‘Is That Really A Thing?’: Man Drives Past Take 5. Then He Sees Something Unexpected

A man is questioning whether drivers actually trust quick oil-change shops after passing a Take 5 location and noticing something amiss.

Shane Sutton (@wavysutton), who lives in Florida, shared his thoughts in a recent video after driving past one of the auto service chain’s locations.

“Do people actually take their vehicles to a Take 5?” he asks.

As he passed the shop, Sutton referenced the company’s advertising. “The fastest oil change on the planet,” Sutton says. “Is that really a thing?”

In the clip, Sutton shows what appears to be two cars in the service bays, but questions how many customers actually go there. However, it seems he only drove by, so it’s unclear whether there were other customers or employees inside at the time.

Still, Sutton made it clear he’s skeptical of the chain.

“Could never catch me taking my vehicle to a Take 5,” he wrote in the caption.

It’s not immediately clear whether Sutton had previously visited Take 5 or had a specific experience that caused him to feel that way.

As of this writing, his video has roughly 7,500 views. He didn’t respond to a direct message seeking comment. We’ll update this article if he replies.

Take 5: Is It Worth It?

For drivers who want a fast oil change without an appointment, Take 5’s main selling point is convenience.

The company advertises its stay-in-your-car service, where customers pull into a service bay, and technicians change the oil while drivers wait inside their vehicles. According to Take 5, technicians also perform other routine checks during this process, including fluids and wipers.

But like any auto service, whether it makes sense depends on what a driver needs.

A quick oil change shop may work for routine maintenance, but it is not the same as taking a vehicle in for a more extensive inspection or repair. Take 5 specializes in oil changes, so some feel it isn’t a good place to get major repairs. And according to some customers, depending on the location you visit, it’s not even guaranteed that Take5’s oil services are up to par.

As with any car repair, if you notice unusual noises, warning lights, leaks, or other problems after you leave, you may need to take it to a mechanic—though perhaps not the one that performed the work.

Another factor to keep in mind is that costs can also vary. According to Paulette Auto, oil change prices at Take 5 depend on several factors, including whether the vehicle requires conventional or synthetic oil and the amount of oil needed. Synthetic oil changes typically cost more but are required or recommended for many newer vehicles.

That means the “best” place to get an oil change often comes down to what matters most to the driver—whether that’s speed and price, or having a regular mechanic look over the vehicle.

As for Sutton’s question about whether people actually use Take 5, the answer is yes. But, like with any chain, experiences can vary by location and the employees working on the vehicle.

Drivers Split On Quick-Lube Spots

Commenters who watched Sutton’s video were divided, with some agreeing that they prefer taking their vehicles elsewhere for maintenance.

“Mom and pop quick lubes are the way to go,” one person wrote. “Pride and integrity is what it’s all about. I own 2 quick lubes, and people don’t realize that they’re vastly overpaying. I use the same oil as them, and my pricing is less”

Another viewer said they also prefer a smaller shop.

“I take mine to a local place that everybody in my town likes,” they wrote. “Quick, easy, and cheap.”

Others shared concerns about using quick-oil-change chains.

“Only if [you] want to repair what they tear up,” one commenter wrote.

However, not everyone agreed with the criticism of Take 5.

“I do [they’re] great,” one person said.

Another viewer pointed out that the location Sutton drove past did not actually appear to be empty.

“3 bays 2 used up with another car looks like it’s about to pull into that 3rd bay so it would be full.. I’ve never used it, but you definitely should have done this video when no one was there to try an[d] prove your point,” they wrote.

Others argued that quick oil change experiences can depend on the workers performing the service.

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“Every oil change anywhere is done by some 17-year-old lube tech,” one commenter said.

Motor1 has reached out to Take 5 via email. We’ll update this story if we hear back.

 

 

 

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