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    Business ProfileforBob's Shell Service

    Gas Station

    At-a-glance

    Customer Reviews

    1/5stars

    Average of 1 Customer Reviews

    Customer Complaints

    1 complaints closed in last 3 years

    0 complaints closed in last 12 months

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    Reasons for BBB Rating

    Business Details

    Location of This Business
    705 N Carson St, Carson City, NV 89701-4007
    BBB File Opened:
    9/1/1992
    Years in Business:
    45
    Business Started:
    1/15/1979
    Licensing Information:
    This business is in an industry that may require professional licensing, bonding or registration. BBB encourages you to check with the appropriate agency to be certain any requirements are currently being met.
    Type of Entity:
    Sole Proprietorship
    Business Management
    • Mr. Robert (Bob) L. Lamkin, Owner
    Contact Information

    Principal

    • Mr. Robert (Bob) L. Lamkin, Owner

    Customer Contact

    • Mr. Robert (Bob) L. Lamkin, Owner
    Additional Contact Information

    Fax Numbers

    • (775) 883-7940
      Primary Fax

    Customer Complaints

    1 Customer Complaints

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    Most Recent Customer Complaint

    10/21/2021

    Complaint Type:
    Service or Repair Issues
    Status:
    Answered
    The date of the transaction is intended to be 10/21/21, however there are some discrepancies among the charges for services rendered. The original quote for service was $500, however it has been increased to $648 for seemingly pointless charges. I reviewed the Yelp page of the business and it appears that this is not the first time they have done this to other individuals. This car mechanic shop appears to be adding on services and charges to receive more money for consumers. The owner can also be seen arguing with reviewers. There is something seriously wrong going on here.
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    Customer Reviews

    1 Customer Reviews

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    Most Recent Customer Review

    Troy S

    1 star

    07/26/2023

    AC wasn't working, charged me for diagnosis (******) and told me that the clutch needs to be rebuilt (*******) or compressor, expansion valve, and drier should be replaced to get warranty work (*******). I asked what is his recommendation, he replied, "the first one". I had to put a ****** deposit for the job and the next day the quote increased another ****** for additional coil for clutch that he was unaware that it needed. After installation, he called me and said "we gambled and we lost" You now owe me ******* and we need to start over and the other option will cost you *******. ********** asked "what can I do. I need my AC repaired?", "Sell The car!" he quickly replied. We had heated discussions and ultimately agreed to split the loss and perform the other option of the job. He stated it would be one week later. I left my car there. On the due date of completion, he calls and says that his mechanic walked out and he cannot perform the repair. Come get your car and I will return your ****** but not your diagnosis fee. Two and a half weeks passed, mid summer, and still no AC. Fortunately, I only lost ****** for a missed diagnosis. Poor diagnosis, poor repair service, and poor customer **********************. no recommendations from me!

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