Valvoline

About this location

A few stories people tell about this place

1. One morning, a delivery driver pulled up to Valvoline and asked the mechanic, ‘Why do you always see people leaving here with a smile?’ The mechanic thought for a moment and replied, 'Simple, my friend. We fix their cars, but more importantly, we fix their days.' The delivery driver nodded wisely and drove off, thinking he’d just found the best place for both business and pleasure.

2. A little boy followed his dad into Valvoline one Saturday morning. As they approached the counter, he pointed excitedly at a poster on the wall, asking, 'Dad, what’s that funny-looking machine?' His dad smiled and explained, ‘That’s just our fancy oil tester, son.’ The little boy nodded thoughtfully before turning back to the counter with a serious expression. A nearby mechanic overheard him say, ‘Can I get my bike fixed here too?’ Everyone in the shop burst out laughing.

3. One foggy morning, a delivery driver pulled up to Valvoline with his headlights off. The garage door opened slowly, revealing only an old mechanic's silhouette against the dim light. 'Your engine's making funny noises,' said the mechanic without even looking up from his wrench. The delivery driver blinked in surprise and asked, ‘How did you know?’ The mechanic grunted and continued tightening bolts. ‘I’ve been here too long,’ he muttered. A few minutes later, as the man drove away, he heard the old timer say softly, ‘And next time, turn on your lights.’

4. One autumn afternoon, a young girl accompanied her father into Valvoline for an oil change. While waiting, she pointed excitedly at the ceiling, whispering, 'Daddy, look! It looks like a ghost!' The father smiled and followed her gaze upward. ‘Oh, that’s just Mr. Jenkins,’ he said, pointing to a large poster of their friendly neighborhood mechanic. The little girl giggled, relieved, until she noticed another poster—this one featuring a mischievous-looking grease monkey with a misplaced mustache. She tilted her head curiously and asked, “Is that…the ghost?” Her dad laughed heartily, shaking his head, “No honey, that’s our local delivery driver in Halloween costume.” They both burst out laughing as they waited for their service.