The ol' bait & switch...
Contacted the main number at Take 5 for complete cost of oil change knowing shops always up-charge. *I typically do not use Oil Change shops for this reason. It's shady & annoying!
Provided my vehicle's year, make , model, full synthetic to the main contact person at Take 5 -- was advised w/$25 coupon available, TOTAL cost would be $60.99 + tax.
I confirmed twice... "as long as you opt out of add-ons."
At location, it begins... provided menu of oil change only options: Economy, Core, Complete, Ulitmate.
Full synthetic marketed price is Economy option. MY choices do not include Economy as is 5/30W oil, your car requires 0/30W.
All pricing based on 5 qts oil, your car (most, if not all, cars) require 6.
Each add'l quart $8.99 ( 5/30 only ) - $13.99, depending on choice of oil change.
+ shop fees( expected) , + +
Feel badly for the nice enough & attentive techs, who clearly understand how shady it is and dealing with customer frustration is obviously very common.
My fault for allowing the car to be overdue for service, and must complete on a Sunday - very limited options.
20 mins later-- getting the Core (cheapest 0/30W) , use of the suggested $25 coupon, and after declining the $ 24.99 single windshield wiper ((singular) buy one get one something- ) , cabin air filter (not needed, I saw it), no other fluids needed ( but thanks for checking), oil change only -
TOTAL $89.13
Would likely return if I was told the total was $80 + taxes (and not offered BS coupon) when I called.
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