Absolute life savers, I discovered my car had a flat tire at 5pm on a Friday (of course) and they let me come in after closing and fixed it up in just a few minutes. Very reasonable prices and top notch service. I will be back for future maintenance. Highly recommend! read more

Bob Wilson Gulf - Tire patch - Auto Repair Near Me - Conshohocken, Pennsylvania

I had an issue this week with the snow and my hazard lights being left on when I had someone plow me out. Bob Wilson Gulf came to my rescue as they always do. I would recommend them to anybody and in fact I usually do. You want great service and great rates take your car or truck to Bob Wilson Gulf. read more

They are amazing here at Bob Wilson Gulf. They were able to fit me in and changed my oil in record speed. They are fair priced and knowledgeable read more

So I must say that this was place was a godsend. I was on my way to a week long booked in advanced equestrian retreat in Spring Mills, PA (which is a three hour car ride from Philly) and the car that I rented from Hertz in Philly seemed to have low tire pressure. This was not made aware to me until after I received the vehicle. Going into panic mode, but still trying to stay calm under pressure as I was in a bit of a time crunch, I first went to a gas station (Sunoco) in Conshohocken to see if possibly they would have a repair area or mechanic and they did not but fortunately the attendant there was friendly and when I inquired about a tire shop he advised me to go to "Gulf". We googled it together and it was about a five minute drive from the gas station I was at. I pulled into the lot and you can tell these are down to Earth people because they didn't seek me out like vultures and they didn't badger me or bother me about waiting in their lot as I was trying to resolve the issue on the phone with Hertz Rentals first. I sought out assistance after being on the phone for several minutes and first entered the shop and was greeted warmly by two different gentlemen. One of them I later learned was the owner and the other the owner's son. I was very impressed by the level of service I received because I was definitely having an emergency moment not knowing whether or not Hertz would send me a new rental or if I would have to have the spare tire placed and drive back to Philly and cancel my trip all together. Fortunately Craig who was so kind and helpful, took the time to speak with me, bare with me while I was on speakerphone with Hertz, and pay mind to my dog who was probably very thirsty and very confused about what was going on. Craig took the time to speak on the phone to the Hertz representative (and my father who was assisting me through the phone as well) and he willingly obliged with their requests. He was able to give me info about the spare tire I had and this was all done impromptu as I had no appt., they didn't have my contact details, nothing. I just pulled in, walked into the shop and asked for help as I was in a bit of a pickle. Craig recommended that he could simply inspect the tire to see what was going on. He also checked the psi tire pressure for each tire as well. I was beyond grateful. He was actually more helpful than the Hertz roadside assistance rep. He told me to move my car closer to the shop so he could take a look at the tire. He brought some portable crank like lever to elevate the car and take the wheel off. He unscrewed it and then told me that the tire had a leaky valve and that he easily and quickly replaced it. This was all the while the Hertz Rental Car Rep was giving me and my dad the run around. Craig was truly a godsend and I told him that I don't know how many times because if it wasn't for him I would have had to return back to Philly and not go on my trip. I later came to learn that his father was the owner of the business so it's family owned. Makes total sense. You can definitely tell they run a good business. I told Craig that I wished to give credit where's credit's due and asked to speak to his boss so I could express how grateful I was and compliment his service and he told me that his boss is his dad. Go figure! So I told Mr. Wilson thank you as well and he was just as amicable as his son. Thank you to this shop for fixing the car. I was able to drive safely to my destination and keep my booked reservation. I highly recommend. read more

had a completely flat tire couldn't even make it up to the shop to repair. guy gave me an air tank to take home so I could fill it up enough to get it back to the shop for repair. $30 and 15 minutes later I was back on the road. top tier customer service read more

Bob Wilson is the best. I had a tire that needed air and he and his team took it off and checked it thoroughly to find out it just needed to be cleaned off. If it took it anywhere else I'm sure I would have had to buy a new tire. Great honest, knowledgeable and reliable service! read more

The quality of service and the customer care make this Gulf, a home away from home when you have car issues. All the people in the auto repair department are great examples of what a Service Station ought to be. read more

