I've been going to this particular Mr. Lube off and on for years. The only reason I'd break cycle would probably be having to go to the dealership for something in particular or if I was having my oil change done out of province which isn't often.
What are the advantages of going to Mr. Lube versus getting your oil change anywhere else? What does Mr. Lube offer? They offer a variety of services having to do with a vehicle's regular maintenance. This includes oil changes, as well as filters, flushes, belts, wipers, batteries, undercoating and other fluid related services and can rotate tires even.
What makes Mr. Lube different than say bringing your car to the dealer or other garages would be that you don't have to exit your vehicle. You essentially drive into the garage, turn off your car and are offered a newspaper, something to drink and you can stay in your car during the entire process.
There is no appointment necessary and for the price of an oil change your fluids and other items get a complete inspection. Tire pressure is checked, all lights are checked, health of battery, acid in coolant, color of fluids, clean filters, even your doors hinges are lubricated.
While there have been mentions of upselling all this is just advice and you can take it or leave it. There is no obligation to get any service done beyond what you came in for however if your transmission fluid isn't the right color they will show it to you. If your filter is black they will bring it to you to see etc.
Your vehicle has a schedule of what services it needs to have according to regular maintenance checks such as a cycle for a coolant change is X amount of KM's but they will still check it for acid levels.
Nobody likes to have to spend money on their car but maintaining it essential to keeping it healthy and operational. While Mr. Lube offers a variety of car maintenance services, they also do it in a quick and convenient environment. You don't have to leave your car there, in fact you don't have to even get out of your car.
Much information about how your vehicle is doing is checked by a team of technicians in a short period of time. The condition of your fluids, filters and other things can easily be shown to you first hand so basically everything is transparent because they are performing the service in your presence.
While they make recommendations for service I do not feel pressured to have to perform anything and opt out on some from time to time for certain things that can be stretched.
The service is always fast and friendly regardless of the tech I get since they pretty much all follow a pretty standard way of doing things.
I've been pretty happy with how Mr. Lube has helped me take care of my vehicle through out the years and it's done quickly which is good because I don't have the time to leave my car at the dealer unless it's something major and I would prefer not having to waiting for oil changes. This place fills that need very nicely