Oil change for GM auto

[asianthree]

We have our oil changed at the dealership, as part of our maintenance program. Since we are in TV, looking for a trusted place to have oil changed.. Have you used local dealer, or Sumter Tire? Have a month before it will be due. Searched TOTV site, didn’t have any business or thoughts on where to go. Thanks

[dewilson58]

What kind of GM??
I have a GMC, but I take it to Nahas Chevy "in Wildwood".
(lots of interchangeable parts)
They have given me good service..........not overly friendly service team members....but that's okay.

[retiredguy123]

Sumter Tire, 2 locations on Rt 301
Wildwood Tire, Rt 44
Firestone in Oxford

I would stay away from Tire Choice

[asianthree]

What kind of GM??
I have a GMC, but I take it to Nahas Chevy "in Wildwood".
(lots of interchangeable parts)
They have given me good service..........not overly friendly service team members....but that's okay.

Buick Enclave

[billethkid]

GMC at Phillips Buick/GMC in Fruitland Park (on 441 South)...very attentive to customer needs.

[asianthree]

GMC at Phillips Buick/GMC in Fruitland Park (on 441 South)...very attentive to customer needs.

Thanks I’ll try them. Up north, I’ve been using the same dealership for over 15 years. I have concierge service, so my car is picked up, a rental left and when the services is finished they return my car.
So I really am not used to dealing with a service department, in person. Will give Phillips a call in a couple weeks. It’s always nice to have someone recommend a place that they’ve been to.

[FenneyGuy]

We have our oil changed at the dealership, as part of our maintenance program. Since we are in TV, looking for a trusted place to have oil changed.. Have you used local dealer, or Sumter Tire? Have a month before it will be due. Searched TOTV site, didn’t have any business or thoughts on where to go. Thanks

I use Wildwood Tire on 44 just east of 301.

[LizzieBorden]

I have been using Phillips for years...and love them. The service dept for oil change is great....they are quick and efficient when you go in....

[kidnerkim]

We used Phillips & have been happy

[GaryKoca]

This one is easy. Sumter Tire and Auto - two locations on 301 in Wildwood, one just north of 466a and one just south of 466a. They are the best!

[Happy Snowbird]

Michael's..... off of 466a just before 441/27. Great service.

[nick demis]

What kind of GM??
I have a GMC, but I take it to Nahas Chevy "in Wildwood".
(lots of interchangeable parts)
They have given me good service..........not overly friendly service team members....but that's okay.

I have dealt with Jamie and he has been both helpful and friendly.
Price is a little high but what do you expect.

[steve1025]

I used Walmart for my oil change for passed 8 years. Good place, no con.

[davephan]

How often do you need to have your oil changed? I remember many decades ago, I used to do the oil changes myself, about 4 times a year. Today, the recommended synthetic oil change interval is 12 months or 10,000 miles for our ten year old Toyota Camry.

We always get the oil changes at the dealer, even though it probably costs a little more. Sometimes other items need to be repaired, which are found in the multipoint inspection. It’s better to maintain your vehicle properly, and drive a vehicle that doesn’t break down by the side of the road!

[Tobys Dad]

Phillips GMC Buick.

[bjolson48@gmail.com]

Sumter Tire and Auto In Wildwood

[mrkorn12@aol.com]

Call Mike Raysin (Michael’s Auto Repair) 352 – 365 – 2955. Address: 307 N. Villa Avenue, Fruitland Park. His shop is just west of 441, on the south side of 466A. I have used Mike for over 10 years. He is excellent. Also, he is reasonably priced and very honest. Over the years, I have sent many Villagers and others there—and always receive very positive feedback.

[Rsenholzi]

Phillips has a separate drive through center. You just show up and drive through if it’s a simple oil change

[yankygrl]

We have our oil changed at the dealership, as part of our maintenance program. Since we are in TV, looking for a trusted place to have oil changed.. Have you used local dealer, or Sumter Tire? Have a month before it will be due. Searched TOTV site, didn’t have any business or thoughts on where to go. Thanks
Wildwood Tire 44 near 301. Never use tire choice

[barbara828]

Nahas also. Been with them 14 yrs. Found out he paid his folks during shutdown and gave them a Christmas bonus too. Never been disappointed. Started with my Saturn when he was only in Tavares.

[bobandsandya]

We have our oil changed at the dealership, as part of our maintenance program. Since we are in TV, looking for a trusted place to have oil changed.. Have you used local dealer, or Sumter Tire? Have a month before it will be due. Searched TOTV site, didn’t have any business or thoughts on where to go. Thanks


We definitely recommend Sumter Tire in Wildwood - about 2 blocks north of the train station on 301 in Wildwood. Run by the Williams family. Been taking care of our cars for over 8 years. Phone is (352) 748-6556.

