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January 2024 by Bob Roehm
I had first known Frank's Marathon, at 3116 Riverside Dr. in Upper Arlington, as Frank's Sohio.During my teenage years [during the 1960s], I had lived 1½ blocks away from that gas station. I would periodically ride my bicycle over there and would fill up my bicycle tires with free air from a hose that had been attached to the outside wall of the building.My parents had always bought Sohio gas so it had been very convenient that there had been a Sohio gas station so close to our home.Just south of Frank's Sohio had been a drive-in movie theater that has since been replaced by The Landings.During the summer, we would often hear the sounds of the movies that had been showing at that drive-in theater. We did not have air conditioning in our home so our windows would usually be open during the summer. We would often hear the sounds of the movies from several blocks away.The sound of the movies that we would hear through our open windows had been quite unusual because that sound had been created by the combination of the sounds of many speakers that had been scattered all over the parking lot.Frank's Sohio later became Frank's BP and even later became Frank's Marathon.I recently visited Frank's Marathon [on 11-11-2023], for my first time in many years, so that I would be able to take a few photographs and so that I would be able to ask a few "historical" questions of the guy who had been working behind the counter.I am happy to report that there is still free air at Frank's Marathon for those who need it.
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October 2023 by Amy
This place is the best and have been getting my vehicles serviced here for 7 years
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September 2023 by Amy Anderson
This place is the best and have been getting my vehicles serviced here for 7 years
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June 2023 by Todd Travis
Very good mechanics here
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May 2023 by Michelle Dado
I want to sing the praises of Frank's Marathon. We have taken our cars there for years, and an issue with one of our recent vehicles kept resurfacing (through no fault of Frank's). He and their staff kept us up-to-date and informed and we ended up getting a brand new part from the actual car manufacturer. They went above and beyond for customer satisfaction, and THIS is why we will continue to take our car service issues to Frank's. Thank you.
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March 2023 by Brad Recker
He was dishonest about his pricing. The sign clearly said $90 max tow and when we go to pay he charge $127 plus several “hidden” fees.
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January 2023 by Robert Michael
A true hidden gem. Where do locals go? Here. Best Italian food I have had in a LONG time.
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January 2023 by Sara McKinniss
My Toyota stopped running in Hilliard and I called for a tow to Frank’s Marathon. I was unsure of what I was in for because the coolant gauge had registered hot for a few minutes. Turns out, the tensioner broke and shredded the belt. The tow dropped my RAV4 off on Wednesday and it was back on the road Thursday afternoon. Price was fair, no surprises. Unfortunately, as a female, I’ve been talked down to before at mechanic shops and at the dealer. I appreciate Frank’s team diagnosing the problem and helping fix the situation and treating me equal. Great experience all around and will recommend Frank’s Marathon to my local friends and family.
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January 2023 by Jody Kear
It's early in my experience with Frank's but so far I am impressed. Very knowledgeable, no nonsense. I'll be back.
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June 2022 by Ned Timmons
Frank's Marathon is the best auto care shop in UA. Three generations of Gillespie's have run this location on Riverside Drive.Super service at very reasonable prices and they stand by their work.I recommend Frank's very highly.Ned Timmons
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January 2022 by Extreme Columbus Cars
Frank's Marathon- Is professional, very honestabout the work that only needs done, great customer service.
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November 2021 by Kaleigh Jurcisek
I have recommended to everyone I know to take their car in here. Everyone was very helpful and compassionate through the whole process of getting my car looked at from the initial phone call to picking my car up after work had been done. I appreciated the explanations of what was wrong with my car and what they did to fix it. At other places I've gone, I've always felt like either I was being talked down to or people couldn't bother to explain things to me. That was not the case here, they were wonderful!
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October 2021 by Ethan Burch
Adam was incredibly helpful servicing my VW Jetta this summer. He was friendly and very knowledgeable. I will definitely be taking my car for service here again! Thank You!!!
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August 2021 by Kevin Cappy
Adam was probably the kindest, sweetest, most honest human being I’ve ever given my car to. Not only was the service excellent, but they were fast and very communicative about what the issues were. Highly recommend.Service: Brake service & repair
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August 2021 by Jeanie Phillips Shonk
Adam B. Was very informative of what needed to be done. It was done in a timely matter. Thanks so much for your great service!!! The young man was very polite when I dropped it off as was the gentleman when I picked it up. Thanks again for the great service. JeanieServices: Transmission