Frank's Marathon

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  Drew Scott
a month ago
Frank and his team are always top notch and truly care about their customers. Pretty rare to come across a place like this in today s society Great business from the top down!-Drew

  Bob Roehm
4 months ago
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 1� 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a Sohio gas station so close to our home.Just south of Frank's Sohio had been a drive-in movie theater that has since been replaced by The Landings.During the summer, we would often hear the sounds of the movies that had been showing at that drive-in theater.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.

  Sara McKinniss
a year ago
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.

  Kaleigh Jurcisek
2 years ago
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!

  Ned Timmons
a year ago
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

  Amy
6 months ago
This place is the best and have been getting my vehicles serviced here for 7 years

  Tina Roby
3 years ago
I was a visitor in the area and my vehicle overheated. I had to return home, nearly two hours away, that same day. I called and talked to Adam who was kind and seemed to really be concerned, working my vehicle into the schedule. I brought it in. He cut a heater hose - added a new connector - and charged me for 1.5 hours of labor = $144. The next day I was experiencing extreme leaking again from the same area. My vehicle is now at my mechanic and he told me the work done by Adam was in no way a 1.5 hour job. I suspected price gouging but didn t have enough information to effectively argue at the time of payment. So BE CAREFUL!!!!! Adam gave me the anyone else would charge a lot more speech and made himself out to be a heroin in my crisis. No sir. I was a vulnerable woman in an unknown area with a vehicle emergency and it was the perfect opportunity for someone to take advantage of -

  E W
5 years ago
Called Frank last night around 4pm and he got me in quickly this morning at 8am. Had my car fixed within a few hours and back on my way by 11:30am. They let me supply my own parts and they installed them at no extra charge plus labor at a fair price.Frank has my business moving forward.

  Brad Recker
a year ago
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.

  Kelsey Gray
3 years ago
I m really disappointed in Frank s Marathon. I took a Honda CR-V in for a pre-purchase inspection. They told me that the car was generally in good condition. Not even a week later of owning the vehicle, I took the vehicle to another shop to have it looked at due to issues I was noticing. It turns out the car is leaking oil from every place it could possibly leak oil from, the exhaust is leaking, two tires need replaced ASAP, new brakes are needed, and toms of other issues that resulted in an estimate of over $5k in repairs. There s no way the tech at Frank s didn t see any of these things, particularly the oil leaking and the tires. The engine light also came on about a day after I had my car inspected at Frank s. It was reset by the seller, and then reset at Frank s.

  Kevin Cappy
2 years ago
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 & repairService: Brake service & repair

  Jim Barr
a month ago
Great service center for your vehicle!!!

  Meredith Dickinson
3 years ago
I live in Philadelphia area and my daughter goes to Ohio State. My daughter drove back to school and we noticed oil leak stains in the garage. We called Frank in the morning and asked if she could bring him the car! They were more then helpful! They treated her like she was one of their family! I am so grateful for their kindness over the phone and to my daughter today!

  Ethan Burch
2 years ago
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!!!

  Scott M
4 years ago
An old school filling station with a great mechanical shop! Frank is an authorized amsoil dealer too! I had my oil changed with amsoil plus my front yard rear differentials changed with amsoil and my transfer case serviced too. The mechanic Adam was friendly and knowledgeable and gladly answered my questions. The price was very fair for all work done!

  Todd Travis
9 months ago
Very good mechanics here

  Robert Michael
a year ago
A true hidden gem. Where do locals go? Here. Best Italian food I have had in a LONG time.

  Raul Presas
3 years ago
Very impressed with the professionalism and honesty. I feel I was given all the information about my issue and a more than fair price. Franks gained a new customer today.Service: Brake service & repairService: Brake service & repair

  Jody Kear
a year ago
It's early in my experience with Frank's but so far I am impressed. Very knowledgeable, no nonsense. I'll be back.

  Teena Akiyama
3 years ago
Best place to go for Auto repairs. Great competent staff. Been in business for decades. Frank will take care of your car/gas/rental needs.

  Greg Donofrio
6 years ago
Have been bringing my vehicles here since I moved to Columbus 10 years ago. Very honest and gets the work done quickly. I won t go anywhere else

  Nicola Restaurant & Bar
3 years ago
The most trusted mechanic in Upper Arlington. Very honest people and great prices. I will give them all my business.

  Sarah Bertschy
3 years ago
I picked up a Uhaul trailer and had never hooked up a hitch before. These guys took care of me from start to finish and were super helpful!

  Carl Martin
3 years ago
Great people great service very knowledgeable mechanics I always get my oil changes here because they have amsoil great stuff

  Amy Rutter-Hanzel
7 years ago
Experienced, knowledgable mechanics. Family owned since 1966. A full-service gas pump. Priceless.

  Extreme Columbus Cars
2 years ago
Frank's Marathon- Is professional, very honestabout the work that only needs done, great customer service.

  John Jeffers
10 months ago
Extremely knowledgeable very professional and great gas

  Sadeem Salem
7 years ago
I used uhaul service from them. Very friendly and nice guys. I would recommend for sure.

  Ronnie Bianco
a year ago
Frank is awesome, this place is the best.Services: Brake service & repair, Battery, Oil changeServices: Brake service & repair, Battery, Oil change

  Jeffery Kamer
3 years ago
Price and quality was what I expected. Thank you for the great job