This station looks like it's been a few wars. Then again today I once again realized, "time to see…read morehow far I want to go on "E"". Us guys are known for this game, and in Alexandria this is the best deal. It's not as cheap as other locales, but you're in old town/yuppie land after all. Very good value considering. It is fun to get in and out here. Traffic density and non drivers are part of the reality here. It's not a large property. They do have mechanics on duty. Relieved to no longer have the full sized truck, as getting in here would be challenging. Now driving a sedan good to go. These pumps aren't the modern ones with television shows, but they do what they are supposed to. If you're in this area consider going here. You'll find a decent value, as a lot of stations close by cost good amounts more to fuel up.

LADIES!!! DO NOT BUY GAS HERE! Would give 0 stars if I could! Go up the street to the next one. The…read moretrash was full so I placed my little bag in the trash can as far as it would go and gave it a shove. I walked into the store so my daughter could use the restroom. The attendant began yelling at me that I should know better and push the trash down. If looks could kill, I'd be dead. I tried to calm him down and said I would push it back down after my daughter got out of the bathroom. There was no way I was leaving her in there alone! He stared me down, stormed out, used his whole body weight to shove the trash down and then continued to continued to stare me down as he stormed back into the gas station. I was very uncomfortable and felt unsafe. Ladies, don't shop here. Gentlemen, if you care about ladies, don't shop here. It's not safe.

I have been bringing my cars here for service since we moved to Alexandria 15 years ago. Nagesh and…read morehis crew have always been great. They always explain what needs to be done and the prices are great too. I highly recommend this service station. Gas prices also generally among the best in the neighborhood. I think many of the poor reviews are confusing this station with the Exxon on the other, North, end of town - which doesn't have its own page. That is the station that has another station next door and one across the street. So glad to have this station in the neighborhood.

place a joke. had me waiting an hour or more for a emissions test on 8/6/25 during my lunch break…read more guy says his computer could not read my car. Mercedes Ml350, passed 3 months ago in a different state. they disrespect my car and left oily foot prints from their shoes just bs the whole time. went next door to shell 15 mins passed. reporing this Exon to the state

Was back here again to fuel up. Compared to other gas stations in Alexandria, this is where you'll…read morewant to go to save money. I'm not sure what their taxes on fuel are, but I was happy to pay $3.29 a gallon a few days ago. Then again this is close to some of my fishing spots. That is part of the equation. Location for us men is imperative. It can be slightly challenging getting in and out of here. That's urban driving for you. It's not going to win any beauty or amenities awards. All good as I'm about saving money. My guess is nothing has changed here since the 90's. Pumps work despite the cramped conditions. If in the area, are are budget conscious, this is where you'll want to go.

The cashier lady is so rude and disrespectful all because I wanted to pay cash for my gas ! Not…read morecoming back for sure even tho I live 3 minutes away

I had a very pleasant experience when I had to bring my car in for a 90,000 mile maintenance last…read moremonth. The gentlemen who work there are very friendly, yet professional. They know their stuff. If you have to leave your car for a few hours, they'll give you a ride home if needed. I just waited less than an hour for my service, so I just sat inside. I even got a postcard in the mail a week or two ago thanking me for choosing them to service my vehicle. That was very nice, that they really appreciate me as a customer. I will be returning in the future for oil changes and other maintenance services. Don't waste your time at the dealership, or you shall get ripped off!

Nice and convenient for state inspection, but that has changed over charges and makes up lies about…read morethings to pass inspection hard pass

I had an unexpected tire issue and was lucky to find such a helpful and efficient shop nearby. I…read morehit a pothole and tore the sidewall of my tire while driving with my dog, and I was only a few hundred feet from their shop. They were incredibly kind, helped me immediately, and swapped out my damaged tire for the spare faster than I thought was possible--all at no charge. I don't know much about cars, so their patience and willingness to help really meant a lot. I'll definitely keep them in mind for any future car needs and highly recommend them to anyone looking for honest, fast, and friendly service. Thank you again!

