Fast Lube

Car owners today are concerned with maintaining the value and appearance of their vehicles, and preventive auto maintenance is crucial to keeping an automobile in good working order and protecting one’s investment. Fast lube services have evolved beyond the common 15-point or 20-point oil change and engine-fluid vitals to encompass a wide range of car repair services, including air conditioning and cooling, engine diagnostics, tire rotation, transmission and even windshield repair. Many professional carwashes offer fast lube services as an add-on profit center.

  • Poor Economy Influences Car Maintenance Habits
    The recession appears to be influencing the vehicle maintenance habits of American motorists. As the economy has slumped and credit lending tightened, U.S. car owners are putting a greater emphasis on car repair and appearance to help increase vehicle longevity, according ...More
    April 29, 2009
    Posted in News, Marketing, Operations
  • Company Snapshot: Integrated Services Inc.
    Integrated Services Inc. (ISI) is the maker of LubeSoft and WashSoft point-of-sale (POS) software systems for fast lube and carwash owners. ...More
    April 8, 2009
    Posted in Articles, Operations
  • Jiffy Lube Raises $1.35M for American Heart Assn.
    Jiffy Lube announced it will donate $1.35 million to the American Heart Association’s Go Red For Women movement, raised through the company’s Maintenance Partners for Life campaign. In its second year, the campaign raised funds through customer donations at participating ...More
    March 31, 2009
    Posted in News, Marketing, Operations
  • Fabulous Freddy’s Car Wash Owner Loves His Job
    Fred Smith loves his job. The owner of the Las Vegas-based Fabulous Freddy’s Car Wash chain likes to be visible, actively wiping down cars, talking to customers, changing oil and pumping gasoline. ...More
    March 30, 2009
    Posted in News, Operations
  • 2009 Fast Lube Franchise Guide
    As an add-on profit center or second business, quick-lube services can offer a nice boost to revenue, as well as on-site traffic flow. Fast-lube franchise companies can provide operators with motor oil or lube service brand recognition, as well as assist with ...More
    March 25, 2009
    Posted in Articles, Operations
  • Bio-based Motor Oil Receives API Certification
    G-OIL SAE 5W-30 motor oil, a bio-based motor oil from Green Earth Technologies, received certification from the American Petroleum Institute earlier this month. The certification paves the way for G-OIL to carry API’s official service symbol and make its way to retail. ...More
    March 23, 2009
    Posted in News, Operations
  • ISI Partners with DriverSide to Create Online ‘Garages’
    Integrated Services Inc. has partnered with DriverSide, a consumer-focused automotive Web site, to build online “garages” to help strengthen the relationships between lube operators and customers. The DriverSide site is designed to help consumers save time and money on ...More
    March 20, 2009
    Posted in News, Marketing, Operations
  • Valvoline Fast Lubes to Benefit Children’s Hospitals
    Valvoline Instant Oil Change announced that its local stores will sell Children’s Miracle Network balloons to raise money for children’s hospitals across the nation. Customers can purchase balloons for $1, with donations going toward specialized medical care, research and ...More
    March 20, 2009
    Posted in News, Marketing, Operations
  • Jiffy Lube Adds Marketing Executive
    Jiffy Lube International has hired John Sanfacon to lead its new marketing and innovations group. Sanfacon will be responsible for all aspects of Jiffy Lube brand management and retail marketing, as well as product and service innovations for the company.Sanfacon comes to ...More
    February 10, 2009
    Posted in News, Marketing, Operations
  • Heartland Automotive Services Emerges from Chapter 11
    Heartland Automotive Services Inc. (HASI), America’s largest Jiffy Lube franchisee, has emerged from Chapter 11 bankruptcy, company officials announced. “We are excited about and fully committed to a successful partnership with Jiffy Lube International and SOPUS ...More
    February 9, 2009
    Posted in News, Operations
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