Shell

I live around the corner from the Shell Station garage and have started bringing my cars there for routine maintenance and occasional emergencies like multiple flat tires. So far so good! Their prices are very reasonable and Rich really seems to know VW/​Audis (and drives a classic A8), which cannot be said of every local garage. Another thing I love: if you ask for a discount, they usually have some kind of special running for most services. I’ll be bumping this up to 5 stars if they can sort out my ’96 Passat project car this spring.

I know I’ve already posted here, but they are so friendly, and ask me about my teaching job when I come! How many gas stations remember you and your job?

A gem, in my view! I was surprised to see the other review when I have been so pleased to find this station. My VW Tiguan had to have a new intake manifold due to the cheap premium gas I (and the previous owner) had been using, so I had to find a supplier of «top tier» gas (I know, I know, not everyone believes that there is a difference. But VW recommends it — more detergents in the gas supposedly keeps the engine cleaner). I found that the prices at this Shell were only a little higher than the really cheap stuff on the other side of JP (where «gas is gas» or maybe not…), especially when I use my Stop and Shop gas points. Plus I got FULL SERVICE from Mike the owner.
And the other day when I had a low tire indicator come on, I went to THREE stations (2 in Boston, one in Hingham of all places) none of which had a functioning air pump with a gauge. Not only was Mike’s pump working, it’s automatic — you set the pressure you want and it stops when you get there. Woohoo! AND since it was a slow Sunday morning, Mike did the tires for me! I was a really happy camper. I even think the car is running better — maybe my imagination, but give them a try.

Last time I try to help out a local gas station/​automotive repair shop. So very disappointed in them. I purposely went there after getting gas there over there over the years. Always very happy with the service until yesterday when I went in for a routine oil change. I am satisfied with the work that was done, however, they tried to sell me 4 new tires for my small car for $ 1,000! I do in fact need 4 new tires. I knew that going in. It was discussed. However, shame on them for trying to get about $ 600 (plus) more than necessary from me. I naturally have been shopping around since and have found plenty of other places who can do the required work, using the correct tires for A LOT LESS!
Thank God I am smart enough to recognize a con when I see one. So disappointed. I expect this from other places, but not them.
Sorry guys. Thanks for your help up til now. I will be taking my business elsewhere.