Darnestown Shell

I took my car to get MD inspected over here. I had a great experience taking my car here because even though my inspection failed, the manager explained to me why it failed because of the tint. The tint specification allowed in MD is 29% and mine was 30%. They charge me $50 to remove the tints and passed me for the inspection the same day. This was so convenient and the staff was so helpful! I just moved here and I am going to continue coming back to this station for my other needs!
Nov 30th, 2023

How can a Shell station not have a working bathroom? No sign on inoperability and the Clerk has been smoking too much ganja. The higher price is certainly not justified absent better facilities and training!
Nov 7th, 2023

DO NOT BRING YOUR VEHICLE HERE FOR MD STATE INSPECTION. About two weeks ago I brought my mini van here. They wanted over 1k for repairs after I failed inspection. They also fixed the door without my permission and charged me for it. Anyways, I took it somewhere else and got my repairs done for $400 and saved over $600 and passed inspection. Clearly, they make money off failed inspection. I thought to myself they didnt charge me for reinspecting the car so Ill try this place again when my brother purchased a new car in VA only a few years old. How wrong I was. Same car that passed in VA failed and he was stuck with removing the tint off his windows because of a %6 difference. The manager told me his license would be in jeopardy if he passed us. I thought to myself the police only ticket the driver they dont care about the gas station. What an excuse. This place does not care about repeat business. They are only in it to make the quick buck. They make money off extra repairs and reinspection fees. I will never bring a car here again and will advise my friends as well. I feel horrible for recommending this place to my brother.
Nov 4th, 2023

Very Disppointed. I had the car at the dealership for tune up last week and had them check everything and get it ready for MD inspection. Called this Shell gas station to make an appt which was easy. Was told the inspection will take a little over 1 hr. The car failed because of brake lights which cost $75 add'l dollars (paid total $185). I asked if I can take it back to the shop to have it fixed (since it was just serviced) and bring it back, I was told it told there would be a $35 reinspection fee. I will not be using this shell Inspection facility again. This is my 4th car I have had inspected in MD and I have never been asked to pay a re-inspection fee if the car returns within a month not to mention have a car fail b/c f brake lights.
Oct 9th, 2023

I could not be happier with the care and service I receive from this shop. You can expect fantastic service at very reasonable prices. I highly recommend this shop! I dont trust anyone else in the state with my car. Rahkee and staff are very knowledgeable. They walk you through needed repairs and always keep you informed. My car is running like a charm!
Jul 6th, 2023