Oil Changes

Why you should change your oil regularly.

Regular oil changes are a fundamental aspect of car maintenance. Engine oil lubricates vital components, reducing friction and preventing wear and tear. Over time, oil breaks down and becomes less effective, potentially causing engine damage. By changing the oil at recommended intervals, typically every 3,000 to 5,000 miles (check your owner’s manual), you ensure that your engine runs smoothly and efficiently, improving fuel economy and extending the life of your vehicle. It’s a relatively simple and cost-effective maintenance task that can significantly impact your car’s performance and longevity.

Lubrication

Heat Regulation

Contaminant Removal

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Engine oil serves as a lubricant that reduces friction between moving parts in the engine. Over time, oil breaks down and becomes less effective, potentially leading to increased friction and wear. Regular oil changes ensure that your engine continues to run smoothly and efficiently, reducing the risk of costly damage.

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Heat Regulation

Engine oil also plays a vital role in dissipating heat generated during engine operation. As oil ages, it loses its heat-absorbing and dissipating properties, which can lead to overheating and decreased engine performance. Fresh oil helps maintain the engine’s optimal operating temperature, preventing overheating-related problems.

Contaminant Removal

Engine oil collects and holds contaminants like dirt, debris, and engine byproducts. These particles can become suspended in the oil, causing it to become sludgy and less effective. Regular oil changes remove these contaminants, ensuring that the engine remains clean and protected from harmful deposits.

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Fuel Efficiency

Clean, fresh oil contributes to better fuel efficiency. When the engine runs smoothly and efficiently, it consumes less fuel. Neglecting oil changes can lead to reduced gas mileage, costing you more money at the pump. Regular oil changes not only protect your engine but also save you money in the long run by improving fuel economy.

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Randall Elkins
September 27, 2024

An Auto repair shops can be found anywhere and some are even proficient but not many can do real auto repair like tearing down a busted engine barely running. My Mustang, after a 116,000 miles, needed just such a repair. The guys at The Shop not only tore my engine down and made the repair and thus saving the car but enhanced the power out put by making additional upgrades to the engine as they reassembled - the whole time sending me pictures of the repair. Such engine work is not everyday auto shop work and was far more than I would have trusted many to do. All the guys at The Shop love cars and know cars. I recommend them to all and trust them with both my cars. In addition to doing high level auto repair the guys at The Shop are a Pun of Fun

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hamid rezvanian
November 27, 2024

They do a fantastic job.

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Lex Tice
October 18, 2024

Had to find a mechanic going cross country and so glad to have stumbled upon The Shop! The staff is incredibly knowledgeable, friendly and will not give up on helping you out ! 20/10 !

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Patricia Bardin
May 21, 2024

Knows how to fix BMW!

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Sami S.
August 1, 2024

I recently had my car serviced at this company, and overall, I am very pleased with the results. My car runs perfectly now, thanks to their precise and high-quality work in replacing many parts. I absolutely recommend getting your car serviced or repaired here for the quality of the work alone. However, there were a few areas where the customer service could improve. The phone conversations were a bit rushed, and the explanations of the issues and necessary repairs felt hurried. Despite this, they did take the time to show me the parts that were replaced, which I greatly appreciated. They also walked my brother and I through the process a bit, this occurred in person upon picking up the vehicle. In summary, I would say that the exceptional quality of the service and the thoroughness of the repairs outweigh the minor customer service issues. I highly recommend this company for any car repairs or maintenance needs.

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Oriana Midence
October 3, 2024

Incredibly impressed with this place. I called asking about having some brake work done and they told me to bring it in any morning and they would take care of it. The repairs ended up being a bit more involved than expected, but they still managed to get everything done that same day! They were very communicative about my repairs throughout the process. They sent pictures and provided updates. All the staff I dealt with were very friendly and knowledgeable, taking time to answer any questions or explain any repairs. The prices of services were fair and reasonable. I will be back for any future mechanic services.

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Katarina Likins
December 3, 2024

The shop not only got my car looked at in a timely manner but we’re very transparent with exactly what was wrong and also did a thorough inspection and found a few other things that would have been safety concerns. They communicated very well, explained it to where I could understand and I would highly recommend taking your vehicle here with car troubles.

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Jeremy Ruoff
November 21, 2024

Very professional. Clearly communicated all repairs and finished the job quickly.

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Wes Lancaster
July 29, 2024
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July 24, 2024
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Cameron D
October 11, 2024

My wife went to this shop a few months ago and could not stop talking about how great of a job they had done for a fair price. Recently, I attempted to go to another shop to get my tires rotated and oil changed and was blown away at how much they were quoting for a simple job; due to this I decided to check out The Shop. As soon as I walked in I was treated as if the owner and I had been friends for years and the prices were some of the best I've seen around Louisville. Our initial conversation went so well that I ended up having them do quite a bit of routine maintenance (tire rotation, oil change, air filters, battery change) all at once because I trusted them to give me the best prices (which they absolutely did.) To summarize, if you're looking for an honest, hardworking, and fair local shop then this should be the one you go to. I cannot say good enough things and I will only be going here in the future for any maintenance my car needs.

