Jiffy Lube

About this location

A few stories people tell about this place

1. At Jiffy Lube, a delivery driver once reported that every time he pulled into the bay next to an old Chevy Impala, the car’s radio would start playing his favorite song. Employees dismissed it as coincidence until one day, the song played even when the Impala wasn’t there. Soon enough, whenever someone brought in their car, employees started asking if they wanted their lucky spot—next to the mysterious Impala. Even after months passed and the old Chevy finally disappeared, cars kept mysteriously playing the same tune. Turned out, it was just the mechanic humming along while working on the next vehicle.

2. At Jiffy Lube, a little girl pointed excitedly one day and whispered to her mother, ‘Mommy, look! The cars are talking!’ Her mom just smiled and said, ‘Honey, they’re not really talking—just getting their oil changed.’ A few days later, an older gentleman pulled in and overheard the same scene. He leaned out his window and asked, 'Are those cars always chatty?' The mechanic shrugged and replied, 'Not usually, sir. They only start yakking when they get new oil.'

3. At Jiffy Lube, an old man waiting in line one morning declared loudly, ‘I’ve never seen so many cars with more personality than here!’ Everyone looked around curiously. A delivery driver overheard and quipped, ‘Maybe they’re just really good at changing oil!’ A neighbor chimed in, ‘Or maybe it’s because they drive past that old lady who waves hello to every car.’ The old man nodded wisely, smiling, as he left with his freshly serviced vehicle.

4. At Jiffy Lube, a customer once asked curiously, ‘Why does my oil change always take exactly seven minutes and twenty-three seconds?’ With a twinkle in his eye, the mechanic replied, ‘Well sir, that’s because our magic timer knows just how much love your engine deserves.’ The customer nodded knowingly, having heard similar tales from other neighbors who frequented Jiffy Lube.