Has anyone used these guys for an oil and filter change? The prices look very reasonable. 

 

https://www.national.co.uk/oil-change

I use them for my tyres.

 

As all chain garages go - you probably want to ask about the quality of your local branch

They had trouble fitting the correct tyres to my Berlingo. I wouldn't trust them with an oil change while I have a hole in my arse.

seriously, DIY oil changes is one of the easier things to do without throwing that sort of money at some company to do it...

4 minutes ago, Doofy said:

seriously, DIY oil changes is one of the easier things to do without throwing that sort of money at some company to do it...

 

I agree, the trouble is I have to do mine on the street. 

Same for me, Having to dodge the passing traffic when getting out from under the car adds to the thrill of it.  

DIY oil (Quantum Synta 5-40w in my case, and MANN filter from ECP/GSF) change = about £30, + a few quid for a socket/oil filter tool to remove the filter, and can be used again for the next change.  Time = about 30 mins start to finish.

Honestly I think I'd rather pay a little more to a reliable indy mechanic.

Interesting articles in the latest issue of Car Mechanics about lubricants and the varying levels of confidence that one can have in the oil standards compliance claims - having read those, I definitely prefer to know exactly what is going into the sumps of our cars.

 

PS: somewhere in the articles it is mentioned that there are "fake oils" on the market that claim to be genuine stuff, but are not!