JiffyLube scams caught on tape - Page 3

**TinyEvel** · 03-28-2007, 05:27 PM

I just got this from someone, it's the Local News. I bet you know where this is going before you even open the link.

I would reckon the "District Manager" dude is already out of a job. What a tool (pun intended)

Subject: FW: Jiffy Lubes caught on NBC camera

Jiffy Lube? Check out the link below. View the VIDEO. Send it to

everyone you know who owns a car.

http://mfile.akamai.com/12924/wmv/vo...52183.200k.asx

Funny thing is, all of these locations are withing 10 miles of my house. The Valley has a lot of numbnuts living in it.

acesn8s · 03-29-2007, 01:04 AM

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Originally Posted by trndobrd

I usually take my car in to Wal-mart for oil changes. It's cheap and I can get some shopping done while I wait. I always take a black sharpie with me. After I pull out of the bay, I pull to the nearest parking spot, check the fill caps for everything under the hood, then get underneath and check the drain plug, make sure the filter is on tight and put a big "X" on it. God help the store manager if I ever crawl under there and see an "X".

http://www.chiefsplanet.com/BB/showthread.php?t=159606

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**007** · 03-29-2007, 01:07 AM

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Originally Posted by acesn8s

http://www.chiefsplanet.com/BB/showthread.php?t=159606

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Kerberos · 03-29-2007, 05:08 AM

This video has been out for over a year.

In fact they had a series on it and Jiffy Lube Corporate said they had retrianed thier district managers and thier service people to make sure it didn't happen again. Same TV station went back out with different vehicles and different people and got stiffed by the same Jiffy Lubes yet AGAIN.

If I could find it I would post a link to that TV stations site cause it was just FUGGING wrong that Jiffy Lube just F***s you without the the LUBE. litterally.

Edit: http://search.nbc4.tv/query.html?la=...fy+Lube+series

jjjayb · 03-29-2007, 05:29 AM

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Originally Posted by Deberg_1990

Auto Dealers and Auto Mechanics have to be about the lowest form of scum on the planet. Zero freakin integrity in this line of work.....

**** you too

Radar Chief · 03-29-2007, 07:29 AM

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Originally Posted by Sully

Good Gawd I wish I knew a damn thing about cars. I'd love to do it myself... but I am under-the-hood-illiterate.

If you were closer to C-Town I’d offer to help since I’m cheap labor, I work for beer

, but by “work” I mean I’ll hand you tools, look over your shoulder and tell you when you fug up.

Kerberos · 03-29-2007, 07:35 AM

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Originally Posted by KCChiefsMan

I will never go there again. Mechanics suck!!!

As I don't think ALL mechanics SUCK I think thier are some out there that will swindle every dime they can get out of every unsuspecting customer that will let them.

With that said I will NEVER take my vehicles to ANY kind of quick lube whether its Jiffy Lube, Wal-Mart Quick Lube, or alike. I do not trust any of them now because of Jiffy Lubes track record and Wal-Mart's incompetance as read on chiefs planet about bad experiences.

I trust my dealer to do services that I take my 2006 vehicle to them to do but I think I will do JUST like NBC4 and mark my oil filter next time and check it when I get it home.

I work for a school district so I take my 94 Suburban to the High School Shop and let the advanced class change oil, trans fluid, filters and brakes and soon a tune up.

The man that runs the advanced classes was on a NASCAR team 15 years ago as a mechanic so I have no problems with him overseeing my maintenance.

ROYC75 · 03-29-2007, 08:24 AM

I use to do all my work, the way I was raised up. As I got involved in semi trucks, I started to have a local guy here that I know well do my work on both. If you know someone and can trust there work, Great !

If you use anybody anywhere, watch them. It's your vehicle and your money.

hawkchief · 03-29-2007, 08:38 AM

I stopped going to Jiffy Lube years ago, after about 3 visits, when it became obvious the managers wanted to make sure they found a way to sell me $200.00 worth of service before they let me get away. It was one of the most transparent marketing schticks in recent memory for me.

**gblowfish** · 03-29-2007, 09:07 AM

Jiffy-Lube charged my wife $15 to change a burned out tail light bulb.
I told my wife next time she has a light bulb burn out, just tell me, we'll run up to O'Reilly, spend $3 on a new bulb and pop it in. Geez!

**Bowser** · 03-29-2007, 09:38 AM

On a related note, a few years back I bought this old beater Cavalier to use as the back and forth to work car. When it got up on the highway, it would stall past a certain speed, like 60. I took it to the Precision Tune on Antioch in the Northland, and they gave me a laundry list of stuff that I needed to have done to it, which totalled over $1,600. I said no thanks, and took it to an old mechanic friend to look at. Long story short - he replaced some sensor on the engine for $150, and the thing ran fine.

There is now a strip mall with a Quizzno's where the old Precision Tune used to be.

**HemiEd** · 03-29-2007, 09:57 AM

These places are clip joints. To me, the worst part is the lack qualified service people.
This is entry level work in the automotive repair field, and you get entry level people doing it.
Even if they do what they charge you for, it is possibly going to be screwed up.

