Avoid at all costs. WARM BEER. Closes randomly. It was way better when Rick ran it. I will be taking my business elsewhere.

I received a coupon in the mail for a dollar off gas when you pump at least 8 gallons. I went there today with the coupon in my hand and asked the lady how it works., she explained, after you pump at least 8 gallons of gas and then they hand you a one dollar bill!! So misleading and disappointing!! I use supreme gas and their prices are Outrageous there!! $5.49 a gallon!! So be aware of this place!! read more

Crazy expensive for basic repair and when I asked for more info they could not care less. Talked with Wayne there and he shrugged and could not have been bothered. I even supplied the parts! This is what I get for going to someone else. Next time I'll just wait for my normal mechanic. I expect their high Yelp rating is from older reviews. Definitely shop around. Go there for gas, but avoid the auto repair. read more

I wanted to share a great story about this honest small business. They fixed a leak in my beloved, tough-as-nails, 17-year-old Jeep Wrangler. His charge: $23.46. The story begins last week, when I brought my Wrangler to the dealership for a factory recall part replacement, and the dealership looked the Jeep over and found this leak among other things they said I needed to fix immediately, at a cost of $3500 plus tax. I drove it from the dealership over to Rick's Auto Repair, been in business more years than I've been alive, thinking -- he must be a local small business guy just doing what he (and apparently his dad?) loves every day. How hard can it be to work on a Jeep? Let's see what he says to all the things the dealership found. After testing the things the dealership said was broken on my Jeep he found $150 total -- after tax -- worth of things to fix. I came home that night and drove it around and there was still a leak that night, so I came back in yesterday saying hey, something didn't go right can you take another look. He says yeah, I figured out that all the tests still say you have no leak, but your radiator cap is broken. This means when you drive it it heats up and the antifreeze spills out from the cap. Your price today is $23.46, for the radiator cap. No charge for the labor because they missed that the cap had a hairline fracture when they brought the Jeep in last week. The pressure testing machines don't test for the CAP, only for the lines, radiator, etc. Have you ever had a bill that low from ANY mechanic? Seriously. Here in Seattle where every price is about 40% higher than the rest of the country (except California), it seems. How refreshing to stumble across an honest business, doing honest work and treating their customers like family. Have hope! Honest small businesses still do exist! And they need you and believe me, you don't want them to go away! Reward them for their honest, their passion for what they do, and for the value you will receive from working with them read more

I had been using Rick's for decades. They seemed honest, although I thought they charged a lot, and sometimes they would throw up their hands over a problem and charge me anyway. Which is what happened this last time. The engine light came on, and they did some testing and couldn't figure out the cause. They suggested I go to the dealer. Instead I went to a different mechanic, who figured out the problem in about two minutes and charged me less for replacing the critical part (intake manifold runner solenoid/vacuum switch) than Rick's had charged for doing not much. This is who has my business now: "My Mechanic Automative" on Aurora. read more

I went there due to they offered a very reasonable synthetic oil change and they were close to my home. I was very impressed with Mike Wells for his customer service towards me and my dog. I was so happy with everything they provided! It was beyond my expectation. It's so great to have a mechanic close by; the good ones are hard to find. I highly recommend this place! read more

We've taken our cars here for years and have always been happy. In particular, Michael is consistently cheerful, knowledgeable, efficient and competent. He recently had to put my car on the rack to fix a minor problem--and refused to charge me. read more

I've been going to Rick's for four years now. They always take good car of my car and I trust them to let me know what services are truly needed, and when. They've gone above and beyond every time I've needed help. The service here is incredible and the team is equally kind, professional, timely, and dedicated. Thank you to Rick, Mike, and Lynn for being friendly neighbors and impeccable professionals every day! I feel lucky to be able to go to your shop. Highly recommend! read more

I really appreciate the quick and honest appraisal of what was going on with my care. Friendly folks, very helpful. What more can you ask for? read more

Everyone at Ricks Chevron is awesome. They always take care of my car quickly and efficiently.

