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  Strickland Brothers 10 Minute Oil Change

  301 N Main St Ste 1000 Winston Salem, NC 27101-3819

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  Strickland Brothers 10 Minute Oil Change

  1910 N Bridge St Elkin, NC 28621-2106

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  Strickland Brothers 10 Minute Oil Change

  609 Randolph St Thomasville, NC 27360-5126

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  Strickland Brothers 10 Minute Oil Change

  111 Hospital Ave NE Lenoir, NC 28645-4415

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  Strickland Brothers 10 Minute Oil Change

  6061 University Pkwy Winston Salem, NC 27105-9789

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• Initial Complaint

  Date:03/10/2025

  Type:Service or Repair Issues
  Status:

  ResolvedMore info

  Complaint statuses

  Resolved:

  The complainant verified the issue was resolved to their satisfaction.

  Unresolved:

  The business responded to the dispute but failed to make a good faith effort to resolve it.

  Answered:

  The business addressed the issues within the complaint, but the consumer either a) did not accept the response, OR b) did not notify BBB as to their satisfaction.

  Unanswered:

  The business failed to respond to the dispute.

  Unpursuable:

  BBB is unable to locate the business.

  oil changed on Thurs March 6. I took my oil and filter for a reduced price. I asked for fluids and tire pressure to be checked. The guy poured 2 quarts without a filter then used one. I was told price $57. Why? going rate, I was told. I left and started doing some checking. My brother is a cop in the city and they have dropped this place due to price gouging and cheap oil. I took me car to another oil change place and was told their rate was $25 and that oil had been spilled down in my engine and other areas, along with a whining sound. I took it to get an estimate to fix this($133). I took the car back to Strickland and spoke to ****, the asst **** He would not give me money back. There is a video of the session. I also lost a tire stem cover. I want my money back, including what it costs to fix it and to cover the $5 for the tire stem cover. I also want the public to know what a rip off this business is to protect others. I would love to have them shut down ultimately. They are crooked and no good

  Customer Answer

  Date: 03/21/2025

  Better Business Bureau:
  
  I have reviewed the response made by the business in reference to complaint ID ********, and I accept it.  I am supposedly getting back the oil change amount and to fix the oil spillage.  So far the check has not arrived.  

• Initial Complaint

  Date:03/10/2025

  Type:Service or Repair Issues
  Status:

  AnsweredMore info

  Complaint statuses

  Resolved:

  The complainant verified the issue was resolved to their satisfaction.

  Unresolved:

  The business responded to the dispute but failed to make a good faith effort to resolve it.

  Answered:

  The business addressed the issues within the complaint, but the consumer either a) did not accept the response, OR b) did not notify BBB as to their satisfaction.

  Unanswered:

  The business failed to respond to the dispute.

  Unpursuable:

  BBB is unable to locate the business.

  Oil filter housing Cracked by tightening to tight at time of oil change Cost $777 To Fix Could only have been Cracked At time the oil was changed

  Business Response

  Date: 04/15/2025

   

  This customer was sent a denial letter on 3/11/25.

   

  The customer is requesting that we reimburse him for the replacement of the oil filter housing at ******** Auto. The customer never consulted us to let us know that the vehicle was damaged or allow us to inspect the issue before providing us with an invoice from ************** Auto with work that had already been completed. It was almost 5k miles after his service with us. The vehicle would not have made it 5k miles while leaking oil without having a sized motor due to oil starvation.

   

  Thank you, 

   

                                 

• Initial Complaint

  Date:02/27/2025

  Type:Service or Repair Issues
  Status:

  ResolvedMore info

  Complaint statuses

  Resolved:

  The complainant verified the issue was resolved to their satisfaction.

  Unresolved:

  The business responded to the dispute but failed to make a good faith effort to resolve it.

  Answered:

  The business addressed the issues within the complaint, but the consumer either a) did not accept the response, OR b) did not notify BBB as to their satisfaction.

  Unanswered:

  The business failed to respond to the dispute.

  Unpursuable:

  BBB is unable to locate the business.

