Jiffy Lube Locations in Washington State's Olympic Peninsula Region Named "Place for Best Oil Change"

IRVING, TX--Aug. 12, 2011: Heartland Automotive Services, Inc., America's largest Jiffy Lube Franchisee, announced that its locations in Clallam and Jefferson counties in the state of Washington have been named as the "Place for Best Oil Change" by the Peninsula Daily News. More than 1,000 readers cast ballots to vote on a number of local businesses they thought were best, and Jiffy Lube came out on top in this year's car care category. "The Best of the Peninsula" contest is an annual look at the popular local businesses in Washington's Olympic Peninsula area as selected by voters.

"For as long as I can remember, the community has voted us as the best place to get an oil change," said Addam Strom, Jiffy Lube's district manager for the stores that won. "This is an award that we take great pride in because the votes are cast by our neighbors all across the area. We do everything we can to make sure our guests receive the best oil change and preventive maintenance service possible."

The stores that won are located in Port Angeles, Sequim and Port Townsend, Washington. The full list of 2011 Best of the Peninsula picks will be published in the Peninsula Daily News on Aug. 28.

Jiffy Lube Heartland is trusted by consumers and recognized by the industry as the best place for quick professional vehicle care. The company accomplishes this by exceeding guests' expectations every day with consistent "Jiffy Lube Signature Service® Oil Change" services delivered through a dedicated organization of friendly, knowledgeable and professional teammates. The company is committed to leading the quick lube industry with clean, safe and attractive facilities; well trained and courteous teammates; respect for the environment and recycling; and the highest quality Pennzoil® products and important vehicle maintenance services to ensure they are the first choice of every consumer.

About Heartland Automotive Services, Inc., dba Jiffy Lube

The American quick lube industry provides more than 100 million oil changes every year from more than 10,000 standalone locations. Within this industry, Heartland Automotive Services, dba Jiffy Lube, is the largest operator of quick lube retail service stores. Operating  450 Jiffy Lube locations from coast to coast and serving nearly 5 million guests each year with more than 3,700 professional teammates, Heartland strives to provide a great experience for every valued guest on every visit.