Valvoline

About this location

A few stories people tell about this place

1. One morning, as an old man waited for his oil change, he overheard a gruff voice say, ‘Hey, Valvoline, you ever see your reflection in those hoods?’ Valvoline looked up with a crooked smile and replied, 'Nah, but I bet my customers do!' The old man cracked a laugh, feeling like part of an inside joke. As he left, he waved goodbye to Valvoline, who winked back, knowing that some days you're just meant to be someone's funny mechanic.

2. One day, while a young mechanic worked under the hood of a vintage car, Valvoline’s intercom crackled with an unexpected message. ‘Attention, please,’ came a voice that sounded like it belonged to someone long gone. ‘This is Mr. Johnson from across the street. Could you check if my headlights are on? I’m sure they’re not.’ The young mechanic shrugged and walked over to Mr. Johnson's house. 'Just checking your headlights,' he said cheerfully. As he approached, Mr. Johnson emerged from his front door, rubbing his eyes. 'Oh, hello there!' he yawned. 'I thought you were a ghost or something.' The mechanic laughed, shaking his head. 'Guess I'll get back to work now,' he smiled, returning to the vintage car.

3. While a delivery driver was waiting for his truck's oil check, he noticed something peculiar in the reflection of the service bay window. Suddenly, he saw himself reflected next to an old man with a toothbrush in hand, humming along to some long-forgotten tune. Turns out, the guy had been cleaning the windows while waiting for his own car’s service. The delivery driver couldn’t help but laugh, realizing that both of them were just passing time in their own quiet ways.

4. While a delivery driver was waiting for his truck’s oil check, he couldn’t help noticing that the Valvoline sign outside seemed to wink whenever he looked away. Finally, curious enough to investigate, he asked one of the mechanics if their neon sign had malfunctions. With a straight face, the mechanic replied, ‘No sir, it just loves you.’ The delivery driver left smiling, wondering if maybe his truck did too!’