Valvoline Instant Oil Change

Oil Change Services in Albany, New York

3.9 (531)

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Category	Oil Change Services · Auto air conditioning service, Car battery store, Car inspection station, Car repair and maintenance service
Address	924 Central Ave, Albany, NY 12206
Area	Albany, New York
Phone	(518) 446-1957
Google rating	3.9 (531)

Hours

Monday	8 am–6 pm
Tuesday	8 am–6 pm
Wednesday	8 am–6 pm
Thursday	8 am–6 pm
Friday	8 am–6 pm
Saturday	7:30 am–5 pm
Sunday	9 am–4 pm

About Valvoline Instant Oil Change

For nearly 40 years, Valvoline Instant Oil Change℠ is the Quick, Easy, Trusted name in preventive vehicle maintenance for all types of vehicles. From 15-minute, stay-in-your-car oil changes to a wide range of maintenance solutions, we take the worry out of vehicle care in Albany.

Valvoline Instant Oil Change is one of the oil change services listed in Albany, New York. The business is registered at 924 Central Ave, Albany, NY 12206; use this page to check its hours, phone number and Google rating before you make the trip. Besides its main category, the business also describes itself as auto air conditioning service, car battery store, car inspection station, so it may cover more than the name suggests.

Auto repair in the United States is split between independent shops, dealership service departments and national chains. Independents handle most routine work (oil changes, brakes, tune-ups, check-engine diagnostics) at lower labor rates and often specialize in one make or in imports; dealers keep factory tools, software and warranty authority; chains sell speed and standard pricing on maintenance items. Most shops charge a diagnostic fee, credited toward the repair if you go ahead, and quote parts and labor separately. Certification matters: look for ASE-certified technicians and, in many states, a state repair license posted at the counter. Written estimates are required by law in most states before work begins, and you are entitled to your old parts if you ask.

The business lists hours on 7 days of the week. The most common schedule is 8 am–6 pm. As with most places, expect changes around holidays; the phone number below is the fastest way to confirm. The listed phone number is (518) 446-1957. Many businesses also reply to text messages on the same number if it is a cell phone. More information is available on its website, store.vioc.com.

Its Google rating is 3.9 out of 5 from 531 reviews, a solid but mixed picture; reading the most recent reviews will tell you what to expect.

Albany is in New York, in the Northeast, where four distinct seasons shape local life: hot humid summers, snowy winters that can close businesses for a day, and a dense pattern of towns where walking, transit and street parking all matter. Getting around Albany is easiest by car; street parking is metered in busy downtown areas, and most suburban businesses have their own lot. Ride-share apps such as Uber and Lyft operate across New York's larger cities, and public transit varies from extensive to minimal.

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Latest Google reviews

The 5 most recent reviews shown on Google Maps. Reviews belong to their authors; read all of them on Google.

Molly Whalen a month ago

The crew at the Valvoline on Central Ave. in Albany, NY was great went I went in for an oil change today. I had never been to this service department before, and my information was processed efficiently, and respectfully. I really liked that I could stay in my car while the oil change was being completed. The crew checked my tire pressure, topped off the windshield washer fluid, and changed the oil. I had a positive experience during the service on my 2018 Audi Q5, with a professional group of mechanics. I would recommend this establishment.

Jesus Diaz 2 months ago

They manhandled my first new car, Im disappointed in the service given. My skid plate wasn’t secured when leaving, and it just fell off while driving. Just go to a different location. Not this one.

Susan Klouse 4 months ago

We were driving and the maintance light came on. So we were in the area of Central and Covin Ave so we went to Valvoline for service. The technicians, Gary, Ramon and Naquan were so knowledgeable and very nice and polite. As a woman who should know more about my car, Gary was very informative and helpful with me about my car. I was so impressed with the service and kindness that they all had. I would definitely go back to them! Great job 👏.

Jeffrey Beers 5 months ago

So not only did it take me 3 hours to sit in the shop then go get my own oil filter then get told the one I bought that was given to me from autozone wasn’t right one AFTER they did the oil change, the car was a genesis ( I get it it’s a European car ) THEN DECLINE TO WORK ON IT! IF YOU CANT DO IT YOU DONT DO IT. They ripped my bottom plastic oil pan protector off and then couldn’t even put that back on right so now my 80,000 car has been dangling and dragging under and it’s RUINED! So now we are going to call them first thing in the morning and see what their negligence and ignorance is going to cost. Granted I was completely nice the entire time they whined and complained after I waited 45 min to get into the shop then told to get my own filter come back wait another 30 min then sit inside the shop and listen to 5-6 grown men whine about doing oil changes they get paid to do by the time they ruined my car there was about 4 men standing around doing absolutely nothing but acting like kids in highschool. Worst service I ever had at any oil change location will be taking to dealership immediately to repair and redo everything AND VALVOLINE WILL BE PAYING!

Brian Lugo 7 months ago

Had a great experience getting my inspection done. The service was quick, professional, and very straightforward. Ricky, the manager, really took care of me and made sure everything was handled smoothly. He was friendly, knowledgeable, and made the whole process easy. Definitely appreciate the great customer service—highly recommend this location!

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Frequently asked questions

Where is Valvoline Instant Oil Change located?

Valvoline Instant Oil Change is at 924 Central Ave, Albany, NY 12206, in Albany, New York. Use the “Open in Google Maps” button on this page for directions.

What kind of business is Valvoline Instant Oil Change?

Valvoline Instant Oil Change is listed as an oil change service and is also tagged on Google as auto air conditioning service, car battery store, car inspection station.

What are the hours of Valvoline Instant Oil Change?

Published hours are Monday: 8 am–6 pm; Tuesday: 8 am–6 pm; Wednesday: 8 am–6 pm; Thursday: 8 am–6 pm; Friday: 8 am–6 pm; Saturday: 7:30 am–5 pm; Sunday: 9 am–4 pm. Hours can change on holidays, so call before a special trip.

Is Valvoline Instant Oil Change open on Sunday?

Yes, on Sunday it is open 9 am–4 pm.

What is the phone number of Valvoline Instant Oil Change?

You can call Valvoline Instant Oil Change at (518) 446-1957.

How is Valvoline Instant Oil Change rated on Google?

Valvoline Instant Oil Change has a Google rating of 3.9 out of 5 from 531 reviews.

Does Valvoline Instant Oil Change have a website?

Yes, the website of Valvoline Instant Oil Change is store.vioc.com (linked on this page).