  Date of transaction: 2/25/2025 Amount of transaction: $200.98 I came to Strickland Brothers 10 minute oil change for an oil change and a state inspection. Upon inspection one of the shop employees told me there was a minor oil leak, his words on a scale of 1-5 its a 2. The employees recommended that a fuel stabilizer be used to control the oil leak from getting worse. I listen to his recommendation and agreed that the oil leak should be stopped.After the service, I did my own research, called other shops and ******* to find out that fuel stabilizer does not do anything to help oil leaks and may actually worsen the issue, if it existed at all. After the service the car was shaky and the engine sounded different than before I took it in. There were other charges on my statement that were not recognized as well, such as shop supplies, special filters and special tax.I spoke with the store manager on 2/27/2025 to get more information regarding these charges as well as my concerns as to why the fuel stabilizer was needed. The manager told me I was accusing him of my vehicle issues based on an oil change and acted in defense. He would not allow me to speak properly, cutting me off and asking his other employees to confirm/back up what he is saying. After my claims were disregarded and I could see that it would be if no direct help to continue speaking with them, I left the establishment.

  Business Response

  Date: 04/15/2025

  Thank you for sharing your experience. Were very sorry to hear about the concerns regarding your visit on February 25, 2025, and wed like to make this right. At this time, were unable to locate any prior communication from you through our customer service channels, but we want to ensure your concerns are fully addressed.

  If this matter has not been resolved, we would like to escalate this to an area manager for further review. Please reach out to our **************** team at ************ or email us at ************************************************************************************************************************ with your contact information and any supporting details, and we will make sure it is promptly reviewed.

  We appreciate your patience and the opportunity to assist further.

  Sincerely,

  Customer Answer

  Date: 04/15/2025

  Better Business Bureau:
  
  I have reviewed the response made by the business in reference to complaint ID ********, and I accept it.

• Initial Complaint

  Date:01/30/2025

  Type:Service or Repair Issues
  Status:

  AnsweredMore info

  Complaint statuses

  Resolved:

  The complainant verified the issue was resolved to their satisfaction.

  Unresolved:

  The business responded to the dispute but failed to make a good faith effort to resolve it.

  Answered:

  The business addressed the issues within the complaint, but the consumer either a) did not accept the response, OR b) did not notify BBB as to their satisfaction.

  Unanswered:

  The business failed to respond to the dispute.

  Unpursuable:

  BBB is unable to locate the business.

  On Dec, 21 2024 I went to Strickland Brother for an oil change. The cost was ******. I called Strickland Brother a few days later and informed them that my car is leaking oil and they asked me to bring it back in so I did.I shared with them, that my car was not doing this before I brought it in for a oil change. You see I just brought the car in May of 2024. The assistant manager who name is ***** told me that when I brought the car to them in ************************************************************************************ then. I did not own the textile then. I also had them to rotate my tires. There was another guy there that spoke to me and gave me the number to customer service ************. I called customer service on several occasions leaving messages, no called me back. On January 7 2025 I spoke to ****** he took my number and stated that someone would give me a call. No one did. I called back on January 10 2025 spoke to ****** again he assured me that someone would give me a call I have heard from anyone. I also called on January 14 @ 10:53 spoke to ****** again no one has called me about this matter and I need assistance with this matter

  Customer Answer

  Date: 02/04/2025

  Took the car to *******************************************************************

  Business Response

  Date: 05/02/2025

  Case #: ********

   

  Hi ******,

  Thank you for reaching out and sharing your experience. First and foremost, I want to sincerely apologize for the delays, lack of follow-up, and the frustration this has caused you. This is not the level of service we aim to provide, and we regret that your concerns have not been addressed in a timely manner.

  I want to confirm whether someone has contacted you recently regarding this matter. If not, and you still need assistance, please feel free to email our **************** team directly at ************************************************************************************************************************ or reply here so we can ensure your issue is properly escalated and reviewed.

  We truly appreciate your patience, and we are committed to helping resolve this situation as quickly and thoroughly as possible.

  Sincerely,

• Initial Complaint

  Date:12/19/2024

  Type:Order Issues
  Status:

  ResolvedMore info

  Complaint statuses

  Resolved:

  The complainant verified the issue was resolved to their satisfaction.

  Unresolved:

  The business responded to the dispute but failed to make a good faith effort to resolve it.

  Answered:

  The business addressed the issues within the complaint, but the consumer either a) did not accept the response, OR b) did not notify BBB as to their satisfaction.

  Unanswered:

  The business failed to respond to the dispute.

  Unpursuable:

  BBB is unable to locate the business.

