Southchase Automotive

With outposts at most major U.S. airports, Payless Airport Parking provides safe, secure parking with the convenience of prepaid reservations and round-trip shuttle service. Parking attendants remain on hand to greet customers at their reserved arrival times before helping them with their bags, directing them to their spots, and making sure cars have enough food and water to last for the duration of their stays. Each affiliate lot is located no more than a short drive from the terminal, and reserved spaces ensure customers arrive at their departure gates in plenty of time. Well-lit properties and around-the-clock security lend travelers peace of mind, as they deter coyotes from attacking weaker-looking hatchbacks.

Since 1988, Auto Care Super Saver has been helping car owners save cash with maintenance punch cards redeemable at local auto shops throughout the course of a full year. These cards come loaded with all kinds of prepaid services, including at least three full-service oil changes with up to 5 quarts of oil, lube, and a new filter. Depending on the location, punch cards may also feature tire rotations, brake inspections, engine-light readings, air-conditioning performance tests, and other repairs and inspections essential to a car's well-being. Customers can transfer the punch card's benefits to any ride, ranging from station wagons to sports cars to feral merry-go-round mounts.

Growing up in New York City, Vinny Rodriguez spent a lot of time jetting down the streets of Spanish Harlem on his dirt bike and ATV—joy rides that would foreshadow his future profession. Vinny eventually channeled his love of riding into a profession by completing his motorcycle mechanic's certification and opening Vinny's Garage. To this day it doesn't feel like a job to him. "This garage is more of my lifestyle than it is a business," he says, evincing an ethos that prioritizes making new riding buddies over making a quick buck.

With participating locations nationwide, Auto Care Special lets customers reach out to their local garages for a grab bag of free and discounted maintenance services. Cards may be redeemed for multiple vehicles over the course of one year for services such as oil changes, safety inspections, and engine-light diagnoses. Those who move or create alter-egos over the course of the year can scan the locations page for participating garages in their new cities of residence to receive a complimentary maintenance bundle.

Since its inception more than 30 years ago, Just Brakes has expanded from one auto shop to more than 160 outposts across eight states. At every location, ASE-certified technicians maintain vehicle safety with the standard brake service including a lifetime warranty on parts, labor and platonic love. Though their specialty is brakes, the techs also perform routine maintenance and repairs such as oil changes, factory maintenance services, batteries, belt replacement, and fluid services.

With 18 years of experience in the business, mechanic Brandee Wilcox and his wife, Rebecca, opened an automotive company focused on building a trusting relationship with customers. At Wilcox & Son Automotive, you’ll receive easy-to-understand advice on what’s up with your car, whether it needs new oil or just to be told that it is loved. The full-service facility keeps visiting vehicles in running order with routine oil changes and inspections, along with more extensive procedures such as engine repairs and replacements.