I'm not one to normally write a review but this business is so bad that I felt compelled! Please keep in mind that this was all due to a miscommunication between the owner's son (Craig) and the owner (Bob). I was running a few minutes late to drop off my girlfriend at her hair appointment, and there was no safe parking anywhere on the street, so I pulled into the gas station right next door to let my girlfriend out, and walk her to the front door of the salon. While opening the car door for my girlfriend, I saw an employee of the gas station (who I later learned was the owner's son Craig) and asked if it was OK to park there for a FEW SECONDS. I said "It is literally going to take longer to explain why I need to park here for a few seconds than it would to just go and come back." He said "what are you doing?" so I told him that I was just dropping my girlfriend off at the hair salon next-door and would be right back. As I walked next door with my girlfriend to the salon and said goodbye (this took no more than 40 seconds at most) and turn to leave the salon, the owner of the Gulf Gas Station (Bob) comes bursting through the front door of the hair salon exclaiming "You can't park there!" I tried to calm Bob down and again explained that I had asked one of his employees if it was OK to park there for a few seconds but before I could finish my sentence, Bob interrupted me and said "WHO DO YOU THINK YOU ARE!? IF YOU HAD ONLY ASKED WE WOULD HAVE HAD NO PROBLEM WITH YOU PARKING THERE!" That's when I again told him that I DID ask. He stood there with a befuddled look on his face and said "Who did you ask?!" as I described the kid that I asked to Bob, he quickly responded "NO YOU DIDN'T!" To which I replied "Yes, I did." and I then asked Bob if he had surveillance video that he could review to prove what I was saying was true. Bob confirmed that he DID have video but wouldn't be wasting his time reviewing it.... It was at this time that the kid (Craig) approached us and started recording video of me on his cellphone saying things like "Well it's 2019 so this is going online for sure!" and making crude remarks about my girlfriend. It was around this time that the THREE POLICE OFFICERS pulled up...and Craig discreetly put his cellphone back into his pocket. At this point I'm in total disbelief that this is actually happening, and to put things in perspective, a total of about 5 minutes had gone by from the time I parked there to the time the police arrived, which means the owner called the police immediately... It was while explaining everything to the police, and apologizing that they even had to waste their time with this nonsense, that I learned Craig is the son of Bob. To sum this all up, the owner said he would not have had a problem if I had "only" asked. I did ask. The owner questioned my integrity. I asked him to review his video surveillance so he could see for himself that I was telling the truth. He said no. And then he called the police. Now there's a police report over something as lame as this... This business is a joke. This is NOT the "old fashioned times gone by place" they claim they are, and if you ABSOLUTELY NEED GAS...there's a Sunoco Gas Station right down the street. Go there instead. read more

Dare I say my new car place? That's crazy I'm old enough to have a car place but ANYWAY...I've been here twice for 2 separate issues: 1) a nail in my tire, which they patched up and fixed real quick 2) an oil change which they also did very quick Both times, I was very pleased with the service and price. This place is super close to my work, so if I need anything done again I'll probably be back during my lunch break. Both times they have been able to get me in and out in a reasonable time and for a reasonable price. I do have to be honest when I say after I got my oil change my tire light went on!!! That is definitely suspicious, but I'm not blaming Bob Wilson, I'm blaming myself, you know?? read more

Driving from MA and trouble developed on the PA turnpike. Called several stations in the area and found Bob Wilson Gulf to be the only one that offered to help right away. Bob Wilson Gulf was slammed, but they still took my vehicle and provided service DAY OF! Bob and team were professional, honest, fair, and went above and beyond, even driving to another dealer to get the part. My only regret is not living closer or Bob Wilson Gulf would definitely be my only go-to mechanic. It's worth making the trip.... read more

My wife and I have been getting our cars serviced here and buying most of our gas here for the past six years. They've ably serviced various Infinti and Alfa Romeo models quickly and with a smile. We also appreciate the full service gas fill-ups. read more

They're crooks here, plain and simple. Don't get your state inspection done here. I have brand new tires, and the jackass here tried to tell me that I needed a tire change BEFORE he would inspect the car. Did absolutely nothing and tried to charge me $98. I guess he didn't factor in that I was a paratrooper, and tried to punk me. Bad move, guy. I called the police to resolve it. They came quickly, and he dropped the price to $25. Told him I'd bring him to civil court for it and put him on the news. He then just gave me my car back, free of charge. He knew he was being sketchy, and you should never give this piece of trash your business. read more

