I've been to Eli's now for an oil and change and to diagnose a clunking sound my car has been making. I am a newer car owner, and I'm so glad to have found a place that I feel comfortable. Both times I've gone, they've been up front about the cost and time it will take. They've also been patient with my questions, so I haven't felt self conscious about my beginner knowledge on cars. There's something else wrong that I need to go back to another place to get fixed under warranty, but I knew I'd have a hard time explaining it myself. They assured me that they already planned to write a detailed description that I could bring with me. As someone who works M-F 8-5, I also appreciate that they're open on Saturday. Thank you to the team at Eli's! read more

Great little neighborhood Service station which offers State inspection. The state inspection is always quick and have been getting my car inspected here ever since I moved to West Medford. The gas prices are always reasonable and it's a full service too. The only complaint: Smile people. It takes a lot less muscles to smile :) read more

I brought my car in because my headlight was going out intermittently. Eli's misdiagnosed it as connector issue, so I brought it back in and they just replaced the bulb again even though this was not the issue. After checking under the hood of my car myself, I noticed that the covers to the fuse box, front harness connector, and opposite headlight (not the one with an issue) were missing. I went back to the shop and they said they did not have anything there anymore even though they were with the car when I had dropped it off. I will be reporting this negligent behavior to the MA Office of Consumer Affairs and Attorney General. Stay away if you would like to have professionals work on your car. read more

If I could choose zero stars, I would. I took my car to Eli's for an oil change and received a voicemail from them saying that while they were looking at the car they checked out a few things and found that my rear brake pads and rotors were worn out and needed to be replaced. They gave me an amount for labor, repairs, and tax of around $556. I told them I would call back to let them know if they could proceed with that repair or not. I then called my trustworthy, honest mechanic that I regularly use for repairs and he gave me a much lower price for the same work so I went to pick up my car from Eli's. Then today I brought my car to my trustworthy, honest mechanic to get the work done. I dropped it off and about 20 minutes later he called and said I could head back to pick up my car because my brakes were like new. He left it up so he could show me when I got there. He was right- very new pads and rotors! I guess the guys at Eli's were trying to take advantage of a woman and get some extra money for themselves. I will never go there again for anything and to be sure, I will be warning all my Arlington & surrounding area friends to avoid this place. read more

I love going to Eli's for repair work. They're fast and professional. The estimates for the work are accurate, with no surprises. They handle emergencies quickly. I once planned a big trip to New York City, but the car needed a repair at midday on Friday. Richie and his team had the car ready Saturday morning, and I was able to get to the Big Apple as planned. They also give you a heads-up on what you will need to do with your car in the future and how long you can wait before it becomes a problem. That helps with financial planning. It's also nice that you can pick your car up at any time the gas station is open. That means that you can drop your car off in the morning and don't have to rush home from work to pick it up before the garage closes. read more

Unbelievable! The Guy who does the inspection was the opposite of nice! Treated like he is the boss! Tried everything to find issues with the car. And while asking to Fox it, asked me to do it on my own! read more

The guys here are helpful and are very accommodating. Was able to to call them in the morning and have a serpentine belt replaced by early afternoon. All at a reasonable price. Can't say I have anything to complain about. read more

Excellent straightforward place to get your car serviced. Living in Arlington, happy they are here for me.

Came here for car inspection. I was told it would be done in 15 min. And the inspection took about 15 min. Done quickly without any issues. $35 is the pricing for inspection, and non-negotiable. (If you have problems with this complain to the government.) COVID-19 note: Wear a mask. There's no seating for waiting since they do not allow people to wait inside. And no real shade outside if you're there on a sunny day. So take this into consideration if you decide to wait for service. read more

August 21, 2011: Three prices listed on the come-hither signage. $3.47 $3.59 $3.97 WHAT?! Screeeeeeeech. Either we're tapping in to the reserves or Eli's is spitting stupid cheap fuel for the masses. Roll up to the pump (full service) and take a look at the breakdown. $3.47 Regular CASH $3.59 Regular CREDIT $3.97 Plus $4+ Premium I checked the road sign again and realized they didn't label the prices. I'd be pissed by the ol' bait & switch, but it's still a cheaper gallon of mid-grade than most surrounding spots. And $3.47 for Reg? Stockpile for the apocalypse. Crafty sonsu'b*tches. I like their style. read more

