Fournace Shell Auto Care Center

Glad to hear the mechanic side of this Shell is good from reading the other reviews, but the last two times I was here, I couldn’t pump gas. The first time, none of the pumps were working, and there were no signs posted. The clerk thought it was just the pump I was at, so I paid $ 25 and moved to a different one. That pump didn’t work either, and I had to go back inside to get a refund. By then there were other people inside complaining. (Clerk was nice enough, but nothing he could do about it.)
Today, apparently only super-​premium was working. Again, no signs posted, so you waste time inputting your credit card and fuel rewards numbers.
What’s up with a gas station where you cannot pump gas???

As anyone can tell with the frequency I write reviews, something really has to blow my hair back (good or bad) to prompt me to share the experience on Unilocal.
On Monday, this week, I had a very unpleasant experience with a thermostat failure that left me stranded at this service station. Past experience has led me to believe that the majority of gas station mechanics are crooks, under-​experienced, and just looking to make a dollar any way they can… simply because you’re stranded and have no choice but to have them do the repair.
But THIS is NOT that place. This shop and it’s manager, Jimmy, have restored my faith that there are some honest mechanics out there to legitimately take care of people. I explained the situation and Jimmy personally came over to help me diagnose the problem on my car. His logic in troubleshooting the problem was sound, methodical, and obviously came from experience.
After we figured out what the problem was, he walked me over to the computer, worked up a quote (very reasonable for this repair… the part, fluids, plus one hour labor) and didn’t try to sell me unnecessary parts or work. Coming from someone that has worked on performance cars for over a decade and being able to spot BS a mile away, I can’t begin to explain how much I appreciate this.
He picked up the phone, ordered the part, and it was less than 15 minutes before the part arrived and they began working on my car. Once the part got there, it was quickly installed and I was back on the road in about an hour. Additionally, the shop was clean, well organized, and a small waiting room. On the gas station side of the building, there is access to snacks and beverages for those that decide to wait for a repair, as well as a television in the waiting room.
I don’t know what stars had to align for me to have such a great experience, but I will say this much… I have a great respect for helpful, honest mechanics. Jimmy and his team are nothing less than just that. I would recommend this shop to anyone in the area, or in unfortunate circumstances.
Thank you very, very much!

Seriously??? Just tried to fill up here. Put card in pump, but pump said go inside. Inside I said I want to fill up. Clerk said I had I give a specific amount. I said I want to fill up. Clerk said I had to say exactly how much. I said I’ll go somewhere else and went to Valero 2 blocks away. Filled up there, no problem.

They’ve got gas!!!

Pretty good Autocenter. Not only they have a decent amount of gas pumps at fairly reasonable prices they are also in a convenient location.
They also have change oil, do basic car maintenance, state inspections, etc.

I had the unfortunate luck of having an alternator fail on me as I was passing through Houston over memorial day weekend on a Friday night. Fortunately, the tow truck driver recommend Jimmy over at Fournace Shell Auto Care. I left my truck in faith at Fourance, and Jimmy took care of it the next morning. Besides being polite and speedy, he did the work on a Holiday weekend without charging absurd fees like a dealer usually does. Thanks to Jimmy, I was able to continue to my destination with a friend and grab my vehicle on the way back, and the work was impeccable. Highly recommended!