National Oil and Lube News

09/12/2025

The Preventative Automotive Maintenance Association has announced its final webinar of the year: Managing Promises and Building Trust—Create Cultures of Accountability.

The Dec. 10 webinar will focus on helping participants be more aware of the promises they make on a daily basis, and how to take responsibility for their actions and performance...

08/12/2025

This year has brought many headwinds for the auto service field—particularly with regard to tariffs. From independent shops and suppliers to dealerships and automakers, the entire automotive field has been affected, as have several other sectors that rely on imported materials and goods. Girlington Garage, a small shop based in South Burlington, Vermont, is doing the work to protect itself and its customers.

This year has brought many headwinds for the auto service field--particularly with regard to tariffs. A small shop based in South Burlington, Vermont, is doing the work to protect...

08/12/2025

Adam Tatum wraps up his series on leadership styles with a look at some more laid back methods, ideal for managers overseeing a team full of high performing people.

Hands-off and charismatic leaders keep their teams moving forward without barking orders.

07/12/2025

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Premium Guard Inc. has announced Darren Phillips as its new SVP of sales & business development, bringing nearly 30 years of global automotive leadership experience.

07/12/2025

Strickland Brothers 10 Minute Oil Change has announced two new partnerships with Wake Forest men's basketball and student-athlete Jaylen Cross.

Strickland Brothers 10 Minute Oil Change has partnered with Wake Forest men's basketball as an official game sponsor and launched an NIL deal with standout student-athlete Jaylen...

07/12/2025

Recent data from CARFAX shows that nearly half of drivers are behind on at least one major automotive service.

06/12/2025

Think you know how many drivers are due for an oil change? Take our quiz and find out.

05/12/2025

In the second of three interviews recorded at AAPEX, NOLN catches up with Noel Peña, senior executive director of sales and business development at DRN. Peña explains how the company uses license plate reader technology to help automotive businesses—including quick l**es—target highly qualified customers by collecting data on vehicles passing by their shops.

DRN's Noel Peña explains how the company's license plate recognition technology helps operators develop more precisely targeted marketing campaigns toward potential new customers...

05/12/2025

Driven Brands Holdings Inc. has entered into a definitive agreement to sell IMO, its international car wash business, to Franchise Equity Partners.

Following the divestiture, Driven Brands anticipates a slight decrease in same-store sales growth, but maintains its store expansion targets.

05/12/2025

Henley Enterprises, the largest Valvoline Instant Oil Change franchisee, has raised $1 million in support of the American Cancer Society Road To Recovery program.

During the franchise's Drive-Thru Donation Weekend in October, Henley-operated locations across the U.S. raised $1 million for the American Cancer Society's Road To Recovery program...

03/12/2025

On Dec. 16, the Mobil 1 team, Steer, and Fasterlines will show shop owners how to boost car count and maximize customer retention using innovative technology and trusted brands.

You’ll learn how to attract new customers through Google with high-impact reviews and SEO-driven websites, engage them with trusted brands like Mobil 1 products, and prevent “drive-aways” using camera technology. They'll also cover strategies to keep customers coming back with oil change stickers featuring QR codes that allow customers to view live wait times.

Supercharge your shop's car count with proven tactics that attract new customers, stop “drive-aways,” and turn first-time visitors into loyal regulars. Join Mobil 1, Steer, and...

02/12/2025

Take 5 Oil Change has opened its first store in Philadelphia. To celebrate, Take 5 will host an “Oil for Oil” charitable event all day on Dec. 9, inviting community members to bring a sealed bottle of cooking oil to donate to Philabundance, a nonprofit food bank serving southeastern Pennsylvania and southern New Jersey.

Take 5 Oil Change has opened its first Philadelphia store at 2250 Cottman Ave, featuring three service bays and a grand opening event supporting local charity Philabundance.