  On 12/7/2024 around 1300 local I visited your Oil Change location on ******* for a 2017 ****** Rav4 XLE. Unknown to me I developed a leak that I noticed the next day coming from the drain plug. Your tech cross threaded the oil drain plug causing a leak until I had it repaired at ******* on ***************** in *********. My mechanic at Meineke said the drain plug hole threads were damaged when the plug was put back in and caused the leak. The whole drain pan had to be replaced. The total cost out of my pocket is ******. I am requesting reimbursement for this unnecessary repair caused by Strickland Brothers Oil Change

  Customer Answer

  Date: 01/06/2025

  Company did respond to me and is giving me a full refund for the claim I submitted on repair work. 

   

  Please close this response out

• Initial Complaint

  Date:12/12/2024

  Type:Service or Repair Issues
  Status:

  AnsweredMore info

  Complaint statuses

  Resolved:

  The complainant verified the issue was resolved to their satisfaction.

  Unresolved:

  The business responded to the dispute but failed to make a good faith effort to resolve it.

  Answered:

  The business addressed the issues within the complaint, but the consumer either a) did not accept the response, OR b) did not notify BBB as to their satisfaction.

  Unanswered:

  The business failed to respond to the dispute.

  Unpursuable:

  BBB is unable to locate the business.

  Approximately 2-months ago I brought my van in for an oil change at Strickland Brothers Oil Change in ******** VA and while my car was in the bay the manager informed me that my oil pan drain plug had been damaged/stripped out due to the work of the previous technician who had last changed the oil. He confirmed that it was one of their former employees who had since been fired and was responsible for a number of similar mistakes on other vehicles brought into their place. The Manager then generated a **** and sent it to corporate and then told me to drive my vehicle to the nearest shop for repair with the assurance that Id be reimbursed by his company. I spent $433.48 at **************** in ******** on the repair and missed appointments that day because of the situation. Since then, I have left several voicemails at two different numbers for corporate and have received no response from them.

  Business Response

  Date: 05/02/2025

  Case #: ********

   

  Hi ***,

  Thank you for reaching out and sharing your experience. We sincerely apologize for the inconvenience you encountered during your visit, and we understand how frustrating this situation has beenespecially given the lack of communication that followed.

  We also want to apologize for the delayed response. We have only recently gained access to respond to BBB submissions, which is why you're just now receiving a reply.

  Upon reviewing your case, our records show that you have been fully reimbursed in the amount of $433.48 for the repair completed at Progressive Auto in ********. Were glad we were able to process that reimbursement, and we regret any stress or disruption this situation may have caused you.

  If you have any further questions or concerns, please dont hesitate to contact us directly at ************************************************************************************************************************. We're here to help and ensure your concerns are fully addressed.

  Sincerely,

• Initial Complaint

  Date:09/18/2024

  Type:Service or Repair Issues
  Status:

  AnsweredMore info

  Complaint statuses

  Resolved:

  The complainant verified the issue was resolved to their satisfaction.

  Unresolved:

  The business responded to the dispute but failed to make a good faith effort to resolve it.

  Answered:

  The business addressed the issues within the complaint, but the consumer either a) did not accept the response, OR b) did not notify BBB as to their satisfaction.

  Unanswered:

  The business failed to respond to the dispute.

  Unpursuable:

  BBB is unable to locate the business.

  On 08/31/2024, I went to Strickland Brother in ***********, WV. I got a an oil change and tires rotated on my car. It was the car's second oil change ever. When I drove off in the car I came back immediately as my transmission was slipping and having a hard time shifting. I went back and they did not tell me they accidentally opened and drained some of my transmission fluid. Told me to let them know if I figured out what was wrong. Got it to dealership, they documented transmission plug being opened and the volume it took to flush and refill transmission. I am still have squeals and having issues with transmission. I called *** ******* and have emails and text confirming this would be taken care of. It hasn't been. He had sent me a claim number and I contact ******************* myself. I have not had any progress and my car still isn't fixed and I have not been reimbursed for my costs and have not heard anything from their insurance other than their is a review. Mr. ******* gave me every indication that this would be taken care of and no contact or information has been provided. I have included the invoice for work, the receipt for work I have to have done because the transmission fluid was partially drained and statement with details from the dealership and photos showing marks on the plug for transmission. ******************* Agent can give me no indication of how this will be settled. The number on the screen shot is Mr. ******* of Strickland Brothers.

