Arco & AMPM

I used to come to this gas station a lot when I lived in Glendale. Hasn’t changed much. Still fairly busy. Best price for gas in the area.

Of course the gas was just fine. Expensive but not Arco’s fault
BUT No public bathroom and very rude non English speaking service man.

(Filled-​up 01÷30÷15 F @ 9:00am): Usually the cheapest non-​member gas around, but I rarely used them since they didn’t accept credit cards!
My Toaster was running on fumes (her gas guage light was giving me the stink-​eye, too) as I coasted her into this Arco & AM/​PM located across the street from a KFC, «my» Smart & Final and one of «my» post offices in order to use a gift card I received as a Christmas present. The practicality of a gift card was the only way I ever filled-​up at any Arco gas station or someone paid for me due to the lack of credit card acceptance and my lack of carrying cash or a debit card. Let’s talk gas!:
87 Regular Gas ($ 25.00) — Ironic how gas prices have tanked now that I no longer had a 35-​mile commuted to work! After 10.97 gallons of gas at $ 2.27/gallon, my ride was ready to go. Fuel quality seemed fine. On this sprinkling morning there was no need to squeegee the windows, so I gassed and went.
Service — Unless there was something wrong with the pump you were at, the pay machine was either not working or out of receipt paper, you wanted some snacks from inside the tiny AM/​PM
, or you needed your car serviced at the small onsite garage, it was all self-​service. Pump #6 flowed fast like a flash flood.
Parking (Free) — They had a couple spots — for those who needed snacks or directions, I guess. Otherwise, get in and get out!
Atmosphere, décor, ambience — A spacious gas station with wide aisles and lanes to pull up along or pass by cars with stucco pillars. It had a total of 16 pump stations (four columns with four pumps each), squeegees, soapy water, paper towels trashcans, and an air and water station. All the pump stations had a small roof platform that covered them, but if the rain were coming in sideways you’d be drenched
. There were two entrances/​exits each along Wilson Ave. and the main drag of Verdugo Rd. Be warned that this was a high-​trafficked intersection and busy location so be careful and have patience. There was plenty of natural lighting during the day and very bright lighting from both street and above lamps at night. There were no TVs or background music.
Attire — Totally casual, so I would normally be in a t-​shirt, boardshorts, and flip-​flops.
Overall, this Arco & AM/​PM in Glendale served its purpose and was perfectly located close to a few regular spots I’d hit up. Although the prices were cheap, I wouldn’t say they were the cheapest because of its location… location…location, so traffic could be snarled at times depending on the time of day. The facilities were adequate, well-​lit, and open late. I found very good value based on the prices, service, and experience noted above (total paid experience was around $ 25.00; no tip required). And, they only accepted cash and debit cards (gift cards, too), so my credit card of choice stayed in the wallet… AMEX! 4.0 STARS

Gas Guru brought us over here! cheapest gas in the area and its conveniently located right by the freeway. This location wasn’t too crowded so it’s perfect for a quick drive through ^_​_​^

Always the cheapest gas station around that area in Glendale. I wish the receipt printer wasn’t empty as often, but oh well… I rather get cheaper gas than complain. ;)

Can’t beat the price for gas here. It’s by far the cheapest compared to other gas stations in Glendale, which makes waiting in line a problem. Everyone seems to know this and thats evidenced by all the cars waiting to get to an open pump. Go at night when there’s less traffic.

Great place for gas. That’s why it’s always busy. To give a low review for a place being to busy is kind of dumb. It’s like giving a club a bad review because you can’t get in. The main purpose of a gas station is to fill you car up. The only reason to give this place below a 3 star is if they fail to provide you with that service. As far as it being busy all the time, you live in LA, a place where you pray before you hit the road. Keep that in mind.

this is the worst gas station in glendale. although the prices are great for gas & cigarettes, the employees are very slow… do not come here at 9am or 3pm, good luck finding a spot to fill up gas, and they always have bullshit shift changes on the worst times!!!

Best service I’ve found in the LA area. Nice guys, no BS, and honest. If you need an oil change or smog check, this is the place to come!

Cheapest gas I can find in Glendale… and cheap smokes… sometimes crowded however.

OH MY! I can’t believe what just happened to me at this gas station. The man whom I assume runs this franchise came out to me after I had just popped my hood to check my oil and told me I wasn’t allowed to «do that here». He said «What are you doing? Your gas is done!» I had been filling up my tank and it had JUST finished when he basically kicked me out of his station. There were absolutely NO CARS waiting, and one entire island was COMPLETELY empty! He told me I couldn’t hold up the line?! I asked «what line!?» And then I told him that I fill my tank here every week and informed him that he just lost a customer and he said «You should go to 76»!!! This was at 1pm on a weekday with only 2 other cars getting gas. So he lost a customer in an effort to keep the space free for the next POTENTIAL customer! Very strange approach, very bad business, and he really treated me like a second class citizen. Maybe it’s because I was driving an older car? Maybe he doesn’t like women? He even said something about needing to keep the place clean??? It’s a GAS station! If you can’t check your oil at a gas station, why do they sell oil and transmission fluid and wiper fluid etc? MAYBE I’d understand if it was rush hour and there WAS a lineup. But even if that were the case, putting a quart of oil in your car takes about 2 minutes. Someday I’ll drive in with a luxury vehicle and see if I’m treated any differently. Or I’ll see if my husband can get away with checking the oil in the middle of a quiet weekday. Something tells me he wouldn’t be walking up to a dude with this attitude.

Truths: Always packed, and you do have to hustle your way into a spot.
Theres a fee, $.45 if you use a debit or credit card. You can either go inside or use a machine between the pumps and tell it how much money youd like to use to fill your tank.
Über Truths: Some pumps have hoses that are 12 feet long and can reach over to the other side of your car. You wont have to maneuver your way around or cars or have to try your best at a 3 point turn in a tight space. Their prices are at the very least 10 cents lower than its competitors.

I never have cash which means I have to pay a small fee to use my credit/​debit card, but it’s still a bargain compared to other gas stations.
If you’re heading to a freeway it’s a little bit less convenient than the other stations that perch themselves right at the entrance of the 2 and the 134, but you’ll save a decent amount of money if you’re filling your tank.

price value unmatched