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1.0 of 5 stars.
Going to Groovy Lube was sad experience all around... Being a newcomer to Austin, I decided to do the "local" thing and have my Texas state inspection at Groovy Lube. I got there on a weekday at...
yelp.com - user review - 10/06/2009
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1.0 of 5 stars.
A pack of liars and thieves!See the other reviews where they said they changed the oil filter and they didn't!I took my '01 Prius in to have the oil changed, on September 23, 2009, at the Guadalupe...
yelp.com - user review - 09/25/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
I've been here several times, and I've always had good experiences.
yelp.com - user review - 09/19/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
i have always had good service here. they let me bring my own oil and filters and they just charge for labor. very nice staff.
yelp.com - user review - 05/29/2009
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1.0 of 5 stars.
If theses guys can stay in business; anyone can!!! I don't know how they do it!Went there to have my oil changed. The next day I was getting my brakes done at Brake Check and I saw that my oil filter...
yelp.com - user review - 05/04/2009
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1.0 of 5 stars.
Terrible experience.I picked this location because it's near the laundromat I like to use and I figured that would give me something to do while the inspection was done. 1. There was no one in the...
yelp.com - user review - 04/20/2009
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great service very quick and did not try to sell me anything but what i asked for man they were groovy even have girls working there thats cool.
citysearch.com - user review - 02/10/2009
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very rude..very, very rude. i've never met such a rude, pretentious crew of mechanics..who knew. Don't go here..terrible.
citysearch.com - user review - 01/03/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Would have been 5 stars except for the unnecessary flirting and tattoo ogling. Let's just say this: if you didn't pass inspection elsewhere, YOU WILL HERE. (Did I just ruin that for everyone? Sh*t)
yelp.com - user review - 12/15/2008
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These guys are so inept. I have gone to them 3 times now and I am ashamed to admit that I gave them another try. This is a perfect example of trying to hide inferior service behind a gimmicky store fr...
judysbook.com - user review - 11/01/2008
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1.0 of 5 stars.
My friend brought her car in for an oil change, and later discovered, after mysterious car behavior and a trip to the dealer, that A). there was double the oil in the engine that there should have...
yelp.com - user review - 10/28/2008
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1.0 of 5 stars.
I never really had an experience because they were rude. They acted as if they didnt want to help me. The wait was long so i left. But thank god i never got an oil change there. After reading...
yelp.com - user review - 10/26/2008
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1.0 of 5 stars.
if you care about your car don't take it here. i went in for a routine oil change and they forgot to replace a valve and ended up ruining my engine. RUINING MY ENGINE. they had the audacity to blame...
yelp.com - user review - 10/24/2008
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1.0 of 5 stars.
So after my last oil change, my decision to never go back stands firmly sure. My oil was changed about one month ago and ever since then, I have been seeing a little oil spot on the ground where I...
yelp.com - user review - 10/13/2008
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Was a fan of Groovy Lube until last visit... I waited an hour for an emissions test and was then told that their computers sometimes couldn't perform emissions tests on Mazdas???? If this is true, maybe they...
citysearch.com - user review - 08/29/2008
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I have been to several shops in Texas and around Austin and feel that Groovy is the best in class.
citysearch.com - user review - 08/05/2008
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1.0 of 5 stars.
Groovy Lube sent to the state incorrect mileage (they put a '1' in front of the correct number, claiming that I drove 100,000 miles in the last few months) on my odometer reading and now I'm in piles...
yelp.com - user review - 06/25/2008
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1.0 of 5 stars.
Groovy Lube is right down the street from me, so I try to go there to support local business. The guys are nice enough, but their customer service stinks. My car is a Toyota that's three years old;...
yelp.com - user review - 06/25/2008
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I have been going to Groovy Lube for years. I loved them. They were always very helpful and trustworthy. Apparently, they are under new management. They are disrespectful, they arrogantly try to play a game of...
citysearch.com - user review - 06/12/2008
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I originally wrote a long review of our bad situation with them, but decided they weren't the negative thoughts, so the sweet and short: We took our many cars there, they decided customer service wasn't part...
citysearch.com - user review - 05/29/2008
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1.0 of 5 stars.
I am NEVER going back here again. Everytime I leave here, I'm incredibly frustrated! Today was no different.After waiting almost two hours, being over charged and then them not doing what I asked in...
yelp.com - user review - 05/12/2008
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1.0 of 5 stars.
