Easy and quick to get safety inspections and helpful staff. I would definitely go back

Me and my boyfriend had a flat tire and could barely make it anywhere. We stoped at the closest gas station which happened to be this one. The gentleman named Shehreyarkha went far out of his way to help us. He was so sweet and helpful. Genuinely a good person. Didn't ask for any money even after we insisted. It's hard to come across good people like him. He deserves a raise!!!!!! read more

McLean Shell - Gas Stations Near Me - McLean, Virginia

Got my vehicle emissions inspection done here, quick and easy. I was worried that they wouldn't take me since I came around 4:40 PM, but they luckily weren't busy on this Tuesday evening. $30 for emissions inspection. At first, I accidentally went to the A&S Auto Service which no longer does these services but I got a $5 off coupon from them and they kindly directed me here. It was a painless visit, and I'll come back again since it is also close to my house. read more

I was visiting my mom in McLean and got a flat tire (nail). My mom recommended Shell bc she always goes there. I spoke with Ali. Extremely helpful! I had AAA tow the car to them and I was out in under 10 min! I highly recommend them! read more

They changed management. Now they have a great knowledgeable team. They are very friendly and offer reasonable prices for their great service. read more

I went to this mechanic shop to get my car's steering fix. I was greeted by Hooman, who treated me like I was a part of his own family. Not only did they fix my car at an amazing price, but they fixed it super fast! Highly Highly recommend this place!! read more

I went to Shell in McLean on a Friday afternoon to get a state inspection. It could have been bad due to the time of day. I was pleasantly surprised. They were able to get me in quickly. I though the technician was friendly and efficient. I think I have a new place to go for inspections! read more

I have been taking my cars here for years and have found them to have competent technicians that meet most of my needs and allowed me to avoid ridiculous dealerships. Recently, I have challenged Ali and his guys with some quirky problems and they did a great job figuring them out and charging me a very, fair price. read more

For my vehicle inspection, my wait time was short, the inspection completed in a timely fashion, the technician was customer -oriented, the overall experience pleasant. read more

Over-priced gas; inspections are way too slow; they do not adhere to posted hours, just sloppy.

I went to Mclean Shell in the morning to get my Vehicle Inspection done. No issues, friendly folks at the register, and super efficient work in getting me in and out. The gentleman at the register was very friendly and we enjoyed a quick chat about the weather and his home country. Very pleasant to work with. Great service! read more

Driving from PA to FL I heard a grinding in my brakes. After McLeans Shell was recommended, I had them evaluate and explain the problem and they were able to complete the job in two hours at a reasonable price.Thank you. A wonderful family business. read more

Now Steve is running the show this shop is the best in mclean. Ignore the old reviews under old management. They have Oscar, the chief mechanic and Steve, the manager who are both very good. George is the VA inspector and is just excellent. Well done guys, I rarely leave reviews, but they are worth the effort to leave one. Highly recommended. read more

McLean Shell - Gas Stations Near Me - McLean, Virginia

Great experience - helpful mechanics, prompt and friendly service, and reasonable rates. Got a tire fixed and a safety inspection. Business seemed brisk while we waited on the bench. Definitely will return here if another car issue comes up! read more

Seriously...this place is the worst. Bonus cards NEVER work there (just tried again to no avail), pumps are slow, and a bunch of the service folks are sexist and rude. Trust me, go down the road to the BP or the Exxon. read more

The team here is incredibly knowledgable and honest. My service (Infiniti) completed right on schedule and they were such a pleasure to work with. I would STRONGLY recommend going to these guys versus the dealer. I will no longer let anyone else work on my car. Excellent team! read more

Am a Mclean resident and always get all of my gas here. it was a Saturday and I needed an inspection for one of my vehicles, so they were open and I went. The man doing the inspection--a tall gentleman named Ali, greeted me quite rudely from the beginning. Ok, I though, so be it and maybe he is having a bad day. This particular car is a classic vehicle, which I take very good care of and so I, staying out of the bay, stood in the back just to watch and ask some simple questions--not to question his work, but things that I don't get to ask, since I do not have a full workshop at home, etc. I was certainly not complaining about the work, etc. He again, was quite rude and told me i was too close. Lastly and the proverbial straw was that my spare tire, which is under the rear of the vehicle and which is held by a chain, was loose. He rudely explained that he was going to fail my car, which btw, is in show condition. Anyway, I politely asked him if he simply can take the spare off or can at least tighten it, since he is a mechanic working at a full mechanic shop. I happily offered to pay for this service. He tersely said no. I then advised him to simply fail the car and return it to me forthwith so that I could take it to a real mechanic in the neighborhood. He became quite defensive and things deteriorated further. Ultimately, the owner came and I was able to simply find the tool to release the wheel in the rear of my vehicle, and some other workers simply tightened the tire and passed my vehicle. I asked Ali to check the oil, which he also refused to do. All in all, I will absolutely never return to this Shell--for gas or for anything else. There are several other shops that are very close and who care about their customers and are courteous. I would strongly suggest Babu at Langley Exxon, located on the corner of 123 and Kirby Rd. in Mclean---very polite and totally honest with an incredible reputation; Alternatively, Mclean Automotive Service Center, which is virtually across the street from this Shell. I will also start purchasing gas from exxon, BP or Liberty which are all within 1 minute from this Station. There is also another Shell on Old Dominion. I am very sympathetic and service friendly-especially during COVID, but I do demand common courtesy and these folks are not it. The owner was adequate and admitted the proverbial "customer is always right" motto, yet continued to arrogantly move forward nonetheless. Lost a customer for life here and I would urge the same for anyone else. Thank you! read more