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Jordan Micheal
July 17, 2024

Awsome shop, Steven help save me from a pickle !!

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Beth Johnson
August 6, 2024

Very pleased with the service and treatment of my vehicles...no greasy mess to clean up from these guys when they're done! Much appreciated

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Max Breunig
June 20, 2024

Honest and timely service. Could not recommend a better shop in town.

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Priscilla
September 7, 2024

The technician worked on my car endlessly. They know what they are doing and ensure customers are satisfied with the work done. Will recommend others due to the top work done.

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Ms DeNardi
October 8, 2024

I couldn’t be happier with my experience at The Shop. From start to finish, they provided exceptional service. The staff is incredibly knowledgeable, friendly, and honest. They took the time to explain what repairs were needed and why, which really put me at ease. The work on my car was completed on time, and I could immediately feel the difference in performance. They didn’t try to upsell me on anything unnecessary, which is something I’ve encountered at other shops. Their pricing is fair, and the quality of the work is top-notch. The shop is clean, well-organized, and their customer service is outstanding. I highly recommend The Shop to anyone in need of trustworthy, reliable auto repair. I’ll definitely be coming back for any future maintenance or repairs!

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DJ
October 12, 2024

I honestly cannot recommend The Shop enough. At first I came in to get a second opinion and a quote. When I dropped off my vehicle I spoke with Steven about some history about the car as well as what our needs were. He was absolutely amazing, and after walking out of The Shop, I called my wife and said "I don't care if he charges us twice as much as the other place, I'm having them do the work." I never mentioned anything about having another place look at it first, so it wasn't like he was trying to undercut their quote. Even then, he made sure to try and get us the best prices on the parts and got us a couple of discounts on them. Honestly, after getting the quote from the other place, I priced it all out myself based on what they had said, and Steven and The Shop are definitely making money in some nefarious way, because it ain't in parts and labor... xD

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Jeff Hitchcock
November 25, 2024

I have taken my 2019 Chevy Colorado to The Shop Auto Specialist in Jtown several times over the last year for a number of scheduled maintenance items like oil changes, serpentine belt installation, coolant system maintenance, and spark plug changes. They have done quality work each time and completed all job on schedule. The Shop takes pride in their results. The Shop is customer oriented and honest when working through any concerns or issues involving maintenance and repairs. When I first took my truck to the shop, I was looking for mechanics I could trust, and it looks like I found them.

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Anna Boss
May 29, 2024

The best place the have work done in J town, fair and honest people.

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Arentufunny
June 28, 2024

Very fair pricing, quick to respond, great about communicating necessary information and showing why things were needed. Got quick service that was effective. Would highly recommend

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Elise House
June 10, 2024

These guys are hands down the best in town. They’re incredibly kind and knowledgeable and explain everything in a way that’s easy to understand, even if you know nothing about cars. Take every car you ever own here. Seriously, they’re awesome.

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Jeff Eaton
August 6, 2024

My car had several things going on and I couldn't fix everything it needed. I heard about The Shop, on Taylorsville Rd. I went in and told them everything that I needed done and they said to bring it in. I had it towed to the shop and just 3 days later they had everything finished. I highly recommend them. As a matter of fact my son has his car over there now with a transmission problem, that a Ford dealer was going to charge a fortune for. Go see them if you need a mechanic, they are good people!!

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Isaiah Ayala
August 26, 2024

THESE GUYS ARE AWESOME!! Super honest, knowledgeable and JUST FREAKING AWESOME! They have earned my business in full. Jacob (mechanic) coolest guy on the block. Owner Steven is right there with Jacob hahaha! 8/26/2024 another great freaking review. These guys are amazing yet again. Can’t express enough gratitude for the people at the shop.

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Jeremy Montgomery
December 5, 2024

Great to work with. Honest. Reliable. Detailed diagnosis. Fair pricing. My go to going forward.

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Professional and informative. Staff made good recommendations as to the brake work I needed. Price was reasonable for this day and age. Work was completed quickly.

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Chris Glock
October 16, 2024

The best service I’ve ever had! Steven and his crew were patient and explained what they were doing and why each step of the way. They helped make sure I knew what services I needed without making me feel pressured to get anything I didn’t need at the moment. I’ve been looking for a new shop to go to since I moved to this side of Louisville and I’ve found it at The Shop

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Michael Gray
May 25, 2024

My wife and I recently moved to Fern Creek. Since we drive older cars, it's good to have a trustworthy mechanic close by. We happened to meet Steven through our new neighbor, and within about a month both of our cars needed some repair work. We decided to use "The Shop" and we are glad we did. Steven and his staff are courteous, fair, quite knowledgeable, and very accommodating. We are happy and relieved that we've found our new car guy.

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Rodnitia Allen
August 22, 2024

Service was fast, efficient, affordable and the customer service is beyond expectations. This is the second vehicle I’ve had serviced there and I plan to continue to be a customer at The Shop.