  Customer Answer

  Date: 10/11/2024

  [A default letter is provided here which indicates that the business has not responded to you directly.  If you wish, you may update it before sending it.]
  
  Better Business Bureau:
  
  At this time, I have not been contacted by Strickland Brothers 10 Minute Oil Change regarding complaint ID ********.
  
  Regards,
  
  ***** *****

  Business Response

  Date: 04/30/2025

  We sincerely apologize for the delay in responding, as we have just recently received the ability to reply to BBB messages.

  Thank you for sharing your concerns. Were sorry for the experience you had and understand how frustrating it must have been. Wed like to confirm that this matter was fully resolved through our insurance, and we appreciate your patience throughout that process.

  Should you have any additional questions or new information you'd like to share, please dont hesitate to contact us at ************** or email us at ************************************************************************************************************************.

  Sincerely,
  Customer Relations
  ***************************

   

   

  Customer Relations Team

   

                          

• Initial Complaint

  Date:08/26/2024

  Type:Service or Repair Issues
  Status:

  AnsweredMore info

  Complaint statuses

  Resolved:

  The complainant verified the issue was resolved to their satisfaction.

  Unresolved:

  The business responded to the dispute but failed to make a good faith effort to resolve it.

  Answered:

  The business addressed the issues within the complaint, but the consumer either a) did not accept the response, OR b) did not notify BBB as to their satisfaction.

  Unanswered:

  The business failed to respond to the dispute.

  Unpursuable:

  BBB is unable to locate the business.

  On August 1st I had my oil changed at this establishment. By the time I got home my car was rolling black smoke. I thought my car was on fire. I grabbed my 3 year old from the back and quickly got away from the car. The smell was awful. Eventually the smoke died down and I saw there was oil from front to back of the under side of my car and even up the door of my trunk. There was oil dripping from everywhere. I immediately contacted Strickland brothers to let them know. The manager and another employee came to my home to see if they could fix the issue. It was determined my car needed to be towed back. Once investigating the issue, it was determined a spliced gasket had been used during the oil change. A gasket that had literally been cut almost in half. I was told I would receive a full refund for my service that day of $119. I have called customer service many times, I have left 2 voicemails, I have sent 2 email, I have contacted the text option they list on their website and have yet to receive a response or a refund.

  Business Response

  Date: 04/15/2025

  Complaint ID #: ********

  First and foremost, please accept our sincere apologies for the delay in respondingweve recently completed the setup of our Better Business Bureau response system, and we appreciate your patience.

  We are deeply sorry to hear about your experience and the distress it caused, especially with your child in the vehicle. This is absolutely not the experience we strive to provide, and we understand how alarming and frustrating this situation must have been.

  We take matters like this very seriously. Based on your account, its clear that the service you received fell far short of our standards. Please know that we are committed to investigating this further and ensuring a resolution.

  To that end, we would like to connect directly with you if your issue has not yet been addressed. At your earliest convenience, please reach out to our customer service team at ************************************************************************************************************************ so we can personally follow up and resolve this matter, including processing the refund you were promised.

  Again, we sincerely apologize for the inconvenience and lack of communication youve experienced. Thank you for bringing this to our attention.

  Sincerely,

• Initial Complaint

  Date:07/02/2024

  Type:Service or Repair Issues
  Status:

  AnsweredMore info

  Complaint statuses

  Resolved:

  The complainant verified the issue was resolved to their satisfaction.

  Unresolved:

  The business responded to the dispute but failed to make a good faith effort to resolve it.

  Answered:

  The business addressed the issues within the complaint, but the consumer either a) did not accept the response, OR b) did not notify BBB as to their satisfaction.

  Unanswered:

  The business failed to respond to the dispute.

  Unpursuable:

  BBB is unable to locate the business.

  Very incompetent business Will talk about it when I receive a phone call Thank you

  Business Response

  Date: 04/15/2025

  Complaint ID #: ********

  We sincerely apologize for the delay in respondingweve recently begun reviewing and addressing our BBB feedback.

  Were sorry to hear about your experience and would like the opportunity to speak with you directly to better understand and address your concerns. Please feel free to reach out to us at ************************************************************************************************************************ with your contact information, and well ensure your message is forwarded to the appropriate team member for follow-up.

  Thank you for your patiencewe look forward to resolving this with you.

