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    • A.L. Prime Energy

      18 Lark Ave Saugus, MA 01906-4261

      BBB Accredited Business
    • A.L. Prime Energy

      120 Mass State Hwy Fitchburg, MA 01420-6180

    • A L Prime Energy

      1313 Water St Fitchburg, MA 01420-7251

    • AL Prime Energy

      426 Daniel Webster Hwy Merrimack, NH 03054-4109

    • A.L. Prime Energy

      324 Cambridge St Burlington, MA 01803-2048

      BBB Accredited Business

    ComplaintsforA.L. Prime Energy

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    • Complaint Type:
      Product Issues
      Status:
      Answered
      The staff are scam artists and sell faulty products and do not help you after selling you a broken product . Their gas is watered down and damaged my car. Their staff are rude

      Business response

      11/07/2024

      Hi *****,

      Please provide more information. What store? What time? What pump?

      We have not had any recent bad gas claims.

    • Complaint Type:
      Service or Repair Issues
      Status:
      Answered
      On February 9, 2023 I had my car starter replaced by the BP Auto Repair and they charged me $985 for it and the labor. Two days ago on July 25 my car had the same problem again. I had to tow it to the same mechanic and he told us that if it is the starter again we will not pay for it. Today on July 27, 2023 he tells me that became 90 days have passed since he did the work he will not charge about the parts but he wants $350 for the labor. I told them I should not be paying about the labor as well since I have no reassurance that this thing will not happen again in five months or anytime soon.

      Business response

      07/28/2023

      Hi ******,

      Unfortunately, the auto repair shop is a leasee of our tenant at that location. You will have to complain to the shop directly. It is ran independently.

    • Complaint Type:
      Billing Issues
      Status:
      Answered
      On October 2, 2022, I filled my gas tank in the amount of $62.06. However, I was charged double for the same day. I filled my gas tank only one time on that day and it is almost impossible to put same amount of gas on the same day. So, I contacted the gas station to speak to the manager of this issue, but they never got back to me. They even dodged my calls until I contacted **** credit card to dispute the charges. From my credit card statements, it clearly shows that I was charged double on the same day, however, they are claiming that there is no documents available for this transaction at the pump and they are not responsible for this charge. But, I strongly believe they can see this two transactions and they should have some type record that indicates the exact time of this two transaction and which pump was operated. If, I did make two separate transactions, then they should able to prove it.

      Business response

      11/29/2022

      This look like a processing center error. Please see attached.

       

      It shows customer has received their money back.

      Customer response

      11/29/2022

      Better Business Bureau:I have reviewed the response submitted by the business and have determined that the response does not satisfy or resolve my issues and/or concerns in reference to complaint # ********. Please add your rejection comments below; if you do not provide any details, your complaint will be closed as Answered.

       

      As you can see it's a "conditional credit for dispute" which means, while Citi is investigating, they gave me a temporary credits. The credits is  NOT from Al Prime. Al Prime NEVER gave me any credits back but denying,
      ignoring my calls/claim and dragging this issue almost 2 months. I'm attaching new (most recent) statement from Citi Card and most recent transaction from Citi. After someone from Al Prime wrote a letter saying they don't have any documents and they are not responsible for this charge, **** reversed the credit. You should be able to see it These are most recent statements and transactions from Citi so this is how you are able to see the recent charges not in regular format. I'm sorry. I apology for it. If these attachment don't seem legit, maybe **** might be able to provide you or I could have them provide them if necessary.  I hope these help. Thank you. Have a wonderful day.

       

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      [You must provide details of why you are not satisfied with this resolution.  If you do not enter a reason for your rejection, your complaint will be closed as Answered.]

      Businesses and Customers should be civil, courteous and polite in their responses to complaints. It is important to remain professional and productive when participating in the BBB complaint process.

      FAQ

      Regards,

      Sanghyun

       

       

      Business response

      11/30/2022

      Please see attached document. Highlighted are the transaction this is regarding to. If you scroll over to the right, only one of the charges for $62.06 has a reference code. That is the only charge we see on our end. The one-dollar charge is an authorization charge. That automatically goes back into your account. This is a processing center error. Your credit card company should be able to resolve this for you.

      Customer response

      12/06/2022

      Better Business Bureau:I have reviewed the response submitted by the business and have determined that the response does not satisfy or resolve my issues and/or concerns in reference to complaint # ********. Please add your rejection comments below; if you do not provide any details, your complaint will be closed as Answered. 

      [You must provide details of why you are not satisfied with this resolution.  If you do not enter a reason for your rejection, your complaint will be closed as Answered.]

      I contacted the Citi Card last week regarding on this, they told me two charges were approved by AL Prime even if Al Prime sees one reference code on their end. I forwarded them the attachment I received from Al Prime. As of now there is another open dispute going on. Until I hear an update from either Al Prime or Citi Cards, I need to reject. Thank you


      Businesses and Customers should be civil, courteous and polite in their responses to complaints. It is important to remain professional and productive when participating in the BBB complaint process.

      FAQ

      Regards,

      Sanghyun

       

       

    • Complaint Type:
      Service or Repair Issues
      Status:
      Answered
      I am reaching out regarding two issues that occurred at the A.L. Prime Energy **************************************** location on 6/28/22. I have tried to reach out to the business directly via email and in person but have gotten no assistance. The first issue is regarding a discrepancy between the receipt I received and the amount of money that was charged on my credit card. While the employee was filling my tank, my card was taken along with several other patrons. I had to ask for my credit card back after he gave me the receipt. The amount I was charged according to my bank/credit card statement is $20 more than the amount quoted to me/the amount on the paper receipt (images below). In addition the receipt says "cash" but I paid with a credit card. The second issue is that my gas cap was not replaced after fueling by the employee (it is a full service station). When I got home the fuel cap was completely missing. When I returned to the gas station the next day to inquire they were not very helpful but did have several gas caps at the desk for me to try leading me to believe this is not an isolated incident and making me worried that if someone else whose gas cap was not replaced returned before me they may be driving around with mine. I was unable to get any guidance from the employee at the station. I have reached out via email and not gotten a response.

      Business response

      08/29/2022

      This has been resolved by sending a gift card to customer directly

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