Express Oil Change & Tire Engineers

What Express Oil Change & Tire Engineers does

Express Oil Change & Tire Engineers is one of the largest independent quick-service automotive platforms in the United States, founded in 1979 by Jim Lunceford in Birmingham, Alabama, and currently operating 400+ retail locations across 19 states with 4,000+ team members. The company's core offering is a signature 10-minute drive-through oil change enabled by specially-designed service bays with pits underneath that allow multiple technicians to service vehicles simultaneously, complemented by a free 20-point courtesy inspection included with every oil change. Beyond oil changes, the platform provides full-service tire sales and installation (with Michelin and Goodyear partnerships), brake service, alignments, AC repair, diagnostics, transmission service, and general mechanical maintenance, supported by a service warranty stack covering parts and labor across multiple service categories.

The business operates on a transaction-fee revenue model spanning five primary streams: oil change services (conventional, high mileage, full synthetic at published prices of $39.99-$75.99 with coupons), mechanical services and repairs, tire sales and installation, fleet services for commercial operators with 5+ vehicles, and Express Card 6-month special financing. Distribution is via a 400+ retail store footprint across 19 states, with online appointment scheduling, an Express Oil mobile app, and a dedicated fleet account management motion serving 7,000+ commercial operators. Since 2018, the company has operated as a subsidiary of Mavis Tire Express Services Corp., a multi-brand platform that also owns Mavis Discount Tire, Brakes Plus, Town Fair Tire, and Tuffy Tire and Auto Service, with Jim Durkin listed as President and Richard A. Brooks as Executive Director. Express Oil Change has held the J.D. Power #1 ranking for Customer Satisfaction in Aftermarket Quick Oil Changes for four consecutive years (2023-2026), and continues active unit expansion in 2026 across Ohio, Oklahoma, South Carolina, Tennessee, Georgia, and Alabama.

Name

Express Oil Change & Tire Engineers

Legal name

Express Oil Change, LLC

Website

https://expressoil.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

1979

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

1,001–5,000 employees

Short description

Express Oil Change & Tire Engineers operates one of the largest independent quick-service automotive platforms in the U.S., with 400+ retail locations across 19 states serving individual vehicle owners and 7,000+ fleet operators through signature 10-minute oil changes, tire services, and mechanical repairs.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Automotive Maintenance Services

NAICS

Automotive Oil Change and Lubrication Shops (811191), Gasoline Stations and Fuel Dealers (457)

SIC

Wholesale-Motor Vehicle Supplies & New Parts (5013)

akta.pro primary industry

General Automotive Repair & Maintenance (TLAKAAAA)

akta.pro secondary industry

Engine & Powertrain Repair (Transmission/Drivetrain) (TLAKAAAE)

Keywords

• Quick oil change services
• Automotive repair services
• Tire sales installation
• Fleet maintenance programs
• Vehicle inspection services

Headquarters

HQ city

Birmingham

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices11 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B and B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Supply Chain, Operations, Marketing or Sales, Infrastructure, Technology or R&D

Revenue model

1. Oil Change Services: Core revenue stream from conventional, synthetic blend, and full synthetic oil changes, including complimentary 20-point inspections.
2. Mechanical Services and Repairs: Full range of mechanical repairs and maintenance including brakes, alignments, AC service, diagnostics, transmission service, engine tune-ups, steering, suspension, and more.
3. Tire Sales and Services: Tire sales, installation, rotation, balancing, and repair services. Michelin and Goodyear tire partnerships provide inventory.
4. Fleet Services: Comprehensive maintenance programs for fleet operators with 5+ vehicles, including priority service and pickup/delivery options. Competitive pricing with permanent discounts.
5. Express Card Financing: 6-month special financing credit card enabling customers to pay for services over time, with exclusive rebates throughout the year.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels6 records

Core offering

Express Oil Change & Tire Engineers operates retail automotive service centers providing signature 10-minute drive-through oil changes, tire sales and installation, and comprehensive mechanical repair services including brakes, alignments, AC service, diagnostics, transmission, and drivetrain work. The company also operates a dedicated Fleet Services program for commercial customers with 5+ vehicles, offering priority service, pickup and delivery, and account-based pricing across more than 400 locations in 19 states.

