Behind the Scenes at Dicky’s Doghouse: How We Take Care of Your Car Like It’s Our Own

Let’s be honest, nobody loves taking their car in for an oil change. But at Dicky’s Doghouse, we’re out to change that. When you bring your car to us for a LOF Inspection (lube oil filter) service, you're not just getting the usual in-and-out oil swap. You're getting a full health checkup for your vehicle with photos, video, and real transparency.

We’re car people, but more importantly we’re people people. And we think you deserve to know exactly what’s going on with your ride.

What Makes Our LOF Service Different?The short answer? We’re thorough. The long answer? We’ve built an inspection system that checks your car from bumper to bumper, and we make sure you see exactly what we see.

• When we say something is needed, you can trust that we aren't just trying to upsell our customers.

• We send a picture of it to back up what we have recommended (battery health, brake %, shocks/struts, dirty filter, oil leaks, etc). And we let you know how urgently it is needed. 

• Red, yellow, and green colors on your inspection list tell you what needs attention now and what can wait.

• It’s all about giving you honest info, so you can make informed choices.

  
  

When you come into Dicky’s, here’s what happens:

📸 You Get the Full Picture (Literally)

We take pictures of your car inside, outside, and underneath and send them straight to your phone or email. Prefer a hard copy? We’ll print them out for you, no problem. We believe in being open and honest, and showing you what we find is part of that promise. 

So, What Do We Check?

It’s not a short list because your safety and your car’s performance are worth the extra time. Here’s a peek at what we look at during an LOF inspection at Dicky’s Doghouse:

🚗 Exterior

• Headlights, tail lights, and all four corners of your car

• Windshield wipers (blades and operation)

• Dash warning lights (we snap a pic with the engine running so you can see any alerts)

🛠️ Interior

• Cabin air filter

• Interior warning lights

• Wiper function from inside

🔧 Under the Hood

• Hood struts (to make sure it stays up!)

• Air filter and drive belts

• Oil level and condition, plus leak checks

• Coolant system and levels

• Brake fluid, power steering fluid, wiper fluid

• Battery terminals and CCA (Cold Cranking Amps) test

• Starter and alternator performance

🛞 Brakes & Suspension

• Brake pads, rotors, and lines (front and rear)

• Shocks and struts

• Tie rods, sway bar links

• Front and rear axles

🔍 Under the Vehicle

• Any oil or coolant leaks

• Fuel line condition

• Tire wear and condition

• Exhaust system

Why We’re So Thorough

We get it, you’ve got places to be. But we also know that catching a small issue early can save you a huge headache (and a big repair bill) later on. Our goal is to keep your car running smoothly and safely, and to help you stay ahead of problems before they become emergencies.

At Dicky’s Doghouse, we treat your car like it’s part of the family. Because if we wouldn’t put our own loved ones in it, we won’t send you down the road in it either.

Come See the Difference

Whether it’s your first visit or your fiftieth, you’ll get the same careful, honest, and thorough care every time you roll into Dicky’s. And if you’ve never seen your own brake pads up close, or had a shop actually show you what’s going on under the hood, this is your chance.

Integrity. Education. Excelling in Relationships. That’s the Dicky’s Doghouse way.