[Roxane]

Hilton Automotive 441 just N of 42

[DAVES]

We have our oil changed at the dealership, as part of our maintenance program. Since we are in TV, looking for a trusted place to have oil changed.. Have you used local dealer, or Sumter Tire? Have a month before it will be due. Searched TOTV site, didn’t have any business or thoughts on where to go. Thanks

Oil change, I have a Chevy Malibu. GM claims it requires special oil. Reduced foaming or something like that. I do have my oil changed at the dealer Nahas on route 44 in Wildwood. We've been happy.

An oil change. The person who does them is usually low person on the totem pole.
They can and do make mistakes. It is possible to cross thread the drain screw. Leave off the gasket. I had a friend years ago, not a GM car where they put the wrong oil filter on his car and it destroyed his engine.

[Villages Kahuna]

I have found Take 5 Oil Change at the north end of Baylee Plaza on 27/441 to be very reliable and honest.You don’t even have to get out of your car. Nice discount for vets doesn’t hurt either

[Geraldine kain]

The BEST auto maintenance in TV - Hilton Automotive/42 and 441. Family owned and operated. They will even tell you when you DO NOT need anything done...(352)347-3565

[rmd2]

A big NO on Hilton Automotive!

[tvbound]

Thanks to all for the comments and suggestions, as we will be bringing our GM vehicle with us and were wondering about the quality of services from nearby auto repair/maintenance places. Another thread bookmarked.

[cherylncliff]

Michael's in Fruitland park. Good mechanic. Honest. Good prices.

[retiredguy123]

Oil change, I have a Chevy Malibu. GM claims it requires special oil. Reduced foaming or something like that. I do have my oil changed at the dealer Nahas on route 44 in Wildwood. We've been happy.

An oil change. The person who does them is usually low person on the totem pole.
They can and do make mistakes. It is possible to cross thread the drain screw. Leave off the gasket. I had a friend years ago, not a GM car where they put the wrong oil filter on his car and it destroyed his engine.
I think GM is pulling your leg.

[Sbensman]

Don't go to Firestone on 466.

[Marycat]

We have used Tire Choice at Colony Plaza for 5 years. Joe and his team have always done a god job with fair prices.

[retiredguy123]

We have used Tire Choice at Colony Plaza for 5 years. Joe and his team have always done a god job with fair prices.
They are very conveniently located to a lot of people. But, I think your opinion is very much in the minority, especially on this website. They rountinely upsell and over charge for repair work. In my case, they tried to charge me twice as much as the dealer for 2 motor mounts. Then, when I told them that, the guy in the shop tried to negotiate down the price. I felt like I was dealing with a used car salesman. Also, I am suspicious of the great reviews they have on the larger social media websites.

[JoeBrut]

I'd say just do it Yourself but that probably doesn't help here.

[J1ceasar]

You will get a few recommendations here some retire of course is recommended by a lot. I go to Phillips Buick on 27 in Leesburg because they are closer and they have a quick change oil facility where you do not need a reservation. If it is more an oil I suggest you carefully look over your car to make sure everything was done as there's always a new mechanic being trained. A good thought wherever you go. Also make sure they refill your tires to the correct air pressure. Because if they had a truck on the left before you most probably they had reset the air pressure higher

[van139]

We have our oil changed at the dealership, as part of our maintenance program. Since we are in TV, looking for a trusted place to have oil changed.. Have you used local dealer, or Sumter Tire? Have a month before it will be due. Searched TOTV site, didn’t have any business or thoughts on where to go. Thanks
I think it's Tuffy's in Ocala.

[hotdog]

If its just an oil change then go to Walmart. they won't sell you any extras


We have our oil changed at the dealership, as part of our maintenance program. Since we are in TV, looking for a trusted place to have oil changed.. Have you used local dealer, or Sumter Tire? Have a month before it will be due. Searched TOTV site, didn’t have any business or thoughts on where to go. Thanks

[bobdeb]

Please shop carefully with some oil change specials? Not everyone is above board. Some places will bait and switch. Before you know it you're getting all kinds of servicing you don't really need.

Here's my experience with a dealer in the area. We bought a new suv there with top of the line features. This is a big new and used car dealer in TV area.

I brought it in for an oil change. Not for mileage but for time. My wife's car that is garaged and barely new. After waiting for the oil change I am told it's all done. I sign the papers and walk outside to where the vehicle is now parked. I start the vehicle and warning lights go off. Stop the engine. Lift up the hood.

Not a drop of oil in the vehicle. Nothing. Oh big apologies and two free oil changes.

I bring it in again for an oil change. Still under warranty. It's delivered to me. I sign the papers. Pop open the hood. The tip of the dipstick is where the oil is filled. It's down a full quart. They add the oil.

