About this location
A few stories people tell about this place
1. At Valvoline Express Care, every morning begins with an announcement over the intercom: ‘Attention, please. We’ve just received word that today’s special is extra-long oil changes—so bring your patience!’ And while most customers laugh it off, one delivery driver insists he saw a wink in the mechanic’s eye. One day, a neighbor stopped by and asked if they could wait for their turn outside. The mechanic smiled mysteriously and whispered something into his colleague's ear. Soon enough, our neighbor emerged with a free coffee and a knowing smile, muttering, 'Guess I won’t be waiting long after all!'
2. At Valvoline Express Care, every night around midnight, the headlights of a mysterious van illuminate the parking lot. No one ever sees anyone inside. One evening, a delivery driver noticed the strange van and decided to investigate. As he approached, the doors opened, revealing only empty seats. Turned out, it was just an automated cleaning robot on patrol duty. Since then, everyone jokes that Valvoline has a secret fleet of self-driving janitors.
3. At Valvoline Express Care, customers often notice strange things left behind in the waiting area. One day, a regular found a tiny violin nestled among the oil filters and tire gauges. Upon closer inspection, it turned out to be a miniature instrument made of plastic, clearly played only by an imaginative child. The regular smiled, thinking maybe his kid had left it there after dropping off for an oil change. Later that week, another customer—a delivery driver—found a small notebook filled with doodles of cars and engines. When asked where he got it, he shrugged and said, ‘A neighbor must’ve forgotten.’
4. At Valvoline Express Care, there's a regular who always asks the same question when they see the mechanic's shadowy figure working under the hood after dark: 'Hey, do you ever sleep?' The mechanic never answers. One night, a delivery driver walks in and says, ‘Hey, I’ve been noticing something strange.’ The mechanic ignores him as usual. Then the driver whispers, ‘Do you see that shadow moving over there?’ The mechanic finally looks up and growls, ‘That’s just my reflection in your headlights!’ Everyone cracks up, including the usually stoic mechanic.