Valvoline Brings Oilympics Competition Back to Lexington
Event summary
- Valvoline held its 32nd annual Oilympics competition in Lexington, Kentucky, featuring 39 regional teams from the U.S. and Canada.
- Over 100 technicians competed in executing Valvoline’s SuperPro™ service process, judged on speed, precision, and overall service experience.
- The event coincides with Valvoline’s 40th anniversary as a retail service provider.
- Valvoline operates approximately 2,400 service centers across the U.S. and Canada, completing over 30 million services annually.
The big picture
Valvoline’s Oilympics competition underscores its focus on service excellence as a key differentiator in the competitive automotive maintenance sector. The event highlights the company’s commitment to training and retaining skilled technicians, which is critical as the industry faces increasing demand for preventive maintenance services. With over 30 million services completed annually, Valvoline’s ability to standardize and optimize its service process will be crucial for sustaining growth.
What we're watching
- Service Standardization
- How Valvoline’s emphasis on precision and speed in the Oilympics will impact its ability to maintain service consistency across its network.
- Employee Retention
- Whether the recognition and competitive environment of the Oilympics can help Valvoline retain top technicians in a tight labor market.
- Network Expansion
- The pace at which Valvoline can scale its service centers while maintaining the high standards demonstrated in the Oilympics.
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