The folks at Bob Wilson have been super helpful, honest, and quick to help me with my car problems. They are also very reasonable. Highly recommend! read more

Bob Wilson's Gulf is more than a gas station - it's your own personal car inspection/filling station where the staff knows you by name (of course...because they smile as if they were at your birth) and pumps your gas without hesitation. Want to leave your car overnight for a little bit of handy work like that pesky state emissions test? No problem. The folks at Bob Wilson will gladly take your keys and call you promptly when your vehicle is Pennsylvania state-road ready. Speedy, smiley and sweet...anything less is unacceptable. read more

This review is solely based off of one experience. Because why wouldn't I get a flat tire shortly before a blizzard was due to come into town? I had convinced myself that I would be fine using my donut instead of a tire for a few days, since I live within spitting distance of my job. Unfortunately (or perhaps fortunately) my boss found out that this was my plan, and threatened my job (probably not really) if I did not get a new tire before work the next day since there was a massive blizzard coming in that night. This meant I had to find a new tire the next morning and I had to give a place about a two hour window to get me a tire and put it on. The first place I called was Bob Wilson's Gulf. I told them my tire size, and they said they had them in stock. When I asked if it would be possible for me to come down right away to get it changed.. they said no problem! I literally had a new tire on my car within 30 minutes of making my phone call. Such a lifesaver. I did find it a little strange that the guy began working on changing my tire while I was still in the vehicle! Instead of giving me a verbal warning, he just started jacking up my car. But still, a lifesaver. I was done 15 minutes after I pulled into the parking lot, and the price was reasonable. Thank you so much! read more

Excellent Service helpful, honest, on time, friendly Picks up your car if you live in the area pumps your gas locally own been going to this Gas Station for over 20 years read more

Will never go here again. Was in a pinch and needed to get my car inspected ASAP. Was told it would be $98 for the inspection. Guy calls me and tells me I need new tires, oil change and to have a code cleared before he could pass the car for inspection. I picked up my car and was charged $98 for basically having my car hooked up to a diagnostic machine. I then took it to my normal mechanic and had it inspected and the code cleared for $50! Don't go here, they're crooks!! read more

Our family really appreciated Bob sticking around after hours to help us assess a possible used car that my daughter wants to buy. His expertise helped us identify possible repairs needed which helped us negotiate a fair price! Looking forward to our "new" Jeep and having years of Bob's mechanical service! read more

Bob Wilson Gulf - Thanks to Bob Wilson for checking out my daughter's first car prospect - thrilled to have a "new"Jeep! - Auto Repair Near Me - Conshohocken, Pennsylvania

I tried this place after reading the wonderful comments and was pleasantly surprised. I called and made an appointment for Saturday morning around 9 for an inspection and oil change. I was greeted by bob who was nice and friendly. Both took about 45 minutes. The service was fast and done right!! He definitely seems like a honest guy who gets to the point. I've found a new mechanic!!! Thanks again. I will be back (hopefully not soon) if I need some work done. read more

