I have always had a problem getting an inspection at this place. No one was ever around that could do an inspection. It was always, the one guy that can do them, was off. This was always frustrating because Valvoline is literally on my way home from work. Very convenient. I have gone here four times over the last four years for an inspection and oil change, and never did them there. "I'm sorry, our one guy that does inspections is off," was always my answer. So off I went .....again to Jiffy Lube, which is also on the way home, but not my preferred choice. They have done my last four inspections. Shouldn't everyone that works there be certified to do an inspection?
Anyway, this time, however, I was able to drive in and get my oil changed and an inspection! Although, I had to make two trips. This is what cost the "highly satisfied" and "extremely likely," review. Apparently, you cannot get an inspection past the hour of 7 PM. Urgh! I was there around 6:15 PM, but they started with my oil change, and strategically moved from car to car, service to service and then 7 PM arrived. The staff was very nice, apologetic and even gave me a 20% coupon, which anyone can get, so it wasn't much of an apology. I was told to come back at 8 AM the next day to get my passing info paperwork. So, I made another trip, out of the way from my "to do's" the next day. I showed them the paperwork indicating I already paid for the inspection, but the guy, "reinspected" so I was there another 15-20 minutes because, again, they were moving strategically between three cars and services per car. So, not happy that I had to sit through another inspection. Again, staff was apologetic and nice, as was I, but not what I was expecting, according to the tech the day before. He said I would just come in and get my passing paperwork and be gone. Some improvement on these conditions needs to take place. I'll still go to Valvoline, only because it's conveniently on the way home from work, but not after 6 PM. That gives them one hour to do an inspection, hopefully more than enough time.