Marathon

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This Marathon is located just off of the highway and for whatever reason it is four cents a gallon…read morehigher than the Shell gas station just up the street. They are both just off of Interstate 65, so I guess it depends which way you decide to head, whether right or left, whether you save a few pennies on every gallon of gasoline that you purchase. Inside of this gas station has the usual convenience store items and the staff is relatively friendly. I guess if you live in the neighborhood this is not a bad place to grab some gasoline I may be a water or a soda for yourself.

Horrible!!!! Went in store to buy two smart waters. Went to register she said $6 and change. I…read moretold her the sign said 2 for $4.50. She said it did not apply to flavored waters. I went and pulled the tag from the cooler. Then she then she argued they were not the right size. Showed her the tag and the bottle said 700 ml. She then said the tags were old. Would not honor the price on the shelf, made up reasons why when it was shown to her. In the days of quickly swiping a card, I wonder how much mislabeling and overcharging they have done. This is WRONG. Bad business practices. Look forward to taking my business across the street to the Chevron.

Shell

2.5

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One of my favorite gas stations in Hoover. Right off the interstate, easy in and out, and decent…read moreprices. I like how clean it is outside and I frequent this place since I pass by it so often.

Pretty simple... This is a Shell Gas Station that's in pretty good condition. It always seems to…read morebe clean. The same guy (I'm guessing the owner) is alway working and very friendly. Aside from all the normal stuff you'd find in a gas station, they also have boiled peanuts and locally made treats. There is a new carwash, so yeah. On top of that, there are three entrances. As for parking, there's plenty of it.

Quick & Easy

At the present moment I work of Lakeshore and didn't realize this gas station was just down the…read moreroad. Often time I'd go out of my way to get gas and have recently found this place. Note, they there is another gas station across the street, but what makes this place better is the simple fact that they have a car wash. From my experience, the other gas stations anywhere near this place is notorious for have people park their car and spending what seems like hours on their phone wasting my time. This location is always free from clutter and the staff always seems friendly. It is because of all above mentioned comments that i recommend this gas station, however the only reason for not giving 5 stars is the simple fact that gas station staff often changes. Other than that, if you're needing some quick feel or a quick car wash while you're in the area then please stop by. Happy Yelping! :)

Shell

3.3

(3 reviews)

This gas station had all the proper social distancing measures in place in wake of COVID 19. I…read moreknow because I had to go inside to pay for my gas. I didn't look around too much but this was your typical convenience store. The cashier was friendly, the gas pump area was clean and the pumps were as well. I would come here again if I'm ever in the area.

I'm really just over gas stations that advertise tap to pay and then it isn't available on the…read morepump. When you tap the card it goes through the process then terminates the transaction ... then tells you that you need to see the attendant, Ridiculous! Once it cancels out you are able to insert your card for standard payment. Prices here are high, really high. Gas is about 10 cents higher than the places I typically go. Also, as I was driving out I noticed the propane tank exchange/purchase station with posted prices. Price for a new tank ---- $15 higher than the average selling price .... again ridiculous. Overall not impressed and I wouldn't go out of my way to come here in the future, I'd opt for just about anywhere else.

Circle K

2.8

(8 reviews)

I stopped here for some coffee. It was cool. No frills.. Pretty clean inside . You basically check…read moreyourself out with the assistance of the on duty person, if needed. Circle offers a lot of stuff. Hot food. Cold and hot drinks. Snacks galore, This area is kind of busy but you can get in and out pretty smoothly.

Always open but a bit pricy! Love their ice and the cashiers are always friendly. Would recommend…read morein a pinch. They do a lot of business at this location.

Circle K

2.0

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The lady at the register was so rude to me. She let a white lady in front of me take her items…read morewithout paying, the transaction was cancelled and when I told her the lady took her things without paying she said that's fine. Is it really????? I should have been able to take my things without paying too like the lady in front of me. This lady is lame and rude do better.

