Arco AM/PM

Let us review the process of visiting this station. First, if you use the island machine to pump gas, it is quite hard to insert your dollar bills as if it require crisp paper bills. Most of the time, the island is out of receipts. They must have put in a yard of paper rolls for the day. Line is always moderately long and yet few casket.

I usually go here when I’m in the area. It’s not the closest from my house but it’s my go to for cheap carwashes. But that’s half the problem. I went last week on a hot Sunday afternoon around 4pm for the drive thru carwash, yet it is out of order. This place
tends to be «out of order» many times and it is an annoyance. This is place is still a go to for me due to the cheap price.
Price: ⁵⁄₅ lower than other gas stations
Carwash: ²⁄₅ availability is sporadic
Parking/​Service: ⁴⁄₅ enough pumps and usually no wait

I usually always stop at this gas station because it is close to home and almost all the time the cheapest. That’s the best part about this location. I really don’t like that it is always packed and there is sometimes lines of cars in front of the pumps, but everybody wants the best prices I understand.

Cheapest regular gasoline and Diesel fuel for miles in any direction. Check Gas Buddy to confirm! That’s all I care about since I would never buy anything in the store. Why save money on fuel and then burn cash on overpriced crap in the store?!

Super weak coffee in the morning. I think they try to save money by either brewing 2 batches with one serving of coffee or splitting the coffee in half before brewing. It tastes like coffee flavored water. Sometimes they have the coffee shots available in the creamer section, but not always.

This arco station is the worst. Although it looks nice their gas pumps/​payment screens are horrible! My card never works! I always have to go inside and pay. There goes the convenience of paying at the pump

Wow. What horrible service!!! Ever since the change of management they have hired a crew that’s rude not only to me but others around me. 2 hot dogs and a coke for $ 5.28? Are you serious!!! I should of spent my hard earned cash across the street at inandout! Do t come here if you can avoid it. Where’s the ZERO star button?

Of all the Arco I have been to, this is one of my least favorite. Their gas prices are consistently higher than the one on Nogales at the 60 Freeway is the cheapest location around. Also, their car wash sucks. No soft cloth wash, they just have the machine going over the car with soap and harsh brush.

They don’t take credit cards and they charge .35 cents to use a debit card. The lady behind the counter had an attitude when I questioned the charge. Never going to this location again, only went here since I was working out next door and when leaving my gas light came on. I’d rather be stranded on my way home than support this business again.

I’ve been coming to this location foe years and I’ve never had a bad experience. Honestly, not once in the 5+ years that I’ve been coming here. The staff has always been attentive, by gas station standards, so I’m happy to give them a review. Obviously this is my experience over the years and I cannot speak for others, only for myself. I particularly like coming here because they have the Chase ATM and that is very convenient for me.

If I could give a negative star I would. Bad customer service! I’ve been driving for 20 years… So pumping gas is not new to me. After about 5 gallons… The pump stopped. Well I know my tank isn’t filled because I was practically on empty. I go in and let them know… Explained to them the situation. I would be happy to move to another pump… I just don’t want them to charge me an additional 35 cents for paying with debit. She kept telling me to try again… I was like… Seriously it’s not working. I go back to my car to try once again. Same result. I go back in to let her know that it’s still not working. She was like… Since u put the pump back we will have to charge you an additional 35 cents if u were to use ur card again. WTF? I just told u I didn’t want this to happen. But you refused to come out behind the register to check. (there was no one in the store. And there was an additional clerk to help customers) of course a gas rig was refilling gas into their tanks right as I’m walking out. Maybe you ran out of gas??! It would be nice if u told me that instead of trying to make me look stupid. I will never come back! I rather pay extra elsewhere. What a B!!!