Product overview

Express Oil Change & Tire Engineers operates as a unified quick-service auto care platform centered on its signature 10-minute oil change service, which serves as the core product that drives customer acquisition. The platform integrates three primary service lines: (1) the drive-through oil change service with free 20-point inspection, (2) tire sales and installation with related services (rotation, balance, alignment), and (3) comprehensive mechanical repair and maintenance covering brakes, AC, diagnostics, drivetrain, exhaust, and more. The company extends its offering through add-on modules including the Express Card financing program for payment flexibility, Fleet Services for business customers with commercial vehicle needs, Tire Protection Plan warranty for road hazard coverage, Michelin Promise Plan for tire warranty support, and a Service Warranty backing all work performed. The platform operates on a no-appointment-necessary model for oil changes while encouraging scheduling for larger repairs, supported by over 400 store locations across 19 states.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• 10-Minute Oil Change

Quantifiable outcome

• 10-minute oil change service time
• +3 more outcomes

Named customers1 record

Segments2 records

Ideal customer profiles2 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature3 records

Partnerships

Four partnerships are on record, tiered core and major.

• Mavis Tire Express Services Corp.coreOthersExpress Oil Change & Tire Engineers merged with Mavis Discount Tire in 2018 to form one of the largest automotive maintenance providers in the U.S. The company operates as part of the Mavis Tire Express Services Corp. family of brands, which includes Brakes Plus, Mavis, Town Fair Tire, and Tuffy Tire and Auto Service.
• ValvolinecoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerValvoline is the preferred supplier of synthetic motor oils used for Express Oil's oil change services. Partnership includes co-marketing through promotional giveaways at store grand openings, such as free oil changes courtesy of Valvoline offered to lucky attendees at new location events.
• GoodyearmajorStrategic or Co-development PartnerGoodyear is a tire partner providing products for Express Oil locations. Partnership includes charitable donations of Goodyear tires to organizations like Easterseals of West Alabama and Turning Point Ranch therapeutic riding center during store grand openings.
• MichelinmajorStrategic or Co-development PartnerMichelin Promise Plan offered at Express Oil locations, providing 60-day satisfaction guarantee, 3-year roadside assistance, and standard limited warranty on Michelin replacement tires.

Scale indicators6 records

Recent moves17 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Direct peers

• Valvoline Inc. Valvoline's Instant Oil Change service is the most direct competitor to Express Oil Change, operating a similar drive-through quick oil change model with multiple tiers of conventional, synthetic blend, and full synthetic offerings. Valvoline is also Express Oil's preferred oil supplier, making them simultaneously a partner and direct channel competitor.
• Jiffy Lube: Jiffy Lube is the largest quick oil change chain in North America, owned by Shell, and competes directly with Express Oil Change on drive-through speed, no-appointment service, and tiered oil change packages. Their national footprint and Shell-backed oil supply create similar unit economics and brand positioning.
• Take 5 Oil Change: Take 5 Oil Change operates a stay-in-your-car quick oil change model and is part of Driven Brands, the parent of Maaco, Meineke, and others. Take 5 is one of the fastest-growing competitors to Express Oil Change in the quick lube category with a comparable service-speed proposition.
• Meineke Car Care Centers: Meineke operates a franchised full-service auto repair network offering oil changes, brakes, tires, and mechanical services—directly overlapping Express Oil Change's broad service offering. Now part of Driven Brands alongside Take 5, Meineke competes in many of the same geographies.
• Pep Boys: Pep Boys is a national full-service automotive aftermarket chain offering tires, oil changes, brakes, and mechanical repair. As an Iconic brand now under Icahn Automotive, Pep Boys competes directly across nearly every Express Oil Change service line at similar price points.

Broad incumbents

• Mavis Discount Tire: Mavis Discount Tire is the parent-level brand within Mavis Tire Express Services Corp., Express Oil Change's parent post-2018 merger. Mavis operates a larger tire-focused service network and shares procurement, real estate, and back-office with Express Oil, making it both a sibling brand and closest operational peer.
• Brakes Plus: Brakes Plus is a sibling brand under Mavis Tire Express Services Corp. that focuses on brake, tire, and alignment services. While more focused on brakes than oil changes, it shares the same corporate parent and comparable operational model of multi-service automotive centers.
• Firestone Complete Auto Care: Firestone Complete Auto Care, operated by Bridgestone, combines tire sales with full mechanical services including oil changes, alignments, and brakes. The brand's tire-installation heritage and national footprint make it a broad incumbent competitor across Express Oil's tire and service categories.
• Goodyear Auto Service: Goodyear Auto Service is the company-owned service network of Goodyear, which is also a tire supplier partner to Express Oil Change. With locations offering tires, alignments, brakes, and oil changes, Goodyear Auto Service is a broad incumbent competitor and partner simultaneously.

Emerging players

• Walmart Auto Care Centers: Walmart operates auto service centers in most U.S. stores offering low-cost oil changes, tires, and basic maintenance. While not a specialty automotive chain, Walmart's scale, price aggression, and convenience create pricing pressure on commodity oil change services that Express Oil Change depends on for traffic.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

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Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles2 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds2 records

Investors1 record

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M&A

Investments

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