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Old 01-13-10 | 12:41 PM
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Originally Posted by mmarshall
Jack-stands, if used properly, are indeed OK.....it's working under a regular jack that can be dangerous.
Yeah, I've seen a jack collapse more than once.

And make sure that you're jack stands are securely in the intended notch as well. I've seen a guy do that before.
Old 01-13-10 | 01:18 PM
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Oh yeah, ok.. no problem.

THAT, I agree with.

Cuz I've changed transmissions underneath jackstands before..
Old 01-13-10 | 02:32 PM
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Yeah I pay a small mint for my oil changes but its dealership only for me. Jiffy will never ever ever ever touch any car I own neither will I for that matter. I have my dipsy moments from time to time but I try very very hard to keep my car from being victimized by any of those occasions.
Old 01-13-10 | 04:13 PM
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I totally disagree!!!!

Now what man would still write a check?????????

Originally Posted by 1SICKLEX
Write a check to the auto parts store for approximately $50.
Old 01-13-10 | 04:14 PM
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Originally Posted by Milla...
Yeah I pay a small mint for my oil changes but its dealership only for me. Jiffy will never ever ever ever touch any car I own neither will I for that matter. I have my dipsy moments from time to time but I try very very hard to keep my car from being victimized by any of those occasions.
ummm, obviously, you're not taking your maser to a jiffy lube are you???
Old 01-13-10 | 04:17 PM
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Originally Posted by 1SICKLEX
Write a check to the auto parts store for approximately $50.
A number of buisnesses won't take personal checks any more, even with ID. It's cash, credit, or something sticking out of the front of your jacket imitating a holdup.

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Old 01-13-10 | 04:24 PM
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LOL, great thread, haven't changed my own oil in twenty years, pay Lexus 52.00 to do the job, much better than JiffyLube !!
Old 01-13-10 | 04:40 PM
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Originally Posted by tromly
LOL, great thread, haven't changed my own oil in twenty years, pay Lexus 52.00 to do the job, much better than JiffyLube !!
Toyota shops can usually do basic or minor service (as long as it is a non-warranty repair) on a Lexus product for less than what a Lexus shop will usually charge. Lexus recognizes and accepts the work of Toyota shops, up to an extent.....many of the same parts and filters are used.

I agree....stay away from Jiffylube, unless you have an old beater that you don't care if they screw up on.
Old 01-13-10 | 05:12 PM
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This thread is a joke, as it was fully intended. lol, good fun
Old 01-13-10 | 05:32 PM
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Originally Posted by IS-SV
This thread is a joke, as it was fully intended. lol, good fun
Yes, there were some good lines thrown in, but I'm glad that Toyota shops aren't a joke.......they can often service a Lexus product for a reduced price.

And that media Jiffy-Lube video catching those guys red-handed is a gem.

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Old 01-13-10 | 07:05 PM
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Originally Posted by mmarshall
And that media Jiffy-Lube video catching those guys red-handed is a gem.
I feel very unsatisfied at the video since it doesn't seem like any justice was carried out.
Old 01-13-10 | 09:48 PM
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sounds about right.
Old 01-14-10 | 07:20 AM
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Originally Posted by PhantomZX
I feel very unsatisfied at the video since it doesn't seem like any justice was carried out.
Some justice was carried out, in that the media players were refunded their money and given a letter from Jiffy-Lube senior management.....and, though we don't know it for sure, some Jiffy employees fired. But it would probably be difficult or impossible to track down and give refunds to all of the car owners who (might) be involved. For some, it is simply going to be live and learn. Besides, at Jiffy Lube, you usually aren't talking about expensive service or repairs anyway....it's usually just smaller, simpler stuff. Of course, that doesn't justify sales fraud.
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