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    Jiffy Lube

    3.3 (77 reviews)
    Closed 8:00 am - 7:00 pm

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    Oil changes

    Routine automotive maintenance

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    After they put the car on a lift, they discovered there was no oil drain plug and that the oil had leaked out completely.
    Justin G.

    Took my 2017 Kia Soul here for a routine oil change on 12/12/2023 around 3:40 pm. I got the car back around 4:35 pm and I thought everything was okay. About 5 miles away from the shop around the Four Corners area, I heard a loud engine noise and at first I thought it was someone else's car until I opened my window. I was in the middle of rush-hour traffic (in the middle lane on University Blvd East) and the engine started knocking violently, then it shutdown on me. I restarted the engine and put my hazards on because I did not feel safe just sitting in the middle of rush-hour traffic. Luckily, I was able to pull over into the gas station parking lot on the other side of University Blvd and checked the oil dipstick....which was completely dry. At that point, I knew that the engine was already ruined but at least I was in a safe location, where the vehicle could be towed. I requested roadside assistance from my insurance (which never came 4 hours later...thank you ProtoCall Towing and Recovery). I was able to have a secondary towing service dispatched...which actually showed up promptly around 11:25 pm (I wanted to get the car back to Jiffy Lube during business hours the sameday but it was impossible). The next afternoon around 12:30 pm, I returned to Jiffy Lube to inform the manager Larenz about what had happened after the oil change the previous day and he said that they would push the car onto a car-lift to see what was wrong with the car. I was watching over them like a hawk just incase they tried to manipulate any evidence of negligence by technicians. He did allow me to record video of the under carriage of my car which was missing a drain plug and was soaked in oil. Afterwards, I called the service manager at Kia to see if it was okay for the Jiffy Lube technicians to put a new drain plug on the car and refill the engine with oil. Those two actions were taken and they allowed the car to sit for about 45 minutes before they tried to start the engine. The engine would not start at all (which after a running with no oil scenario, usually indicates irrepairable damage). I had a tow truck already en route to tow my vehicle to Kia of Rockville so that they could run a diagnostic check on the engine to figure out what the extent of the damage caused by the drain plug, spilling all the oil out. The General Manager of Jiffy Lube - Mark, is adamant that this issue was caused by a KIA recall (because he listened to a podcast) rather than any potentially negligent actions by his technicians who performed the oil change on my car (I have never had a drain plug fall out of my oil pan after an oil change and I've brought my car to Jiffy Lube Kensington numerous times). However, this gentleman is not an ASE certified mechanic nor does he have any formal education in mechanical engineering/aptitude (anybody can become a general manager). I will never get an oil change at any Jiffy Lube service again and I don't believe that anyone should. These ignorant bozos can destroy your car and then attempt to point the finger at you or your vehicle manufacterur. Don't even think about bringing your car here for anything!!!!! You have been warned! I'm at a $7400 loss for an engine replacement plus $165 diagnostic fee from Kia of Rockville. i'm

    Tracie C.

    I randomly found myself at this Jiffy Lube last October because I was attending a conference close by. I live in DC so there was no other reason for me to be at this particular location but my conference let out early so I decided to get that oil change that I was late getting. I've been driving to this location from the Navy Yard ever since! It's that good. The manager (or owner?) gave his guests (I saw guests because he treats his customers like they are guests in his home) a tour of the facility, gave us water or coffee, and offered us magazines from his neatly organized coffee table. The bathroom is spotless! The first time I was here a younger employee was given the task of straightening up the lobby before he could go home and he didn't take it like it was a punishment. He wiped down the counter and straightened up the magazines like it was a point of pride for him. But let's face it, that's just the lobby. How did my car turn out and did it break the bank? I don't remember how much it cost but I do know it was a lot cheaper than another Jiffy Lube I went to several months before this one. The last time I came they even showed me how to change out my engine oil filter to save me money next time (I knew how to change the cabin filter already--yay me!) I don't normally write reviews (this is only my 2nd one) but I couldn't help but let people know how great this particular Jiffy Lube is. Oh, with every oil change you get a free car wash at the place next door and they also do a good job. I wouldn't drive 37 minutes out of my way if I thought this was any other place to get an oil changed. They're totally worth the trip!!

    Oil cap left off and oil spilled everywhere.

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    these folks are kind and honest! i take all my cars here and have only had positive experiences.

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    Four Corner Auto Care - After the fix, as if the accident never happened.

    Four Corner Auto Care

    (41 reviews)

    My back right tire was grinding/scraping so badly that I was clenching my teeth every time I drove,…read moreknowing it meant something awful and expensive that I just kept delaying since I didn't have a trusted mechanic. I saw some good reviews for this location, so I drove by on a Saturday right before they closed and chatted with the owner, Brian. He hopped in the car and drove 1 yard, immediately told me what he thought it was, and warned me to avoid driving the rest of the weekend as grinding the wheel in extreme heat was risky. He said to come back first thing Monday morning to get it lifted up and properly examined. Came back Monday and the team figured out I needed to replace the caliper and brakes. Price was fair and they said they could do it same day within 3 hours, so I let them work on it and had them do an oil change as well. I'm very grateful for Brian and his team, taking the time to explain what was actually needed and why, and not overselling me on additional services. I'm so glad I finally found a new trusted mechanic! Will definitely take my car to Brian and the team for all future maintenance services.

