Bp Vernal’s Service Station

This is my first online review. Had to do it. Went in with a broken car and drove away repaired and knowing that Dave couldn’t have been cooler. Google search says all the Darien mechanics have three reviews… not anymore Vernals! New to the area so hope anyone else needing a recommendation finds this helpful. Honest, dependable and effective.
Bonus that their one bad review includes this gem from Graciete L. who is either a raving drunk or a walking moron: «I also think he’s racist/​sexist because his tone completely changed when the white guy behind me asked me cigarettes!»

Dave is honest and I completely trust him. His staff is polite and knowledgeable and his prices are fair.

Was looking to buy a car that is serviced at this station. The owner told us about a repair the car was there for. We asked are there any other repairs it needs or will soon the answer was no but when we drove the car it was obvious the clutch needed replacing. When we asked him about it he said yeah I noticed that… AND you didn’t say anything? If he is dishonest about that what’s the chance he’s dishonest about other repairs? Don’t take the chance.

Excellent service at the pumps. Very dog friendly. Full service at self-​service prices.

I’m so surprised to see a negative review here!
I was sitting in my car and looking for my wallet when the attendant came up to me to say hi. He started to pump my gas and chat– he was incredibly friendly. I don’t even think the pumps are full service, he was just being courteous. He refused to let me tip him!
I’m not sure if this was the same man from the previous review, but I didn’t get a racist or sexist vibe from him at all– and I am the first to call bullshit if there’s even a remote possibility of that.
I highly recommend this place. Just don’t be a dumbass and drop your stuff under their shelves and you won’t get yelled at. Seems pretty simple.

Great people, great trustworthy service all the way around.

WARNING: Do not go to this gas station!!! The Indian guy behind the counter is VERY rude, unhelpful, and just nasty. They do not know customer service and you don’t want to buy gas or anything for that matter from this place. I live in nyc and was on my way to a friend’s when I stopped by to get a soda. Something from my wallet fell on the ground and underneath one of his candy shelves. I asked nicely if he can help me. NOTHING! He was too busy on his cell phone to provide anything help. So I ask if he has a pc of card board so I can try to get it out. Anyway long story short, he was no help, I couldn’t get whatever I lost out, and he started YELLING at me for no reason! And I’m trying to calm him down, and he only started to yell at me MORE. I also think he’s racist/​sexist because his tone completely changed when the white guy behind me asked me cigarettes! I’m an Asian woman, and I was very civil during the whole thing. I do not deserve to be yelled at because I asked for help?! Crazy. Just don’t go here. There are other gas stations in the area. Use them instead!!!