Was referred here by my new and trusty mechanic, Frazee, to get my car inspected. (I just got my timing belt replaced at Frazee along with a few other jobs and they took GREAT care of me). I take good care of my old car but get worried that some places will try to take advantage of me like they did last year at an inspection shop down the road in Natick off Rt 27 near the Natick Middle School. This place was GREAT. They did my car inspection quickly, with no hassles and they were all very kind and polite. Almost all places I know require cash or a check for car inspections--as does this shop. I pulled out my cash for $35 and said thank you. In and out in less than 20 minutes! And with a smile! If I have other things I will strongly consider going here as well. :) What I wanted: an honest, fairly quick inspection. Did I get it? That and more. read more

Local gas station. Service is great. Have had my oil changed and a few needed repairs done there. They are locally owned and operated. They have limited hours and close early so check their hours online before you head over. read more

I like getting my inspection sticker here (very fast) and having my vehicles serviced here (competent, friendly service). Dave is great - very knowledgeable. Service rates are competitive. read more

I can't say enough about the Citgo station in Wellesley. The service for a desperately needed oil change, inspection sticker plus more took just a bit over an hour....VERY fairly priced. I had been to other auto stations where I had to leave my car for hours and they were double the price. David, who owns this business is honest and very accommodating!!!! I will never go anywhere else!!!!! read more

This place is also called Linden Service, Inc., and their business card says that they do full automobile service. This is a great place to buy gas, because it's full-service, and the people who own it (as well as the people who work there) are very nice people. Like many other service places in town, it suffers from Wesleyitis in its hours of operations. Their air pump is clean and works well, and it is accessible even after hours. I had no idea that they were a straight-up mechanic's, and I think it's because their shop is so very clean. They helped us out very quickly one day when we had a problem with our tire. They assessed and fixed the problem on the spot, while we waited. The cost was higher than I expected, but I'm not sure if that's because it's in Wellesley/Metrowest, where the cost of many things is elevated. They had no problem with me paying with plastic. read more

I've come here for my last few inspections more because I'm a creature of habit than out of any particular liking, but it's time to end the tradition. I came here for a new inspection, and after getting barked at to just leave my car in the parking lot with the keys in it (I know it's Wellesley, but really?), I go for a walk to wait. When I come back, I see my car sitting sideways blocking one of the bays, and ask if it's ready. Instead of an answer, I'm informed that they only accept cash (so that's a yes....?) Why they wait till after the inspection to tell me is a mystery, and when I ask when they stopped accepting cards, I get a mumbled response that sounds like BS. After getting my car, I notice they not only didn't bother to remove the goo from the previous sticker, but decided to smear it all over for good measure. So if you want a sloppy job from rude people who only accept cash, this is your place. If you want to go somewhere where they at least pretend to take pride in their work, I suggest going to one of the many, many other options you have. read more

Linden Citgo - Do you think you could smear that around a little more? - Gas Stations Near Me - Wellesley, Massachusetts

I brought my car to Linden Service/Citgo for my third consecutive annual car inspection. Similar to the last two times I had them inspect my car I was expecting a brief wait (up to half an hour) and relatively friendly staff. However, I didn't expect my experience this time to be different. I arrived in the parking lot and grabbed my car registration and headed towards the main entrance to speak with someone. Suddenly the bay doors opened and a man comes out and our eyes meet. He says, "car keys". As I bring out the keys, I told him I was here for the state inspection and asked him if he needed my car registration. He said I could leave it in the car and took the registration and car keys and began his work. As a returning customer, I knew I could wait in the main office and headed there even though he didn't say anything. About 10 minutes later, a second man came into the office talking on his cell phone loudly. He tells me, "$35". I asked if he accepted credit cards but I sensed he was busy with the phone so I didn't wait for him to respond and gave him my credit card. He processed it and returned my card and a transaction receipt. Then he got confused and asked, "did I give you the right one?". He had another card in his hand. I checked the receipt to see the card number swiped and we both figured out at the same time, he processed everything correctly. He returns to his phone conversation and loudly divulged his account number and other private details to the other party on the phone in my presence. After about 2 minutes he finishes his phone call and returns to the car bay. The first man, who performed the inspection, came into the main office with a neutral expression says, "$35". I told him I already paid the second man. He walks away. I could hear the second man in the bay confirm that I was all set. I saw my car outside the bay and wasn't sure if everything was completed since I usually get an inspection report. I went towards the bay and asked the first man if I'm all set and asked for the inspection report. He told me it was in the car and asks the second man who was on the other side of a car they were working on if I'm all set. The second man, in a good mood, says several times, to the first man and I that he already processed my $35 payment and that I was all set to leave. I gave him a thumbs up and started leaving. I missed his next sentence but now I turned around. He looked at me in a smile and says, "Your car says clean me" and laughs. The first man smiles and the owner who has half his body in a car they were working on smiled. Confused, I didn't process what he was saying but seeing them all smiling I thought it must be a nice comment and gave them a thumbs up and left. It didn't connect with me until seconds later that comment/joke was directed towards my dirty car exterior. I'm not sure why the second man wanted to make me the center of a joke for their entertainment. The last thing on my mind is making sure my car is visibly clean. Having lost my career right before the pandemic and unable to regain much of my former glory, I've been under enormous personal and financial stress. As a returning customer I chose Linden Service/Citgo because I get a service at a reasonable "price". I don't mind if the employees have a poker face, the first man seems to lack basic communication skills, a dirty hand is handling my credit card, or the place is very ugly and needs an upgrade. I cut the employees and the owner some slack. How would the owner feel if I made some parting jokes of my own, "your office says upgrade me", "your employees say they misplaced their smile", or "Where is your remote control? You have a loud employee on a phone conversation, and I need to turn down the volume". The pandemic has led us to reevaluate our values, lifestyle, and circumstances. It's time for me to do the same for Linden Services/Citgo, I will no longer measure simple jobs like annual inspections only by the speed of service at the expense of everything else like I did the previous two visits. Customer communication, attitude, cleanliness, welcoming environment, and dignity matters. Haskin Automotive, their larger competitor, is a nearby alternative that I will try for next year's annual inspection. read more

