Arco AM PM

I’m not the type to typically leave bad reviews, especially 1 star reviews. But this arco is that terrible. First off, they recently don’t accept credit at the pumps. Lmao seriously? What gas station doesn’t accept credit? My credit card wasn’t working so I went inside to inquire about it. They said that it only accepts debit but not credit. So I go back to use debit and there’s a surcharge for using a debit card… So I go back inside and tell them I’d like to pay credit. They refused to take my card without an ID so I go back to my car to get my ID and they didn’t let me return to my spot in line when I came back. So I patiently waited until they finished with the 3 customers ahead of me. I finally get there and give them my credit card and they couldn’t process my card because the other employee who worked there was on the phone and their phone line is connected to their register. They couldn’t use both at the same time. The employee that was assisting me told her she needed the register to process my transaction and the employee was like «nope. Not ending this call. It’s gonna be a while.» So unbelievably rude. I took my credit card back, told them I was never coming back, and went across the street. Seriously, I’ve been a consistent customer for over 10 years. Never ever ever going back. I’d rather go to the chevron across the street and pay 20 cents more per gallon than go to arco.

This arco gives me the completely wrong change and tries to tell me that she gave me a 50. Gave her a $ 100 dollar bill and prepaid $ 25 dollars and bought some haribo gummies. Should come out to somewhere around 26.50 or something like that. I get $ 34 and some change for my change of a $ 100. Ridiculous how bad some people are at math. Everyone should have at least some grasp on basic arithmetic before getting any kind of job that requires the handling of money. Don’t ever trust the change you get from this heavy set latino woman who works in the afternoon on Thursday until 2 pm.

I come to this location because it’s the closest, and cheapest to my house.
It sits on the corner of two main streets so don’t be surprised if it’s packed, which sometimes is the case.
Typically I get gas when my car is running on fumes, I’m starving a bit cranky and don’t want to deal with people (I’ve since eaten and am not cranky, don’t worry). So it’s always nice when you can just throw cash into one of the terminals outside.
Unfortunately the terminals that take cash were all broken. So I had to drag myself into the convenience store, which is inconvenient when you don’t want to go in, and pay.
The clerk was nice and polite, accepted my cash and off I went.
Overall the experience was typical and average. Nothing to call home about but it is a gas station.
Enjoy!
Got to run, my car has gas now! XOXO

Stopped in to get gas a couple weeks ago, I come here all the time, cheapest gas in my area. I’m writing the review because on this particular day I locked my keys in my car after pumping gas… UGGGGGH!!! EVETYTHING inside my car including my cell phone and purse. The lady who works inside treated me like I was asking for a handout when I asked her for help! Wow, such a mean and uncaring soul she has… I am giving them four stars because a man named Sammy, I think the owner, saw me and came out to help me. He even called AAA on his cell for me, saved the day! I have encountered the bad attitude of the lady behind the counter before so it’s all good if you just pay at the pump and don’t even have to deal with her! Funny how when she saw him helping me her whole attitude changed. I didn’t tell him about her, her bad Karma will catch up to her and maybe she will learn some human compassion and empathy.

This location always has competitive prices and as expected long lines. With that in mind, the gas pumps are the older ones which can give certain cars a problem when pumping gas. Also, if you plan on using your debit card there is a $ 0.35 fee and you can’t use your credit card.

Ok, so this place has cheaper gas than usual, but I’ve been to Arco’s and there are some standards this one needs to live up to.
1.) The gas comes out slow and you have to stand there because there is no locking latch. It takes forever!
2.) Want to wash those windows? Not a chance! There’s nothing for that.
3.) For a while their credit card machines weren’t working, thank goodness I had some cash on me!
Suggestion… drive down the street Reseda/​Devonshire for a BETTER Arco with the same good prices. win!

Cheapest gas I have found in the valley. It’s now at $ 3.69. One thing that sucks about this place is that you have to hold the nozzle to pump gas. There is nothing that holds it for you. Still the cheapest gas in the valley.