If you're tired of waiting hours for an oil change, Lightning Lube might just be your new go-to spot. True to their name, they deliver lightning-fast service -- my oil change took barely 15 minutes from start to finish. The staff moved efficiently without cutting corners, double-checking everything before handing the keys back. At under $50, their pricing is tough to beat, especially compared to big-name competitors that often charge nearly double. Despite the quick turnaround, the technicians were friendly, transparent about what my car needed (and what it didn't), and didn't try to upsell unnecessary add-ons. The waiting area was clean and had free coffee, adding a nice touch while I waited. Overall, Lightning Lube lives up to its reputation -- fast, affordable, and trustworthy. It's exactly what a busy driver needs: quality service without the downtime or high price tag. read more

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Polite, quick and efficient service. Walked away from Pep Boys oil change when they told me I could only use synthetic oil in my 2010 Honda Fit with 80k miles...and it would cost over $100. Drove around the corner to Lightning Lube, pulled right in and was all set in under 10 minutes. Appreciated the equipment in the corner plastered with WBCN stickers! Used a chunk of what I saved to tip the guys. read more

Great service, quick and affordable. You don't even need to exit your car. The pavement around the building, however, was a nightmare. Not just potholes, it was completely uneven. Worth it for the service tho read more

Had a great experience , as I have had in the past. Friendly, knowledgeable and courteous staff. Quick service. They also filled my windshield fluid and washed my front window. Checked belts and other stuff under the hood! Very happy with the experience. Recommend highly. read more

Fast and furious value and service. I always come here it's worth it just for the speed and its a good value since thwy fill up all your liquid needs brak oil windshield wiper etc. read more

Went in for a full synthetic oil change. Service was fast friendly and courteous. Cost me $66 total for a small sedan, much more affordable than other options. No complaints! read more

If I could give them 0 stars I would, my mother in law came to Boston for the holidays from New Jersey, the day she was driving back to Jersey she stopped by this shop for a simple oil change and less than 10 minutes after she left the shop, her car broke down and never turned back on. Their only guy with a license came out to where she was left stranded, he confirmed the car had no oil. This caused the engine to spaz out and the car had to be towed. Now their insurance company has deemed the car as a total loss and has offered $1,300 because repairing the car they damaged is more expensive! Now my mother in law was left with no car to get to her dr appointments as she is very ill, my sister in law can't get to school and my brother in law can't get to work, that vehicle was the only car they had for all three of them and this shop has screwed them over, the owner of this shop is taking no responsibility because they have insurance but their insurance thinks $1,300 will suffice for the damages and stress and heart ache they have put on their household. read more

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Oil change was fast and convenient. Friendly and fairly priced! My go to oil change spot! No appt needed and stay in car!

it was fast service, not expensive and the people were nice. the cost was 57.35 (tax included) for a Nissan Altima 08 4Cyl 2.5, the oil choice was Mobil1 full synth. read more

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I needed an oil change with full synthetic oil. Cost: $57 compared to valvoline a $89. This place might look a little grungy but don't be scared! Take your car to the back. Instructions are clear: remove keys from ignition, place them on dash, with drivers side window down. You walk to the office.....I was in and out on a Thursday at 4:30. Legit left 15 minutes later (faster than valvoline)....They gave me a receipt and told me if I come back in June with the receipt they'll give me $3 off. Not bad! The front desk lady was so kind! All the guys seemed nice too! The window in the office gives you a chance to see everything the guys are doing. I say go for it! read more

I went in for an oil change in May and they had me in and out within 10-15 minutes. The woman at the front desk was super nice (and funny) as well! Definitely never going anywhere else to get my oil changed. read more

After a few good experiences, they made an amateur mistake that could have destroyed my engine, or worse. One day after getting an oil change in November, and about ten miles of driving later, I was going down the street and heard a loud clunk as though something had fallen off my car. I look in the rear-view mirror, and sure enough I see a trail of fluid behind me. I pull over immediately and shut off my engine, and confirm that it is indeed several quarts of brand-new motor oil on the street. I call a tow truck and get the car taken to a dealer to get checked out. I don't want it going back to Lightning Lube and having them top the oil off, claim it's fine, and then blame me if two weeks later the engine dies. Fortunately, the dealer tech says he can't find anything wrong with the engine, so I am only out about $200 for the tow and service. The cause of the problem was the service tech at Lightning Lube failing to remove the old oil filter properly, which caused the new one to not seat fully. This is Oil Change 101 according to multiple techs I've talked to, and not really an excusable mistake. Had this occurred on 93 instead of the street in front of my house, or at night, or really any differently, this could have led to the engine being destroyed as it pumped all of its oil out, an accident involving me or a car behind me. You'd think Lightning Lube would be happy to cover the $200 and apologize. Instead, they yelled at me for not bringing the car back to them, and told me they couldn't do anything. I sent a certified letter with receipts from the tow truck and dealer service department, and did not receive any response. I pondered taking them to small claims court, but for $200 it wasn't worth the time, though the principle of it tempted me. Bottom line, the mistake was bad enough, but the refusal to take any kind of responsibility puts this place on my must-avoid list. read more