Be cautious when entering into business with Bob Wilson's. I am a Conshy local, living and working in Conshy, and took my car to Gulf for a state inspection, emissions inspection, and an oil change to satisfy state transfer requirements. This first interaction was fine, I picked up my car on a Thursday afternoon and thought I was done. Friday, not even 24 hours later, my car was stuttering and lerching when accelerating. I've owned my car for 6 years and have NEVER had this issue. The next day, my emissions light came on and I took my car back to Bob Wilson's because I felt like the emissions issue was directly related to the work they did during the state & emissions inspection. Make sense, right? I received a call a few hours after dropping my car off, saying there was a problem with the spark plugs and they needed to be replaced. The total would be somewhere around $220---$95 for the diagnosis/labor, $98 for the parts plus tax. (Keep in mind that I wouldn't have even gone back a second time if I knew they were going to charge me for what I felt was a problem caused by them.) Apparently the spark plug damage was so bad my car couldn't be driven off their property. At this point, I was dissatisfied and left like it was too much of a coincidence for a service light to come on 24 hours after their work, AND that they were not willing to acknowledge the coincidence and waive the diagnosis charge...I knew there was an issue, that's why the light was on, I argued that I didn't need to pay $95 for them to tell me that when the dealer agreed to do that at no cost (which I confirmed with the dealer.) Again, the only reason I took my car back here was because I believed they were going to fix what they missed/caused during the inspection. I tell Bob over the phone I am coming to get my car to take it to the Mini dealer, where I trust the work. He says he has to "put the car back together" so I can take it somewhere else, but it will be $95. I never agreed to have them start work, and no one ever called to receive permission from me on the charges and to start the work. I only wanted them to fix the damage I believed they caused, and if they wouldn't do that at no charge, I would take it to a trusted dealer for the work instead. I went to the gas station in person to make it an easier conversation to have, took a witness with me, and after some discussion, Bob agreed to not charge me the $95 diagnosis fee, but only for the parts---around $120 or so when tax was done. I agreed to leave the car, which was my only choice I was told, because they "took it apart" and needed to charge me to put it back together. (My car has a smart key that runs the diagnosis by plugging in the key to a scanner...they didn't need to take my car apart.) At a few points during this in-person conversation, Bob couldn't keep his story straight: they had to take my car apart and it wasn't drive-able so I had to leave it there to get the work done; they plugged my key into a scanner and really didn't take it apart; the labor cost was for taking my car apart (but was it taken apart?!)...the initial quote of $220 didn't include labor, it did include labor; the labor & plugging my key into a scanner were the same thing, they weren't the same thing; Mini gave me wrong information...you get the point.) The next day, I went to pick up my car after work, Bob wasn't there, and I am shocked to find a bill waiting for me for $212, after we had a conversation and agreed the labor/diagnosis fee would be waived. I have the worker call Bob, who relays to me there's nothing to be done. I pay, because I don't want to leave my car there any longer than necessary with an unreliable and shady business, and plan to call Bob the next day. I just got off the phone with Bob, who tells me that both me and my witness misunderstood, he never agreed to waive the labor/diagnosis fee, and the total is what we agreed to. He "can't do anything," the light coming on the day after their work was all a coincidence, what I paid is the price we agreed to (not true, because they would have to ask me to start work and never did), and now the diagnosis and labor are two separate things. Basically, he quoted me $220 and that didn't include the labor, but when I questioned the charge he said he took the labor cost off and the $220 was the rate we agreed to. Needless to say, I will NEVER be going back here. They do shady business, they took advantage of a mid-20's female, and at this point, I thoroughly believe there was an existing issue with the spark plugs they failed to fix during the inspection, only to have it act up the VERY NEXT DAY. Too much of a coincidence and they can't be trusted. I want to support small, local businesses but not at this cost. Trust the other negative reviews. They may do good work for some, but not when it too tempting to make an extra buck off people they think don't know better. read more

I called and asked if they could get me in at 1100. I arrived promptly at 11 and they immediately pulled my vehicle in for service. I was in and out in 25 minutes and the customer service was great! read more

I just came back from my first and won't be last experience @ Bob Wilson Gulf. The estimate I received for my rear struts work was more than reasonable and the service was exceptional as well as lightning quick. I really needed my car the following day, and they were done in less than 5 hrs. This place is a good ol' fashioned shop w/ no hassle or haggling. I couldn't of asked for a better experience. Couldn't thank them enough for getting me out of a tight spot and at an extremely reasonable price. read more

Went here on a whim last year to get my oil changed and they were so nice and efficient that I took my car back for inspection. Since then, they've become my go to guys. They tell it to you straight and provide quality service. read more

I've taken my car here numerous times, for oil changes and state inspections, and have been very satisfied with the service each time. They are quick, generally taking half a day to complete the job. They are also fair and honest. read more

Realized today that I was 200 miles over the mileage I was supposed to change my oil and I had work nowhere near my usually auto repair shop. Found this place based on reviews and it was just as everyone said. Great staff and quick service. I'll never go to a dealer read more

I brought my car here with a flat. I thought I might need to buy a new tire but was pleasantly surprised that they fixed my tire for $26. They were prompt and friendly! read more

I am new to the area and needed a few things fixed along with an inspection. I found these guys to be very accommodating, professional, reasonable and NICE! I would recommend them to a friend or family member anytime. read more