Yes. This is the only gas station I would let work on my car. The mechanic is very helpful and knowledgeable. If I'm having trouble with some simple thing such as getting air in my tires at the proper pressure they're always helpful. Prices are fair. This is like a gas station from 50 years ago when people actually helped you and you actually got to know the people that work there. I generally gas up here. read more

AVOID at all cost! Back in July I was falsely diagnosed for an overheating issue to my car. I dropped my car off saying something was wrong with my radiator and it wasn't getting any power. This was causing it to overheat while idling in extremely warm temps if I was stuck in traffic. They called me told me it was my thermoswitch and o2 sensor and an estimate of $1,000. I asked if I needed to get both of these fixed to fix my overheating issue, and the manager said yes. I knew that was BS and picked up my car because the o2 sensor has nothing to do with overheating. The worse part about it was they charged me an hour labor rate to incorrectly diagnose my car. That really pissed me off. I took my car down the street and they jumped the radiator fans and knew it was something from the computer system that didn't wasn't sending power to the fans. Oh and they didn't even charge me to diagnose it correctly. read more

I've been going to the dealer with my Lexus and BMW for years and paying top dollar for repairs and maintenance. I saw the sign under new management and talked to Steve the service manager to bring my Lexus in for a second opinion. They were almost half the price and were still able to use Lexus parts. My car was back a lot faster then sitting at the dealer. Steve kept me informed on the repairs and when the car would be finished. Great place. read more

Very poor customer service here. I was told to return at a specific day and time to speak with the manager. It took more than an hour out of my day to discover that the manager would not be there for several more hours. I highly recommend you pass this station especially since there are plenty of options in the area. read more

After an unsuccessful struggle to attach a new front license plate mount (after my old one was stolen) to my '95 Accord, I came in to McLean Shell on a Friday afternoon looking for some help. Kevin was so kind. He took a look at my car outside and then hoisted it up on the lift. After about ten minutes, he handed me my keys and said "have a nice weekend". I asked how much I owed him, and he said nothing. I am a DC resident and really appreciated the service in McLean. My parents live nearby and have taken their cars for service many times. I will certainly drive across Chain Bridge to return! read more

convenient place to get gas get a car wash and to buy lottery tickets often at the same time.

Oscar (the chief mechanic) is very thorough and did a fantastic job on my car. I am very happy with the customer service and excellent work. I highly recommend this shop/mechanic. Thank you! read more

I should have checked the reviews before taking my car in for service. Like others, I was told to return at a specific time and my car would be ready. When I returned... he hadn't even pulled it into the garage. This after promising that I was the first one he was going to work on. He then said I hadn't given him enough time to complete the repair. Keep in mind... he told me when it would be ready... not the other way around. He was rude, unprofessional and overall an unpleasant person. There are so many other options in Mclean. Drive past this service station as there are plenty of better options!! I won't be returning for service, inspection or to fill up my gas tank!! read more

Don't go here for your inspections. Car brought in has passed inspections for almost ten years at various locations until here. The mechanic claimed the headlights weren't aligned and that it would cost $40 to readjust it slightly, and that was the only thing that was wrong. I've aligned the headlights myself before and they should have been fine to pass inspection. I should have been weary with how long it was taking cars in front of me, and all of their hoods were popped open at some point before the mechanic went to talk to the customer and then returning to the car. It wouldn't surprise me if they did this to as many people as they can -- misaligning the headlight so they can charge more to relign it, else failing the safety inspection. Just leave and never go back. I only went there because it was on the way and I was pretty damn sure the car would pass. Go somewhere with people you can trust for your safety inspections. read more

Rude mechanic who didn't have the time to explain why he failed my car's safety inspection. Turned out to be a brake light bulb. Of course I had to wait in line again and lost the whole morning for an easily fixed item. read more