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spol
Citizen
Username: Spol
Post Number: 25
Registered: 10-2005
| | Posted on Tuesday, June 6, 2006 - 9:08 am: | 
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Hi all,
I'm looking for a place to get my oil changed before my road trip on Friday morning - just need someplace, preferably in Maplewood, where I can just show up after work this week and it doesn't cost too much. Any suggestions?
Also, I have two bridesmaids dresses to get altered - yes, I'm popular this summer. They need to be quite significantly taken in, and I'm nervous about taking them just anywhere. Can anyone offer up a suggestion for that as well - also someplace not to $$, where I can walk in after work this week.
Thanks! |
Mergele
Citizen
Username: Mergele
Post Number: 399
Registered: 7-2003
| | Posted on Tuesday, June 6, 2006 - 9:12 am: |
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Can't help on the oil change, but for the dresses, call Hediye - she posts here under 'The Gifted Thimble'. She does amazing work. |
Bob K
Supporter
Username: Bobk
Post Number: 11727
Registered: 5-2001
| | Posted on Tuesday, June 6, 2006 - 9:41 am: |
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Since you are talking the evening I think you have to go to one of the chains such as JiffyLube on SA at Vauxhall or Grease Monkey on SA near Yale.
Can't help with teh alterations. |
ril
Citizen
Username: Ril
Post Number: 547
Registered: 6-2001
| | Posted on Tuesday, June 6, 2006 - 12:33 pm: |
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Grease Monkey on Morris Ave. at Millburn. Not sure how late they're open, but quick & reliable. just don't let them upsell you anything like an air filter or whatever they're pushing this month. they also vacuum the car and top off all the fluids. (FWIW, a friend had a very bad experience at that Jiffy Lube--severe car damage, and he ended up sueing--and winning). |
spol
Citizen
Username: Spol
Post Number: 26
Registered: 10-2005
| | Posted on Tuesday, June 6, 2006 - 1:07 pm: |
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Good to know, ril. Usually my dad handles the changing of the oil for me but time is of the essence this time around. Will check into Grease Monkey. |
greenetree
Supporter
Username: Greenetree
Post Number: 7950
Registered: 5-2001
| | Posted on Tuesday, June 6, 2006 - 1:36 pm: |
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I agree on Jiffy Lube. Stay away. After my last experience, they ended up sending me a check for $500.
Although, it was kind of priceless when one of the guys asked me (quite seriously) if I had brought in the part that they'd forgotten to screw back in, which then fell off in the express lane of 78.
I seem to recall that, when I was done laughing, I gave him the mile marker and told him to go get it. |
Soparents
Citizen
Username: Soparents
Post Number: 814
Registered: 5-2005
| | Posted on Tuesday, June 6, 2006 - 1:56 pm: |
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Second reco for Hediye - Gifted Thimble 973 313 1621
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KRNL
Citizen
Username: Krnl
Post Number: 70
Registered: 9-2005
| | Posted on Tuesday, June 6, 2006 - 4:17 pm: |
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Can you drop off your car in the morning and pick it up after work? Toomey's in Maplewood is great for an oil change if you commute by train. I think they close around 5 though. |
KRNL
Citizen
Username: Krnl
Post Number: 71
Registered: 9-2005
| | Posted on Tuesday, June 6, 2006 - 4:19 pm: |
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Re Toomey's--they always have a way that you can pick up your car later than 5. Just depends on what you arrange. |
spol
Citizen
Username: Spol
Post Number: 27
Registered: 10-2005
| | Posted on Wednesday, June 7, 2006 - 10:00 am: |
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That sounds great, KRNL. I didn't even think of that - I'll look into it.
Thanks to everyone for their suggestions - will also call Hediye today. |
Handygirl
Citizen
Username: Handygirl
Post Number: 716
Registered: 2-2004
| | Posted on Wednesday, June 7, 2006 - 10:17 am: |
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A third for Hediye. |
ril
Citizen
Username: Ril
Post Number: 548
Registered: 6-2001
| | Posted on Wednesday, June 7, 2006 - 10:19 am: |
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Ridge Tire (by the train in SO) will do the same--they lock the keys inside the car, and I use an extra set when I need to pick it up after they're closed. You can also drop off the car before they're open--they have a drop slot for the keys. A bit more expensive than Grease Monkey (and no vacuuming) but more convenient. |
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