I had difficulty setting up a safety inspection at two other inspection stations that were located closer to where I live. Fortunately, I saw Bob Wilson's Gulf on Yelp. After a quick phone call and a short drive to this station, I was able to have a friendly, efficient safety inspection of my new car at a fair price. Thank you very much! read more

Great place. Wanted them to check a used car I bought. Told them I wasn't doing the work with them. Didn't charge me much to put it up on the loft and give me the full run down. Didn't make me wait or come back. Great place and if I wasn't gonna do the work myself, I'd totally trust them. read more

Great place! Honest and friendly professional staff. I will be returning. They go above and beyond in my opinion. They take the time to explain what is needed to resolve the issue in laymen a terms so it's tangible to the everyday person. Thanks for that! read more

I have taken my car here twice, once for an oil change and the second time for inspection. Both times I was treated with respect, the quoted price is the price I paid! There are no surprises here. The staff is friendly and professional. The dealership was always trying to add things that I didn't need. At Bob Wilson's Gulf, they don't push unnecessary work on you. I am definitely bringing my car back here whenever I need service. read more

I have been a customer of Bob Wilson's Gulf since I moved to the area in Jan 2010. I have had every state inspection handled there for my car as well as my husband's car. They are reliable, honest and trustworthy. I wouldn't think of going anywhere else. read more

Bob just saved me a lot of time and anxiety. I had just had my brakes repaired back home in Baltimore list week. Out of the blue I had issues while traveling. Bob quickly determined the issue, repaired at minimal cost, and i s on my way. Bob is a solid guy. read more

went in for an oil change and a checkup on my car before i make a cross country drive. i have 100,000 miles on my car and wanted to make sure it would be okay for the drive. they told me i should be fine to make the drive but suggested that i get the air filter and battery replaced. they were very straight forward and got the job done quickly read more

What a rip off. Went for an oil change and to get tires rotated, but when I returned to pick up there were additional charges for coolant and windshield wiper fluid, making the grand total over $70. When I questioned where the additional charges came from, they told me "well you needed them" Both of these I did not ask for, and could have done myself. They told me if I wanted the car released to me, then I would need to pay. Never go here. read more

These guys are top notch!! I have been a customer for many years. They get the job done and where else in today's business can you interface directly with the owner. Quality work and no surprises. When they tell you something needs replacement they are right on. No unnecessary repairs! Honesty is hard to come by today! read more

Recently moved into the area and came here recently for a state inspection, fluid changes, and tire rotation. Pretty quick service and fair pricing. A mechanic you can trust and rely upon is invaluable and I wouldn't hesitate to come back for regular maintenance needs. read more

This review is based off of a one time experience. They took me quickly for a Saturday appointment. I requested an oil change and it was done in 2 hours, which was fantastic. They did a few other maintenance things that I didn't request though, which is frustrating because I only wanted an oil change. It was for my mother's car who lives out of town and she handles the rest of the maintenance elsewhere. We could have added windshield wiper fluid ourselves. Wasn't thrilled about the bill and lack of explanation for it at the shop. I didn't ask questions about the charges because I was frustrated and just kept it to myself. If I wanted the extra maintenance, I would have asked for it. Would probably visit again if in a pinch, but guess I'll have to emphasize to only take care of what I'd like done. I think it's bad business to charge people for things they don't ask for, regardless if they need it or not. read more

The belt broke in my car, stop there for an estimate and hear previous customers complaining about bad things they have done to their pockets, so I stayed just to find out my case, they gave me a price way over the original cost of a belt, it was clearly they reap off people there, my estimate came up to almost $400, just for a belt replacement, just to find out the OEM, price was $60, and they told me the price was 260, and the rest was labor, took my car to dealership and cost me $120 to replace belt with labor included... the people there reap off customers read more

I was visiting family in the area over the holidays when the clutch in my truck decided it needed to be replaced. Took it to Bob Wilson's Gulf where they did a bang up job! The truck had seen better days and, not only did the clutch need to be replaced, the slave cylinder and many other components were bad as well. Fortunately, they were able to make the repairs so that I could have peace of mind driving home that my truck wasn't going to break down and leave me stranded on the side of the road. I would recommend this Service Station to anyone. read more