Best place to get oil change in San Diego?
#1
Best place to get oil change in San Diego?
Any tips on a good place for getting an oil change in San Diego? I have a 2006 Civic Hybrid. For my first change I took it to Goodyear cause I bought one of those 5 "free" oil change for $50 cards they were selling door to door. When I showed up for my "free" oil change they hit me with a $12.99/quart charge cause I needed 0w-20 oil which is not covered by the "free" promotion.
#2
Re: Best place to get oil change in San Diego?
I know this doesn't sound like the most cost effective place, but how about a Honda dealership? They charge more than a ma and pa garage (~$29), but I've never had a problem and they always use the correct viscosity, plus they check all the other fluids.
If you go, make it clear that you just want an oil change . . . not a $100 "minor service" or "checkup" or whatever crap they make up to charge you more.
If you go, make it clear that you just want an oil change . . . not a $100 "minor service" or "checkup" or whatever crap they make up to charge you more.
#4
Re: Best place to get oil change in San Diego?
I know this doesn't sound like the most cost effective place, but how about a Honda dealership? They charge more than a ma and pa garage (~$29), but I've never had a problem and they always use the correct viscosity, plus they check all the other fluids.
If you go, make it clear that you just want an oil change . . . not a $100 "minor service" or "checkup" or whatever crap they make up to charge you more.
If you go, make it clear that you just want an oil change . . . not a $100 "minor service" or "checkup" or whatever crap they make up to charge you more.
#5
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ATTENTION ALL HONDA OWNERS IN SAN DIEGO:
Do NOT go to HOEHN HONDA in Carlsbad! They are a HUGE ripoff!!!! (I went to a private mechanic, but he said go to the dealer for the first oil change.) I was quoted $60.00 for my oil change and tire rotation. I thought that was a lot, but decided to do it since the mechanic told me to.
After waiting there for 2 hours, my bill is $100!!! $70.00 for the oil change and $30.00 for a freaking tire rotation!!! I will do it myself for 30 bucks!!! Anyways, I complained and showed them the email with the $60 price quote. Long story short, I didn't get a penny out of them. I have also heard (after I went to Hoehn Honda) from several benz owners that Hoehn Mercedes sucks. I would advise against going to any dealership, but if you have to go to one, be sure its not Hoehn!!!!
Do NOT go to HOEHN HONDA in Carlsbad! They are a HUGE ripoff!!!! (I went to a private mechanic, but he said go to the dealer for the first oil change.) I was quoted $60.00 for my oil change and tire rotation. I thought that was a lot, but decided to do it since the mechanic told me to.
After waiting there for 2 hours, my bill is $100!!! $70.00 for the oil change and $30.00 for a freaking tire rotation!!! I will do it myself for 30 bucks!!! Anyways, I complained and showed them the email with the $60 price quote. Long story short, I didn't get a penny out of them. I have also heard (after I went to Hoehn Honda) from several benz owners that Hoehn Mercedes sucks. I would advise against going to any dealership, but if you have to go to one, be sure its not Hoehn!!!!
#6
Re: Best place to get oil change in San Diego?
Best bargain out there would be doing it yourself in the comfort of your own garage. Although, it may require some work and tools (ramps, oil pan, oil filter wrench, 14mm open end wrench) it will save you money in the long run and you'll be sure the job was done right. Finding 0w-20 is like sifting through dirt for gold out here in SD but the I usually call in before I head out to Napa and usually run about $5-6/qt.
So in all I spend about ~$40 (4qts, oil filter,fuel injector cleaner)
Don't forget to recycle your oil afterwards
So in all I spend about ~$40 (4qts, oil filter,fuel injector cleaner)
Don't forget to recycle your oil afterwards
#7
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Don't forget to recycle your oil afterwards
#9
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hey it should be vice versa surfer1966 . I go to Elite Service Center for my lexus ct's oil changes and their cheaper than the Lexus dealers but not cheaper than mom and pop's service centers. They do use factory parts so that's why I go to them. I don't think they do honda's but you can call and ask, seems like their strictly Toyota and Lexus. Here's their info
8268 Miramar Rd.
San Diego, CA 92126
(858) 381-0303
http://www.eliteservicecenter.com/
8268 Miramar Rd.
San Diego, CA 92126
(858) 381-0303
http://www.eliteservicecenter.com/