Depending on what time you visit this station will determine your experience. It can get pretty hectic at times but fortunately there is plenty of moving area at the pumps. The 24 hr fitness next door fills up the parking spots in front of the pumps and sometimes prevents the free flow of traffic as fitness goers try to find parking. The evening is busy inside the am/​pm and even with two tellers there is still a line. Be sure to have your money, items, lotto, etc. ready when you’re in line or you will feel the silent wrath of the customers behind you. My experience with the tellers have always been pleasant. As for the lotto scratchers, I have gotten a couple of $ 50 winners and a $ 100. This am/​pm is the biggest in the area and there is plenty to choose from the drinks, candy, and snacks.
I usually come here late at night and I have to say the lighting is excellent. It’s very bright. The cash machines for the pump are a hit and miss. Sometimes they work, sometimes they don’t. But you will always find one of the six working.

Their cashier messed up my change — they were supposed to give me back $ 3, but instead asked me for $ 3. To the cashier’s credit, she caught the mistake and apologized profusely. She seems like a nice person trying to learn the ropes. I can tell she takes her job seriously. So I give this place a 4 star for customer service.
This station is right next to a gym, and because parking lots are connected, you have a lot of gym members driving around trying to find parking. It clogs up the lanes sometimes. I give this place a 2 star for convenience.

I came here thinking i wouldn’t have to wash my car. since it was filthy from tree/​flower pollen. so my grey subaru was all yellow-​ish. Well i drove into the car wash. And saw that they don’t take coins. i’m like???
ok. i think i have enough money/​cash… and it won’t take any bills either. By this point i’m like??? You don’t want my business? or are you punishing to resort to washing my own car? well if the weather wasn’t a tad chilly, i would have put on my daisy duke shorts to wash it with suds… but it was a tad chilly.
anyways. i couldn’t back up. and there was a car in front of me in the bay getting washed.
so finally the car is done, i drove out anf went to parents house and wash the car. It’s brand spanking clean now!!!
This AM/​PM arco gas station is spacious and has a good size food mart in it.
so bottom line lesson learned: go in to buy car wash or buy it at the pump. if not don’t go.

This Arco location is very convenient especially as it is in the same plaza as 24-​Hr Fitness, Chick-​Fil-​A, Fresh & Easy, and CVS. Sometimes when I need to clean my windshield or get air for my tires, I might drop by. Last year, they had coupons circulated to businesses around the area and I thought to try it out with some of their hot foods or coffees. The food was to be as expected for gas station food but I do have to say that their service is not quite there. Usually when I go there in the mornings, there is only one cashier and for some reason is not usually friendly. I see them being friendly with the other customers but not me, not sure if it’s because I’m Asian and the others are not? Anyways, I have also learned that air for tires should be free but the lady cashier one time did not tell me that and let me exchange my dollar for quarters for the machine.

its silly writing a review for a gas station but when you receive an experience where you want to punch the arco guy in the face then you find yourself wanting to express ur hate for this place
this review is strictly for the ppl that work here and their attitudes and the vacuums, and also the quality of the car wash
dont fall for the 3.99 wash, it doesnt do anything expect spray ur car with nasty water and move plastic washers around it.
and if u want to get it vacuumed u have to horizontally park ur car so that it can reach in all the way.
the guy that worked there was walkin around outside and giving me the creepiest looks, and making stupid comments, i wanted to run him over.
thank you for lettin me rant.

This place gets one star for low prices and that’s it! I waited for 35 minutes in line to get my car washed only to find that it stopped working. An employee came to look at it and told me «just hold on» before I even opened my mouth. Then, because she couldn’t get it to work I had to be inconvenienced. I was told to go inside for a refund where I was given the third degree. Then when they finally figured out how to give me my $ 8 back, they wanted to keep my ATM receipt! This place is like a bad acid trip! Stay away!

The cheapest gas around the area, as long as you pay cash, with other great deals.
I frequent this area for their coffee since they offer the 4^th cup free (grab a stamp card!) They also have a wide variety of food, snacks, and great deals on drinks. Need a car wash? They got that too.
There is usually a long line in the mornings so bring your patience.
Note: There is a $ 0.45 charge for using cards.

when I’m around the neighborhood, I get gas here.
This place is a good quick stop for munchies too;-)
Workers are pretty much unhappy! compared to other Am/Pm’s I have gone too.

Newer, clean, and spacious. Not as ghetto as other locations… yet.