Valvoline

About this location

A few stories people tell about this place

1. One morning, a little boy walked into Valvoline and asked for directions to ‘the big red thing outside.’ The mechanics looked puzzled until they stepped out and saw a giant traffic cone had inexplicably turned bright red overnight. A delivery driver arrived later that day with an urgent package. As he approached the workshop, he noticed everyone staring at something red. Curious, he asked what happened. One mechanic pointed towards the now-painted traffic cone and quipped, 'We fixed your red light!' Everyone laughed, including the cone.

2. At dawn, when most mechanics were still stretching in their pajamas, an old delivery driver pulled up to Valvoline with a mysterious box marked ‘Top Secret’. The mechanic opened it curiously and found inside only a bottle of oil and a note saying, 'Try this on your next customer.' By afternoon, everyone in town knew that Valvoline now sold magical oil that made cars purr like kittens after a good scratch.

3. In the early hours of one Saturday morning, a delivery driver pulled up to Valvoline with a mysterious box marked only with an old-fashioned compass. As he opened it, everyone inside gasped—inside was a fully stocked first-aid kit, complete with bandages, antiseptic wipes, and even a bottle of lemonade. The mechanic looked perplexed but smiled, saying, ‘We’ve got you covered!’ They handed him a cold glass of lemonade and asked if he needed any help. Turns out, it wasn’t just a random act of kindness—it happened every time someone delivered something unusual to Valvoline. A regular customer had started this tradition as a way to brighten people’s days.’

4. In the early hours of one Sunday morning, a delivery driver pulled up to Valvoline with a strange package. As he approached the counter, the mechanic behind it exclaimed, 'You’ve gotta see this!' The mechanic opened the box to reveal a tiny, furry creature wrapped in rags. ‘What on earth is this?’ asked the confused driver. With a twinkle in his eye, the mechanic replied, ‘It’s our new mascot, delivered straight from headquarters!’ The story became legendary around town, and every Sunday after that, customers would eagerly await the arrival of Valvoline’s latest adorable surprise.