Eli's Service Station - Gas Stations Near Me - Arlington, Massachusetts

Eli's Service Station has been my go to for car service for over 10 years. They are always polite, professional and helpful. They pick up their phone consistently when you call them for help, even when you are feeling urgent about your car repair predicament They always solve the problem, and they keep you appraised of what they've discovered, and what needs to be done, and seem to be very accurate with their estimations of what the cost of the work. I'm so happy to have a reliable mechanic service available at a moments notice. I think they are fair with their pricing and always do what they say they're going to do. I have sent my friend there for Auto repairs, and they also have been extremely happy with the service provided. read more

I routinely take both my wifes and my car to Eli's Service Station for oil changes and inspection stickers. Staff there is super nice and Richie behind the desk is awesome to deal with. Quality work done in a timely manner. I will be back. read more

Great service, delivered quickly and a friendly team. I get my inspection here and they do a great job of getting it done right. I like good service so when they advised getting new wipers I just bought them. Yeah probably cheaper on amazon but local, get it done now and "not another cardboard box" all motivated my decision. I give them 4 stars because I've done multiple inspections here and always a good experience. If I have one more good experience I'll upgrade to 5. read more

I had an unbelievably bad experience here. I took my car to the station in the morning to get my inspection and oil changed. I needed my car by three in the afternoon, and they said they would have it done by then. I returned at three, and the guy at the counter said they didn't have time to get it done. No call, no indication that they wouldn't be able to finish. I just show up and it hasn't been done. So unfortunately, I have to take my car anyway, so I ask the guy to bring it around for me. When he goes to get my car, he comes back out and is basically scolding me, telling me in not so many words that I'm an idiot because I already got my car inspected and didn't realize it. Well, as it turned out, the mechanic had inspected my car and the guy the counter didn't know it. Best of all, it was the beginning of the month and they had put a new sticker on, so the guy was accusing me of going to get my car inspected earlier that morning, and then bringing it to him to get it inspected and somehow not realizing it. Of course, the oil change didn't get done, so I had to go somewhere else for that. So disorganized and ridiculous. I've never experienced anything like it! read more

I called before I come there because my time was limited. but they put it at the end of the line. I tried to explain that i called before coming, the staff didn't even listen to me. read more

My family and I have been bringing our cars to Eli's for years, and each time continues to be a stellar experience. With oil changes and tires, or big mechanical preventative maintenance and repairs, their expertise always comes in on time, on budget, and well communicated. George (owner/mechanic), Oscar, and Sal (skilled mechanics) at Eli's Automotive are the capable, reliable, and trustworthy mechanics that everyone dreams of finding. They also have ethanol free, low price, full service gas pumps. (cheaper with cash than card, for regular) I have sent many friends and neighbors to Eli's, each and every one of them saying they've found their new mechanic! Thanks for reading. read more

Everytime I have had work done here, I am extremely happy with the service. The work they do is fantastic and they are great communicators! Highly recommend! read more

Eli does not quest what the problems are. They fix problems. They are honest. If they can't fix the problem. They will tell you. They will not rip you off. read more

George is incredibly knowledgeable and honest. I have an old tricky car that needs a lot of love with multiple compounding issues and the mechanics have been very straightforward with me as far as diagnosis and options. While some places will just speculate and replace things until they stumble upon an issue these guys know how to actually diagnose. I appreciate that they will share the rational that leads to the purposed solution Moreover the labor rates are incredibly reasonable. The parts costs are high because they don't buy crappy parts. Everything about their operation is so much more fair, reasonable, and local than the dealerships that I have dealt with in the past While I do much of my own repairs, sometimes I do not have time. If I don't have time I always bring to Eli's read more

