My daughter needs an oil change on her CR-V in CS. Can anyone recommend an honest place that won't try to upsell her $1000s of dollars of unneeded stuff?

I like using Firestone off Texas. They only do what I ask them to and don't try to sell me a bunch of stuff because I'm a woman who is not very educated on cars. The only thing with them is you have get an appointment otherwise you might not see your vehicle till the next day.

Texas Oil and Lube. 2209 E William Joel Bryan Pkwy, Bryan, TX 77802

FYI the 19.99 oil change will almost always come with the 10(+) inspection procedure, that is guaranteed to find something wrong with your car. I used to do the 19.99 oil change, listen to the pitch and then tell them I will take these items to my mechanic. I stopped that when I realized that my car was still on the lift (or over the pit) and anything can happen.

Thanks everyone.

In case someone searches for this thread later-

Superior Auto Service on South College in Bryan.

Any dealer or Jiffy Lube....

I kid! I kid!

What about Wal Mart?

I take all of our vehicles to the Quick Lane at College Station Ford. They will sometimes recommend services (brake flush, cooling system, etc.) but they do not push them on you. Ask for Tim - he's a straight-up, honest guy.

Buy the filter & oil on your favorite auto shop's website and have her pick it up when ready. Then take the car to Shell Rapid Lube on Texas (near downtown) and have the folks perform the oil change.

I've been doing this for years with ZERO issues. Costs a bit more than one-and-done places, but I get the satisfaction of knowing exactly what's going in my auto. And since it's a dedicated oil change facility, there's no up-selling of BS services. She won't even have to get out of her car.

Double post!

Take 5 on Briarcrest OR Superior on old college....

Mike Honcho 85 said:

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What about Wal Mart?

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I get pretty much all of my work done by Wixon Automotive who is a client of mine. He's never pushed for it but it's a good payback for a very good client.

Anyway earlier this year we got an oil change at Wal Mart because we were overdue and headed out of town. He told me later than WM has the worst record for engine damage from a bad oil change. Their reputation is that of too many mistakes with putting two gaskets in with the new filter, not tightening the drain plug correctly, not enough oil or the wrong oil, etc. Said they are the worst place to go according to the trade info they see. I've had a lot of work done over the years at Firestone in CS and he never said anything bad about them at all even if I was going there instead of using him.

BQ_90 said:

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i've used Wolf Pen creek forever, get oil change and car wash for reasonable price IMO.

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Ask for Kessler.

Christian brothers has always been good

Late response but I used Express for oil change and state inspection. They "recommended" new wipers which I knew I needed anyway. I'm 61 and prime target for the unnecessary. Recommend them! In and out in under 30 minutes.

BQ_90 said:

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i've used Wolf Pen creek forever, get oil change and car wash for reasonable price IMO.

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Myself also, but they have been pushing upselling stuff more lately it seems.

They refused to clear my inspection unless I bought new wipers. I took my car elsewhere.

We still use them for car washes, but we make sure EVERYTHING is out of our vehicles when we bring them in.

Good grief. Wipers are like $15? They didn't refuse, just suggested. Happy they did. My windshield has never been cleaner

they didnt "suggest" them to me. They told me they could not pass my car's inspection without new wipers. They also said they were sold out of the basic wipers, and I would have to pay for the upgraded ones at roughly $30 each (RainX). I said no, went elsewhere, and my car passed inspection without new wipers.

$60-70 may be just a drop in the hat to you, but it's not for me (and even $30 for many people isnt just something they would agree with take at face value when they know it isnt right)

But sure, think what you want

I knew my car needed them. And they make a huge difference when it rains.

I'm retired, so no, I don't have money outta the wazoo.

I'm glad you were able to get new wipers that you knew you needed. I knew I didnt need them. I was merely pointing out that they tried to upsell something to me by refusing to pass my car's inspection. I'm hoping that information helps someone else in the future.