Side by side
1 service both chains price, matched by service type. Where a chain lists several tiers, its base tier is shown. Ranges are low to high across locations.
| Service |
Pep Boys
dated editorial source · Aug 2026
|
Valvoline
dated editorial source · Aug 2026
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|---|---|---|
| Oil change | $20–$75 | $40 |
Every listed price
Every priced row each chain lists for the services above, with where the figure comes from and the month it was checked. Full menus are on each chain's page.
Who each one suits
Questions about Pep Boys vs Valvoline
Do Pep Boys and Valvoline prices vary by location?
Pep Boys advertises starting prices that reflect the lowest qualifying package and states the final price varies by location, fees, taxes and the parts chosen, with the real number only shown once you pick a store and a vehicle. Valvoline's own FAQ says pricing varies by store location and directs customers to the online chat or to phone the location for a quote.
Which has more locations, Pep Boys or Valvoline?
Valvoline, by its own count: about 2,100 locations, against about 750 for Pep Boys (figures each brand states, read August 2026).
In which states can you find both Pep Boys and Valvoline?
Our location directory lists both chains in one state: California.
Sources
- Pep Boys · dated editorial source · checked August 2026
- cartalk.com/parts-services/oil-change
- Valvoline · dated editorial source · checked August 2026
- cartalk.com/parts-services/oil-change
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Pep Boys publishes no prices, so its figures come from a dated editorial source. Valvoline publishes no prices, so its figures come from a dated editorial source. Prices at franchised locations change without notice; confirm with the location before relying on a figure. How we collect it.