We've brought our cars to Eli's for several repair and maintenance jobs over the past few years. George and all the staff that we've dealt with are friendly and incredibly knowledgeable. They always give a thorough explanation of what is going on with the car, but never make you feel pressured into doing work that isn't necessary. They will usually call around to get the cheapest price on parts if they don't have them in stock - so very fair prices. Once I was getting an inspection done on a cold January day, and a guy walked in whose car had died in his driveway. He didn't have any jumper cables, so they loaned him some. Just an example of them being nice guys who are there to help. We'll keep bringing our cars to Eli's, as long as we live in Arlington. read more

I went in to get an inspection sticker. Since I was running straight from work, I was cutting it close, but they were friendly, quick, and professional. I'm used to places telling me my car is somehow not able to pass the inspection just so they can charge me a extra...but Eli's didn't do that! I'll definitely keep them in mind for next time I need some service done. read more

I've never written a review for the Gas Station Service Station but this one deserves one. I have a German luxury car and it only takes synthetic oil. I got a very good deal compare to not only the dealership, but also other garages. My Mechanic George was friendly and welcoming. Over the phone he said they would use Mobil 1, the best synthetic oil out there and European brand oil filter. Yeah right! That's what they all say every time I bring my car somewhere. Well, I was wrong here. George showed me both and used it in front of me. He was also quite knowledgeable about his skill and explained me couple of things I was not aware of. They have my loyalty now. Not only I would bring my car there for any issues but also recommend my friends and family there. Thank you so much George. read more

The above poster is spot on. The owner/mechanic is needlessly a total jerk. I've been taking my cars there for a few years now and buying gas exclusively from this place. He's yelled at me before after tune ups about this and that but I didn't take it too seriously. Recently he failed me on an vehicle inspection for a small hole in my exhaust pipe. I assume he thought I was gonna pay him to do the work. I took the car home and put a patch from Napa over the hole and muffled down the sound. Brought it back and after turning the car over for a moment. Spouted off a bunch of profanity and shoved my registration and papers into my chest and stormed inside. I took the car 10 minutes later to a different location down the street and got a sticker without a problem and told my story. They said the owner of Eli's has a reputation around town. I will NEVER give that place another red cent for ANYTHING EVER AGAIN! I was spending over $1000 a year there on gas alone. I am also going to actively discourage everyone I know in Arlington from going there. Forget this place, the owner is lucky he's never been physically attacked the way he treats people. read more

I feel like I can really trust the people who work at Eli's. I took in my car to replace my tail-light and brake-light for a reasonable price ($12 each), and Eddie did a diagnostic of my car without charging for labor. He informed me about corrosion and wear-and-tear on my back brakes -- then spent 10-15 minutes patiently explaining the mechanics and answering my questions. He did not pressure me to service or replace them in the slightest, just told me how to keep an eye on something that will eventually become a problem down the road. It's a down-to-earth place. People working there seemed to be busy handling several tasks. When I called, they often asked me to call back or could not answer specific questions without checking with the owner -- but don't let this discourage you. Everyone was communicative, respectful, and at the end of the day, they all get the job done. read more

I got my car inspected here last Saturday. There was no wait , and it was super quick! I have a blue inspection sticker now and can forget about it for a year. read more

I had a good experience at Eli's. I came in for an inspection and to get a slow leak fixed on a tire. They handled everything quickly and got the tire fixed (leaking at the rim, so they took the tire off and cleaned/buffed the sealing surface before remounting the tire). While I was waiting, the person at the cash register (who seemed to be in charge of the station - owner, I'm assuming) had a rather long conversation with the owner of a Subaru Outback. The guy was asking all kinds of questions about issues he'd had and maintenance advice. The owner answered all his questions and gave him a lot of free advice (that didn't happen to involve bringing the car back for more work). I realize service stations can be hit or miss sometimes, but my experience here was good. read more

Pulled in to see if they could inspect my car as I needed it done today. Within moments they were able to get me in. Quick and painless experience. Super nice guys!! I will definitely be back for any future car needs as I have made them my mechanic of choice here! Perks: wifi, full service gas, comfy chairs & happy employees=happy customers. Thanks Eli's!!!! read more