This place was the cheapest oil change I have seen in a long time...it was originally 19.95 but now it's $24.95 which is still cheap. I was a little skeptical at first but after going there a couple of times I realized it was legit. Anyways, I've been there several times for oil changes and also got my car inspected there. If it's late in the month and you need your car inspected there may be a long line especially on the weekends. The best time to go is early in the morning when they open up at 8am. This place is so fast I can get to work at 9am if I'm there by 8am and I work in Cambridge. read more

Everyone here is friendly and did an excellent job with my Prius oil change, faster and less expensive than Valvoline. I just moved here and I am very happy to have a local shop I can trust for oil changes. read more

The name of this company is certainly not a misnomer. There were 2 cars ahead of me on a busy Saturday afternoon, but I got in and out in ten minutes flat. I was charged $26.50--not bad. The front desk person was very pleasant. Since I'm mechanically uninclined, I have no idea if they did a "good" job or not, but I really don't care because hey, I don't need to worry about this for another 4000 miles. read more

The best! These guys are courteous and efficient. They always remember me and my car. They have commented every time I have gotten a new car. You also can't beat the price - just over $50 for synthetic. They also definitely do the full inspection too. I rely on them to tell me when I need a new air filter every time. read more

I needed to get an oil change a couple of months ago and went to this place because it was conveniently located (off Rt 16) and had 3 good reviews here. I'm not sure what to expect at places like this (very little to compare) but they were friendly and efficient and the price was reasonable. I gave them 4 stars, but would probably give them a 5. On my way to get my second oil change today. btw this is my first review on Yelp - time to give back read more

I was in a crunch to have my oil changed before my Versa goes into the shop for body work this week and spotted Lightning Lube on my way to work yesterday morning. I called and was told I could come right in. I was in and out in less than 15 minutes. The complete service with tax was $26! Not only was this place cheaper than Valvoline or Jiffy Lube, but they didn't try to sell me anything other than the service I requested. I would recommend this place whole heartedly to anyone in the 02150. read more

Seriously, SCREW Valvoline! I've been taking my cars to Lightning Lube for about 4 years for oil changes and the service is consistently great. The men who work on the cars are friendly and nice, and the woman who works the counter inside where you pay has a way of making you feel welcome and homey (in a strange I'm-in-an-oil-change-place kind of way). Today I was in and out in 10 minutes tops, and the cost for an oil change was $19.95. That's almost $15 cheaper than Valvoline and much quicker! read more

Quickest oil change ever. 26 bucks isn't bad. They were friendly and told me something about how screwy my car is that I've never heard in 3 years of oil changes. Came here based on the reviews. Thanks yelpers! read more

Quick, efficient, very friendly staff (love the receptionist, she is so nice and easy to chat with while you wait!). I recommend this place to everyone. The prices are fair and they even provide a once-over interior vacuuming! I made the mistake of going to valvoline once and will never do that again. This local business is truly defines what customer service and efficient, quality work is all about. read more

I went there on a Saturday afternoon at 4pm, and didn't have to wait at all. Granted, it was raining, so maybe that deterred the usual crowds, but the whole thing took no more than 15 minutes. I just moved to Somerville, so I was looking for a reasonable oil change place. Just as a note, the oil change is now $24.95 + tax = $26.00, not $19.95 as Kate had mentioned, but still reasonable! read more

I have been bringing cars to Lightning Lube for about 6 years now, and the service is always consistently good. They did recently raise their prices, but isn't every place?? Still a good value, especially for the service and the convenience. There has never been more than a couple of cars in front of me, and the most time I have spent there is 20 minutes. Seeing all the religious messages and shelter cats on the walls is a little odd for an oil change place, but hey it's a bargain, I can deal. read more

The price of Oil change and other services are GREAt and the Staff is very Friendly.Thank you for a GREAT job.

I have been going to Lightning Lube forever until now. The technician never tightened up my oil filter and I almost seized the engine to my truck when I went back to tell them all I got was next time they will make sure it will not happen again. Well it's not going to happen again because they lost my business. The lack of customer service was deplorable. read more

I have been going here since my early 20s I'm now 40.. Always friendly and quick. One of my vehicles has 236K on the engine and I bring in Mobil One and they take care of everything else. Inspections are a plus... Dave(?) is a great guy. read more