“’ve been coming to this auto shop for three generations, and they have always treated our family with honesty, respect, and great service. The new owners, Austin and his wife, are some of the kindest and friendliest people you could meet. They truly care about their customers and make everyone feel welcome the moment they walk through the door. Their staff, especially Mike, is always very helpful, knowledgeable, and professional. Every experience I’ve had here has been amazing. They treat you like family and always make sure you’re taken care of every step of the way. What I appreciate most is their honesty and loyalty. They never overcharge or try to sell you things you don’t need. If there’s ever something they can’t do, they’ll be upfront about it and even refer you to another trusted shop instead of wasting your time or money. That kind of integrity is hard to find these days. Their work is always done in a timely manner, and the quality of service is consistently excellent. I never have to question their work because they always get the job done right. Reliable, trustworthy, and professional — I highly recommend this shop to anyone looking for great automotive service.”
“We have had multiple vehicles in the Norris shop during and after the transition from Mutrux, and I have had numerous interactions with Patrick, the new owner. They continue to provide superior service at prices below what the dealerships offer, and it is really handy to have a single source for fast and reliable repairs across more than one brand of vehicle. They are my go-to repair shop, and I highly recommend them to anyone looking for an auto mechanic in the Columbia area.”
“We needed an estimate for our insurance claim and chose the Collision Center because they advertised free estimates. The car ended up being totalled and the insurance company required additional paper work to be filed out. Joe Gamblian graciously assisted us with that & refused any payment for the additional work. He had no reason to - there was no job coming since the car was a loss. Clearly, they care about customer service which means a lot to me when choosing who to send buisness to. Thanks, Joe!”
“Great gas. Great App. Love the two sodas free each month and the discount on gas. Just need additional free coffees or sodas each month. Very inexpensive in corporate cost.”
“Went here a couple times for gas. Ease of access is great and plenty of pumps. Exterior is very clean. Pumps that were operational operated correctly and easily. However two slight negatives: Both times, there was no paper to print receipt. Also, at least one pump was out of service, that's not great either when it's busy.”
“I came here to fastlane my mom in the hospital battling stage 4 mouth cancer and I have to say AMINA is amazing deserves recognition she is so kind and just super nice goes over and beyond to help and always had a smile on her face 😊 THANK YOU AMINA”
“One of the best (by the Highway 70) gas stations with nice bathrooms and mega food and gas station items for your car. Hotel close by and a Grocery store across the street called SChnucks! Sonic on the corner for fast food. This is right on 70 so not a lot of traffic or BS to navigate. Enjoy your travels!”
“Speaking on this Philips 66 specifically they are the only one that I know of in the Columbia area that literally has a mini casino in the back of it. There’s a door that says game room and if you look through the glass, you’ll see 20 to 30 slot machines ready to steal your money, mortgage your house”
“Really enjoy this gas station. Owner greeted me soon as I walked in the door. Very positive vibes there. Plus the full service gas is awesome too! My favorite gas station in town!”
“Very nice and pleasant people work here. Unfortunately the soda fountain is a little flat, not enough carbonation and the rest rooms were nasty. But other than that a nice place to go.”
“I like it a lot it's a very big gas station with lots to choose from and the bathrooms was nice and clean and tidy no bad odors customer service was okay very friendly lady at the gas station Part she knew what she was doing. Great good job to her. Then its was the gas station very tidy, very neat if you wanted to sit down and eat you could with no problem nice clean tables chairs okay atmosphere then the food was very hot fresh krunchy chicken very my family was very pleased with the food and it was a great price for the food for your money. and they have on-site security right in the gas station for your safety as well and I think that was okay being that it's in a big city with a lot of crime and violence you need that security around to feel a little safe being that I'm from a small town here and we don't have a lot of foot traffic here or a lot of violence so I feel pretty safe and so did my family so great job to that gas station 66.”
“Ya' kno', this place is a throwback to the style and type of fueling stations that are in my experience history. Our window person was much cheerful and ready to help us out.”
“Thank you Elise for your help today. You were a life saver as my daughter threw up all over the place in our car. This is a great place for gas, snacks and humanity.”
“The French vanilla capacino is to die for here and it's never out of order I think it's because they clean the machine regularly The morning attendant is friendly cheerful and quick Avery good place to stop on the way to work without getting held up My personal favorite”
“I go there often it's my thank you jesus they still open store!! Staff always friendly and willlll assist you in finding what you are looking for. Wondering if they carry yogurt.”
“I prefer to sit at the bar - i like the atmosphere and enjoy better service at the bar even though I don't drink alcohol. Many items on the menu I enjoy - the only one I wish was better is the boneless wings. BWW has the best boneless wings.”
“Tonight Rick and AJ are the nicest men I've had the privilege to meet in a long time. I feel completely safe when I stopped here to use restroom or to get a drink I know that nothing's going to happen. It shouldn't even be in your records that when I did have to come here to make a phone call about something else and it was an emergency this is my safe place this is where I come. I went in to use the restroom and there was no toilet paper I told the gentleman AJ behind the counter and he went and grabbed me some toilet paper quicker than I can blink. Good job guys thank you so very much for making this a safe place for women to come at night when we're working.”
“The Grindstone HyVee Pharmacy is excellent. All of the staff are friendly and knowledgeable. My wife and I travel some and the staff are amazing at helping me deal with the logistics of our travel.”
“Phillips 66 is a convenient and reliable gas station offering fuel, snacks, beverages, and automotive essentials. The facility is clean, well maintained, and easy to navigate. Staff are friendly, professional, and helpful, ensuring smooth transactions. With quality fuel, accessible locations, and quick service, Phillips 66 is a trusted choice for drivers on the go.”
“love the staff manager always friendly they got low prices on cigarettesoh yeah and I forgot to mention to have the best freaking homemade House made sandwiches you can get thanks to the lady that makes those I can't remember her name but she is the bomb. oh and did I say those sandwiches were freaking amazing”
“I went in to grab a bite while I was waiting on n my eye glasses to be done. I ordered a signature pizza with the toppings of my choice. This pizza was only $14 with tax and by far better than any chain pizza I've eaten lately. The very nice gentleman that made it was courteous and helpful. Thank Hyvee!”
“John was amazing! Stopped in during lunch rush and he went as far as leaving the counter to check the stock of an item across the store! Very very nice experience!”
“This is a decent gas station with competitive gas prices. It's a clean lil store with great selections of snacks and cold drinks. Don't forget the ice it's usally only a dollar if you buy gas. On the weekends they have fresh donuts and great coffee. If your close to this store stop and shop locally.”
“Staff friendly very helpful very professional staff amazing on the cleanliness and the bathroom was amazing super clean I wasn’t afraid of using the facilities like most gas stations thank you guys keep up the good work”
“The best pretzels I’ve ever had my entire life. The cookies are even better!!! If you’ve never came here you are really missing out in life. Truly a 5 star gas station I will remember.”
“Shane did as best as he could today, only person in the back making pizzas! During my wait, I was able to witness his efforts in trying to fill a 10 pizza order with non stop movement with the only downfall of only two ovens baking at a time. While my order was unfortunately an hour behind, I can't blame him for the wait. Store is definitely not equipped or staffed for such amount of quantity per customer on a Friday evening. Food was great!”
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