The pretense! This place tries to play up the 'groovy Austin' thing...they didn't even give me lube before they screwed me.
yelp.com - user review - 05/12/2008
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Don't leave your car with them. They are scam artists. The assistant manager "Prince" is a ignorant fool. The Manager will not bother to lift a finger for you. Horrible customer service and a sloppy job. They...
citysearch.com - user review - 04/28/2008
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1.0 of 5 stars.
I took my car here three times before they really severely messed up.So, the last time I will ever go to this horribly ungroovy place, I stopped in for an oil change before a roadtrip. I came back to...
yelp.com - user review - 04/28/2008
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Probably the worst group of mechanics I have ever come across. When my car broke down they over-estimated the cost of the parts by over $200 and told me I needed parts that I didn't. They also estimated their...
citysearch.com - user review - 04/22/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Being a new car owner, I'm definitely not an expert on what to expect in terms of service when it comes to getting an oil change. However, I've always been satisfied with the courteous service I've...
yelp.com - user review - 03/26/2008
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I've been there many times, and until this most recent time have been very satisfied. Went there the other day (Feb 20th, 2008), and as soon as I pulled in was given a strong-armed sales pitch. "Do you want a...
citysearch.com - user review - 02/27/2008
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I've been there many times, and until this most recent time have been very satisfied. Went there the other day (Feb 20th, 2008), and as soon as I pulled in was given a strong-armed sales pitch. Do you want a...
citysearch.com - user review - 02/27/2008
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I've been there many times, and until this most recent time have been very satisfied. Went there the other day (Feb 20th, 2008), and as soon as I pulled in was given a strong-armed sales pitch. "Do yo...
judysbook.com - user review - 02/27/2008
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1.0 of 5 stars.
I got in a big fight with these guys once. I thought they were gonna be all 'groooovy' and everything and I'd take my business local and away from 'the man' over at Jiffy Lube. Well, the guy broke...
yelp.com - user review - 02/10/2008
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1.0 of 5 stars.
Here's a story about a bunch of incompetent **sholes who can't or are too stoned to do their jobs...la la laa laa laa la laI was driving around one afternoon much in need of an oil change and looking...
yelp.com - user review - 01/03/2008
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So apparently Groovy Lube's policy is to leave car keys in an unlocked, unattended car. When my car was stolen while in their possession I was left crying out front, not even offered a cab ride home. The...
citysearch.com - user review - 10/23/2007
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1.0 of 5 stars.
i tried reviewing this place with zero stars, but the minimum i can put is 1.i guess these guys must like treating women like moronswhile they were inspecting my girlfriend's car, they somehow managed...
yelp.com - user review - 09/11/2007
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3.0 of 5 stars.
Groovy Lube has really friendly employees who actually went above and beyond for me when I went there, so I can't really relate to the reviews below about poor service. They never tried to sell me...
yelp.com - user review - 09/07/2007
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1.0 of 5 stars.
they had me wait 2 1/2 hours! work is o.k. not excellent. but there really isn't much of a choice for oil change shops! humm, catch-22!
yelp.com - user review - 08/19/2007
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4.0 of 5 stars.
After reading everyone else's reviews of this place, I was incredibly hesitant about going there, but since it was the only place that does inspections that were close, I had no choice.I didn't have...
yelp.com - user review - 07/27/2007
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1.0 of 5 stars.
I'm a big advocate of supporting local businesses and have been to Groovy Lube several times, each time hoping that the good of supporting a local business would outweigh the bad service and long...
yelp.com - user review - 06/27/2007
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1.0 of 5 stars.
Do I have to give them stars at all? I don't want to. I'll never go back to Groovy Lube. They charged me for work that they didn't do! I asked them to change my oil, replace a wiper blade, change a...
yelp.com - user review - 06/25/2007
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I have been a customer of Groovy Lube for about 3 years now. Everytime I arrive even though there is a line it reassures me why else would people wait through a line when Jiffy Lube (one block up the street)...
citysearch.com - user review - 06/21/2007
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I got an oil change here and ended up with an oil leak. It costs me a lot more than the oil change, of course I didnt take it to them to have fixed. What a disappointment. Dont waste your time or money here.