  Sincerely,
  Customer Relations Team
  ********************************************* Oil **********************

• Initial Complaint

  Date:05/23/2024

  Type:Service or Repair Issues
  Status:

  AnsweredMore info

  Complaint statuses

  Resolved:

  The complainant verified the issue was resolved to their satisfaction.

  Unresolved:

  The business responded to the dispute but failed to make a good faith effort to resolve it.

  Answered:

  The business addressed the issues within the complaint, but the consumer either a) did not accept the response, OR b) did not notify BBB as to their satisfaction.

  Unanswered:

  The business failed to respond to the dispute.

  Unpursuable:

  BBB is unable to locate the business.

  I had a standard oil change completed at Strickland Brothers and a couple of weeks later noticed an oil leak. I took my car back to the business and the store manager, ******, explained that the tech that performed my oil change no longer works there because he was messing up people's cars. ****** explained that he broke a gasket and replaced it with multiple washers. ****** claimed to have fixed the issue but when I asked him what next steps would be if the problem continued, he explained that I would need to take it to a dealership and if things needed replacing or fixing then the company would take care of that and there would be no cost to me. I took it to the dealership to make sure everything truly was in working order and they found many things wrong related to the oil change that was performed at Strickland brothers. They wrote a detailed report of what they found with the invoice attached. I have been trying to get this report filed with the damage claim department at Strickland Brothers and have been ignored by them. ********************* has been my point person in this and I am being blatantly ignored via email, text, and phone call. I have attempted to escalate beyond her with no luck. Accelerated Brands is the company that owns Strickland Brothers and when I go to their website, their customer service line is out of order and their customer service email is invalid as well. I have been quoted over $2200 of damage and repairs and need this company to pay for the damages done to my car.

  Business Response

  Date: 04/15/2025

  Complaint ID #: ********

   

  We sincerely apologize for the delay in respondingweve just recently begun reviewing and addressing our BBB messages.

  Thank you for bringing this to our attention. We truly regret the experience youve had and the frustration it has caused. While we understand the seriousness of your concerns, weve reviewed this matter internally, and the claim was officially closed as of May 16, 2023.

  If you have any further questions or would like to provide additional information for our records, please dont hesitate to reach out to us at ************************************************************************************************************************. Our team is here to assist with any remaining questions or documentation.

  We appreciate your feedback and the opportunity to address your concerns.

  Sincerely,
  Customer Relations Team
  ********************************************* Oil **********************

  Customer Answer

  Date: 04/16/2025

   I am rejecting this response because:
  
  The case was closed by Strickland Brothers themselves. The same company responsible for the damage to my car. That is a complete conflict of interest. How we go from your employee telling me that they messed up to now being told they aren't responsible is insane. The communication through the entire process was nonexistent. We were ignored over and over again. Ultimately, I needed my car back and paid the cost for repair. Strickland Brothers is 100% responsible for the damage done, as well as the lack of communication, and now the denial of my claim. Reopen my case and make it right. Do the right thing. ************, call me and help make this right to a customer who was completely wronged by your employees. 

  Business Response

  Date: 05/02/2025

  Thank you for reaching out. We want to begin by sincerely apologizing for the frustration and inconvenience you've experienced throughout this process. We understand how important your vehicle is and how disappointing this situation has been.
  We are responding to your concerns as requested and want to clarify that there is no conflict of interest in how the claim was handled. The case was reviewed and ultimately closed by Strickland Brothers based on the facts of the service history and inspection findings.
  To summarize the basis for the denial:
  The vehicle was serviced at our ******, ** location on 5/13/2024 at ****** miles. The previous service had occurred on 2/28/2024 at ****** miles.
  As a courtesy, an inspection was completed, oil was added, and the drain plug gasket was replaced. No leaks were observed at the time of service.
  On 5/16/2024, the dealership service advisor (********** ******) confirmed that the reported oil leaks were due to common issuesspecifically, the upper timing gasket, N80 purge valve, and breatherwhich typically fail due to normal wear and tear.
  An additional concern regarding the oil pan and seal was submitted on 5/22/2024, after another oil change was performed elsewhere. At that point, Strickland Brothers was no longer the last service provider.
  We acknowledge your frustration with the communication and are truly sorry that you felt ignored during this process. While the claim remains denied based on the above findings, we are committed to transparency and are here to answer any further questions you may have.
  Please let us know a good time to connect, or feel free to reach out at your convenience. We value your feedback and will continue to use it to improve our service.
  *********,