Valvoline

About this location

A few stories people tell about this place

1. A delivery driver pulled up to Valvoline one morning, puzzled by an old toolbox left on the parking lot. Curious, he picked it up and found inside a strange collection of tools—none matching any modern mechanics' set. That night, cars started starting better for some reason. Suddenly, an elderly mechanic appeared from behind the garage, smiling warmly. 'Just my old trusty set,' he said. 'Took me years to collect these rare pieces.' The next day, every car in town ran like new—and so did the delivery guy's sense of humor.

2. In the early hours of a Sunday morning, a neighborhood cat began appearing at Valvoline's doorstep, meowing insistently every time a mechanic started a car engine. One day, an old delivery driver arrived with his truck. The cat jumped onto the hood and sat there, purring contentedly as the engine roared to life. The mechanic looked up, grinned, and said, 'Guess who’s getting a free ride today!'

3. A customer asked the mechanic, ‘Why do you always greet me with “Your engine’s singing like a canary today”?’ The mechanic smiled and replied, ‘Well, sir, it means your engine is running smooth as butter—like a happy canary!’ The customer laughed and shook his head, knowing that Valvoline’s puns were part of what made him feel taken care of.

4. A curious dog wandered into Valvoline one afternoon, sniffing around the greasy tools and asking for attention. Suddenly, a gruff voice called out from behind the counter: ‘Hey, paws off that wrench!’ A middle-aged mechanic emerged, scowling but amused, and gently ushered the dog outside with a friendly pat on its head. The dog trotted away, tail wagging, leaving behind only a whiff of motor oil and a smile on everyone’s face.