    I'm so thankful I came across four corner auto care to fix my car…read more Brian (Tenzin) promptly responded to my request to fix my car which I hit against cement in a parking garage (after dodging an old lady walking down a dark ramp...everyone was okay). Brian estimated that he could have my car fixed within a few days. The whole job took one week because he found other significant damage in the interior of my car which I didn't know about. Overall he communicated well, asked if I wanted to fix everything and had such a positive attitude. Also they do excellent work for a reasonable price. I almost wanted to keep this gem to myself but the world (or Silver Spring) needs to know where to go for superior auto care whether mechanical or auto body. They also cleaned the interior of my car. I don't want to come back for anything other than oil changes but if I need a job done in the future, I know where to go. I think the pictures speak for themselves to demonstrate high quality service.

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    Duramax Body Shop

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    Highly recommend this body shop. They did a great job repairing my 2025 Volvo XC90 after it got…read morescraped along the front fender 2 months before the end of my lease. We were new to the area and really just went off of online reviews to make a decision on who to use. After they fixed it, I had absolutely no issues when I turned the vehicle in at the end of my lease. They worked quickly, charged a very fair price, and were incredibly easy and pleasant to work with. What really stood out was that they also took care of a few other minor cosmetic issues, no questions asked, just to make sure the car was in great shape for the lease return. That extra effort was really appreciated. Great work, fair pricing, and genuinely nice people. I would absolutely use them again.

    I'm a new customer and I needed a simple headlight bulb replacement, and I was drawn to this…read morebusiness because of the high ratings and was not disappointed. I did call the business first and they were quick to answer the phone, and they said they could do the job and asked for the make and model so that they could contact their supplier and would call me back. The next day, while I hadn't heard back yet, I dropped by the business anyway, because I was at the library nearby. Ramon greeted me and I explained the issue, and they were able to find the part and replaced the bulb quickly on the spot, and I was done in less than 10 minutes! I was very appreciative of the excellent customer service, and I'll be back.

    Firestone Complete Auto Care

    Firestone Complete Auto Care

    (131 reviews)

    I needed tires asap. Of course there are many options in my area. However, my friend suggested that…read moreI go to Firestone, because of her great experience. I dont like cutting corners or saving a quick buck when it comes to my car. Firestone is known for having quality tires. Although the reviews looked mixed, I took a chance. I called as soon as they opened. I told them what I needed, although their online booking site, said no appts till Sunday. I was able to get in to replace my tires. ****Josue gave excellent customer service. Told me about my tires and how my flat happened, and explained about tire care etc. Their waiting room is comfy. I was out of there in under 2 hours. Shop area was clean and organized. I definitely recommend this place for your tire needs. Dont skimp on your car needs to save a quick buck, cuz in the long run it will cost you more. I highly recommend this place.

    Laughably incompetent. They messed up the alignment worse than it was originally. Steering wheel…read morewas crooked, measurements were in the red on their own sheet. Mistakes happen, so I came back and asked to redo the alignment, showed them their own sheet and said the wheel was crooked after the alignment. They said (1) they don't do rear alignments on Toyotas (???), (2) the car has unspecified issues that don't allow it to be aligned, (3) they would need additional payment to do the steering wheel correction. When I pressed them on what the issues were, they refused to commit to anything. Nothing was written down. Truly baffling that these people are running a real shop. I asked to talk to the alignment tech and they said he can't speak English. So how can he understand anything? Is he just guessing? I'm willing to bet they don't have anyone trained and that they're just winging it on each alignment. I talked to Rose and Arbor (blond ponytail man). They kept pushing for more money, and they said I already got an alignment so I shouldn't be greedy. Very rude while I spoke very politely. I went to Midas down the street and they fixed it. No issues with the car were identified, perfect alignment, 45 minutes. The before measurements (after Firestone's alignment) were way off. Extremely unprofessional. Go here if you want your car to go 4 different directions while driving straight!

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    (31 reviews)

    I recently had a pretty unusual problem with my car (Tesla Model Y). It started as a very foul…read moreodor coming from the exterior of the car that I immediately recognized as a dead animal. But looking all around and under the car, couldn't see anything. My husband was able to get partially under the car and see a small patch of fur stuck up in a panel on the underside of the car but couldn't remove the panel it was stuck under due to a stripped bolt and couldn't get far enough under the car to quite reach it. Once inside the car, I realized the smell was permeating the interior as well. It was so bad, that if I didn't get it removed, I wasn't going to be able to use the car. I called about a dozen places- dealerships, auto repair shops, body shops to see if anyone could do anything to rectify it. No one was able to get me on their schedule for weeks or in some cases over a month. One person even laughed at me over the phone!! Until I spoke to Noah at the BP. They were booked solid, but when I explained the situation he said to come on over...no promises but he'd (personally) take a look and see if he could help. He was a bit hesitant about the stripped bolt...not wanting to damage the panel but was able to successfully remove the panel, remove the source of the foul odor (dead critter) and saved my car! He (Noah, the manager) took care of it himself. He didn't even pull it into the shop to put on a lift! And he didn't bill me for it! This guy is unbelievable. He is professional, pleasant, empathetic and just an all around good guy!

    I can only say a couple of minor things about this Wheaton BP…read more 1. Compared to other gas stations in the area, the air pump works very well. Also, you will receive a decent amount of time for your $2.75. 2. Gas prices are usually lower or about the same price compared to other places in the general vicinity. Same goes for cigarette prices (if that's your cup of tea). 3. While customer service isn't overly friendly, it's appropriate for a quick in and out purchase.

    Jiffy Lube - oilchange - Updated September 2026

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