Lakeside Automotive

One can be forgiven for initially mistaking Big City Car Wash and Detail for a high-end car dealership. Nearly every vehicle that parks at the end of their driveway sparkles with a showroom sheen, thanks to their meticulous washes and details. The company’s technicians perform jobs entirely by hand, from polishing steering wheels and dashboards to massaging stressed-out engine parts. They use only premium two-ply carbon or HP metallic base films for their window tints, all of which come with a lifetime guarantee.

Family owned and operated since 1916, this collection of car dealerships can skillfully service all horseless carriages. The veins of Duval Dealers' certified technicians run thick with motor oil and hydraulic fluid, giving them an innate understanding of a car's aches and pains. During the standard oil and filter change (a $19.99–$32.99 value), they'll install a new oil filter, refill up to five quarts of motor oil, and give the auto a multipoint inspection to make sure all the I's are crossed and the T's are exed. This Groupon does not cover additional or synthetic oil.

Owner and 26-year veteran of mechanical maintenance, John Fahey, cut his metal teeth fixing sand-chewed helicopters during the first Gulf War. He and his staff of friendly, Automotive Service Excellence–certified technicians know what it takes to get your steel steed purring again. After they pour in a fresh batch of delicious oil, the staff will check your vehicle's 17 most commonly vulnerable pressure points, not only explaining your car's needs and motivations, but also anticipating potential problems that could occur down the road. Finally, they'll cap everything with a tire rotation so your rubber donuts wear evenly, heading off dangerous blowouts and embarrassingly saggy tires that make your car look older than it actually is.

President Jack Hanania and his sales and service staff manage and maintain an inventory of brand new 2012 and 2011 Acura models and pre-owned vehicles. The factory-fresh sedans, SUVs, and wagons flaunt their prowess in the showroom and their agile handling during test-drives, and pre-owned vehicles honk with glee after passing in-depth quality inspections that validate their healthy vitals and robust parts. Staffed by certified technicians, the service department doles out oil changes and system services, administers repairs backed by OEM parts, and outfits cars with sleek new tint-films that prevent the sun from darkening the hides of interior armrests and canine passengers.