I'm thankful for the timing because I finally received great service at a convenient store that is…read moreusually not 'convenient'. I hope to receive the same service in the future. Oh and there was a kickass car in the parking lot. El Camino

Chevron

(2 reviews)

Nice folks working here and the owner is awesome. Clean and always helpful. Always an enjoyable…read moreexperience whether getting fuel or stopping to grab a snack and drink

Quick stop for a fill up. Convenient location if you are heading from Hoover into Vestavia on…read moreHighway 31 (Montgomery Highway). Heading the other way, and depending on time of day (Going to work, lunch, heading home after work, dinner) you may have a hard time getting in here and back across the multiple lanes of traffic. Not the largest station, but if you're in a standard car, suv or truck you'll do find. There are a pretty good number of pumps, so you shouldn't ever have to wait. Full convenience store on-site as well, so you can take care of all your snacking needs at the same time as grabbing some gas. I'd recommend. Small, but clean station. Wouldn't have any issues coming back here in the future.

Shell

I came here to use the bathroom and they were spotless !!! Such a nice switch up from the normal…read moregas station bathroom experience ! Very impressive....... The inside of the store as well as the outside were all in tact! There is a very nice coffee bar and they even had ICEES! This alone is worth all the stars! The location is well lighted and right off of the main road.

I used to specifically come to this station to fuel up because of its cleanliness. On a recent…read morevisit, I was disgusted by the filthy pumps (see photo). I've seen worse, yes, but this station was rebuilt from the ground up several years ago. It should still be pristine. People don't want to touch filthy buttons or grab a disgusting handle. Is it really much effort to wipe things down? Problem 2: video ads. Nothing could be more annoying. Stop them please! Fix these things and I'll remain a customer. If you don't, there are plenty of alternatives.

Andy's Citgo

(2 reviews)

This little gas station is the best. The customer service is so top-notch, and I honestly think the…read moreguy who runs this place is genuinely one of the nicest men I've ever met. He is so kind hearted and is just the friendliest. Every time my boyfriend and I take a visit, he always greets us so kindly. I always make sure to speak to him every visit, as he always does the same for us. He makes sure to ask how our day is going. This man is just so welcoming, so kind, and just over all a top notch fella. This little store is small, but plentiful-- they have tons of product in here, and the gas is a few cents cheaper here than across the street. I also appreciate that they are always doing what they can to maintain the area. A great little shop to go in. Truly a good meaning of "convenience store." This customer service provided here, is great.

Ol' Andy's. This place has been around as long as I can remember. Seriously, I've been in Bluff…read morePark for thirty something years and I never remember Andy's not being here. Believe it or not, I recall cigarettes and gas both being $1 here. For real. While Andy's holds a nostalgic place in my heart, it just has a tough time keeping up with the times. Not in an old' timey country store kind of way, but in a "somebody should take a paint brush to that place" kind of way. It has your normal gas station essentials, like gasoline and snacks. Sometimes, they even have little bundles of firewood.

Franklin Automotive

4.4

(33 reviews)

as a woman, it is hard to feel like you can trust the people who are taking care of your car,…read moreespecially when you don't know that much about cars. However, since the first time that I came to Franklin automotive, not only was I well taken care of, but I was given trustworthy and reliable information. Today was the third time that they have taken care of my car in the past three years, and the service was incredible! I had planned to wait at a coffee shop nearby, and they offered to drive me there so that I could wait comfortably for my car service to be done. When it was over, they called me and sent someone to pick me up, every person who I have interacted with at Franklin automotive is not only kind but also very good at their job. So grateful for this auto repair shop!

Just bought a 2017 vw tiguan and needed an inspection to see what i needed done for the car. The…read moreonly thing pressing was a serpentine belt. Several days later my car wouldn't start and my engine light came on. It turned out to be a key fob battery. When i fi ll up on gas in an area that was potentislly unsafe i had gased up leaving my car running apparently this is whst caused my engine light to come on not to mention a fire hazard. Apparently, static electricity can cause and explosion. In my defense, i am an 80 year old widow living on a pension. In the 40's and 50's not only were there no cell phones, there were no computers. You can see how vulnerable i am. Nic and Brody have listened patiently and provided all the info i needed. Infact i was given a list of all repairs that were needed and the corresponding price. These were divided into those i needed right now, those that coul wait a momth,, and those that could wait longer. They both approached me with respect and kindness which has prompted this review. This is background so you will understand my impression of this busiiness. First of all they were.johnny on the spot. I arrived and they promptly got my Tiguan(my baby) back after Nic and i discussed that she Was a used car and i love her and wanted to take care of her. I had just driven her from the car lot. I wanted to check her out from bumper to bumper. Not only did their mechanics check her out, they provided me wuth a listed in order of priority and cost of each. I was prepared to leave when Nic said to me that the serpentine belt was about to break. I thought Nic was going not going to let me leave wi th it in the condition it was in Nic sent one of his workers t7o go get the belt and put it on. Took an hour including picking up the belt. I got the feeling he was trying to inform me without scaring me. What did i know about serpentine belts.Not a thing! Everyone i encountered behaved that way. I have not felt that way since my husband passed. It was quite touching. Now i learned a new woŕd KeyFob. It has a CR 2032 battery. If the battery is dead so is your car. Lesson # 2. Now being 80 at night when i needed gas if i felt frightened, i would lea e the car running while i gassed up. Did you know that would cause the engine light to come on. Lesson #3. Or that you should never have the car running while gasing up because like static Lesson #4 electricity could cause the car to catch on fire or worse.

