The Lube Center

3.7 (3 reviews)

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Closed • 8:00 am - 5:00 pm

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Molly A.

4 years ago

We took a vehicle here to get inspected and didn't realize a tire was needed. Kyle and Jagger went out of their way to ensure that everything was done on the vehicle and assisted in getting all the supplies needed. They are knowledgeable, kind and went out of their way to help us! read more

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David S.

11 years ago

March 2015 - The staff and mechanics that work at the Lube Center on 4th Street are the best in all of Salem - I should know as I have lived in Salem for the last 25 years and I am a "car guy". The employees are all intelligent, professional and well trained. I have taken several vehicles to them for oil changes and for VA state inspections. I completely trust them with my 2004 BMW M3 and my wife's 2005 BMW 530i and our FJ Cruiser. I also take my motorcycles there for inspections. They are always very careful and thoughtful about the work they perform. Their prices are fair and reasonable and they work quickly. They do not use high pressure sales tactics (like other Salem oil change places) to sell new wipers, air filters, etc. I really like this shop and the friendly, honest people that work there. Featuring Pennzoil products, I use full synthetic in my cars. Highly recommended! read more

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Matthew M.

8 years ago

I was highly disappointed with my service today. I pulled up and waited for a hot minute before I finally had to honk for the attendant to come and allow me to enter, then afterwards I had to find him shoot turn on the vacuums. I don't expect to be waited on but if you offer a service I expect that service. Especially when no other options are given and since the location has been open for hours I'd expect things to be up and running. Needless to say I will not be returning nor will I be recommending this car wash to anyone I know. read more

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55 E 4th St
Salem, VA 24153
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On June 1, 2026 I took my vehicle in for a state Inspection. I was told by Mitchell one of the…read moreowners that my 2016 Chevrolet Traverse failed inspection due to control arm bushings needed to be replaced and a leaky power steering hose and it would cost $750. I presume that he was trying to make me feel good when he said, "I knocked off $90! I didn't have $750 for repairs that he was seeking. Subsequently, I had another state inspection the following month by another inspection station and was told that there was nothing wrong with the control arm and bushings and that I didn't have a leak in my power steering hose and my car passed state inspection!!

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I would've said they were fine before today. Didn't call when my car was ready, which would've been…read moreannoying if nothing else- but it actually meant it was left it unlocked, across the street, not even with a camera on it, ALL DAY LONG. casually told the key was in the car after I paid. They're worthless

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I would like to start by saying we are loyal customers of BRTA, we have referred several family and…read morefriends to this location. Up until this last visit, we have been nothing but pleased. We brought our car in for a brake issue. While working on the brakes, they told us it needed a steering repair and new tires. We picked up the car and scheduled a time for the steering repair. The repair was supposed to take a coupls of days, they had the car for several weeks. I left a message for them to quote me tires while they had it, so we could possibly get they done while it was there. There seems to have been a change in front desk staff, the previous guy was also super friendly and helpful. The new person acts like he's miserable every time you call. He stated he didn't get my message but could work up a quote for tires. I didn't get the quote until I called to pay for the steering repair. We found cheaper tires somewhere else, had them delivered to the shop and scheduled a third visit in a month. The front desk person told us to bring it back the following Monday at 11 and they would put the tires on. While I was on the pone with him I told him the brake light has been on ever since they fixed the brakes, the power washing fluid container has also been leaking since they repared the steering. My husband took it in at 11, as requested and was told they thought we were going to drop it off. The front desk guy went to the back and talk to the garage staff, my husband could hear him cursing and complaining about us bringing the car in and not dropping it off. Then, my husband mentioned the brake light and he said we'd have to make another appointment. Our car has been in the garage for nearly a month and still is not completely fix. Every time we call to ask a questions, the guy at the front desk has an attitude of he doesn't want to speack to anyone, and our questions are not answered. I have never experienced this at this garage, but it is enough that we are considering a new gagrage.

very terrible customer service. they accepted my vehicle (05 6.0 powerstroke) and knew absolutely…read morenothing about it and should have no business accepting vehicles in that category. They had my for over a only one hour and wanted me to replace something absolutely absurd. My had a crank no issue and they called me multiple times after me requesting them look at it their answer was my brake module. After doing further research just on Google and calling multiple other diesel shops they could assure me that was not the issue after telling them to not touch my vehicle any further and I will pay for service and pick up my key very next day. once I got there the next day, their customer service was very crappy and pissed poor attitudes When I wanted to know what I was paying for when they told me false accusations on the problem I still had to pay the most expensive hourly rate for They me over $150 and in my personal opinion, I not paid over 50 for just a simple diagnosing which was the wrong information to begin with. Lastly, but not least the part they wanted me to replace well over $1000 so keep in mind what I saved and whomever could save on using ou another service shop...

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