Gomez Shell Service Center

This was my go to gas station, for filling up and snacks, over the Citgo a few blocks away. But the employee, David (his shirt read), changed that. He was clearly bothered when I asked for a bag for the chips and candy I bought. So he tossed it on top of my snacks and said he doesn’t bag the items. It’s the little things David, that will now make me stop at Citgo instead.

Just had my car worked on again by Gomez Shell and I am 100% happy with the results. Major front end repair, quick turnaround and reasonable rate. My car drives like it’s brand new. Javier is the man.

I never thought I’d write a review about a gas station. Ever. What would be the point, you get fueled up, buy a pack of gum and you hit the road. Unfortunately for me, on a 20-​degree blistery morning while I was trying to get my 5 & 7yo to school, I got a flat tire. There was a tire store right around the corner but it didn’t open until 8am. So I pulled in to the gas station hoping for any kind of assistance.
Not a chance.
Every person in this place looked at me with disdain and would not lift a finger to help. It was downright shocking that I had to beg and plead for 45 minutes for assistance as my jack broke (crazy!) AND my spare was flat. I had to call someone to take my kids to take them to school. Finally after so much begging, one of the repairmen from the garage came out begrudgingly to assist (not without a bunch of assinine comments).
In the future, I’d rather run out of gas or let my car die on the side of the road then go to this place again. Appalling. Please go out of business.

The weather is cold, and it killed my battery. Initially my friend gave me a jump, so I drove it around for a while to let things under the hood cook a little. Luckily, I had the foresight to park the car in the Shell parking lot to test if it would turn back on. It didn’t. So I explained the situation and dude told me a couple hours. Almost two hours to the minute he calls me up and said that everything with the car is fine but I indeed needed a new battery. So, they’re honest here!
The labor was a tad high, but they still do a good job. According to my friend the guys down at Grace Auto further down Damen will do it for about $ 50 cheaper. Still, they’re so close to my place and were super nice so I can’t complain.

I have had my car repaired here twice once in 2010 for alternator and just recent in 2012 — And I will say the service is SUPERB — I originally went in for my wheel bearings to be replaced but my carburators went bad .So I had them replaced I did not tell the mechanic about my bearings He told me he had to take the car for a test ride to see if carbs worked well — JAVIER LUNA is the best Auto Technician in Wicker Park bar none If there was a local award I would place my vote for him

Great service, quick and cheap.

I had a flat tire and only live a few blocks away. Javier drove over to my house, filled up my tire with air so it wouldn’t get more damage from driving on it, and followed me back to the service station where he promptly repaired the tire in 10 minutes… all for $ 20. Javier was very friendly and really nice, I would work with him again on anything!

Javier is my favorite mechanic ever. Flexible, Friendly and Fair…

Javier is the shiznit of mechanics! He’s incredibly good at what he does, and he’s extremely honest leaving no surprises at check-​out. One of my friends recommended me to him and now I pass the torch to you. You won’t find a better mechanic for your car… no matter the make. I had a 1992 BMW 545 and he was able to fix it every time (which was often considering the year). I never felt not one ounce of worry that I was getting jipped.

These guys were super-​friendly and did good, very fast work on my car. Their labor rate doesn’t seem cheep but I guess you get what you pay for.

Friendly, professional and prompt service. I’ve met the manager — a honest and genuinely nice guy. One of the mechanics also helped me with my air — very nice guy. I would leave my car, wallet, even dog there and know they are in good hands.

If you are looking for an honest mechanic that won’t rip you off here it is!
Javiar is the guy to go to at this neighborhood mechanic shop. Everytime he has worked on my 1997 Subaru Forester, he has kept it running like a top. Forget the dealer!!! You won’t be disappointed!

DO NOT GO HERE WITHOUT READING THIS POST. I went to Gomez after reading the great reviews on Unilocal and other websites. I went there to have a very simple service station procedure done. I picked up my car and left, but when I got home I noticed a sizeable dent over my wheel well. When I returned to confront them, the owner told me they had seen another patron hit my car, had gotten his insurance information, but then decided not tell me about it when I went to get my car. (I had a large scratch down the side already from a CTA bus and it seems they were hoping I would not notice the large dent!)
The dishonesty was surprising and strange. While the accident was not 100% their fault, it was disappointing to see them try to cover for another customer over me instead of just telling me the truth. I would seriously warn anyone considering going to Gomez to think twice.

I’ve been taking my cars here for about 9 years. These guys are the most honest and the nicest guys you’ll meet. I typically deal with Javier. I keep telling him it’s time to get rid of the ’94 ford Escort and get myself a new car– «no, Robert, this baby will keep running.» and it does. He keeps my car running and the odometer has flipped twice– I’m at over 200k miles. They treat my girlfriend with the same respect they’ve given me all these years. Yeah, you might find some cheaper gas– but Service is the key to a great business model. They stand by their work and they get things done when promised.

So my car decided to die. That’s fine. It’s a 92 cavalier with a ton of miles. It was it’s time. I was prepared emotionally (not really financially) but, whatever. Such is life.
Of course my car decides to die as I’m leaving work. Of course. I get the thing towed to the nearest gas station, Gomez Shell on Damen and Division.
The mechanic calls me the next day, like he said he would, and told me what was wrong. He was honest about the cost and honest about the fact that the car wsan’t worth the repair. I sold it to a junker instead of opting for the repair.
I wish I could give these guys 5 stars but the repair never happened. However, they seem very honest. The mechanics were very nice. I’ve had planty of fast ones pulled on me by mechanics in the past but these guys seemed to be on the straight and narrow.
If ever in the neighborhood with a car problem I would go back.

If you need your car worked on, the people here do a good job and they’re really nice. As far as pricing goes, my brother got his car fixed a few years back, so 1) I don’t remember what they charged, and 2) prices have gone up on some level, I’m sure.
As far as gas goes, though… which is the MAIN service of a gas station… this place is majorly over-​priced. There really is nothing else I can say or need to say. It’s just over-​priced. There are places in every which direction b/​w a 2 and 5 minute drive of Damen & Division that are cheaper.