Arco

I had to get the Bureau of Automotive Repairs involved. I will never trust this place. I thought I was getting a great deal with a good coupon, but by the time I got done, I would have done better to go to a full price place where I know I will be treated honestly.

Extremely dishonest service and the service guy is a crook.
Tony Zeng checked our car for smog. He overcharged us for the service and when we enquired about the discount admitted that there is one after the payment was completed.
Horrible service. Would not recommend to anyone. Would give a zero if that was possible.

The gas is incredibly inexpensive here but you will need to bring your debit card or cash. I think there’s a debit card fee, but the price per gallon more than makes up for it. I have not had the opportunity to meet any of the staff as of yet.

.35 cents extra to use a debit card so the gas is not the reported price on the sign. No pump payment option. Have to wait in line at a payment station used by 4 other pumps. Go elsewhere.

This review is just for the gas station part…
It’s not horribly expensive, it’s easy to get to from 280, and the bathroom was only somewhat disgusting. That’s good.
The cashier is a big nasty jerk and needs a major attitude overhaul. That’s not good, but understandable as he’s trapped at a gas station all day. Also, it’s kind of hard to get out/​back onto the road in the direction you want to be going from this awkward corner location.
I am sure I will be back at some point as I’m a cheapskate and the price of gas here isn’t horrible.

Went for a smog and was good to go. They help you out, you know what I mean. Easy and decent service from a friendly staff.

Great place to get smog tested. Quick service. Friendly.
Descent gas prices. No issues. Cashier was curtious

Serving as of one of the many gas stations in Daly City, this Arco is right off the Mission St. exit on the freeway which is great if you’re due for an emergency gas stop.
Prices are decent. Not the best, but certainly better than the 76/​Shell stations nearby. The cashier here is efficient enough although I have had times where she’s had quite the attitude towards other customers.
The entrances can be difficult to maneuver because of the highway exit and merging lanes. Like most gas stations, there’s the left and right pump and seeing as there are a lot of cars who’s gas door is on the left side, it can be difficult to grab spot unless you back up and position yourself to a left door pump.

STAY AWAY!
The machine ate my credit card instead of spitting it back out after processing it!
I asked the Arco cashier for help but he told me to find a cleaning staff (?) from the business next door since he wasn’t allowed to leave his post. After aimless running around in search for help, someone finally came and got my card out with a screwdriver?! That seems legit.
Apparently this station only accepts debit cards. Yet, they didn’t think to make a sign to inform their customers. Moreover, if you won’t accept credit cards then make your machine decline them instead of holding them hostage.
Worst experience ever!

My family has been going to this Arco for a long time now. I just recently got a smog check and the service was same as always fast, and hassle free. The mechanic was friendly and was able to answer any questions I had regarding my car with ease… Highly recommend this garage!

Ive been coming here for years now and service has been the same, excellent. They know what theyre doing and they are super friendly. Highly recommended for a smog test!

This is where you want to go if you want to get bumper checked by fobby mexicans looking for a quick buck.

The prices here are the cheapest in the area. You won’t find anything better up north in SF, or south in SSF. Prices are usually identical to the SSF Costco — just check out gasbuddy.

arco is consistently cheaper than most other gas stations
it just so happens that in arcos from berkeley, oakland to daly city– the price of regular is $ 3.57 WOW! that definitely brings a smile to my face. not being from the city i scare easy from the higher gas prices so before heading to San Francisco i look for places to fuel up.
found this arco close to the freeway and stopped to gas up. just like other arco stations they are cash or atm. no credit cards. i think that’s how they keep their prices low. there is a $ 0.35 charge when you use the atm just a friendly heads up.
until next time
cheers!

The most troublesome gas station to get into and out of. Because of the location, a lot of people had been hit from those coming out of the freeway ram. And others had been hit trying to get back into the main street because of the heavy traffic.
The price of gas here and the location, I would rather go somewhere else.

Why don’t they have the type of hoses that can stretch to the other side of the car? I’m spoiled by being able to go on either side of the tanks at Costco.

Bring CASH! I only come here once in awhile, I have never had any problems. Most of my winning scratchers come from here!

Does not accept credit cards.

The guy who does the smog checks is very unprofessional and seriously lacks the ability to communicate effectively. I took my car in and during the smog the engine started to surge and the «check engine» light came on which automatically fails the test. I took my car to my mechanic and got the problem fixed that same day. The next day I took my car back for my free retest and the car passed the smog part but failed cause the engines computer had not reset. The technician informed me that I should have driven the car about 70 miles before bringing it back. When I asked him why he could not have told me that before my free retest he told me that was not his responsibility. I was just there the day before. They did not offer to do it again or even give me a discount. $ 60 smog fail. $ 400 car repair. I am now going to take my car to Westlake Smog Test Only Center @ 101 S Mayfair Ave who has 5 stars and a $ 20 off coupon on their Unilocal*page to do my test again.

Probably the cheapest place to get gas right now ($ 3.99 as of 5÷28÷2008) in my neighborhood. Not too crowded which is a plus. But remember, this is ARCO. This is probably not the cleanest burning fuel and is pretty much just a cheaper way of destroying the Earth, and last time I checked Earth is the only inhabitable planet in the universe.