These guys are great. I've had quite a bit of work done here on my 1997 Honda Civic, from getting the axles fixed, to a muffler, to the timing belt/water pump plus a few oil changes. They always gave me an accurate quote for the work, called me right away when it was done, and didn't make me feel like they were gonna rip me off just cuz I was a girl. (one of my biggest concerns when getting work done on my car) On top of it, they are right across the street from me, so I can drop my car off and pick it up when it's done at my own leisure! It's so great to have a reliable and honest mechanic so close. read more

I've been going here for years. The guys know me and my car. They give good advice and let me know what I need to think about the next time I see them. Full service, accurate quotes. Hamlet the shop dog. It's all good. read more

We've been bring our cars and trucks here for about 7 years. From Audis and Volkswagens to our current Toyotas. We always appreciate their recommendations. Often the cost comes in under what we were quoted. Which never happens anywhere. I've recommended Rick's to quite a few friends and every one of them has had the same great experience. We all need mechanics we trust. I'm thankful for this. read more

Refused to endorse an unexpired Gift Certificate worth $25 (worth of fuel) with the words "Purchase $250 worth of service and get $25 worth of gas". It's worth noting that as of (10/20/2015) the same business has a coupon for "Chevron gas card not valid with oil change, dealer parts or taxes. Not valid on tire purchase. Offer only valid on auto repair completed at Rick's Tire & Chevron in Seattle, WA. Must present coupon at time of order. Coupon void if altered. Expires 11/03/2015." on a coupon website. Starting with the counter person I was met with in-credulousness over the validity of my Gift Certificate. Afterwards she disappeared to find someone else, who arrived reviewing the same Gift Certificate. Shortly afterwards, an older gentlemen arrived (possibly owner Rick Hubbard) with the certificate in his hand. He proceeded to tell me he had no idea where I got this. I responded that I received this as part of my service done at the shop (in this case I had previously received several oil changes, brake's replaced, and even had a full system check). Still questioning me, but now trying to deny my claim (as it stated on the Gift Certificate), he indicated that "Ron" (who's signature was on the certificate) had not worked there in year's. The same gentleman (again, assumed to be Rick Hubbard) tried to 'expire' the certificate - claiming that expiration was written into the invoice (even though it wasn't on the certificate itself). Still pressing I told him that there was no expiration date. He then proceeded to try and pass it off as a forgery. Again I attempted to negotiate with him. Finally I reminded him that I live in the neighborhood and that it was unfair of him to no longer endorse an unexpired gift certificate, that "Rick's Chevron" had issued. He still refused. Full Disclosure regarding Workmanship Let me be clear of something. This is the 1st time I've had anything negative to say about Rick's Chevron. I've referred friends and family to his business. I've had nothing but exceptional workmanship. But this incident - short of a major mea culpa - is the sole reason I will never refer or support Rick's. I would rather drive out of my way to have repairs performed, than to deal with poor customer service. Conclusion. Great Workmanship. But demonstrates unwillingness to stand by his name and employee's actions. read more

Rick's Chevron experienced does a good job knows what they're doing. I've been for over a decade.

There is something so satisfying about FREE stuff, even if it's just AIR to plump up your tires. Most gas stations are charging at least 75 cents to a $1 for this service. I got a flat tire in the neighborhood, and this oasis was in perfect range to just get me to the Discount Tire down the street. Thank you Rick's T&C! read more

I think you guys are snowed. They do a good job but they are hardly magicians. read more

