Years ago, I was not intimidated by the under the hood stuff in my car. I could do minor maintenance activities. Certainly checking the oil level, and keeping fluid in a battery when that used to be necessary. Also, changing an air filter.
The under the hood aspect of the Vue is a little intimidating. I do know where to check the engine oil, and add it, if needed. I know where to add windshield washer, also. The owner's manual depicts things under the hood, but the diagrams are vague and not well labeled.
When Saturn was still in business, I used them for oil changes. The price was comparable to the quick change places, and it was not inconvenient. After Saturn went out of business, the local GM dealer that is the designated Saturn maintenance dealer offered a year's worth of free oil changes. So, I took advantage. Well, that has run out. I most recently had the oil changed at a local but very reputable quick change shop, Bolton Oil http://www.boltonoil.com/. This company owns several shops in town, and has been in business for years. I have used them for years, and have never been disappointed in their service and professionalism. Over the 20 or maybe 30 plus years I have used them off and on, I have had a problem with an oil leak after the oil change a time or two. I just go back, and they fix it. They, too are human and can make a mistake. But they make it right.
When you go to their shop, they offer you a drink, and check and fill the fluid levels, check the tire air pressure and fill tires as needed, and clean the windows: not all, but at least the front windshield, the rear windshield and the front windows.
This most recent trip, when they checked the air filter, they told me it could stand changing, but they did carry that filter, and it would not hurt the car to wait a while, if I could not get it changed. I decided I could change the air filter myself. I watched the technician take it out, and I realized there was some work involved but not undo able.
When the oil change was done, they made sure I reset the oil life sensors in my vehicle. I was impressed. The technician who serviced my car did not have to look up what kind of oil was recommended, and if he looked up how to reset the oil life sensor, I did not know it.
The other things I like about the Bolton's is that one of the Bolton executives is a female, and they have women service providers. And in one of their shops, they have a beautiful mural that depicts the changes in automotive service over the years. It is quite a mural!
So, I was once again impressed with the professionalism of the Bolton Oil Change service. It is nice to have a local business that is up to date and doing so well.
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