Oil Change Alton Wayne's Transmissions

Dad207 · 08-22-2025, 09:38 AM

Family has recently moved to Alton, looking for basic auto service for Genesis and VW. Wayne's is close by, I've seen some good reviews-- Looking for local opinions or other shop recommendations. Genesis will go to dealer for complicated things, but no need to drive to Manchester for an oil change. Thanks

fatlazyless · 08-22-2025, 10:03 AM

Wayne's is the only service garage around, and maybe in the entire State of N.H. that still has a very functioning outdoor car lift, out front, under a car port. That outdoor car lift was a common service garage item way back in the 1920's and 1930's and every time I drive past Wayne's it looks like it's in use, even in the winter.

So, three cheers for Wayne's for their modern, up-to-date, outdoor lift ...... a blast from the past that is still very much in use. It's the only one around. Where else is there an outdoor lift like that, still in use?

Stick with Wayne's for the Hyundai Genesis and you'll be happy you did!

Slickcraft · 08-22-2025, 07:11 PM

Alton Auto has been very good. Tires, oil changes and such. RAV4, Tundra, Miata.

Alan

BroadHopper · 08-23-2025, 06:01 AM

For European autos, German Motorsports is the place to go. My son-in-law inherited a V12 XKE and local garages won't touch it. German Motorsports did a great job in repairing it.

For Pre purchase inspections, they do an honest and thorough job. Often picked out things the dealers missed!

I.C.Isles · 08-24-2025, 04:19 AM

I have always been satisfied with Wayne’s. Use them for basic oil changes, brakes, etc…. German auto sports is further away for me but use them for more complicated services on German cars.

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Chubby · 09-01-2025, 11:01 AM

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Originally Posted by fatlazyless

Wayne's is the only service garage around, and maybe in the entire State of N.H. that still has a very functioning outdoor car lift, out front, under a car port. That outdoor car lift was a common service garage item way back in the 1920's and 1930's and every time I drive past Wayne's it looks like it's in use, even in the winter.

So, three cheers for Wayne's for their modern, up-to-date, outdoor lift ...... a blast from the past that is still very much in use. It's the only one around. Where else is there an outdoor lift like that, still in use?

Stick with Wayne's for the Hyundai Genesis and you'll be happy you did!

Carlson's Irving in Center Harbor has a functioning outdoor lift too....

fatlazyless · 09-06-2025, 10:58 AM

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Originally Posted by Chubby

Carlson's Irving in Center Harbor has a functioning outdoor lift too....

Must be a vestige from an old service station at same location?

Working under a car like that during a heavy rain or snow is a good umbrella?

08-22-2025, 09:38 AM	#1
Dad207 Senior Member Join Date: Oct 2018 Location: Now residing in Echo Shores, Alton NH, originally from Baltimore MD. Posts: 121 Thanks: 207 Thanked 66 Times in 32 Posts	Oil Change Alton Wayne's Transmissions Family has recently moved to Alton, looking for basic auto service for Genesis and VW. Wayne's is close by, I've seen some good reviews-- Looking for local opinions or other shop recommendations. Genesis will go to dealer for complicated things, but no need to drive to Manchester for an oil change. Thanks

08-22-2025, 10:03 AM	#2
fatlazyless Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2004 Posts: 9,169 Blog Entries: 1 Thanks: 310 Thanked 1,103 Times in 812 Posts	Wayne's is the only service garage around, and maybe in the entire State of N.H. that still has a very functioning outdoor car lift, out front, under a car port. That outdoor car lift was a common service garage item way back in the 1920's and 1930's and every time I drive past Wayne's it looks like it's in use, even in the winter. So, three cheers for Wayne's for their modern, up-to-date, outdoor lift ...... a blast from the past that is still very much in use. It's the only one around. Where else is there an outdoor lift like that, still in use? Stick with Wayne's for the Hyundai Genesis and you'll be happy you did! __________________ .... Banned for life from local thrift store!

08-23-2025, 06:01 AM	#4
BroadHopper Senior Member Join Date: Oct 2004 Location: Laconia NH Posts: 5,667 Thanks: 3,280 Thanked 1,132 Times in 814 Posts	European Autos For European autos, German Motorsports is the place to go. My son-in-law inherited a V12 XKE and local garages won't touch it. German Motorsports did a great job in repairing it. For Pre purchase inspections, they do an honest and thorough job. Often picked out things the dealers missed! __________________ Someday may never be an actual day.

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