A local auto repair shop you can trust. Always have had a great experience with Linden Service.

Honest reliable very Accommodating quick repairs that won't break the bank.The owner is honest hard-working and a true asset to the community. read more

Good full service station. Service side completes state inspection and good for lots of work on your car. Father and Son shop. Make sure you tell Dad (Louis) that he works his son too hard!! read more

Dropped in at 8 am, today to renew my inspection sticker. All done in 15 minutes. Professional. courteous and skilled service. Linden Citgo is a real asset to Wellesley. Thank you! read more

Been going to Linden Service on and off for over 30 years. My mom used to love this place. She was a bit quirky and knew nothing about cars. They NEVER took advantage of her. David, the original owner's son, is one of the most wonderful human beings that you will come across. He runs around like a madman to keep things moving. He treats his employees very well, maybe too well because they definitely slow way down when he is not around. Prices have gone up a bit the last couple of years. He has had no choice as the rent has more than doubled. Despite this huge increase in rent, the landlord was not willing to modernize the place so as to allow him to have some self service pumps as well. One of the reviewers complained about the fact that they close at 6pm and are not open on Sunday. I don't totally disagree but this is a family business and David has a family. So do his employees. This is a great place, one of the last family businesses still operating in town. I strongly recommend it. read more

I have worked in Wellesley for 30 years and I worked across from Linden Citgo. Nine months ago I went to get $10.00 in gas, It was a long $10.00 I got my receipt. It was over $30 a full tank. I went to the manager and he said this man is a good worker, so I don't know what I'm talking about. I'm 65 and very responsible. He offered nothing. I was in a pinch yesterday, stopped for gas $10.00, same man too the early morning guy with glasses. HELLO I left with $35.00. PLEASE PLEASE be very careful going to this garage. My whole office won't go there. read more

I went here for a state inspection. The asian man who worked there wasnt very nice, neither were the two other white men who were eating hoagies in the back room. After they finished the inspection, they said it was cash only and expected me to walk to the bank of america to get cash. after i put up a fight, they ended up taking my credit card. next time I'm not waiting last minute to get my car inspected and going to my usual place. read more

It is a very good gas station. They are very nice. The location is nice to. I think more people should go there

After appalling rude service from Larry Ng (another service station in Wellesley) I tried Linden Service at the recommendation of a friend and neighbor. They addressed my issue quickly and professionally. Larry Ng said my 4 tires (bought new two years before) all needed to be replaced at a cost of $560. Linden said my tires were fine, I just needed a leak plugged, charge $25. They'll get all my service from now on. Thank you for prompt, professional and courteous service. read more

I've been using them for a long time for inspections and some mechanical issues and they are very good! I recommend them highly. Yes, a couple of guys in the garage are a bit rough around the edges, but compared with most other places, they are fantastic ...The manager and the owner are very courteous. Also, I've always had to pay cash for inspections in Massachusetts regardless of the mechanic. It's not just these guys. read more

Linden Service is a laid-back, friendly place, and they seem to take their work seriously. I don't know much about cars, but a Honda dealer was telling me that I needed $3000 for a new exhaust system. Linden Service look at my car, which isn't that old!--and said the exhaust system got a plastic bag stuck on it so it smell. They cleaned it up and it was fine! Saved, $3,000! read more

I really like the Linden Service. I've been going here for a few years and I never feel like they are taking advantage of me. They are efficient and friendly. I always get my car inspected there and have never had an issue like the person below. Most places only take cash for the inspection since that is what the state requires. read more