I moved to Maple Leaf this spring and have been seeking out all the locally owned businesses so I can get to know and support my neighborhood folk. I just had my oil changed today at Rick's Tire and Chevron and it was a lovely experience, as oil changes go. :) I called ahead to see if I needed to make an appointment. They said they would definitely be able to get my oil change done today and asked when I would be bringing it down. When I pulled up on the location, I was a little thrown -- it just appeared to be a Chevron station, but on the backside was a little garage that attached to the gas station. When I stepped inside to drop off my car, I inquired about the price. I have a 2007 Honda Civic and use fully synthetic oil, so I'm used to them being expensive. The guy who handed me a clipboard with info to fill out said that it was $74.99. This is about $10-15 more than I've paid in the past at big oil lube places, so I tried not to visibly balk. I was of course keeping in mind that this was a locally owned business. Right after he gave me the price quote though, he reached up and pulled down a coupon that was tacked to a nearby bulletin board for $15 off. I hadn't even asked and hadn't brought the coupon myself! (It was one of the kind that you receive in the mail, val-pak style). I thanked him and he told me it would be only about an hour. I told him I would be just a few doors down at Cafe Javasti. Exactly an hour later, a different guy from Rick's walked into the Cafe I was at, made sure I was me (by name) handed me my car keys letting me know they were done with my car, all with a big friendly smile. Even the woman inside the Chevron station who also works for Rick's rang me up cheerfully and professionally. Right as I was leaving, she called to me to come back and handed me the other coupons that I hadn't used from the one the guy earlier had given me. She also asked me if I'd like to fill out a pre-paid review form and send it in so they could receive my feedback! She proudly pointed out that this was how they had received all of the awards for service and as I looked around, the windowsills of the station were full with plaques and awards saying just that. I left feeling really good about my neighborhood and glad that I had sought out a privately owned business rather than taking my car elsewhere. I was impressed with the genuine friendliness of the entire staff and also noticed that the entire shop was very clean. I will definitely return! read more

Went in to pay and had the gaul to ask about a coupon..seems there is small print on each one of them that voids them. The lady behind the counter could not have been more rude. Evidently "you guys" have been complaining about the bad coupons for a while because she got upset and lost it. Could not get put of there fast enough. Maybe next time I have a repair i will find another mechanic. read more

We had brakes/rotors replaced in March, and less than 4 months later had a big problem with the calipers & brake pads. When we asked about covering the brake pads under warranty, we got zero customer service and just a runaround. read more

2 days ago I called a few tire shops to ask for price estimates to put winter tires on my car and take the summer tires off. A man named "Mike" quoted me $11/tire. In our conversation I told him the winter tires were not on rims. This was the best price of the 3-4 places I called and close to my house, so I set up an appointment. Fast forward to today. I drop the car off, return in 45 minutes to a bill of $96. I tell the woman at the front (friendly enough lady) that this does not seem correct, I had been quoted $11/tire by "Mike". She goes to the back and asks Mike to come up front. Mike comes up and tells me that the $11/tire is only if the tires are on the rim, but it's $22/tire if they are not because it requires a re-balancing, then proceeds to tell me that he told me that on the phone (he most definitely did NOT). For the record, I know tires must be re-balanced, but I assumed that was part of the $11/tire price, since it was the ONLY price he quoted me. I politely asked him if there is anything that can be done about this misunderstanding because I am not happy and I would like to give them the chance to earn my future business by extending some flexibility. Mike goes into the back area (garage) for about 1 minute and returns to say that the boss is not around so that nothing can be done. Before I can respond, he offers a 2nd option (this is the best part!). He says that they could remove the tire weights, leaving the tire unbalanced, and they would only charge me the $11/tire. Seriously, that was his solution - they would do MORE labor, resulting in me having unbalanced (unsafe) tires for a reduced price. Truly ridiculous. I just refuse to do business with a place that cannot use any common sense. Basically what happened is that "Mike" screwed up on the quote but then refused to be accountable for his mistake and I'm the one who got bent over. I'll find somewhere else that is smart enough to keep their customers happy. read more

