Results: Oil Changes
Published on 12/15/2016
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1.
1.
Do you get the oil changed in your car as recommended? Yes
63%
1192 votes
No
13%
236 votes
Undecided
5%
94 votes
Not Applicable
19%
366 votes
2.
2.
If so, do you regularly go to the same place? Or do you tend to take it to several different places, depending? I mostly take it to the same place.
55%
1031 votes
I take it to one of several places, depending.
12%
228 votes
I'm not sure.
4%
71 votes
n/a
26%
497 votes
Other (please specify)
3%
61 votes
| Other Answers | Percentage | Votes |
|---|---|---|
| Do it myself | 0.58% | 11 |
| I do it myself | 0.21% | 4 |
| My Husband does it | 0.21% | 4 |
| 0.16% | 3 | |
| Myself | 0.16% | 3 |
| My husband changes it | 0.11% | 2 |
| I do it | 0.11% | 2 |
| change it myself | 0.11% | 2 |
| My son takes care of it. He is an auto mechanic. | 0.05% | 1 |
| Family member does it | 0.05% | 1 |
| have my husband do it | 0.05% | 1 |
| I do my own. | 0.05% | 1 |
| My husband changes the oil every 3,000 miles in all our cars | 0.05% | 1 |
| I change it myself. | 0.05% | 1 |
| we change our own oil | 0.05% | 1 |
| my spouse does it | 0.05% | 1 |
| my son does it for me | 0.05% | 1 |
| my dad does it | 0.05% | 1 |
| husband changes it | 0.05% | 1 |
| I change it myself | 0.05% | 1 |
| Change it at home | 0.05% | 1 |
| husband or son changes the oil | 0.05% | 1 |
| do myself | 0.05% | 1 |
| My husband does my oil changes | 0.05% | 1 |
| i do my own | 0.05% | 1 |
| Husband does it | 0.05% | 1 |
| Done by a family member | 0.05% | 1 |
| My husband does it. | 0.05% | 1 |
| I do it myself. | 0.05% | 1 |
| i tAKE IT TO THE HYUNDAI DEALERSHIP | 0.05% | 1 |
| It is done here at home | 0.05% | 1 |
| IU | 0.05% | 1 |
| mostly spouse changes oil | 0.05% | 1 |
| self | 0.05% | 1 |
| My husband does i at home | 0.05% | 1 |
| I do my own | 0.05% | 1 |
| Change every 6000 not 3000 | 0.05% | 1 |
| diy | 0.05% | 1 |
3.
3.
If you tend to visit one place most of the time, what type of place would that be? The Dealership
23%
434 votes
An oil change specialty shop (like Jiffy Lube or Valvoline)
20%
374 votes
A tire specialty shop (like Goodyear or Firestone)
6%
105 votes
A retailer that also services vehicles (like Walmart or Sears)
5%
91 votes
A local mom and pop type shop.
13%
244 votes
I'm not sure.
2%
40 votes
n/a
29%
550 votes
Other (please specify)
3%
50 votes
| Other Answers | Percentage | Votes |
|---|---|---|
| 0.37% | 7 | |
| Home | 0.16% | 3 |
| my mechanic | 0.11% | 2 |
| canadian tire | 0.11% | 2 |
| my garage | 0.11% | 2 |
| myself | 0.11% | 2 |
| My husband does it. | 0.11% | 2 |
| A local garage | 0.05% | 1 |
| My house | 0.05% | 1 |
| Family member does it | 0.05% | 1 |
| husband | 0.05% | 1 |
| Spouse | 0.05% | 1 |
| Our garage/driveway | 0.05% | 1 |
| I change it myself. | 0.05% | 1 |
| A friend of mine has his own garage to fix cars!!!! I love having him!!! And would rather pay him the money then some of those con people!!!!! | 0.05% | 1 |
| Boyfriend | 0.05% | 1 |
| our son's shop | 0.05% | 1 |
| mechanic shop | 0.05% | 1 |
| my dad | 0.05% | 1 |
| I do it myself | 0.05% | 1 |
| costco | 0.05% | 1 |
| My mechanic; it allows him to check over the vehicle for other stuff | 0.05% | 1 |
| muffler/brake shop | 0.05% | 1 |
| my husband | 0.05% | 1 |
| local chain repair shop | 0.05% | 1 |
| DO IT MYSELF | 0.05% | 1 |
| my local garage | 0.05% | 1 |
| midas | 0.05% | 1 |
| My home garage | 0.05% | 1 |
| at home | 0.05% | 1 |
| Home, DIY | 0.05% | 1 |
| Son in Law | 0.05% | 1 |
| self | 0.05% | 1 |
| My husband does it | 0.05% | 1 |
| oil can henry's | 0.05% | 1 |
| Car Store | 0.05% | 1 |
| diy | 0.05% | 1 |
4.
