Texaco Mbc Station

I stopped in today because they have the lowest gas prices I’ve seen anywhere in town.
The two men I spoke with were very friendly and helpful.
I like their old school style — there’s no pay at the pump, you have to go inside. I can see how this could be considered inconvenient, but I didn’t mind. They told me that next time I can go ahead and pump my gas without having to come inside first, which I also appreciated. I’m so used to either paying at the pump or having to pay inside first — it’s refreshing to feel trusted to not steal gas! Eli or Elli told me that they do a lot of extras for their regular customers — sending someone out if you get a flat tire, recharging dead batteries, etc. I love my current mechanic, but I’m definitely making this my regular gas station!

I had no idea how much work my car needed until I took it to MBC. I am almost finished paying it off and was thinking to trade it in. Well, it is running better than ever and just like the day that I bought it (it had 3 miles on it when I bought it)! I made no appointment and they got it all done in 1 day without having to come back for more work. The price was really reasonable. I’ll go back to them for whatever my car needs!

State inspections are generally annoying, but this is ridiculous. Go anywhere else!
I came here because I happened to be in the neighborhood at the nearby AutoZone and was referred by their front manager because he apparently knows the owner of MBC and they provide quick service. I brought my car in on a busy day, knowing there’d be a wait, which doesn’t bother me. After the long wait, I was told by who I assume is the owner that my inspection failed because of a «loose headlight.» Although I had to pay for it upfront, I was told I could make the repair and come back within 15 days to get it inspected again for free. Okay, no big deal… Right? I went back to AutoZone for help where the manager couldn’t believe that «Eli» failed the inspection for a headlight that was a little loose because it «doesn’t make any sense». After the really nice manager and I messed with it a bit, he said «it should be good enough to pass». I went back, and «Eli» (I assume) said he wouldn’t even look at it because he still thought it was too loose and he’d have to fail me for good if he inspected it now. OKAY… I appreciate the honesty but this is ridiculous… So I took it to my trusted mechanic, who also didn’t understand how it didn’t pass, but they made the quick fix for free the next morning (gotta love Yost Automotive!).
Fast forward to now. I’m in the «waiting room» at MBC on my day off, along with another woman. I find out that she also is here for her «second inspection» after failing once. A man is checking out, and is told by «Eli» that his inspection failed and he has 15 days to make the repair and get a second free inspection, but he has to pay now. Is this a scam? Maybe a lot of people just take it somewhere else after repairing it and end up paying for two inspections? I don’t know, but it’s sketchy enough that I’m never coming back here again.

The station is close to the house so I figured I would come in and get my 2 year old car inspected. Usually takes 10 – 15 minutes tops. Took 45+ minutes after a previous customer’s hoopty miraculously having another problem with it before he left. *Shocked*
The owner freaks out. Forgets about my car. They finally get around to it. It passed of course. Then he tells me I cannot use my debit card unless I get $ 10 of gas. Whaaaat?! I said that’s fine, but I’ll never be back. The owner then proceeded to become more hostile with me and tell me he was not getting rich over this transaction.
Make sure to take cash AND be aware of all of you car’s issues before taking it in here.

DO NOT GO TO THESE PEOPLE!!! He over charged me and then when I had an issue with my vehicle three weeks later concerning the part he had replaced he would not stand by his work. He charged me $ 90 LABOR (not including the price of the part) for a 10 minute repair. When I took my truck to another mechanic I was told the belt was not put back on correctly… so that I could drive for a short time then my truck would brake down again. These people left me high and dry… my vehicle is not able to be driven. DO NOT TRUST THESE MECHANICS!!!

I’ve been using MBC Texaco for years, from my high school ’79 Chevy to my college ’89 Buick and now my current ’00 Honda. They are kind, honest fellows who give you a great deal. I’ve never had any problems or arguments with them. They do state inspections quickly (unless they are swamped with other cars, then you might have to wait a little bit).
Even though I no longer live in the neighborhood, I still prefer their auto shop to any other in town, and I strongly recommend this business to anyone who needs a tow/​work on their car done. Like Winston D, I’ll even stop and get gas when I’m around (even though their gas prices are not always the cheapest) just because I want to give them business.

This place is within walking distance from my house, which is convenient when needing to have work done on my car. The guys who run the place are seriously honest, and their prices are reasonable.
Once when my battery was dead, one of the owners drove to my house to jump the car so I could bring it in for a replacement battery.
I just decided to start buying all my gas here – even though they don’t have the new-​fangled «pay at the pump» machines. I’ll walk inside to pay just to give them the business.