Attention all military and retired service members: If you're looking for fast, professional, and…read morereliable oil change service in Rapid City, look no further than Take 5 Oil Change at 803 Saint Patrick Street. Not only do they offer top-tier service, but they also proudly honor a 25% military discount--a meaningful gesture that doesn't go unnoticed by those of us who have served. I bring over 40 years of engineering and maintenance experience in the U.S. Navy, including 25 years of active duty and 15 years in government service working directly on U.S. Navy warships. When I say I know good maintenance practices, I mean it. While visiting my granddaughter (and by default, my daughter), the maintenance light came on. With my son-in-law out of town, I stepped in--something always seems to come up on the home front when the service member is away. I was grateful to be in town to take care of this, especially considering how often I wished someone had been there for my own family while I was deployed. From the moment I pulled in, the experience at Take 5 was top-notch. I was offered a complimentary bottle of water while Jacob walked me through each step. He verified the oil type, clearly explained the pricing, and ensured everything was fully transparent. The entire team operated like a well-oiled machine--thorough, professional, and in sync. They didn't just change the oil. They: * Replaced the air filter * Checked the wipers * Checked and adjusted tire pressure * Topped off all fluids What truly impressed me was their communication--loud, clear, and confident call-outs of each step and condition, followed by repeat-back confirmations. As someone who's spent decades in engineering, I appreciated the use of repeat-back procedures, a fundamental practice in high-stakes maintenance and operations. The final safety check was exceptional. Jacob verified: * Oil filter tightness * Drain plug secured * All fluids topped off Then, Denver, the lead mechanic, presented the dipstick for visual verification of the oil level and reviewed all completed maintenance before resetting the maintenance light. The quality assurance process at the end sealed the deal. It's rare to see that level of diligence and pride in work, and it reflects strong leadership and a commitment to doing the job right. I was thoroughly impressed and told my daughter she can trust them with her car. I would be proud to be the owner of this shop--and I'm proud to recommend it to anyone looking for honest, competent, and respectful vehicle maintenance. Take your vehicle to Take 5 Oil Change at 803 St. Patrick Street. You'll be glad you did and more importantly you will regret it if you don't

I stopped in here from out of town. I only had oil change. The team was very friendly and…read moreprofessional. You don't even get out of your car here. which is first time I did it that way. I was out of there very quickly with what I needed and I'm down the road. I'm confident everything is going to be good.

My son took his car to Grease Monkey for an oil change while he was visiting his mother's house…read morehere in Rapid City. They left the oil filter loose on the car. Noticed oil leak on the ground and found the filter was barely finger tight and engine oil was down to barely on the dipstick. I changed the oil again with a new filter and oil pan bolt was torqued do so tight I had to use an impact on it to get it loose. Not happy at all.....

Super fast and convenient oil change. The staff was knowledgeable and friendly. 10/10 recommend…read morethis place and if we lived closed by I'd definitely return. If you show your receipt to a rapid wash you get a free car wash! Thankful for their help and getting my car ready to roll on to Virginia! They even offer a nice military discount for what already seemed to be a discounted oil change.

I read some of the previous reviews and not sure why they were poor. The guys did a great job. I…read morehad a transfer case with low fluid, and they topped it off for me. they were quick with their work in the break room, offer some great cappuccino

Wow. First, I was just impressed that they answered their phones. The man who answered, was so…read moreprofessional and able to give me a quote that was very favorable. I showed up soon after, and they took care of changing my oil in less than 10 minutes, These are some of the most polite and team-oriented service people I've ever had the occasion to engage. After the work was done, they offered me a first responder/military discount that made my price even lower. I would so gladly let them repeat the service in another 5000 miles!

Ed and his team are top notch. Efficient, mechanical experts, and always professional. Exceptional…read morevalue.

Advanced Auto Repair showed us what northern hospitality really is. We're in from Texas so to find…read moresomeone that could get us in and out so quickly was amazing. Thank you so much!!