I have been bringing my car to be serviced at Eli's Service Station in Arlington since I purchased it two and a half years ago. It is an older Rav4 which has needed a number of repairs so I have come to know the high quality of their work and the great service they provide. Recently, I had taken my car to a tire place to have new tires and wheels put on it. I asked to have a four-wheel alignment done and the tire place told me they couldn't perform the full alignment because the rear eccentric bolts for the adjustment were rusted and completely frozen. It happened that the next week my car was scheduled to have body work done at a place near where I live. So, instead of listening to my gut instinct to take it to George at Eli's Service Station, I asked the mechanic at the body shop to make the adjustments to the bolts. He said he couldn't and that the lower rear control arm needed to be replaced in order for them to complete the alignment. The repair was quite costly. Despite my regret for not having brought it to Eli's Service Station, I still went ahead with the repair and afterwards promptly took it back to have the alignment finished. I was then told by the tire place they couldn't complete the alignment because the mechanic hadn't fixed the toe adjustment. It seemed like an issue neither place knew how to resolve and I was forced to keep throwing money at this problem. I took my car back to the mechanic who had done the work to ask him why they still couldn't do the alignment. He said not all cars have rear toe adjustments and the tire place is just following their alignment guidelines and probably didn't have a place for exceptions for cars that don't have toe adjustments. He even had me get down on the ground in the parking lot to show me the new part and how he couldn't see a toe adjustment. Of course, I had no idea what it would look like and I would just have to believe him. He offered to call his alignment guy the next week and promised to call me back with more information, but he never did. When it came time to bring my car in for an oil change, I brought my car to George at Eli's Service Station and simply asked him if he could tell me whether or not my car had a rear toe adjustment. I really wanted to understand what the truth was in all of this. It was morning and he was busy checking people in but he understood exactly what I was asking for and called me later in the day to convey what he had found. He even went as far as to email me a color-coded diagram showing me the part which had been replaced and where the still frozen existing toe adjustment was. He also told me what my options were for resolving the remaining alignment issue. This is all to say, bring your car to George at Eli's Service Station so you won't have to live with regret. read more

All I can say is damn these guys do a fine job! I'm a DIY kinda guy but I had a problem fixing my exhaust so I brought my car down to Eli's. George the mechanic is a real stand up guy. Not only did he get the job done, he got it done right. He also made sure that I knew what was going on and what problems came up as well as the solutions to those. At the end of the day the work and few extra parts came to around 200 bucks. Money well spent! I'd come down to Eli's again for the next project! read more

Being new to the area and given the mostly good reviews on Yelp I came here to get an inspection done, it was done promptly but the attendant had a really bad/angry attitude which I didn't contribute to so I won't be back. When I walked in for service he just stared me down and seemed angry so I just greeted him, asked to get a state inspection and gave him what was needed, I shrugged it off as maybe the guy was just weird, then when I came back to pickup my car he was writing something down so I just greeted him and said I'm here to pick up my car and he took his time to finish whatever he's doing before he even acknowledged me, then when another guy came out from the back/garage he completely adjusted his attitude to polite, total a-hole, plenty of places to go with good service and good attitude. read more

Went to Eli's for an oil change, brakes, and shocks for my 2013 Hyundai last month and had a great experience. It was a lot of work to get done and my car feels good as new! Appreciate the professional approach, willingness to answer questions, and quick service. Everything was done in one day and it was an easy experience. I definitely recommend Eli's for reliable and trustworthy mechanic service. Thank you!! read more

I have FINALLY found my "go to" mechanic!!! Eli's has a lifetime customer in me, as far as I am concerned! I popped in for an inspection because they were the only place open at 2:30pm on a Saturday. Sal started my inspection and had to stop because a rear light assembly was cracked. Instead of charging me an arm and a leg, he helped me find a used one, put it in, and did the inspection, all for a very reasonable price. George answered all of my questions and knows SO MUCH, but does not present in an intimidating or condescending way. Richie helped me schedule the work and I was in and out. Truly, I can't say enough about how amazing this shop is and how relieved I am to have a trusted place to bring my car! Shops like this are HARD to come by and I will for sure be back! Thank you, Eli's! read more

