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The Daily Dot

<p>Stacy Fernández is a freelance writer, project manager and communications specialist. She’s worked at The Texas Tribune, The Dallas Morning News and run social for The Education Trust New York. Her favorite hobby is finding hidden gems at the thrift store, she loves a good audio book and is a chocolate enthusiast.</p>


Stacy Fernandez

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‘The damages could be … thousands’: Woman refuses air filter change at Jiffy Lube. Then she finds out what the mechanic did

<p>Braden Bjella is a culture writer. His work can be found in Mixmag, Electronic Beats, Schon! magazine, and more.</p>


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a Jiffy Lube exterior sign; a screenshot of Tiktok user @andysautoadvice

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‘I don’t recommend going there’: Expert says you should never go to Jiffy Lube for an oil change. Here’s the real reason why

Mechanic Holding tool(l) Jiffylube store sign(c) Audi Dealer Sign(r)

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‘I had a guy that only went to Porsche for oil changes come into Valvoline with a stripped plug’: Audi mechanic issues warning about Jiffy Lube. What are the pros and cons?

Jiffy Lube storefront(l), Man talking(c), Car leaking with hand pointing and text that says "A Jiffy Lube Oil Change may cost you your car! $11,000 worth of damage!! They refuse to pay for it!"(r)

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‘They refuse to pay for it!’: Hyundai driver takes car in for oil change at Jiffy Lube, says they left with $11K of damage

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