I needed my driver's door window regulator replaced in the middle of an epic journey with my son…read more I did not bring a drill to drill out the damn rivets ( thanks Ford ), and brought one that I bought to install for me. The job was done well, minus to greasy fingerprints all over the inside of my Van. A fair price was charged. Betty B and Eddie Boy were very friendly. I'd recommend going to Millstone to eat while you wait. I recommend this shop and would definitely return if I had the need. Good luck Betty to your grandchildren, and stay strong!!!

Have to agree with all the previous reviews. Had a check coolant indicator on our MB van. No…read moredealers within 300 miles. Was able to get fluids filled quickly that we were able to get at a local NAPA store. Friendly and quick for an out of towner. greatly appreciated!

My man took the day off to take his car in for diagnosis in the morning. They didnt call us for 6…read morehours so we went to the shop to see if his car was ready. They hadnt seen the car at all. They said, "we were juggling a lot of things didnt get around to it." Then they misplaced his keys which took them fifteen minutes or so to find. Never again. If I could, no star rating really, I would.

When i was positive that it felt like my tires were flat or something connecting them was not…read morealigned despite no bumping against curbs or running over anything, twice, they ensured my tires were aired up evenly without charging since i have the lifetime alignment with them (a terrific deal for those of us who keep their trucks until death!).

5 star service all day. Promptly came to our house for a repair on my truck that wound up being…read moreway more difficult than it should've been. Not at all his fault, was due to age and rust. Only bad thing I would suggest is getting a larger vehicle for more tools so no extra tool trips. Excellent job overall! Highly recommend.

Very happy with the fast knowledgeable Service!! This was my first visit and I definitely will…read morecontinue to take my car there... Everyone that works there was kind and very informative!!! Very affordable I will be referring anyone that needs car care!! Thank you

My experience with Meineke was tremendous. Bryan is very kind and took the time to explain what I…read moreneeded in a way I understood. And the best part? He didn't Rey to sell me an air filter. I will definitely be going back. I would like to add to my initial positive review... I have changed from 5 stars to one star because I got a second opinion. I had another technician look at my brakes, it turns out I didn't need to replace ALL the pads, the discs, and the drums. Turns out I only needed to change the front pads. So the $1600 Ryan wanted to charge me was really just the price of 2 pads and labor. Was this because I am female and I don't know much about cars? It's really a shame that people think it's ok to take advantage of others because they know we often don't know what they do. Shame on you Ryan. I don't know how you live with what you do to hard working people like me.

Very impressed with this location. They were honest and upfront with me when diagnosing the issues…read morewith my vehicle. It ended up being a very minor problem and they got me on the road in no time. Thank you for your help and kindness!

I was traveling around the Dakotas, exploring America, and I ran into problems with my car in Rapid…read moreCity, SD. I'm 600 miles from home, and I need help. I looked for a mechanic that worked on Volvos, and I found Thomas Auto Service. They were great! They were able to get me in that day, a Friday, diagnosis the problem, and get me running again. They did not have one of the computer chips on hand and could not get it till Monday - it was a Friday afternoon mind you - but they fixed me up enough, let me know what warning lights would stay on, and got me on my way. I feel I was treated very fairly and honestly. As an out of towner, who would probably never be back again, you worry about being taken advantage of by an unscrupulous mechanic. That was not the case here, at all. They were very honest, and the prices were very good (less than I was expecting, honestly), and it was quality work that allowed me to continue on my journey that day. I would recommend them without any reservations.

We were passing through Rapid City and suddenly our Sprinter wouldn't start reliably. The good…read morefolks at Thomas fit us in on a Friday afternoon and helped us figure out what was going on. After doing a very thorough job, they sent us off to a battery place that could do a more thorough test. Lane was friendly, professional and knowledgeable. Thomas auto service gave us excellent service! Oh, and then they didn't even charge us!

TransTech Transmission repaired my transmission on a 2000 Toyota Tundra. Other shops in Rapid City…read moreonly wanted to replace. If no transmission was available through their supplier you were on your own to get one. Trans Tech was way under on repair cost. A good shop with a lot of experience. Ron S. Hill City, SD.

From the owner: If you need to rebuild or repair your vehicle's transmission, turn to the professionals at…read moreTransTech Transmission. With over 70+ years of combined experience in transmission rebuilds and repairs, we can provide you with superior-quality services.