ARCO

Several reviewers praised ARCO staff for helping them contact roadside assistance when they were unable to reach assistance themselves, describing the staff as “amazing” and “total life savers.”

Source: 1 of 8 reviews • Confidence: high (explicit mention)

Multiple customers reported issues with the pay-at-the-pump system, including delayed card acceptance, slow pumping, and missing receipts, leading one reviewer to avoid ARCO after three consecutive bad experiences.

Source: 3 of 8 reviews • Confidence: medium-high (recurring theme)

• Pump often requires holding tight due to vapor recovery system.
• Receipts sometimes not issued despite paying at pump.

One disabled reviewer mentioned being unable to pump gas due to lack of assistance, indicating accessibility challenges for disabled patrons.

Source: 1 of 8 reviews • Confidence: low (single report)

A reviewer highlighted that many employees have been at the station for over five years, with one employee having worked there since opening 30 years ago, contributing to a friendly, familiar environment.

Source: 1 of 8 reviews • Confidence: high (explicit mention)

One reviewer reported that the bathroom is closed after 9:30 PM due to theft concerns, with staff refusing exceptions even for paying customers, which was deemed a “terrible business practice.”

Source: 1 of 8 reviews • Confidence: high (explicit mention)

Several reviewers noted that ARCO charges more per gallon for credit/debit transactions and overall has higher prices than competitors like Chevron, with one stating they “avoid this gas station if you can help it.”

Source: 3 of 8 reviews • Confidence: medium (multiple mentions)

• Credit price $0.10 higher per gallon than cash.
• Cash price $0.20 higher than Chevron.

One reviewer reported that after filling over 5 gallons, the gas gauge did not move, suggesting they felt “ripped off” and noted the station was more expensive than usual.

Source: 1 of 8 reviews • Confidence: low (single report)