Newton Centre Shell

While off to Watertown, I was driving home through Newton Centre and noticed I needed to get gas. A few days ago, I was running tons of errands and noticed a Gulf down the street (Union Street & Beacon Street), that was over $.50 over what I paid for gas in Brockton. Yes, Brockton has a much different clientele than Newton, but 50 cents in difference for gas is ridiculous, even if the two cities are completely different. The point is, that this gas station is better priced than the other in the center, but still more than other stations in other towns, as Newton is «peppy». The Newton Centre Shell additionally does auto repairs and Mass State Inspections. Staff are consistently friendly and helpful. The coolest thing about this gas station is the actual stations. They have TV’s on them that you can watch if you decide to pump your own gas, yet it is full serve (that doesn’t make much sense that they added tv’s to a full serve station, because besides a very few, who would pump their own gas when someone is going to do it for you?). I guess I’m just one of the few…
Good option for gas in Newton Center, skip the Gulf that is way, way overpriced. 4 stars.

I came here this morning for car inspection where I was in and out in a jiffy.
I didn’t have to drive it into the bay myself. Just parked, gave my registration and keys to the mechanic. Wah Lah!
The staff here is friendly and there are a couple seats inside so you don’t have to wait in the cold. The whole process took less than 15 minutes. The best thing of doing this first thing in the AM! Zip Zip!

Newton Centre Shell is my neighborhood gas station, and it is a little gem. The owner and employees all are pleasant, helpful and respectful. Today, I needed an inspection. There were two cars ahead of me, so I left my car there and walked home. Wiithin 45 minutes, I received a call that my car was ready for me.
My car is making a funny noise. Because of an extended warranty, I have to get the work done by the dealer, but, nonetheless, the owner gave me his opinion of what’s causing the problem. I wish I could have left it there for repair because other neighbors swear by the work of the repair staff.
In addition to the workers’ competence with gas and cars, the station is a good neighbor: the place is spotless, and there is a pretty, well-​tended garden along the street.

AVOID AT ALL COSTS.
This is the type of place that does what a stereotypical sleazy garage will do: attempt to screw you out of every penny on things you don’t need.
I stopped into the Shell in Newton Center to have an oil change. I have been here in the past, and haven’t had any trouble. I am absolutely disgusted with what happened to me here.
I’m incredibly busy, I am a woman, and a young one at that, and I was deliberately taken advantage of because of that.
I dropped my car off in the morning for an oil change. The man, an older fellow, looks like he might be the manager (which is especially appalling) asks me what type of oil I would like. Mistakenly, I say «synthetic» without even realizing it.
Now, seeing as how I had called ahead of time to check the price, which I was told was $ 35.99 (or along those lines), and the fact that I drive a 2000 Chevy Cavalier (not an expensive or special car) that is not in the best condition, you would think the man would have double checked to make sure that’s what I wanted. Or you would think he would at least inform me that synthetic oil is $ 65.99 (or along those lines) which is greater than the price he had quoted me on the phone.
This man deliberately took advantage of me saying the wrong word. I am disgusted that someone in this company or ANY company at all would knowingly withhold information to make twice the amount of money off a stupid oil change.
I had been a customer in the past with no problems to speak of. How I was treated was unacceptable. When I confronted the man about the price he simply laughed (Yes. He laughed at me which is a separate disgusting problem in itself!) and said «that’s why I asked you what type of oil!» To which I replied, «I have a 2000 Chevy. Do you really think I needed synthetic oil?» He just shrugged it off as I stared incredulously at the bill.
If the man wasn’t at fault, and hadn’t purposely attempted to get more money from me, he wouldn’t have done what he did next, which was take $ 10 off the total. Well, that would be fine and good, but you told me $ 35 and that’s what I expected to pay. Not $ 55. I am on a fixed budget. I dress well because it is required in a professional career, but that does not mean I make a lot of money. Because I don’t. And I certainly cannot afford for some jerk to see me coming and say «ooh look a pretty girl, she doesn’t know anything about cars» and attempt to screw me over.
I would understand if the man had asked me «Are you sure?» Or said something along the lines of «that’s going to be extra». But he purposely stayed quiet, and did NOT inform me of the price increase, just so he would have a justification to charge me twice the cost. That is dirty business.
It was very clear that I did not need the synthetic oil. I was ripped off, and I am not happy about it.
No one deserves to be treated that way. And if they’re so dishonest for something as simple as an oil change, I can only imagine how much money they’ll attempt to screw out of you for something bigger. For your own good. Stay clear of this place.

Great location, easy in and out, not a huge place but the service staff is very pleasant, quick, and helpful. Prices weren’t crazy on gas, like some littler stations seem to do… the staff was the best part of this place though, honestly, so nice!

Today I was stressing a slow leak in one of my tires, with a trip to NH this evening. My chiropractor recommended I check out this repair shop/​gas station up the street so I hustled over to see if they could help.
Not only was the service great from start to finish, but they got me in and out so fast! Both bays were full when I arrived, and I was quoted 45 minutes until they could check out my car. I decided to wait and just a few moments later they took my car in. The tire was fixed, only $ 20, and I was out in under half an hour.
An added bonus… As I watched clients come in and leave, drivers roll up to the full service gas pumps and delivery men drop off packages, I noticed everyone was treated so kindly and with equal respect regardless of gender/​race/​age; sadly that seems to be rare these days.