citysearch.com - user review - 04/16/2007
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I have some suspicion that the popular Groovy Lube oil-change (and auto repair) business near campus may not be entirely ethical. I have taken two different vehicles there at different times and they have...
citysearch.com - user review - 02/26/2007
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Hello, my name is Clint, I am one of the managers at our automotive shop on N. Lamar. I am writing in response to the two postings regarding a car being dented (the forum wont let me use the word h1t) in our...
citysearch.com - user review - 02/13/2007
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I left my car there for a repair and when I returned the door was smashed in! They took no responsibility for it and they were rude. I will never go back there again.
citysearch.com - user review - 01/20/2007
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I dropped my car off to have the horn fixed. I left to eat lunch. I was gone for 25 mins and when I came back my drivers side door was bashed in. They claim that it wasn't their responsibility. They wouldn't...
citysearch.com - user review - 01/20/2007
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They spent 2000 fixing my car, and finally declared it unfixable, leaving me with an unusable car, and groovy auto with a nice profit
citysearch.com - user review - 11/17/2006
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3.0 of 5 stars.
Austin prides itself on having alternative options to traditional business services. Groovy Lube, an oil-changing and inspection station on the far northern end of "The Drag" is not much to write home...
yelp.com - user review - 10/31/2006
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I've been going to this specific location for about a year or more now. I love it. They do an awesome job, do NOT lie, and are friendly. I've been lied to and been 'done' over by the other chain oil change...
citysearch.com - user review - 05/18/2006
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I have taken my car to groovy lube several times and have had no problems at all. They are fast and their prices are very reasonable. Their newest location on lamar makes them even more convienient,...
judysbook.com - user review - 03/30/2006
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The guys here are quick and good. I have never had a problem and have heard mainly good things about them from other people. It is nice not to go to a chain for a quick lube! Everyone is friendly an...
judysbook.com - user review - 11/29/2005
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These guys are a spinoff from Groovy Mechanics at 41st and Red River. They offer efficient, well-priced, dependable oil and lubrication changes. There's a nice, shady outside waiting area, and a nice coffee...
citysearch.com - user review - 11/15/2005
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Groovy Lube is a locally-owned business, where you can get an oil change or other minor repairs and maintenance for your car. It's a cool place to go to--it's decorated like you'd expect a place called Groovy...
citysearch.com - user review - 11/01/2005
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Fast, reliable, and affordable (especially with the online coupons & specials), these guys are great. I'd had my oil changed and inspection done, each time I'm done in a flash at a reasonable price.
citysearch.com - user review - 10/31/2005
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The guys here are quick and good. I have never had a problem and have heard mainly good things about them from other people. It is nice not to go to a chain for a quick lube! Everyone is friendly and the...
citysearch.com - user review - 10/27/2005
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I did my annual auto inspection in Groovy every year. They are fast and friendly, and I trusted them. I ever did inspection in other famous auto repair, they are very slow and tell me that I need to r...
judysbook.com - user review - 08/18/2005
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Yes, you can get an oil change at one of the major chains, but who can resist this place with such a groovy name? The prices are a bit steeper than chains as well, but they perform their service with...
judysbook.com - user review - 08/18/2005
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I have taken my dodge to Groovy lube many a time for my regular oil changes. A big reason I like Groovy lube stems from the fact they are an Austin specific business, and I support many local busines...
judysbook.com - user review - 08/16/2005
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I came here to get an inspection for my car. They had outstanding service. Everybody was super polite and the service was very fast. I was very pleased with the experience and will definately retur...
judysbook.com - user review - 08/15/2005
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The Groovy Lube is a relatively new business in Austin, and it fits in with the local scene perfectly. It's psychadelic colored and has peace signs and flower decorations. It's also right next door ...
judysbook.com - user review - 08/14/2005
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Groovy Lube is a decent place to do oil changes if you live on-campus.I'll usually drop my car here, take the bus to campus for class, and then come back to pickup the car.They're pretty fast,...
judysbook.com - user review - 08/07/2005
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I went in for a coolant system flush; my car had no other problems. When I started the car after the work I immediately noticed several things wrong: the "check engine" light was on, the entire car was...
citysearch.com - user review - 07/28/2005
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OK, so I don't know anything about cars, but that doesn't matter to the staff at Groovy Lube. They still treat each customer like royalty. Even if they can't help you, they'll search around Austin to find...
citysearch.com - user review - 06/24/2005
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