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An oil change may lead to needing a tire change

September 27th, 2012

Generally speaking, I’ve had no trouble with Fast Oil & Lube on Highway 31 in Tyler, just a mile from the loop. That is until a few months ago when I decided to never go back there again, and it’s a shame because my house is located just down the road.

Anyway, I had just gotten off work and I needed an oil change for a road trip I was taking the next morning.  I got out of my car and let the employees do their thing when one of them asked me if I had a spare tire. I answered, “Yes, but why would I need it?”

He then proceeded to show me my flat tire and the valve was completely torn out.

Not that there’s a good time for this to happen, but the timing couldn’t have gotten worse for me. I had to be leaving town no later than 7:30 the next morning and most places don’t open util 8 a.m. Yes, I made them pay and I made a decision as to where I will never go to get my oil change.

I never got an understandable explanation but I was obviously extremely upset with them. The most logical explanation I could come to was that when they did their courtesy tire check, they decide to add more air the were careless as they yanked the hose while it was attached to the valve. Not sure if that’s accurate, but that’s not important. What was important was they made a stupid careless mistake that cost them at least one customer. I’d advise you not to go there either unless you don’t care about keeping your vehicle in good shape.

Royal Lube in Tyler TX

May 17th, 2011

Royal Lube in Tyler TX

Like everybody I go in to an oil lube place every so often and get an oil change for my truck.

I know there are some people that drive around with sludge in their engine for years but I need my car to last.

Last time I came in to Royal Lube I didn’t go with my usual Pennzoil but tried Royal Purple instead.

You can go many more miles when you use Royal Purple and although it is more expensive you don’t have to get an oil change as often.

Today I decided to go with Royal Purple again. It did well for me and I have no reason to change now. Some of my relatives go on and on about this stuff and use it in their sports cars so I figured I would become an avid fan as well. Why not, it works and saves me money.

Royal Lube does not just have a wide selection of oil but a friendly, courteous, and capable staff. I must have been going here for a decade or longer and I have never had a mishap. These guys always do a great job.

Next time you need an oil change go to the corner of Amherst and Broadway. They are close to this intersection and across the street from Mundt Music. They are also next door to the newer Shoguns restaurant.

Quick Lane Tire & Auto

November 27th, 2009

Quick Lane Tire & Auto Center (Formerly called Super Pit Crew Oil Change) is a business that is based solely on the premise that men wish they were race car drivers. Why? Because race car drivers get to hang out where the action is, have their hands on really, really expensive toys, and get to wait on other people to do all the work on their cars. Fifty years ago, Quick Lane probably wouldn’t have succeeded. Men were men then, and knew how to change their own oil, align their tires, and pop in a new transmission all before breakfast! At least, that’s what they tell us. But for the would be Dale Earnhardt, Jr’s of the world, Quick Lane is the perfect place to bring your car.

Why? Because Quick Lane Tire & Auto Center lets customers hang out in their huge lobby, watch ESPN on their huge Hight Definition TV, enjoy a helping of popcorn, and salivate over their real race car. All while their own car is receiving a clean dose of oil, a wax, and maybe a brake job.[ad#large-blog-block]

Quick Lane specializes in on oil changes and tire issues. They have a broad selection of tires, especially Goodyear. They also are very good with alignments, brakes, shocks, struts, and inspections. I usually brought my car to Quick Lane for oil changes and general inspections, and they always did a good. Their customer service is excellent. They kept me, the customer, well informed, and were always thorough in giving me my options. Plus, watching sports in the middle of the day was always terrific!

Quick Lane is not so good for bigger jobs. Maybe it’s because they have a high overhead, but their prices are going to be higher than you will want to pay. Don’t go there for an A/C replacement or engine work. Let them stick to the basics: Tire, oil, and car wash. They’ll do a good job, and you will enjoy the pit stop.

Quick Lane is located on the West Loop next to the Jack-O-Diamonds Car Dealership. They accept all major credit cards.