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Sean Harley
November 8, 2024

I have taken my car here a few different times for different issues. They have been exceptional every time. The staff is friendly and knowledgable and they are very open and transparent with cost and what is going on with your car. They have provided pictures of the damaged items/areas before they were replaced and the part removed from my car when I went to pick it up. The clear straitforward unambiguity is incredible and as someone who has been burnt by mechanics in the past taking advantage of my ignorance, The Shop is a welcome relief for a good autoshop.

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Keionna Baker
September 10, 2024

I can’t rave about this place enough. Wonderful customer service. Fair pricing. They aren’t trying to sale you on anything you don’t need and LADIES 🗣️They will not take advantage of you. Easily my new go to spot. 🤌🏾

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Kaitlyn Morrison
May 21, 2024

I recently had an excellent experience at The Shop! They were not only friendly and welcoming but also extremely prompt in scheduling my car for service. The price was very reasonable, and the quality of work was top-notch, reflecting their expertise. Highly recommend for anyone needing reliable car service!

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Rich Bargas
November 16, 2024

Last night I noticed my engine light come and had no idea what was wrong. I remembered a business card I received in the mail describing "The Shop" for automotive repair. I took my vehicle in and discovered a great place to take my cars for repair. It's nice to find a repair shop you can trust for outstanding service. Today they won a new customer.

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Sean F
November 21, 2024

I took my vehicle to them recently and they did a great job fixing my brakes and more. They were honest and the prices were fair. Very friendly and I appreciated being updated via text, shown pictures of what needed to be fixed, and I was even shown the old parts of what was repaired when I arrived. The Shop will be my go-to now for auto repair.

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Josh V
July 30, 2024

Brought my car in because my radiator was leaking a lot. The team did a full diagnostic and gave me a quote on how much it would cost to fix. It was undoubtedly expensive so i didnt feel like doing it right now. I told that to them and they said there was no pressure and i didnt have to pay for the diagnostic. Very friendly and informative all around.

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Don
June 30, 2024

The service that I received two weeks ago was amazing and the price for the the repairs was second to none.

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Paul Travelstead
November 27, 2024

Fast and easy service....great staff

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Luci Poree
November 19, 2024

I recently had the pleasure of visiting The Shop after experiencing persistent issues with my vehicle that other shops could not resolve. From the moment I walked in, I was greeted with a warm smile and a friendly demeanor that immediately put me at ease. The staff at The Shop especially Jacob were not only friendly but also incredibly knowledgeable. They took the time to listen to my concerns and thoroughly explained the diagnostic process they would undertake to identify the problem. Unlike other places where I felt rushed or dismissed, here I felt valued as a customer. After a comprehensive inspection, they quickly diagnosed the issue that had stumped other mechanics. It was clear that their expertise was top-notch. They provided me with a detailed explanation of what needed to be done, along with transparent pricing that was very reasonable considering the quality of service provided. What impressed me most was their efficiency. They completed the repairs in a timely manner without compromising on quality. I left feeling confident in my vehicle’s performance, which is something I hadn’t felt in quite some time. if you’re looking for a mechanic who combines friendliness with exceptional skill, look no further than The Shop. I highly recommend them to anyone in need of automotive repair services. They truly go above and beyond to ensure customer satisfaction! Thank you all so much!

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James Patton
July 24, 2024

2nd time coming here in a month due to some bad luck but they were able to recommend a very cheap towing service and fixed my ignition same day at a price way lower than expected. My go to auto repair shop going forward!

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Dwayn Stroud
September 5, 2024

I pulled in and thought I had a coolant leak. They checked it out and found nothing wrong. Very nice shop.

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Brianna Horton
September 10, 2024

Staff was very sweet and welcoming! Dropped my car off Thursday and was completed by Monday! My cars drives like it’s brand new!

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August 15, 2024
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Raymond Huynh
July 9, 2024

Great people and clean shop!

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Steven Jones
June 4, 2024

This place was AMAZING! They worked with me a lot and my budget. I got my AC compressor and belt done here and I would highly recommend this place!

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Jacey Smothers
May 24, 2024

We had such a great experience with the Shop. They were so great to work with and knowledgeable!

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Dean Smith
November 27, 2024

They took great care of my vehicle! They notified me when the part was ordered, received, and the job complete. Their enthusiasm for cars was quite apparent. I will not hesitate to refer friends and family there. Thank you for your service!

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Katie Moore
June 7, 2024

Appreciate and love The Shop SO much! I desperately needed an oil change before going out of town and they thankfully were able to squeeze me in. Their staff are so friendly, the waiting area is very clean and it was an amazing deal! We will definitely be back and I’ve already started messaging family before even walking out the door. Thank you guys!

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Wes Clark
June 10, 2024

Best service in the city of Lousiville by far!

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Susan Sutherland
August 16, 2024

My son had to have his car tuned up before he left for college. They were efficient and explained everything!

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Buddy Lawson
November 29, 2024

GREAT guys, GREAT service !! VERY SATISFIED !! Honest and reliable mechanics. WILL DEFINITELY BE BACK.

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Jason Bagwell
June 27, 2024

Was just there today. These guys are great. They diagnosed my issue with an engine light and didn't charge me! Now I know what I need to fix and what parts to order. Other places likely would not have been this honest and fair. 10/10. Quit going to the other places, and come here. I am.