Recently my wife went back for an oil change again. Vehicle is 4 years old and 18k miles. I check it afterwards and it shows ok on the dipstick but not totally full.

I call service department and speak to the manager. My wife is charged for 7 quarts of oil but they only put in 6.7. Service manager says that's their policy. Baloney.

The day we bought this top of the line suv I went home and popped open the hood. Both vents clogged with leaves.

Bad place.

[dewilson58]

Bad place.
Make the post helpful............Where??

[bobdeb]

We just bought an expensive SUV of the same make this dealer sells but somewhere else way outside of TV.

Sad.

[stebooo]

How about a GM dealer. Yellow pages, internet.

[bobdeb]

If its just an oil change then go to Walmart. they won't sell you any extras

Make the post helpful............Where??

I don't like giving out bad reviews and I didn't with this dealer who once said that I'm now in the "blank blank Family".

Just shopped there for an Explorer. They said again I'm in "the family" and I'll be treated well. We did our homework and we knew they were price gouging. I told them that was just a sales slogan for them. End of story with them.

We drove all the way out to Autonation Ford Sanford. No gimmicks. No funky anything. We are very pleased with everything there.

To avoid this local dealer I'll have to drive up 27/441 or to Inverness or Mt Dora for service. But I'm not going back to this place ever.

But I still need a local place for oil change...

[pgettinger01]

Some GM cars require a specific type of oil and viscosity.

Dexos® oils are formulated exclusively with synthetics or synthetic blends. Better antioxidant technology that keeps oil from oxidizing. Dexos® oils generally have a drain interval of up to 15,000 miles. Lower viscosity that holds up to engine combustion and heat better and longer than other oils on the market.

[RocketRon]

Hilton Automotive - located on 441 near 42....reliable, dependable and very reasonable.

[Wivillager]

I love Wildwood auto on 44....very trust worthy

[bobdeb]

Anyone have any experience with Hudson automotive in Fruitland Park?

I brought a BMW there many years ago as it was misfiring. I couldn't find the problem but they did at NO CHARGE! I was impressed but haven't had the occasion to go back.

They could have easily scammed me but didn't.

[Larchap49]

We have our oil changed at the dealership, as part of our maintenance program. Since we are in TV, looking for a trusted place to have oil changed.. Have you used local dealer, or Sumter Tire? Have a month before it will be due. Searched TOTV site, didn’t have any business or thoughts on where to go. Thanks

Good idea to keep going to a GM dealer. That way you are using GM oil filter and recommended oil type. Most if not all dealers now use full synthetic oil as that is what come standard in all there vehicles now. There is a Chevy dealer on 44 between Brownwood and 301. Another in Leesburg.

[nn0wheremann]

We have our oil changed at the dealership, as part of our maintenance program. Since we are in TV, looking for a trusted place to have oil changed.. Have you used local dealer, or Sumter Tire? Have a month before it will be due. Searched TOTV site, didn’t have any business or thoughts on where to go. Thanks
Stay away from the Chevrolet dealer on FL-44. Total sleazebag, utterly dishonest. Sumter tire in Wildwood, on the other hand took car of our Malibu and our HHR for years. The Malibu is still on the road, trouble free back in Iowa.

[stebooo]

We have our oil changed at the dealership, as part of our maintenance program. Since we are in TV, looking for a trusted place to have oil changed.. Have you used local dealer, or Sumter Tire? Have a month before it will be due. Searched TOTV site, didn’t have any business or thoughts on where to go. Thanks
It's a oil change not an engine rebuild. Why go to any dealership and pay that rate. Anywhere will do

[asianthree]

It's a oil change not an engine rebuild. Why go to any dealership and pay that rate. Anywhere will do

Underhandedly suggesting some are too stupid to make any decisions, for a poster asking for a recommendation on local businesses, and gets your response is one of the reason seasoned posters leave this site.
Unlike most, you probably included , I have concierge service. You may not comprehend terminology. Dealership picks up my vehicle, service it, then returns my vehicle when it’s done. If you actually read my first post, then #6, info is your friend

I was unfamiliar with dealerships and before I drove 18 hours, I asked for advise. TOTV used to be filled with experienced people who were happy to help, and for the most part there are still posters that are kind enough not to bash posters.

So let me explain in simple terms, to you about my question.

I have Concierge Service...Dealership picks up my car, changed filters, oil, rotated my tires, check, fluids. The Bill was ZERO..... So before you try to make another seasoned poster feel incompetent, try to give helpful advice, unless you have none, then you can just bypass the thread.

To those who recommend Phillips, thank you very nice, took a photo of my cabin filter, recommend to change. So thanks to those who took a minute to post helpful info