Tahoe Tom's — Local services in South Lake Tahoe

Poorly run establishment.

Gas pumps didn’t work but owner wouldn’t put up a sign. So I had to move my car. Have to pay inside, sure. Then the gas won’t pump unless you hold it a certain way and push it in.

I tried but it kept going on and off. So I asked for help.

Homie said it’s not my job to pump your gas. Sure it’s not when your pumps WORK. I said are you the owner. He said it’s not my job. I said are you the owner. He said yes. So I asked for a refund. If your place doesn’t work right and you refuse to let people know then refuse to help me, you’re a bad business owner. The end. If I could give you 0...

Beware, you will be charged different than posted prices, and when you say something, all of the sudden they don’t know English. They charge gas at whatever rate they please too. They also water down their gas, not very well liked by locals. I believe they also have a leak in their underground tanks, which leeches into Lake Tahoe. This is a business to stay away from if you can, the prices are astronomical because they know that the majority of tourists won’t come back and complain. There’s a grocery store across the street if you need, and another gas station a half mile...

Refused to turn on the air for tires after I bought $45 in gas and had receipt. In California this is required to be free. I mentioned this and he said he knew the law and couldn't turn it on and didn't have any coins to turn it on. Then Jay, the attendant, told me the machine takes quarters and that if I give him $2 he would give me 7 quarters for the machine (I guess he was going to keep one). I reported Tahoe Tom's for not providing air, I really hope they get fined, and Jay gets the...