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Would you like a rose with your oil change?
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December 15th, 2009Car
I have been wanting to get an oil change ever since I got back home and finally I decided to check out the new Express Oil change in town. Their regular oil change price is $35.99. This is way more than I pay at Bob’s Auto but I was feeling adventurous and wanted to try something different. On Tuesday’s Express Oil has a Ladies Day promotion that will knock the price of the oil change down to $30.99. Off I went this morning for an oil change. When I pulled into Express Oil I was told not to get out of my car and to just pull into their work area. As soon as I pulled in I was told I can stay in the car because it would only take 10 minutes. I was also presented with a rose because it was Ladies Day. Soon I popped the hood and two men started probing and filling my low fluids. I was presented with a $32.62 and a request for my autograph and I was out of there as soon as I pulled in all without getting out of my car. The service was excellent, it was quick and I loved my beautiful rose. But, I couldn’t help thinking how much I really paid for this rose. I called Bob’s Auto to find out the exact price of their oil change and with taxes it came to $27.75. Hmmm…let’s see here. Express Oil’s $32.62 – Bob’s Auto’s $27.75 = $5.37. Whoa, that is one expensive rose!
So, I overpaid for the oil change but it sure was nice being treated like a queen. Next time I will keep the $5.37.
Tags: Car, oil change
3 responses to “Would you like a rose with your oil change?” 
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When I was younger, I use to change my oil myself.
But now I go to Walmart, drop of my car, do my shopping, them pick up my car and go. In my area, their service only changes $20.00. While it’s cheaper to do it myself, I like the idea of getting two things done at the same time (or killing 2 birds with one stone).
It’s great to see you back!!!
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Thanks Don. The Wal-Mart in my area doesn’t do oil changes, but the Sam’s Club does and since I am not a member I don’t use their servies. $20 is pretty good.
I was hoping to learn how to change my own oil over the break but after googling it I decided its too complicated right now for me. I need someone who knows how to do it to show me. One of these days I am going to learn.
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I remember when oil changes at walmart use to be $19.99. I got my oil changed at Walmart the other day and it was $30… What in the world….
Don@MoneyReasons December 15th, 2009 at 21:42