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Car-X vs Valvoline Instant Oil Change

Franchise Comparison 2026

Both Car-X and Valvoline Instant Oil Change are automotive franchises. Car-X requires an investment of $330K – $527K while Valvoline Instant Oil Change requires $192K – $640K. Valvoline Instant Oil Change discloses average revenue of $1.8M; Car-X does not report Item 19 data. On SBA loan performance, Valvoline Instant Oil Change has a lower charge-off rate (5.4%) compared to Car-X (18.2%). FranchiseVerdict rates Car-X B (Above average) and Valvoline Instant Oil Change A (Strongest tier).

Investment Range
$330K – $527K
$192K – $640K
Franchise Fee
$35K
$30K
Royalty Rate
5.0%
6.0%
Average Revenue (Item 19)
N/A
$1.8M
SBA Charge-Off Rate
18.2% (14 loans)
5.4% (61 loans)
Total Units
97
2,039
Unit Growth (YoY)
N/A
N/A
Year Began Franchising
2015
1988
FDD Year
2025
2026