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Valvoline Instant Oil Change Ranks as Top Automotive Retailer on Yelp’s “Most Loved Brands” List for 2025

LEXINGTON, Ky.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Valvoline Inc. (NYSE: VVV), the quick, easy, trusted leader in preventive automotive maintenance is proud to announce that Valvoline Instant Oil Change has been ranked #16 and the top automotive retail company on Yelp’s “Most Loved Brands” list for 2025, recognizing its strong customer loyalty and trusted service at more than 2,300 locations in North America.

Yelp’s Most Loved Brands ranking highlights the top consumer-preferred brands nationwide, based on key indicators such as 4 and 5-star ratings, repeat page views, and search interest. According to Yelp, it analyzed a wide range of consumer behaviors such as repeat page visits, photo uploads to search, and review volume. Overall, Yelp shared that the brands on its list excelled at the fundamentals: great service, friendly teams, clean and welcoming spaces, and dependable quality across locations.

“At Valvoline Instant Oil Change, we focus on delivering quick but never rushed, friendly, reliable service to every guest, every single day”, said Laura Carpenter, Chief Customer Officer at Valvoline Inc. “Being recognized as one of Yelp’s Most Loved Brands reflects the dedication of our team members who are always happy to help, as well as the trust our customers place in us.”

This recognition reinforces Valvoline Instant Oil Change’s commitment to providing convenient, stay-in-your-car experience grounded in transparency, speed, and genuine care.

About Valvoline Inc.

Valvoline Inc. (NYSE: VVV) delivers quick, easy, trusted service at more than 2,300 franchised and company-operated service centers across the United States and Canada. The Company completes more than 30 million services annually system-wide, from about 15-minute stay-in-your-car oil changes to a variety of manufacturer-recommended maintenance services such as wiper replacements and tire rotations. At Valvoline Inc., it all starts with our people, including the 13,000 team members who are working to drive the full potential of our core business, deliver sustainable network growth, and innovate to meet the evolving needs of our customers and the car parc. For more information, visit vioc.com.

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Elizabeth B. Clevinger
+1 (859) 357-3155
IR@valvoline.com

Media Relations
Angela Davied
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media@valvoline.com

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Contacts

For Further Information

Investor Relations
Elizabeth B. Clevinger
+1 (859) 357-3155
IR@valvoline.com

Media Relations
Angela Davied
+1 (913) 302-0032
media@valvoline.com

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