Category: Services

Tire Kingdom Oil Change Ripoff at Boca Greens and Sandalfoot

Tire Kingdom is advertising an oil change and tire rotation for $19.99. Here’s the initial image ad on their website:

The full page with the deal is here: Tire Kingdom $19.99 deal.
Basic – $19.99
Includes quality oil, a new filter and a four tire rotation
Select – $29.99
Our basic oil change plus a DNA Kit analysis to measure the health of all your vehicle’s fluids
Advantage – $39.99
Includes synthetic blend oil
Premier – $60.99
Includes full synthetic oil
I called Tire Kingdom at Boca Greens to confirm they had this deal and make an appointment. “Luis” told me to just come in and ask for him. When I got there Luis told my car (a 2012 Acura MDX) requires synthetic oil, so I would have to have the Premier level oil change for $60.99. That’s triple the cost. I walked out angry.
Then I checked the owners manual. It specifically says conventional motor oil is fine and synthetic is not required. It requires 5W-20 motor oil.
Having had previous experience with the Tire Kingdom at Sandalfoot, I called there next. I mentioned on the phone that I have a 2012 Acura MDX and was told that yes, the $19.99 deal does apply to it.
When I got there I was told that the deal only applies to 5W-30 and 10W-30 motor oil because they have that in bulk, and that they only have 5W-20 in bottles and they had to charge me the $39.99 price for it. On top of that was a $3 oil disposal fee and taxes, for a total of about $45. I can understand the taxes, but the oil disposal should not be an extra charge.
At this point I just wanted to get it done so I went ahead and had it done for the $45. Then I came home to vent about the experience here.
Note the Terms and Conditions from the web page, below:
Terms & Conditions
Offer valid on first six quarts of oil and does not include additional quarts if needed. Price does not include state or local fees. $24.99 applies to Basic oil change only. Other oils available at additional cost. Most vehicles. Not valid with other offers. No cash value. See store for details.
My oil change did not require synthetic or synthetic blend oil. 5W-20 is available in conventional form, such as Pennzoil, Valvoline,  and Quaker State.
Short story, Tire Kingdom at Boca Greens tried to rip me off. Tire Kingdom at Sandalfoot ripped me off less, but still ripped me off.
Shop carefully West Bocanauts.

2014: Improvements Coming to Turnpike Glades Exit

The Sun Sentinel reports that Florida’s Turnpike will make improvements to the Glades Road Exit. It is the only exit for Boca Raton and a key traffic driver in West Boca.
From the article, it appears that these improvements will not begin until 2014. They’re planning to convert to electronic tolls. Since they already have electronic tolls, what this probably means is that they will eliminate any non-SunPass usage, as has been done in Miami-Dade County.
They will add an exit lane on the northbound side and substantially increase the length of the exit lanes. This may help traffic getting off the Turnpike but (in our opinion) will increase the traffic load on Glades.
They will also add a second right-turn lane onto Glades for those heading westbound into West Boca. Later they will increase the length of the right-turn lane onto the Turnpike for those coming from Central Boca.

Apparently the real fix would be a new exit at Palmetto Park Road, but NIMBY folks here in West Boca put a stop to that. We have to admit this does make Palmetto a pleasant drive.

Farmer Jay: Keeping South Florida Food Fresh, Pure, and Local

It isn’t rare to walk through the local supermarket and see products stamped with an “organic” or “all natural” sticker. The amount of recyclable bags is increasing, and being “eco-friendly” has become a lifestyle statement. While “going green” may seem like a fad, healthy eating and living in a sustainable fashion is not.

Jason McCobb, owner of Farmer Jay Pure Organics, is s Delray Beach grower who knows that “going green” begins with the basics: Know what you eat.

Farmer Jay can implement custom gardens and raised beds for the beginner or expert gardener. All are made of rot-resistant cedar that is certifiably sustainable. Image courtesy of Farmer Jay’s Facebook page.

Farmer Jay offers fresh, chemical-free vegetables to local restaurants. Other than providing the freshest local ingredients to restaurants, Farmer Jay brings a sustainable lifestyle to the community by helping other gardeners (from the beginner to the expert) create successful gardens to be proud of. He offers the service of building custom-made raised beds for gardens, all made of rot-resistant cedar that is certifiably sustainable, and can have a self-watering system. Local restaurants, such as Tanzy of Boca Raton’s iPic theaters, already boast beautiful gardens from Farmer Jay.
Farmer Jay also offers lectures and events that educate the community on topics such as  how to have a garden in your own backyard to understanding soil. The upcoming event, called ‘Farm Anywhere– Size Does Not Matter!’ will be held on Saturday, November 19th from 1-2:30 at the Ellenville Garden Center (220 NE 11th Street, Boca Raton) The cost of the workshop is $25. This is the second workshop of a series of workshops that will run through December, each with a different theme (check the line-up here!) 
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Farmer Jay offers classes and workshops throughout the community to schools, events, and birthday parties. Photograph courtesy of Farmer Jay’s Facebook page.

Farmer Jay can also be contacted to speak at events ranging from community events to schools and birthday parties, where kids decorate pots, plant herbs, and plant seeds for plant anatomy garden that explores the six different parts of the plant we eat.
Whether it be tossing out the junk food, taking shorter showers, or keeping that New Year’s Resolution to recycle more, the Boca Raton area has plenty of alternatives to commercialized food and unhealthy lifestyles that also supports local land and farms.
Like Farmer Jay on Facebook  to get the most up-to-date information on their offerings and upcoming events in the community for healthy living.