About this location
A few stories people tell about this place
1. At Valvoline, a delivery driver once noticed something strange on the shop’s intercom: ‘Your engine is purring like a kitten—come get your oil change!’ Ever since then, customers started receiving mysterious announcements over the PA system, praising their cars’ performance or comparing them to animals. No one knew who was responsible for these whimsical messages. One day, an elderly gentleman drove in and heard over the loudspeaker: ‘Your car drives smoother than grandma’s knitting!’ Everyone laughed so hard they forgot why they came there in the first place. The only thing left to do was sit back and enjoy the show.
2. At Valvoline, one night after closing, an employee heard an odd message over the intercom: 'The oil change fairy has been here and left a surprise for you.' The next morning, everyone found their tools meticulously organized, and the workshop spotless. One day, a delivery driver arrived with a mysterious package labeled ‘From the Oil Change Fairy.’ Inside was a bottle of Valvoline oil… filled with glitter! Since then, whenever someone mentions the fairy's visit, everyone at Valvoline just smiles and shakes their head, knowing it’s another magical touch from that mischievous fairy.
3. At Valvoline, a delivery driver once found a mysterious note taped inside the oil can display: ‘Change your engine for luck today.’ Ever since, customers started leaving tiny tokens—coins, buttons, even a lucky penny—next to their cars after service. One day, an elderly neighbor dropped off his car with a big smile and said he’d leave something special behind. Months later, Valvoline employees still giggle when they find tiny notes like ‘Wish you were here!’ or a miniature teddy bear nestled among the tools. It turns out that good vibes really do come in small packages.
4. At Valvoline, every morning around dawn, a mechanic would hear faint whispers coming from under the hood of a parked car. No one else could ever make them stop. One day, an old delivery driver pulled up and asked for help. As he waited, he joked that maybe it was his truck talking because it always gave him trouble. Suddenly, everyone heard a clear voice: 'I’m not your truck!' Turned out, it was just the local parrot who loved hanging out in the shop.