Reading Petroleum

I’ve had my car Mass/​sticker inspected here twice only because they are fast and it is very close to my house.
There are two guys working here, and the big guy is the surly one. This station is actually a full serve gas station which is very uncommon these days.
The grumpy dude is the one who mans the pumps, so in lieu of full service, I head up the street to Mobil and pump the gas myself.

My car broke down right down right in front of the Reading Petroleum, I was able to pull into the parking lot. They diagnosed the problem, quoted me a price and fixed the car quickly, and for a fair price. overall happy with the results. if you can be happy with your car breaking down.

I took my 2006 vehicle in for Mass Inspection. As the technician handed me the paperwork following the inspection he mentioned that I had a noise coming from front end but forgot to mention that he «Safety Failed» my vehicle for Brakes and Front end. I didn’t notice the Big Red F until I got home. I took the vehicle to my trusted mechanic the next day and paid another $ 30 for reinspect which passed.
I then alerted Mass DMV and returned for an supervised inspection with the state auditor. Inspector concurred that my brakes were fine (failed by NRP) but that U joint needed repair. U joints are not an inspection item on front ends. I should never have been failed in the first place. The State inspector didn’t have the stones to write NRP up for a violation but let me walk without another «F» sticker. So much for trying to fix a broken state agency by following their rules.
Bottom line… this shop was dishonest and failed my vehicle in an attempt to get my repair business.
I ended up paying an extra $ 30 for re-​inspection but enjoyed watching them squirm in front of the State inspector.
I can’t imagine what these clowns try to pull off on little old ladies.
Disgusting!!! Steer clear!!!

I like this gas station. For the same price as the Shell next door they pump it for you. They also have free air and a garage. Inspections also done here.