Went in to get an oil/filter change yesterday-Friday--a bit early-2600 miles since last one-usually I wait till 3000. Since my injured back now prohibits me from changing my own oil, I had searched and found a place that charges $49.00- BUT they don’t have the oil or Mann filter I use, so I bring in my own oil and filter (and my bottle of “Sep”) and it’s knocked down to $23. (Not bad considering the “Jiffy Lube” type places want anywhere from $25 to $35 if you use your own oil and filter.)

They also check the undercarriage, tires, exhaust, brake linings, etc. They have never ever tried to sell me anything I don’t really need and if they do find something, they are very courteous and explain carefully and take me under the car to explain the issue. .Since I also have a good “shade tree” mechanic, (who doesn’t like to do oil changes)-oh well--anyway my “shade tree” does almost all the other mechanical work that I can not do, so I will consult him if the place that changes my oil suggests a possible repair that needs to be looked at.. What’s also nice is the oil change place is aware I use a “shade tree” and they don’t seem to have any issue with that. They just seem to be happy to help me out, and IF I ever need more work on the brick my 'shade tree' wasn’t up to for whatever reason, they probably know I’d then consult them about doing the work. Well, it’s nice to find a “regular shop” that has a good reputation for being reasonable, honest and considerate. No real point to this post-just saying--