Mr. Plow · 03-29-2007, 10:02 AM

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Originally Posted by Sully

Good Gawd I wish I knew a damn thing about cars. I'd love to do it myself... but I am under-the-hood-illiterate.

Me as well. I could change my oil, but then I'd have to pay someone to do it the right way.

Mr. Plow · 03-29-2007, 10:05 AM

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Originally Posted by Guru

I worry about that crap whenever I have to take my vehicle in. I usually stand right by the window and watch them the entire time. Unfortunately, that is not enough.

But even if I stand there watching, since I have no idea what they are doing, it doesn't make a difference. I had a doohickey changed last week, car is running beautifully.

Chief Pote · 03-29-2007, 10:15 AM

That's why when I use those places I watch those ****ing rookies change my oil and filter.

I normally use the Honda Dealer and pay the extra price for the work.

jab0450 · 03-29-2007, 10:20 AM

The thing about that video though, is that on jeep grand cherokees, the fuel filter is usually on the frame rail. What they marked looks more like the fuel pump. Maybe they did change the filter.

03-28-2007, 05:27 PM
TinyEvel Just a li'l Evel Join Date: Sep 2005 Location: Bald. Goatee. Jorts. Casino cash: $5257131	JiffyLube scams caught on tape I just got this from someone, it's the Local News. I bet you know where this is going before you even open the link. I would reckon the "District Manager" dude is already out of a job. What a tool (pun intended) Subject: FW: Jiffy Lubes caught on NBC camera Jiffy Lube? Check out the link below. View the VIDEO. Send it to everyone you know who owns a car. http://mfile.akamai.com/12924/wmv/vo...52183.200k.asx Funny thing is, all of these locations are withing 10 miles of my house. The Valley has a lot of numbnuts living in it.
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03-29-2007, 05:08 AM	#33
Kerberos Chiefs Baby Join Date: Jan 2004 Location: Henderson, NV Casino cash: $10000632	This video has been out for over a year. In fact they had a series on it and Jiffy Lube Corporate said they had retrianed thier district managers and thier service people to make sure it didn't happen again. Same TV station went back out with different vehicles and different people and got stiffed by the same Jiffy Lubes yet AGAIN. If I could find it I would post a link to that TV stations site cause it was just FUGGING wrong that Jiffy Lube just F*s you without the the LUBE. litterally. Edit: http://search.nbc4.tv/query.html?la=...fy+Lube+series __________________ ____________________________________________ She aint a hoe if you don't get laid, and it aint a show if I don't get paid-- Everlast** Last edited by Kerberos; 03-29-2007 at 05:14 AM..
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03-29-2007, 08:24 AM	#37
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03-29-2007, 08:38 AM	#38
hawkchief Veteran Join Date: Oct 2005 Casino cash: $2628600	I stopped going to Jiffy Lube years ago, after about 3 visits, when it became obvious the managers wanted to make sure they found a way to sell me $200.00 worth of service before they let me get away. It was one of the most transparent marketing schticks in recent memory for me.
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03-29-2007, 09:07 AM	#39
gblowfish Be Kind To Your Pets Join Date: Jun 2002 Location: Glorious Independence, MO Casino cash: $17596178 VARSITY	Jiffy-Lube charged my wife $15 to change a burned out tail light bulb. I told my wife next time she has a light bulb burn out, just tell me, we'll run up to O'Reilly, spend $3 on a new bulb and pop it in. Geez!
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03-29-2007, 09:38 AM	#40
Bowser sorta mod-ish Join Date: Jan 2004 Location: KC North Casino cash: $3111616	On a related note, a few years back I bought this old beater Cavalier to use as the back and forth to work car. When it got up on the highway, it would stall past a certain speed, like 60. I took it to the Precision Tune on Antioch in the Northland, and they gave me a laundry list of stuff that I needed to have done to it, which totalled over $1,600. I said no thanks, and took it to an old mechanic friend to look at. Long story short - he replaced some sensor on the engine for $150, and the thing ran fine. There is now a strip mall with a Quizzno's where the old Precision Tune used to be.
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03-29-2007, 09:57 AM	#41
HemiEd Supporter Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: Ozarks Casino cash: $2910564	These places are clip joints. To me, the worst part is the lack qualified service people. This is entry level work in the automotive repair field, and you get entry level people doing it. Even if they do what they charge you for, it is possibly going to be screwed up.
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03-29-2007, 10:15 AM	#44
Chief Pote Veteran Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: Undercover..... Casino cash: $8152638	That's why when I use those places I watch those ****ing rookies change my oil and filter. I normally use the Honda Dealer and pay the extra price for the work.
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03-29-2007, 10:20 AM	#45
jab0450 Hogzilla Killa Join Date: Apr 2006 Location: Clinton, MO Casino cash: $9215035	The thing about that video though, is that on jeep grand cherokees, the fuel filter is usually on the frame rail. What they marked looks more like the fuel pump. Maybe they did change the filter.
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