Your car relies on you to maintain it regularly and not to gun it across any rivers, even if there are free Thickburgers on the opposite bank. Keep your vehicular promises with today's Groupon: for $18, you get an oil change, a winter inspection, and a 22-point inspection (up to an $80 value) at Rick's 36 Automotive Service in Stillwater.

Employing nine service bays, four certified technicians, and three support workers, Rick's 36 performs a comprehensive array of services for pretty much any vehicle that isn't shaped like a hot dog. The team of technicians will start by replacing old, worn-out oil with fresh-faced young fluid, straight from lubricant college and ready to take on the heat, dust, and incredible pressures of today's high-octane internal combustion world. To help new oil adjust to its new job of safeguarding precious moving parts, gaskets, and various shafts, a fresh oil filter is included. Next, the technicians will gauge each car's readiness for winter with an exhaustive 22-point inspection, during which they'll test external lights, inspect all belts and hoses, and check the steering and suspension. The winter inspection includes testing the boiling point of the brake fluid, inspecting belts and hoses, load testing the battery, and testing the heater outlet temperature. Ensure your ride is ready for the pending holiday road trips and holiday demolition derbies with the a comprehensive check-up from Rick's 36.

Though Rick's 36 offers coupons on its website, this Groupon is still the better value.

Reviews

Insider Pagers give Rick's 36 Automotive a perfect five stars:

• Honest, excellent work ethics, estimates are correct… – Vernette K., Insider Pages
• They are delightful to work with and very honest. They tell me exactly what my costs will be before they begin the work. – Joel B., Insider Pages