Belle Haven Shell

We agreed to exactly what my car needed, muffler and exhaust pipe replacement, and I got it in writing. After the car was fixed, I got a call that the part cost more than they originally thought and so they wanted to pass that cost along to me. After some arguing (and my production of the written estimate), they relented. If the part had turned out to be cheaper there’s no way they would have passed the savings along to me. A deal is a deal. Ultimately good work, but get a written estimate.

Trustworthy, family owned service center. Wouldn’t take my car anywhere else for the routine oil changes/​tire rotations and state inspections.

This review is for the car inspection which it pretty painless here. I never had any issues. It is really convenient for fill ups but I drive elsewhere because the prices are always so high.

Awful! Don’t go here for anything, they always find something that they say needs fixing before they will pass my car inspection and I go somewhere else and it passes easily (happened 3 times). Only reason I even attempt to go here is convenient location but no more, this most recent time I needed an emissions, I figure they can’t screw me on this one, but guy took it in garage and drove it right out and wouldn’t even attempt to test my car saying it needed a new exhaust system. So I went down the street to the Chevron, car was out and passed in about 5 minutes. Belle Haven Shell SUCKS!

These gentlemen a extremely helpful !! Always ready to lend a hand, even if you are doing something as simple as putting air in a tire! A real gem for a gas station !!!

Stopped for emission and state inspection both passed no issues was thrilled considering my car was 9 years old.
Courteous and very professional they have my business for as long as I live in the area.

After getting an estimate from the Chevrolet dealer for over $ 1500 to replace all brakes and rotors to fix Stabiltrac and Antilock brake warning lights and buzzer I took the car to Seif at Belle Haven Shell. He checked front and back brakes and noted they had at least another year before pads would need replacing. He added brake fluid and took care of the problem (no charge).
The dealer also gave an estimate to fix AC problem where driver side was getting hot air while passenger had cold air. The estimate by dealer was close to $ 600 to replace actuator, reclaim freon and add a pound of freon. Seif replaced actuator (dealer got that part right) and the AC works great and I saved $ 250.
I have been taking my cars to Seif for at least 5 years for repairs, state inspections and regular preventive maintenance. I am treated fairly and the car is fixed the first time without unnecessary repairs suggested. I trust Seif and his staff.

These guys are clearly not morning people. I brought my car in for a simple tire repair and I guess I was the first client of the day. So rude, talked to me like I was a moron, had to ask me multiple times which tire it was. I was really shocked because I’ve brought my car here multiple times for services and tune ups and it’s always been a 5 star experience. What a bummer

The staff at Belle Haven Shell are extremely helpful, friendly and knowledgeable. Within a minute of arriving, the staff began working on my vehicle and had it repaired within 10 minutes.

I came here for my annual state inspection based on the reviews that I read at Unilocal.I agree with the others — they are professional, friendly and seem very honest.
I’ve also had some inspections in the past where it seemed others were trying to run up their fee. The most obvious example is of a very, very minor (barely detectable steering fluid leak) which the inspector said would have to be fixed and would cost $ 1,500. I took it to another shop and they said, your car has over 100K miles, the fluid leak is barely detectable (and certainly not leaking onto my garage floor) and certainly posed no danger to myself or to the vehicle.
As a minor point, I’ve noticed that stations that still offer free air (yes, this one does), seems to always offer better, more trustworthy service and it seems true here.
I will definitely bring my car back here (and have recommended to others already).

I had a very pleasant experience when I had to bring my car in for a 90,000 mile maintenance last month. The gentlemen who work there are very friendly, yet professional. They know their stuff. If you have to leave your car for a few hours, they’ll give you a ride home if needed. I just waited less than an hour for my service, so I just sat inside. I even got a postcard in the mail a week or two ago thanking me for choosing them to service my vehicle. That was very nice, that they really appreciate me as a customer. I will be returning in the future for oil changes and other maintenance services.
Don’t waste your time at the dealership, or you shall get ripped off!

I’ve been getting my safety and emission inspections here for over 10 years. I have always found them to be very honest in their dealings. Some stations, particularly those with service attached, find minor ridiculous faults to run up their fee. That has never happened here. Not once. Though I have never had service done (I own reliable Japanese cars mostly or do service myself), I did get an estimate for a rear brake job once and it was about right. If and when I do need service, they will certainly be on my short list.
Update ¹⁰⁄₁₃: A few months ago I brought my ancient Windstar here for a motor mount replacement. Price was in line with the Chilton’s Labor Rates for the service performed and no post-​visit issues. Everything was done properly with no need to return. I am a gear head and got to chat with one of their mechanics (the younger one, Jaipur might have been his name). I have to say I was impressed with this guy’s technical expertise. I have been to all of the service providers in the Ft. Hunt area with less than impressive results (all of which have high ratings for some reason)– I may very well be giving these guys my business in the future.
Update ²⁄₁₄: The cold weather has me bringing my little Nissan in for some fuel pump work. Price was within reason and the work done right. Unless something prompts me to change my mind, this is the place I would recommend for service (and most definitely inspections) in the area.

I have taken my classic Mercedes Benz to Belle Haven Shell for several years now, and I have to say that Mr. Shakeel is the best in the area. I feel confident that my car will be taken care of and will be given the best care around and at the best price. As a woman, I also feel that I am not being taken advantage of and am always told the truth about all repairs. Mr. Shakeel and his manager, Saif, and mechanic Mo are the absolute BEST. I would not go anywhere else.
Each time I take my car into Belle Haven Shell, I am given a ride back to my home or the Metro. The problem is quickly diagnoses and Mr. Shakeel always calls me to go over what is wrong and the price. I agree to the fix, the parts are ordered quickly, and the car is repaired. Mr. Shakeel or one of his employees will pick me up once the car is repaired.