Get a Charge & a Change: How Quick-Lube Shops Can Drive Loyalty with BLOKK

Every driver knows the drill: pull up, get the oil changed, and get back on the road. It’s fast, efficient, and routine — but it’s also a missed opportunity.

What if that 15-minute service stop became something more memorable? What if it left customers feeling surprised, valued, and loyal before they even started their engines?

That’s the idea behind Get a Charge & a Change — a co-marketing initiative powered by BLOKK Technologies that pairs the most common vehicle service with the most universal modern need: keeping devices charged.

Because when you give customers a free premium charging cable with every oil change, you’re not just maintaining vehicles — you’re building relationships that keep running long after the appointment.

The Untapped Potential of the Oil-Change Visit

Quick-lube visits are predictable. Customers arrive, hand over keys, and wait while technicians work their magic. The interaction is transactional, the experience functional. But routine doesn’t have to mean forgettable.

Every visit is a chance to deliver something unexpected — something that adds emotional value to a service most drivers see as a chore. BLOKK’s Get a Charge & a Change promotion does exactly that. It turns the oil bay into a brand stage, and the waiting area into a moment of delight.

See a similar concept in Get a Charge & a Snack: Vending Partnerships That Drive Repeat Business.

The Hook That Instantly Makes Sense

A car-care stop that gives you power for your phone? It just clicks. Every customer has a phone in their pocket, and every phone runs out of juice. Pairing a needed service (an oil change) with a needed accessory (a charging cable) creates instant synergy.

It’s short, catchy, and memorable: “Get a Charge & a Change — Power for Your Car and Your Phone.”

That’s marketing poetry. It works across print, radio, digital, and in-store signage because it speaks to something universal: everyone wants to feel prepared.

For more on how emotional value drives retention, read The Psychology of Everyday Tech Loyalty.

Turning Routine Into Retention

Imagine a customer pulling into your shop for their regular service. The technician greets them and says, “By the way, this month we’re giving a free BLOKK charging cable with every oil change — it’s our way of keeping you powered on the road.”

That one sentence transforms the entire experience. It changes the tone of the visit from “maintenance” to “hospitality.” Customers feel appreciated, not just serviced. They drive away with clean oil, a great story, and a new cable they’ll use daily — one that keeps your shop’s goodwill alive every time they plug it in.

Learn what makes our products reliable in the About / Manufacturing section.

How Quick-Lube Businesses Benefit

“Get a Charge & a Change” isn’t just clever — it’s profitable.

• Repeat Visits: When customers associate your shop with thoughtful extras, they come back. Loyalty is built on emotion, not pricing.
• Word of Mouth: People talk about good service — especially when it comes with a free, premium surprise. Expect organic posts, social tags, and referrals.
• Upsell Readiness: A customer who feels appreciated is more likely to approve recommended maintenance or premium oil upgrades.
• Differentiation: Most competitors sell speed. You sell experience. That’s what makes the difference when every shop claims “10-Minute Oil Change.”

Read how BLOKK helps small retailers stand out in Wholesale Phone Chargers: How Independent Shops Compete with Big Brands.

The Power of Partnership

This campaign works best as a co-branded initiative. BLOKK provides the product — sleek, retail-ready cables with premium packaging — while the quick-lube partner provides the in-store experience.

The result? Dual branding that feels intentional and modern. Customers associate your shop with BLOKK’s “Strong. Fast. Reliable.” promise — qualities that perfectly mirror what they want from their vehicle service.

See why BLOKK cables outperform others in Why BLOKK Cables Outlast the Competition.

Campaign Execution: How to Launch It

This initiative is built for simplicity. No tech integrations, no long training cycles — just one smart message, a product display, and a clear offer.

Set up countertop or waiting-area displays with signage that reads: “Get a Charge & a Change — Free BLOKK Cable with Every Oil Change.” Add a small rack of the retail-packaged cables where customers can see them. Empower your team to hand out cables directly and mention the promotion. A short personal interaction drives connection.

Explore how route vendors apply similar tactics in How Route Vendors Are Powering Profits with BLOKK.

Aligning with Seasonal Campaigns

Because the idea ties directly to vehicle care, you can theme it around key driving seasons.

Spring: “Road-Trip Ready — Get a Charge & a Change Before You Hit the Road.”
Summer: “Beat the Heat — Free BLOKK Cable with Every Oil Change.”
Fall: “Back-to-School, Back to Charged.”
Winter: “Stay Powered, Stay Safe on the Road.”

See how BLOKK adapts year-round in Strong. Fast. Reliable. — The BLOKK Brand Philosophy.

From One Visit to Lifelong Loyalty

A BLOKK cable isn’t just a giveaway — it’s a daily reminder of your brand’s thoughtfulness. It sits in the customer’s car console, used on every commute, reinforcing trust long after the oil sticker fades.

Read about product innovation in What Is GaN Technology?.

Why BLOKK Is the Perfect Partner

BLOKK cables are designed for environments exactly like this — busy, customer-focused, and high-volume. They’re durable, universal, and beautifully packaged. That makes them ideal for any business that wants to connect with customers in a way that feels authentic, modern, and premium.

To see how our solutions expand across categories, visit Industries We Serve.

The Bigger Picture

“Get a Charge & a Change” isn’t just a clever promotion. It’s a brand philosophy. It says that the businesses who think ahead — who give before they sell — are the ones drivers remember. It’s proof that a small gesture can fuel big loyalty.

The car gets its oil. The driver gets their power. And your brand gets remembered — every single day.

Strong. Fast. Reliable. BLOKK.

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