Valvoline

About this location

A few stories people tell about this place

1. At Valvoline garage one night, a delivery driver asked the mechanic: ‘Why do you always greet my dog first?’ The mechanic smiled and replied, ‘Because your dog is always here before you are. And I figure if I can make his day brighter with a scratch behind the ears, maybe he’ll bark less when you’re late!’ The delivery driver laughed heartily, knowing it was true.

2. At Valvoline garage late one afternoon, a little girl pointed excitedly and whispered to her dad, ‘Daddy, look! That car is talking!’ The father smiled and leaned closer, listening intently. Suddenly, everyone in the workshop fell silent as they too strained to hear what seemed like a distant humming voice coming from under the hood. Turns out it was just an old delivery driver testing his new Bluetooth speaker—an unexpected soundtrack for Valvoline’s usual hum of engines and tools.

3. At Valvoline garage late one morning, an old man walked in with a strange request. ‘I need my engine tuned,’ he said, ‘but only if it can sing “Happy Birthday” when I turn it on.’ The mechanic looked puzzled but agreed to give it a try. After some tinkering and a few adjustments, he started the engine. To everyone’s surprise, the car sang 'Happy Birthday' perfectly—complete with harmonies and everything! The old man beamed proudly, paying cash and whispering to his neighbor, 'Now I’ll never feel alone on my birthday again.'

4. At Valvoline garage late one morning, an old man walked in with a strange smile on his face. He approached the counter and said softly, 'I brought something special for your engine today.' The mechanic looked up curiously as a small bird perched on the man's shoulder chirped cheerfully. The mechanic raised an eyebrow but smiled back, gently taking the bird from the old man’s shoulder. As he opened the hood, the little creature hopped onto the engine block and began singing along with the diagnostic beeps. When everything was fixed, the old man paid, patted the mechanic on the shoulder, and whispered, ‘Now she’ll purr like new!’ Everyone laughed, and the bird flew out through the open window, leaving behind only a whiff of fresh air and a warm feeling that day.