The gas prices are cheaper here. There isn't a lot of space. The gas lines extend so you can be on…read morethe "wrong" side of the tank & still be able to reach. The service station stays busy. It is challenging getting to a pump and driving around. But this block seems less sketchy than some DC stations.

I made a few calls earlier this morning to get prices for state inspections and emission tests…read more When I called here they told me it would cost $8 and they said there was no line. I came around 1 1/2 hours after the call and they pulled my car into the garage for service immediately. They said it would be about 30 minutes so I took a walk in the neighborhood and enjoyed the nice spring weather. I thought the man said it would be $8 for each test/inspection but no! It was $8 TOTAL and they even have a sign outside to advertise that deal too! I came back in 30 minutes and luckily I only needed an inspection so I actually only paid $3 today. I would recommend this place to everyone for these services because they are priced well and work very fast. I will be back in a few months for my $5 emissions test LOL

Had a dead battery I bought from them a year ago. Charles sent a tech to my house to replace it…read moreunder warranty. Best service ever!

Absolutely outstanding customer service. They took great care of my honda. I would highly…read morerecommend them to anyone needing service to their vehicle

I took my 2018 Dodge Durango to Yates Car Wash Detail Center on April 13th to have it cleaned…read morebefore trading it in toward the purchase of a new vehicle. Unfortunately, what should have been a routine $42 car wash turned into a very disappointing and costly experience. After the wash was completed, a supervisor, Marvin Cornejo, brought me over to my vehicle and informed me that they could not get the driver-side window to roll back up. There were also clear signs that the driver-side power window switch had been pried on in an apparent attempt to get the window working again. Prior to bringing my vehicle to Yates, I had never experienced any issues with the windows or electrical system. To their credit, the staff apologized at the time, took photographs of the damage, and completed an incident report. I was told that the owner would be contacting me to discuss the damage and how the situation would be handled. It has now been a week, and I have received no follow-up whatsoever. Because I was trading the Durango in that same day, the damage directly affected the condition of the vehicle and resulted in a $500 reduction in my trade-in value. So, in the end, a $42 wash plus the $5 tip I gave the staff cost me an additional $500. The wash itself was fine, and I understand that accidents can happen. What I find unacceptable is the lack of accountability and follow-through afterward. If your business damages a customer's vehicle, documents the incident, and tells the customer that the owner will contact them, following through should be the bare minimum. Receiving no communication at all only adds insult to injury. I purchased my new vehicle later that same day, and based on this experience, I will not be bringing it to Yates Car Wash Detail Center. Unfortunately, I also cannot recommend Yates to others. Accidents happen. How a business responds when they happen says far more about the business than the accident itself. In this case, the lack of communication and accountability has been extremely disappointing.

Can I give this review 6 stars??…read more My fiat (luckily) broke down next door to Old Town Shell. I didn't have my jumper cables with me, so I walked over to the shop, and Charlie was kind enough to walk over to my car with me. He managed to get my car started, and realized that it only needed a new battery. Charlie and his team happened to have a fiat battery in stock (!!!), changed it immediately, and had me on my way ASAP. I am so lucky to have broken down right next door, and it was even luckier that Old Town Shell happened to be open on a holiday- they even got me back on the road when they were starting to close up for the night. Their prices were also very fair. I cannot thank you enough! I recommend that everyone check out this little shop if your car is in need of some service.

cant believe Shell lets this place muddy thwir good name…read more Pumps don't take credit card. Must pay in advance. Avoid this station.

I have been to this gas station multiple times, but twice to have a flat tire looked at. In both…read morecases, other places had tried to upsell me, but I could always count on the crew at this Shell station to tell me the truth. They've always taken care of me, even during a pandemic. They are also exceptionally friendly! I feel like a valued customer every time I'm there.