Every time I stop here I get a friendly wave and greeting from whomever is working! Like most Chevrons, the gas is a bit more, but it's right on my way to the freeway. Speaking of the freeway, that brings up the only reason I was going to drop them by a star, but I couldn't bring myself to do it... I was bummed to discover they open later than I leave for work in the morning, necessitating an auxiliary trip to the Shell on Roosevelt, right by the I-5 on ramp... I've never had auto service done here, but everyone I've ever interacted with has been great! read more

The mechanics at Rick's have been taking care of my succession of "vintage" Subarus for 25+ years. They have always been clear, communicative, and honest with me, and are motivated to keep loyal customers coming back. They often under-bill me for simple fixes, and they're happy to recommend local specialists when it's more cost-effective for the customer. Today when I went in to have a burned-out headlight replaced, they charged me for only one unit of labor rather than the four units recommended in their billing system. And they checked my oil -- which, it turned out, was down about a quart -- and topped it off for free with oil that was left over from a previous job. Establish a relationship with Rick's; you can trust them and rest easy that they'll look out for you and your car. read more

Excellent, honest and customer-friendly service. Diagnosed and fixed my issue sooner than expected. I highly recommend this shop!

Everything was great! I like to support businesses in my neighborhood and I left feeling like the place was worth my time and money. I had my oil changed and it only took them a half hour. I was just down the road at a cafe and they gave me a call to let me know it was done. Friendly folks,efficient and a good price makes it well worth your time to support your local businesses. : ) read more

Been with Ricks for many years and have nothing but positive treatment. Fair, knowledgeable, on the. They have serviced and repaired two of my cars read more

I've owed this shop a review for a few years now, and I am not one to write reviews. Time and again I have received honest advice, good-quality workmanship, and professional service. As a young woman, I have frequently found myself patronized by the (mostly male) auto industry, even to the point of having mechanics or car salesmen try to take advantage by upselling or being dishonest. Not so with the team at Rick's. They have talked straight, been honest about unknowns, and charged fairly. I can consistently rely on them for quality service and I will continue to be a regular there. read more

Their service side is okay -- I've had them do oil changes, but the gas side of the house is below average. Their pump pressure is annoyingly low... if you are pumping fuel while another car is also pumping fuel (other side of the same pump station), it is v e r y s l o w... so slow in fact that I'll go to another gas station to avoid this. Also, their main cashier is very rude. I once needed gas for my lawn mower. I live just 1 block away -- so I walked over with a gas can to fill it up for the mower, since I was only buying a gallon I was paying with cash, and I went inside to prepay. She saw my gas can and began lecturing me and intimating that I must be a real loser for running out of gas in my car and having to walk to the gas station with a gas can. I looked at her, very surprised, and told her "I live one block away, this gas is for my lawn mower". She just *humphed* and didn't apologize. I've had numerous interactions with her... and she is always rude. I don't know how she keeps her job., but she has been their for many years... maybe she is the owners wife or "slow" relative. read more

12/12/13 Saw the signs for regular unleaded was $3.359 per gallon and stop in only to see at the pump it cost $3.459...like this has happened before. I get tired of their righteous attitude inside so I think today I'll just go down to the Chevron on Northgate Way across from the McDonald's and next to the I-5 on/off ramps and save enough money that I can run my car into the car wash practically for free with my savings. Historically it's like twenty cents cheaper there and you get charged what the big sign says, not what Rick's wants you to think they're selling it for. Bad experience with the knuckleheads inside the back garage also. Don't really understand how they stay in business. They might had won the AAA awards in the past, but I can see why they haven't won it lately. Too bad, I like patronizing the local neighborhood businesses, but this one definitely needs an overhaul in attitude and honesty. read more

I love these guys! Have had multiple car repairs on my little Hyundai Elantra. The team have been honest, easy, professional and mechanically brilliant. Mike has been especially helpful and has stellar customer service skills. They have won me over and have a customer for life. read more

