Valvoline

About this location

A few stories people tell about this place

1. At Valvoline, where mechanics become storytellers, one night after hours, a delivery driver noticed something strange on the workshop wall: ‘Your engine runs better when you’re late.’ Nobody claimed responsibility, but ever since, customers swear their cars start easier if they arrive even just a minute or two behind schedule. One morning, an elderly neighbor pulled up in his old truck, clearly rushing. The mechanic smiled and said, 'Sir, your engine’s been waiting for you!' From then on, whenever he was running late, his truck started like a dream—until one day, he showed up exactly on time…and it sputtered to life.

2. At Valvoline, where mechanics become storytellers, one foggy morning, a delivery driver noticed an old man struggling with his shopping cart outside. The delivery driver, noticing the old man’s struggle, walked over and asked if he needed help. With a twinkle in his eye, the mechanic said, ‘Let me show you how we fix things here.’ Soon enough, they were both laughing as they pushed the cart together, creating a new bond over shared effort. That day, Valvoline became more than just a garage—it was a place where strangers became friends.

3. At Valvoline, where mechanics become storytellers, one rainy afternoon, a delivery driver heard over the intercom: ‘If your engine’s singing like a canary, bring it in—we’ve got the cure!’ The driver grinned and thought, 'My old clunker sounds more like a stuck goose!' But he pulled up anyway, and an hour later, walked out with a smile—and a free cup of coffee from the friendly mechanic who’d fixed his noisy engine. At Valvoline, after all, they not only fix cars but also lift spirits.

4. At Valvoline, where mechanics become storytellers, one stormy midnight, a delivery driver saw something odd in the parking lot. Suddenly, an old man appeared out of nowhere, waving frantically for help. Turns out, he was just trying to get his cat back into the car after it had jumped out during a previous stop. The delivery driver and mechanics laughed until they realized the poor feline was now hiding under the hood. Happy ending: everyone found their rightful place—except maybe the cat’s sense of adventure.