Why Avoid Quick Lube Shops?

An oil change is one of the most important and frequent car maintenance tasks. We know you value your time, and that’s why you may be tempted to visit a quick lube shop for your next RAM oil change. However, there are reasons that you’re better off visiting Fresno Chrysler Dodge Jeep® RAM instead for your maintenance essentials.

Drawbacks of a Quick Lube Shop

Theoretically, you pay more when you visit a quick lube shop to save time. How’s that work out in practice?

• The employees aren’t generally trained automotive technicians
• Because they’re not specialists, they’ll typically miss issues an OEM-trained technician would see in the course of a standard inspection
• Their work is quota-driven, with metrics for time, the number of cars serviced, and the services billed
• Profit is squeezed from every nook and cranny, from selling substandard fluids and parts at a high markup to overselling customers on unnecessary services
• Quick lube shops may even outright refuse your vehicle if the time to service it would interfere with their time metrics
• Many shops charge premium prices for cheaper fluids and components, or charge the same for a few ounces of fluid that a dealership would charge for a complete oil change
• The emphasis on speed often leads to mistakes that can cause damage to your car
• If they damage your car, some shops will try to avoid responsibility by saying the damage was already present when you brought your vehicle in

Get the Benefits of a MOPAR® Oil Change

At Fresno Chrysler Dodge Jeep® RAM, our trained technicians focus on the car and its owner, not a quota. They use genuine MOPAR® parts, provide written estimates for work, and are transparent about both the cost and what you get for your money.

RAM Maintenance in Fresno, CA

For routine services like oil changes, we offer Express Lane service for all the speed with none of the drawbacks. We also offer MOPAR service coupons for a smarter way to save money on the essentials. So the next time you need an oil change, or any other routine maintenance or emergency repairs, book a visit to Fresno Chrysler Dodge Jeep® RAM