Valvoline

About this location

A few stories people tell about this place

1. At Valvoline, where mechanics work their magic on cars, one day a delivery driver asked curiously: ‘Do you guys ever see ghostly figures lurking around here?’ One of the mechanics, grinning mischievously, replied, ‘Oh yeah, they come every Tuesday night.’ The delivery driver looked puzzled until another mechanic elbowed him and whispered, ‘They’re just our old boss’s ghost, trying to scare us into working faster!’ Everyone burst out laughing, including the delivery guy, who realized it was just another Valvoline story.

2. At Valvoline, while mechanics were busy under the hood, an old regular walked in and asked for oil change. The mechanic nodded, started the engine, and suddenly said, ‘Sir, your car’s talking!’ The old guy looked puzzled but smiled. Mechanic leaned closer to the dashboard and whispered back, ‘It sounds like it wants a vacation!’ They both laughed, and soon enough, everyone in the shop was listening to that funny little voice chattering away as if it were the most normal thing in the world. The car drove off happily humming, leaving behind a satisfied customer and a bunch of mechanics scratching their heads—and maybe a new local legend.

3. At Valvoline, while mechanics worked their usual magic, a mysterious sign appeared overnight: ‘Oil Change Today—Get Your Engine Singing Like a Bird!’ Soon enough, everyone in town started flocking to Valvoline for their oil changes. A local delivery driver even claimed his engine sounded like a canary after the service—and he wasn’t exaggerating! But one day, another sign mysteriously popped up: 'Tune-up Today—Your Car Will Whistle Happy Birthday!' Turns out, it was just an overzealous mechanic having fun with signs.

4. At Valvoline, where mechanics hummed as they worked, a strange noise echoed through the garage late one night. It sounded like someone was tapping on the ceiling with a rubber mallet—only no one was there. Curious mechanics followed the sound until it led them to an old toolbox in the corner. Inside they found a note from ‘a concerned citizen’ who wanted better oil changes for his neighborhood. Turned out he’d been tapping along to keep everyone alert and entertained during their work. Since then, Valvoline has become known not just for great repairs but also for occasional musical interludes.