Detail Dudes

5.0

Ivan cleaned the inside and outside of my 2025 Honda Accord. The glass surfaces were so dirty, and…read moreIvan got them beautifully clean and clear again. I had a lot of leaves and pollen that had gotten in the floor and under the seats - it was all gone and the carpets look new again. Ivan worked for over two hours, so I got great value and his price was very fair. I will definitely be calling on him again!

From the owner: Detail Dudes Mobile Car Wash & Detailing…read more “ Clean Cars, Happy Vibes “

New Day Car Wash

3.6

(14 reviews)

Great car wash! Very clean, towels provided next to the vacuums with some all-purpose cleaner…read morespray. I love that they have the compressed air option to loosed the dirt as I vacuum, I've never had that option before! They also have sinks with water and cleaner where I can wash the all-weather floor mats from my car! The car wash itself is fun, colored lights, sudsy bubbles, the whole razzle-dazzle. I really enjoyed riding through the car wash. I got the $20 wash option. It was the second cheapest option. They're really trying to sell you on the membership. Respect, but I only wash my car realistically every few months, so not worth it for me. I believe other places around town offer just as good a wash for $10-15. However, this is a more convenient location for the Over The Mountain Gang than most of the other washes downtown or in Pelham.

Very disappointed with my $25 self-serve car wash. Total scam. I never give bad reviews but this…read moreplace is a scam and it did not clean my car. They had a guy standing at the self-serve area trying to tell me I needed to join their club, but I refused. He then proceeded to take my credit card, I said I could scan my own card, but he said nothing and inserted it anyway. Just gave me bad vibes. I didn't have time to clean my own car so when I got home I inspected it & it was still dirty. DO NOT PAY $25 to have your car half cleaned then you have to finish wiping and cleaning the interior. Ugh makes me so mad. The car wash is maybe worth $10. Save your money. Take it to someone for $30 to clean your car inside and out. Oh, I had a hard time finding their track and the woman directing me got mad that I couldn't see what she saw. Terrible experience and definitely a scam.

Donohoo Auto

3.6

(79 reviews)

Just bought our fourth car from this dealership. They carry a large selection of late model used…read morecars. The test drive process is simple. They offer no haggle pricing. The sales team has always been polite and accommodating to us.

Bought a used Chevy Bolt from Donohoo in May of 2026. This was done entirely remotely, which was a…read morefirst for us. The car was delivered to our door, in exactly the condition represented by the dealership. The price was good; service was good. We love the car and it came with several warranties from the manufacturer. We did not appreciate getting religious, "become a born again Christian" material in with the sales agreement.

King Boyz Towing

4.3

My insurance told me I had to wait an hour for a tow. That hour turned into two and then three. I…read morecanceled my request and called King Boyz, and Champ was hooking my car up and raising it in his flat bed trailer almost thirty minutes later. He was very friendly the entire time.. I'll use King Boyz from here on out, and refer only to them when asked

The dispatch office was Courteous, kind, patient, and understanding. Tameka did a wonderful job…read moremaking me feel confident and safe til help arrived. KC the driver did a great job securing my vehicle and dropping it off with a problem. I'm grateful for their team, staff, and service. Did I fail to mention they also had the most affordable quote? Well they blew me mind with best price and best service. I hope to never need a tow service again but if I do, I'm saving their number in my phone for quick service. Thank you again

Marathon - servicestations - Updated August 2026

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