4.
Do you tend to wait for your oil to be changed? Or do you leave and come back later? I wait in the waiting area.
44%
837 votes
I wait, but look around the store that the service center is a part of. (Walmart, etc.)
7%
140 votes
I leave and come back later.
15%
275 votes
I'm not sure.
3%
53 votes
n/a
29%
550 votes
Other (please specify)
2%
33 votes
| Other Answers | Percentage | Votes |
|---|---|---|
| 0.32% | 6 | |
| Sit in my car | 0.11% | 2 |
| Family member does it | 0.05% | 1 |
| It depends, if I'm getting other work done. | 0.05% | 1 |
| An employee brings me home, then returns the car to my house. | 0.05% | 1 |
| Husband takes it | 0.05% | 1 |
| I do it | 0.05% | 1 |
| I do it myself, so I kinda have to be there all the time | 0.05% | 1 |
| i wait in the break room | 0.05% | 1 |
| visit our son and the rest of the crew | 0.05% | 1 |
| I wait in my car | 0.05% | 1 |
| sometimes i wait, other times i don't. i tend to take my dogs for a walk instead of just sitting there. | 0.05% | 1 |
| wait in car for about 5 minutes | 0.05% | 1 |
| depends on how long it will be | 0.05% | 1 |
| sometimes wait others leave | 0.05% | 1 |
| My SO takes my car for me. | 0.05% | 1 |
| I wait in the car. | 0.05% | 1 |
| wait in the car | 0.05% | 1 |
| atay in the car while they work | 0.05% | 1 |
| they do it while you're sitting in your car it takes 10 minutes | 0.05% | 1 |
| If they can take me right away I wait.If not I drop off. | 0.05% | 1 |
| go right into the garage and make sure that it is done | 0.05% | 1 |
| I USE THE LAUNDROMAT NEXT DOOR | 0.05% | 1 |
| my husband works at the dealership so he takes it | 0.05% | 1 |
| drive through service, wait in car | 0.05% | 1 |
| stay in the car | 0.05% | 1 |
| Make an appointment | 0.05% | 1 |
5.
5.
If you stay in the waiting area, what types of things are provided? Complimentary food
9%
173 votes
Complimentary beverages
25%
472 votes
TV
33%
625 votes
Magazines
33%
619 votes
Computers
4%
70 votes
Free wi-fi
18%
341 votes
Comfortable chairs
20%
372 votes
Tables and/or desk to work at.
7%
132 votes
A kids' area.
5%
96 votes
Guest bathrooms
21%
399 votes
I'm not sure.
5%
87 votes
n/a
41%
777 votes
Other (please specify)
1%
13 votes
| Other Answers | Percentage | Votes |
|---|---|---|
| 0.10% | 4 | |
| nothing | 0.05% | 2 |
| Newspaper | 0.05% | 2 |
| Wine bar | 0.02% | 1 |
| Coffee and tea | 0.02% | 1 |
| Nail and hair salon for free. | 0.02% | 1 |
| Usually takes no more than 15 mins | 0.02% | 1 |
| popcorn | 0.02% | 1 |
6.
6.
Do you think the amenities in the waiting area are adequate? Yes
38%
720 votes
No
15%
284 votes
Undecided
10%
198 votes
Not Applicable
36%
686 votes
7.
7.
How long do you typically have to wait for a standard oil change? Under 1/2 hour.
23%
435 votes
Between 1/2 hour and an hour.
31%
582 votes
More than an hour.
8%
148 votes
I'm not sure.
5%
93 votes
n/a
33%
624 votes
Other (please specify)
0%
6 votes
| Other Answers | Percentage | Votes |
|---|---|---|
| 0.16% | 3 | |
| i get other repairs done at the same time | 0.05% | 1 |
| I LEAVE & THEY CALL WHEN IT'S READY | 0.05% | 1 |
| I book an appointment, then walk home and walk back. | 0.05% | 1 |
8.
8.
Do you think the wait time is reasonable? Yes
51%
972 votes
No
8%
160 votes
Undecided
9%
171 votes
Not Applicable
31%
585 votes
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