punishment. He wiped down the counter and straightened up the magazines like it was a point of pride for him. But let's face it, that's just the lobby. How did my car turn out and did it break the bank? I don't remember how much it cost but I do know it was a lot cheaper than another Jiffy Lube I went to several months before this one. The last time I came they even showed me how to change out my engine oil filter to save me money next time (I knew how to change the cabin filter already--yay me!) I don't normally write reviews (this is only my 2nd one) but I couldn't help but let people know how great this particular Jiffy Lube is. Oh, with every oil change you get a free car wash at the place next door and they also do a good job. I wouldn't drive 37 minutes out of my way if I thought this was any other place to get an oil changed. They're totally worth the trip!!

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these folks are kind and honest! i take all my cars here and have only had positive experiences.

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My back right tire was grinding/scraping so badly that I was clenching my teeth every time I drove,…read moreknowing it meant something awful and expensive that I just kept delaying since I didn't have a trusted mechanic. I saw some good reviews for this location, so I drove by on a Saturday right before they closed and chatted with the owner, Brian. He hopped in the car and drove 1 yard, immediately told me what he thought it was, and warned me to avoid driving the rest of the weekend as grinding the wheel in extreme heat was risky. He said to come back first thing Monday morning to get it lifted up and properly examined. Came back Monday and the team figured out I needed to replace the caliper and brakes. Price was fair and they said they could do it same day within 3 hours, so I let them work on it and had them do an oil change as well. I'm very grateful for Brian and his team, taking the time to explain what was actually needed and why, and not overselling me on additional services. I'm so glad I finally found a new trusted mechanic! Will definitely take my car to Brian and the team for all future maintenance services.

I'm so thankful I came across four corner auto care to fix my car…read more Brian (Tenzin) promptly responded to my request to fix my car which I hit against cement in a parking garage (after dodging an old lady walking down a dark ramp...everyone was okay). Brian estimated that he could have my car fixed within a few days. The whole job took one week because he found other significant damage in the interior of my car which I didn't know about. Overall he communicated well, asked if I wanted to fix everything and had such a positive attitude. Also they do excellent work for a reasonable price. I almost wanted to keep this gem to myself but the world (or Silver Spring) needs to know where to go for superior auto care whether mechanical or auto body. They also cleaned the interior of my car. I don't want to come back for anything other than oil changes but if I need a job done in the future, I know where to go. I think the pictures speak for themselves to demonstrate high quality service.

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