I am a first time customer and went in for a synthetic oil change. I found the staff to be very friendly and helpful, and the work was done quickly. I think the mechanic even delayed his lunch break to change my oil, which I appreciated. They had a coupon special so the price was an excellent value. Good service, good price, I will definitely go back again. read more

I've been trying to find a mechanic I feel I can trust for YEARS now, and it seems like I've finally gotten there. George took a look at my car and was honest and fair in his assessment, and also gave me some tips. He's been very kind, fair and helped me to navigate car stuff, which I usually find overwhelming. I will be back to Eli's for all of my future car needs--they are the best I have found in any of the places I've lived. read more

There's no appointment on Sat, then don't promise anything. If you said it's doable to drop off at 8am and pick up before 10am, then don't take the words back, because i cannot trust your business or words anymore. read more

I've been taking my car here for a few years, and they always do a great job fixing things and keeping my car running. George and the other mechanics are friendly and knowledgeable. Their rates are reasonable and lower then I have seen at many other places. I'm so glad I found them! read more

I had to write a great review because I just brought my car in for an inspection sticker, they took me immediately, they were courteous and friendly, and were SO fast. Inspection stickers can sneak up on you (especially when you're snowed in for days and realize halfway through the month yours expired last month) so I appreciated that I could just zip by on my lunch break. I was in and out within 25 minutes. Thank you! read more

A few blocks from home and my car starts making this squealing grinding noise like it's going to fall apart at any second. I had no clue what happened. I pulled into the nearest station--Eli's--and hoped they would have a chance to check it out. The mechanic stopped what he was working on and checked it out. He thought it might be something stuck between the brake pads, but couldn't be sure until he put it up on the lift. He moved it to move another car off the lift and the noise stopped. He told me to drive it around and if it was fine, head home. I drove it around the block and there was no noise, but then I got to my street and the noise came back--even worse. I went up the street back to Eli's and the mechanic said he could hear it (as did everyone within a mile radius). He worked on it while I waited in the office and played with my phone (wi-fi!). He returns about a half-hour later with a tiny, flat, pebble-shaped piece of tar, which was stuck on the brake pad. Drove my car around a few blocks and everything was cool. They now have a new customer! read more

Do not go here. I'm not sure what they get out of this, but they will find any reason to fail you for inspection. Went down the street to get "the issue" fixed, and they said the same thing about this place. read more

Confirmed. I will never go to this guy again. I went to get my snow tires put on on 12/26/09. I had the FOUR (4) tires in my car, in the back seat, visible. I ask the guy how much, he says $50. I always ask how much service costs BEFORE it's done. I come back a few hours later (several hours AFTER they said it would it be done) and the guy tells me it's $100 ($50/tire). Okay, so maybe he thought there would be two tires, but they didn't call me to confirm or ask any questions. As my normal guy would do it for $60. I thought $50 was great so had them do it. Ugg. $100, not great. A rip off. So, I write the owner (he was not in town). I've attached the letter below. He called me and we talked. He asked what he could do to make it right, and I said refund me the $50. He offered me an oil change (until I told him it was 5 quarts of synthetic.. which would cost him more than $50). He then told me I was trying to take advantage of him by asking for $50 back. Vote with my feet. Never ever again. Good luck rude dude. my letter of 12/26/09 to Eli: December 26, 2009 Eli - Proprietor Elis's Service Station 125 Broadway St. Arlington, MA 02474 Dear Eli: On December 19, 2009 I went to your service station to have my snow tires put on. I spoke with the gentleman who was sitting at the desk in the office (a slightly older caucasian... nice guy). Whenever I get service done on my car, I always ask for a price before the work gets done so there is no confusion. I asked him for the price to put my snow tires on, he told me $50 if they had to be mounted, which they did. Great, I thought.. the guy who repairs my car charges me $60. A little deal. Not bad. When I got there and picked up the car, he told me that it was $100. He says $50 was the charge for two. There were four tires in the car. At this point, I'd like to ask you to please refund me $50. If you'd prefer not, I can call the Better Business Bureau and file a dispute, and get online to sites like YELP to rate your service station, but I think that a refund is the easiest for both of us. Thank you for your consideration to this request. I've attached a copy of the receipt to assist you. read more