Olivier A.
On July 7 Statement Regarding Missing Property Following Vehicle Service
On July 7, 2026, at approximately 2:35 PM, I arrived at Jiffy Lube, Laurel Store #49, to have my front brake rotors, brake pads, and an oil change serviced. Upon arrival, I spoke with Chris Glover at the front counter. I explained my situation to him, or another employee who was nearby, regarding the repairs that needed approval through our fleet service. The approval process took longer than expected, resulting in an extended wait before the work could begin. Once the repairs were completed, I was pressed for time due to another scheduled appointment. As a result, I departed immediately after receiving my vehicle without conducting a thorough inspection. The following day, I returned to Jiffy Lube after discovering two concerns. First, while the front driver and passenger floor mats appeared to have been cleaned thoroughly, the rear floor mats had not been cleaned and remained dirty. More importantly, I discovered that my tool bag, which had been stored in the back seat of my vehicle, was missing. This bag contained numerous professional tools that I have accumulated over many years, including electrical multimeters, tracers, diagnostic equipment, hand tools, and other technical instruments essential to my work. I immediately brought this matter to the attention of the staff. I was informed that no one had entered the rear of the vehicle or removed any items. While I appreciate their response, I was both shocked and deeply disappointed by the situation. The loss of these tools is significant, both professionally and personally. I want to be clear that I am not accusing any individual of theft or wrongdoing. However, I find it concerning that the tool bag was present when I arrived for service and was missing after I left my vehicle in the care of the facility while I waited in the customer waiting area. As a precaution, I typically remain with my vehicle during service visits at other providers, such as Valvoline, for this very reason. Unfortunately, this experience has caused me to lose confidence in this location, and I do not intend to return to Jiffy Lube Laurel Store #49 for future service. I am submitting this statement to accurately document the events as they occurred and to express my disappointment regarding the missing property and the overall experience.