These guys totally took me to the cleaners. I spent $5000 on repairs for an old diesel rig I had. It just kept getting worse and worse and the price kept going up and up. I took it to a second mechanic for a second opinion after the fact and they verified my hunch that what happened was just WRONG! I've heard this story from two other people in the neighborhood. My suggestion would be to do yourself a favor and find somewhere else to spend your money. I sold the rig to someone at a huge loss, they've never put a penny into it and is still running no problem 3 years later. read more

This station is the closest to where I live but I don't intend on using it anymore.... for a business the owners are annoyingly self-righteous. I've gotten tired of the signs and pie charts posted all over the pumps indicating how little they make. Oh, so sorry to be your customer. If the business is breaking them why don't they get out and quit whining! Also, they had a sign out saying they were open and ready to do an oil change anytime. I asked and they said "Oh, we can't do it, our european car mechanic isn't here"- unapologetically.... pathetic. Further, try to get gas there after hours, last time I tried, the pumps wouldn't go on. They think they are the only gas station in town. I'm going to where the real service is- the Shell station. read more

Amazing service. Friendly folks and fast!! Will take my car back here in the future.

My car was having issues yesterday and not wanting to drive it anymore, with the fear of making the problem worse, I pulled into this Chevron helpless and got help! I thought that it might be my oil......the first gentleman came out to help with checking my oil and my dipstick broke. The next gentleman that came out to help spent about 30 minutes just trying to get the dipstick out of the oil to check it. He was finally able to and it turns out the oil was not the problem. Since my check engine light was on he did a quick diagnosis of the problem with their machine and it came up 3 or 4 different transmission possibilities. They do not work on transmissions but recommend a place up the road a bit..... They called in for a new dip stick, since my old one was not usable again, and I received it within 30 minutes. They then only charged me $20 for the part and their time?! They then continued to help me by calling the transmission place to give them the information on my car and what the diagnosis was. Great customer service and I felt very taken care of! I would recommend this place to ANYONE and am happy that I pulled into this Chevron! read more

Simply put: these guys are dishonest. I wouldn't trust this place with an oil change or anything else. The advertised gas prices are for cash only, and the sign stating its a cash price is hidden and not illuminated. You end up paying more per gallon than you think they will. It cost me an extra $1.35, but my objection is to the principle. When I asked the woman inside, because I thought I might have just picked the wrong gas. I was told she "hears this question 1000 times a day and y'all need to learn how read." Minimum wage is still much too generous for this kind of person. If a company has a practice such as this for just selling gas, I would think long and hard about any work they do on my car. It's not a stretch to think they might have deceptive billing practices. read more

I love these guys. The prices are fair for both repairs and gas but the kicker for me is the service. I've been going to them exclusively for gas and repairs for about a year...plus free air for my tires. They've worked on my ancient Audi, even when they struggled to have a European guy on staff. They've jumped my car at the pump when it died and now they're about to work on my new 4Runner. I've had enough of Audi problems. They can be grumpy and gruff sometimes but it's part of their charm. They always take care of me and are honest with me so they don't need to pepper me with niceties. I'd rather go here then some place that covers bullshit with honey. read more

Took our car in for transmission problems. They immediately identified the problem and fixed it for a reasonable price. They are very friendly. They gave us an upfront cost for a diagnostic, called us immediately to let us know what was wrong and how much. They got the car fixed sooner than expected. They even vacuumed!!! We will definitely be returning. read more

Rick is a stand-up guy and he helped me locate some hub caps for my 78 Volare. Affordable.

Was charged for services I didn't require or ask for. Also didn't complete the service (brake pad replacement) I requested. Very friendly attendant lady. Very apathetic mechanics. read more

I really don't like....okay, I HATE dealing with breakdowns, but these guys honestly make the whole process a lot easier. They are very fast, efficient and friendly. They're prices are great and they do an awesome job. I could not believe how quickly they did the work, but the best part was that they called me and were genuinely nice and pleasant---they just wanted to let me know how things were going and when i could expect to see my vehicle again. I would recommend them to anyone. read more