I am the father of a student at Ft. Lewis College. I live in Texas and am not able to perform the…read moreregular maintenance that her vehicle needs, like oil, lube, filters, tires, etc. I am a small business owner and traditionally strive to do business with local small business owners. On more than a couple of occasions, I have tried to develop a relationship with local Durango, CO professionals, only to be overcharged and under-serviced. Yesterday, my daughter proudly calls me to share that she is at a competing service center (GreaseMonkey) to secure an Oil/Lube/Filter change. I was shocked to discover that they were planning to charge her $109.00 for a basic synthetic oil change. On top of that, the attendant was indignant when I began asking questions. This fee seemed extreme to me, so I had my daughter call the local Walmart Automotive Service Center to inquire as to their cost, with me remaining on the call.
While she was parked in the GreaseMonkey drive-up lane she called the Durango, CO Walmart Automotive Service Center. We asked the GreaseMonkey attendant for a few minutes, but he hovered over my daughter's window while my daughter and I spoke with the Walmart Service Center's attendant. The Walmart Service Center attendant was welcoming, professional, empathetic, knowledgeable, and supportive of my daughter all the while transparently detailing his cost for in-kind services, which was a full synthetic Mobile1 Oil/Lube/Filter Change at $54.00. I remained on the phone to hear him welcome us to his facility, offering guidance for my daughter along the way, and greeting her upon arrival. The service was professional, and upon completion the attendant provided a thorough overview of the general condition of the vehicle, offering me comfort that my daughter's vehicle would be safe for her travel back to Texas. The price was as advertised, and the service was more than expected. I am so thankful to have a dependable proxy that is not taking advantage of my daughter in my absence.
THANK YOU, Walmart Service Center! As a consumer, great service at an honest and fair price is considered to be a 'unicorn'. In a small college town, I did not anticipate this quest to be such a challenge. You have earned the 'Unicorn of the Day Award' with my family...as unicorns are magical creatures that are impossible to find. The Durango, CO Walmart Service Center has definitely delivered, and you have earned our loyalty.