Carrollton Shell

Gas here is consistently cheaper than the Exxon down towards I-​10 and will occasionally even be the same as Costco. It’s at a good location and the outside is relatively clean. There are usually a few sketchy looking people loitering around but only time I had an issue was at 5 in the morning so I feel like it’s a worthwhile trade off if you come during normal daylight hours. I haven’t been inside for any purchases so no opinion on that. If you’re looking to save a few cents, it’s a good place to stack your 5¢/gal Winn Dixie discount.

STAY AWAY! Gas is much cheaper at the next two stations just a few feet north of this Shell station. Don’t make the mistake I made. Regular unleaded was 24 cents higher than the next two stations. Save yourself some cash and drive right on past Shell for the lower priced Exxon and Magnolia stations.

Your typical, sketch-​ball gas station right on the corner of hood-​nation and kill street. I would only go here during the sun’s peak hours where views of/​from the street are optimal conditions. I also prefer to stop only when nobody, and I mean nobody is around. So given the fact that those two criteria must be met for me to pay a visit, I don’t go often.
If you so happen to find yourself on your last vapor of gas and must stop here, then obviously do so. If it’s after murder-o’clock, peace (and piece) be with you. Thing is, this gas station usually has decent pricing so it kind of lures you in for the okeedoke.
I’ve known people who’ve been robbed, panhandled, and sketched the eff out at this location. You would think by it being on the corner of such a busy intersection that it would deter the strays and crays, but that’s hardly the case.
The attendants are typically far less than favorable, but i’ve been to few gas stations where they’re not.
Nothing special, get in and get out.

There is not much to say about this business except this. Its a gas station, they sell gas and junk food.
The gas at a shell station is usually 10 – 20 cents higher than the competitors. All the junk food sold here is overpriced, has yellow 5 food coloring added to it, and is very bad for you. The customer service on the other hand was okay.
In short not my first pick to get fuel but it still exists as an option.

I used to live almost across the street from this Shell and even bought bread there once in desperation. The station is well lit and mostly clean. The pumps usually have paper for receipts (if you care about that sort of thing). The car wash is well maintained. Considering the surrounding neighborhood, it’s really much less sketchy than it could be… and I say that as someone who lived nearby.

I go to Carrollton Shell to use the automatic car wash. There are three car wash options that cost $ 6, $ 7, or $ 8 depending on if you want extra treatments sprayed on your car. You can pay at the pump with a debit/​credit card when you get gas, you can pay inside at the cashier, or you can pay with cash at the car wash. The process is easy: if you pay at the pump or inside, just enter the code that is on the bottom of your receipt, or if you’re paying at the car wash, just insert money into the machine. Press the button for the type of car wash that you want and then slowly drive forward. The whole process takes like 3 – 4 minutes and your car will be clean and shiny.

I am really torn about rating this place 2 or 3 stars.
Let’s start with the good (why it’s and average 3 stars):
* It’s clean.
* Location is ideal (close to the freeway before you get on)
* getting in and out quickly is fairly easy.
* has a car wash, but I don’t know what it’s like because I haven’t used it, but still a nice amenity to have.
*purchasing gas with my Winn Dixie discount card was easy at the pump.
the bad: (could bring it down to 2 stars):
* they have TWO people roaming around cleaning the place (i did not know that it could potentially get that dirty.) why is this bad? because they didn’t wear uniforms or anything else to identify if they were legitimately working there. and they gave me this weird vibe that I don’t know how else to describe.
* the other customers are rude. I was standing in line. I saw someone walking up the aisle, and I didn’t want to stand in their way, so I moved over. But he just stands there in front of me! He cut right in front of me! I wasn’t in a hurry, so i didn’t see a need to mention it, who knows, he might be in a big hurry.
then when a second cashier openned up, and called out «next in line,» the lady standing right behind me walked right up like she was the one who was next! again, I wasn’t in a hurry, but was annoyed that people couldn’t wait their turn. I know that the store can’t do much about customer rudeness, but the cashier could have said something to the lady about not being the next in line…
overall, I drive away with a full tank of gas, and an uncomfortable feeling. I’ll come to this place again, but it won’t be my first choice.