our story
Downtown Lube was established on Memorial Day, 1995 by Joplin native Mark Etter. Since the beginning, DTL’s goal is to provide our valued customers with accurate, courteous & economical vehicle maintenance. Our industry specific software enables our mechanics to put your vehicle back on the road exactly the way your manufacture specifies. DTL’s software also tracks each service preformed by date and mileage which is perfect verification should warranty issues arise.
Located on 1st and Main Street in Historic Downtown Joplin, Missouri, Downtown Lube strives for honest, & friendly service, plus creating a “customers for life” environment.

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What We Do
We service all passenger cars & trucks
No job is too big or too small, are highly trained professional staff specialize in foreign and domestic vehicles of all sizes.
- Cars, Trucks, & SUVs
- Gas and Diesel
- Foreign or Domestic
- Fleet Service Approved (Enterprise, DONLEN, GE Fleet, LeasePlan)

Shop Owner & Operator
A Joplin native, Mark has owned & operated DTL since its inception in 1995. A 1990 graduate of MSSU, Mark realizes the importance of giving back to the community. He has been actively involved with local non-profits organizations such as The Joplin Family Y, Boys & Girls Club of Southwest Missouri, Joplin Humane Society, as well as his church community. Mark recognizes the Joplin area is flourishing & his hopes is through active community involvement our area will continue to grow for future generations.
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Our Team
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