Unocal La Palma 76

Come here all the time to fill up the vanpool van and our family vehicles. The $ discount for adding a wash, which now gets you a cup of coffee is nice bonus.
Everytime I come into this place the work staff has always been very nice, and helpful when having issues with the automated car wash.
Can’t really say a bad thing, as this place always meets expectations.

When I need a quick car wash and some gas this is the closest one for me. Gas prices are pretty low and lower when using a 76 card.
The only problem is the car wash doesnt do a good job on drying it. Always have to use a towel to get a lot of the water off.
They have alot of snacks and drinks which is nice.

The older man who works there is great. He keeps the store really clean and fully stocked. Restrooms are always clean. He is there really early and is friendly.

This is my first time writing a review. I never leave comments, but I made an account just for this.
The cashier was such an ass. I went and got the car wash. and went inside and politely asked if I can get the 20 cents off per gallon and he said I couldn’t because I was apparently suppose to come inside first. buy the gas AND the car wash together. There was no visible sign to alert customers. Then he points to a microscopic sign inside the store. that is still vague and unclear. So he says no to the gas in such a rude manner that I walk away claiming this is effin ridiculous, and he starts yelling at me. to stop yelling at him.
I have a soft spoken voice to begin with, I don’t know how I was yelling. So freaking rude.
Car wash was not even great, there are residues and the machine doesn’t even dry well. It dries the front, but none in the back where most drivers would not see until after they leave.
Worst experience ever.
I want to give this 0 stars, but it won’t let me post. so here is an undeserving 1 star.

I’m noticing that some 76 stations are looking nice and clean! also this location has some classy!
Who goes into a 76 gas station who sells champagne? Yup! they sell them here and they have variety of them! As soon as you walk in on your right side at the front, all kinds of champagnes are lined up and displayed handsomely.
The customer service here is good, I bought some Monster drinks and I made sure if they are 2 for $ 4 but the cashier told me I would have to pick out the non-​coffee ones to get that sale.
My second visit here the cashier was multi-​tasking closing up a customer on one end and helping me right away to close my sale with gassing up.
I see they try to keep this station clean, that same employee was cleaning windows outside and she seemed to be very productive, cool! I’m so accustomed to see other stations were some employees get glued behind a counter when they are not busy.

— Right down the street from home.
— Credit card system works fine.
— Has squeegees.
— Clean and never crowded.
— Cheapest in the area.
Most importantly:
— No bums claiming they ran out of gas asking for money. GET A JOB!

Really pissed off… used my credit card at the pump for $ 30.00 of gas and I come home to check my account online and they charged my credit card $ 75.00 as a pending charge. Since it was charged on a Friday, it wont be reversed till Tuesday/​Wednesday. My tank cant even hold $ 75.00 in gas. Double check your receipt and bank statements to make sure it doesnt happen to you. Irritated because I needed that extra money. It would be cool if they had a little sign out there warning you.
On a plus side 5 Stars for their selection of food. lots of yummy treats from cookies to crackers and the best iced coffee Ive ever had!!! Its nice and creamy. Much better than 7 – 11 coffee. They also serve Coffee Bean hot Coffee at their clean coffee counter! If your filling up on a road trip and need snacks get them here.
5 Stars also for customer service. Attendant is always friendly with me.
Just pay cash for gas!!!

They have a large selection of food/​drinks inside, but I’ve only ever pumped gas here. Make sure you pay with cash, their ATM/​Credit system has a bad habit of overcharging people.

Had a great experience. Very clean station and bathrooms. Paid cash and saved $.10 a gallon and then another $.20 on top of that because I bought a carwash. Great Deal!

I went to the only unused pump and tried swipping my credit card. Then came the time to input my Zip Code to verify my credit card. The keypad was broken so I couldn’t input my zip correctly.
I go inside and ask them to manually swipe my credit card. The attendant says I must have them charge a fixed amount of gas (i.e. $ 20, $ 40, $ 38.51) instead of authorizing my card and having it be charged whatever amount of gas gets pumped.
This is highly unacceptable for a gas station in the 21^st Century.

This 76 station was recently renovated a few months ago. Prior to the remodel, it was probably one of the oldest looking gas stations in So Cal, but still kept very clean and orderly. I imagine the owners could’ve earned some money on the side using the property as a movie set for a gas station from the 50’s and 60’s.
Fast-​forward to today and you’ll see a beautifully remodeled gas station. The first to use digital signs to dynamically change gas prices. Also, the first car wash I’ve seen that uses an interactive video kiosk to guide you through your selections. Pretty cool.
Anyhow, stop by to discover the gas station of the future. Today.