time to quit dealership service; tips?

My 2005 is coming up on 40k miles (don't laugh!), and I've finally had enough of going to Toyota dealerships for service. One dealer is too far away, and I tried a closer dealership last time who tried to upsell me service I didn't need, so I'm not going back there.

I'm in Chicago, so have my pick of various oil change joints (JiffyLube, Oil Express, etc.), but being a first-timer w/ the Prius there, what should I specifically ask for? I noted in other threads to beware of over-fill/top off. What else?

Also, I've been good with routine maintenance at pretty much 5k intervals w/ tire rotations, but it looks like my tires are starting to wear. How much life should I expect out of them? I wish I knew of an experienced Prius mechanic on the north side of Chicago, but can't really find anything from Google searches.

tips on finding good non-dealership mechanic or service?

 

ah yes, good old Click and Clack!
I'll go check them out. I had forgotten about their site.
thanks,