I had bought a Living Social coupon for a free oil change, so I didn't have my choice of autoshops. I prefer to go to one that is close to a coffee shop or restaurant- someplace more pleasant to sit in than a waiting room with grungy, uncomfortable chairs and an annoying TV. I came here last Friday morning and was told the wait was already 2 hours or more, so I said forget it.
I returned today around 9:30 a.m. and only one customer was waiting. The guy at the counter was a pleasant, no-nonsense kinda person. He told me that despite my coupon I'd pay about $10 for waste/safety or something. I waited in the typically uncomfortable waiting area (although I've been in worse) and entertained myself reading a magazine before I figured I should find someplace to hang out. My phone app said that the Harvest Cafe is within walking distance, but before I could ask which direction to walk, they were done with the car!
They charged almost $9, which I'd been property warned about. Not an unpleasant experience. I'd come back.