Arco Am/pm

Dismal selection, and their pumps are not user friendly. Two other cars and I had to go inside because the pumps wouldn’t move past «please wait» we all had to swipe inside… at least there were attendants at the car wash

I like getting gas here because it’s inexpensive! It’s not exactly in my area but it’s not that far from where I live either! It’s worth the drive!

I am a regular customer to this gas stations since door opens to the public. Convenience? Yes close to where I live. Customer service? Good but not great, nothing extra ordinary from a counter service. But for god sake do something about your super slow card reader at the pump, not to mention printer like turtle. This is soooo slow especially with this small TV screen started playing some random clips. It looks like it slows the system more and annoying repeated clips. I’ve talked to staff more than enough but nothing happens. Pls don’t wait till me or others realizes that you don’t value our business and go somewhere. Thank you for reading.

My favorite part is the low gas prices. The cashiers are always nice and it’s a comvinient location.

Love the new scratch game. Thanks for all the goodies. I have won many drinks and food items. The cashiers are always friendly. Great prices on gas too.

— So, if there is one thing I dislike most, it is feeling like an establishment is just needlessly robbing people.
This gas station convenience store doesn’t accept credit cards. They only accept Visa Debt Cards and cash. I understand that some companies don’t like the cost of doing business with Visa, and that is definitely their choice. However, this company charges a .35 fee when you use your debit card. They will tell you that the fee is to off-​set the .35 fee they are charged from Visa for each transaction using your Visa Debit Card.
Someone definitely isn’t being truthful — here is what Visa says:
«Report any merchant violations… 1. The merchant added a checkout fee, or payment card surcharge, to your purchase for using your Visa Debit card.»
According to Visa, merchants are in violation of their merchant agreement if they pass along any surcharge when you use your Visa Debit card. Visa also reports that they do not charge merchants for Visa Debit transactions only Visa credit card transactions. Is that maybe why this company doesn’t accept credit cards but will pass along a fee to debit card users? — It appears to me that they could stand to make a lot of money at .35 a person on every debit transaction.
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I went in last week to fill up my tank and neither of my cards worked so I had to go inside. The young man behind the counter said the card readers hardly ever work because of the dust from the road construction. He said he would help me inside though. I told him I wanted to just fill it up and he said «No problem. If you would like a receipt when you are done just come back and I will be happy to print it for you.» (I wish I could remember his name. Darrin? I think there was a ‘D’ in his name. Sorry.)
I returned today and again the card readers did not work so I went inside. I told MARLI that I desired to fill up the tank. She said I had to have an exact amount to be charged. MARLI said she could not just open up the pump. I told her I did that last week and she said she has never done that in all the time she had been there.
Or this means either MARLI does not know how to do her job or MARLI does not want to do her job. I suspect she just did not want to open the pump for $ 100 and enter in the proper total later as Unilocaler RALPH W. suggested in an earlier review. Either way, who is to blame? MARLI? Maybe. Perhaps she was not trained properly. Her MANAGER? Maybe. Either the MANAGER did not train her properly or at all. Maybe the MANAGER does not know MARLI is doing) or not doing) this at all. Either way, this customer left the store without making a sale. MARLI did not seem to have a care in the world that she lost a sale for her MANAGER and her employer. Will her MANAGER or employer ever see this or ever do anything about it? Probably not. One could hope though.
It is true they have gas that is about $.10 cheaper than other stations nearby. It is also true they charge $.35 for using a debit card. (The young man told me last week they do not take credit cards.) So let’s do the math… 10 gallons at a savings of $.10 per is a savings of $ 1 them minus $.35 for a net savings of $.65 in exchange for the privilege of dealing with MARLI.
No thanks. I will go to MAVERIK right up the road from now on.

We recently moved to this neighborhood, and I have bought gas and conv store items here a few times.
Yesterday (⁶⁄₃) I went to get gas about noon, and tried three different debit cards at the pump — all were rejected (my accounts are in good standing), so I went into the store (I’ve never needed to do this here or at other stations in the past) and started to tell the clerk what happened, she seemed to be well aware of the problem at the pump and said, yeah it’s not working. I said (which shouldn’t have been necessary) that I wanted to buy gas, she then asked if I wanted to use a Debit Card (again, this should’ve been obvious), I said «OK, I just want to buy gas». She asked how much, I told her I wanted to fill my tank. She said that they’d have to authorize the card for $ 100 & adjust the amount afterwards. I replied «that’s a lot of trouble» — her response was «WHATEVER».
I left and filled the car at a Mobil station for $ 72.31 (my fill-​ups are always over $ 70 at current prices) and I buy gas at least once a week (sometimes twice). Although this ARCO station is the closest gas to my house, I like ARCO gas, this station usually has the lowest prices in the area, I will never go back because of the rude attitude of this employee.

This gas station doesn’t accept debit/​credit cards. I just imagine how much business this place loses a day turning people away. Invest in the equipment and the thing will eventually pay itself off.

It would be zero stars if it could! A for effort, but after second time through damaged finish and just waived them off and left. Bought the «guaranteed» car wash. First time huge dirt and bug spots. Asked what the guarantee was, was informed to be satisfied and some rain guarantee also however they collect the receipt so that’s not possible. Saw store manager, was run through again and scrubbing at spots damaged clear coat after second try. Still have large unclean areas with oily smudges, insect residue on windows and paint, and now scratched clear coat where they tried to remove a few of the stubborn spots. Sad as their liability only extends to the price of the service. Beware if you care about your investment!

Gas is always one of the cheapest in the areas!
Car wash is great! $ 7.99 for basic and $ 10.99 for super shine (tire shine and a little more). the car wash attendants pre-​rinse your car with a pressure hose and finish off your car with a hand towel dry (in addition to the large dryers in the car wash) so they really do a good job. complimentary vacuums for you to use after as well. some vacuum hoses have low pressure but there are some good ones.
in response to people complaining about the 35 cent debit fee: all Arcos do it, so don’t give this gas station a 1 star because of it. The employees have no control over it, the supervisors have no control over it– don’t be surprised that this Arco is no different than any other one. Yes it’s annoying to pay a debit card fee, but it’s 35 cents. Its not breaking the bank.

It’s ok. :-) I mean it’s a gas station, so…
Like people have said the 35 cent fee for debit is ridiculous. It is annoying enough to have a fee for gas at the pump, but it is the same fee inside if you are picking up snacks and drinks and that is where it seems insane to have a fee!
They do tend to have the cheapest gas, although if I have the 10 cents off from Vons, then that is usually a cheaper option and just down the block. I do like the pay with cash machines at the pumps, so it does make the paying with cash option easier since you don’t need to go wait in line inside and you can avoid that fee.
I finally got a car wash here (my go to is the place on the corner of Trop and Ft. Apache) and I thought it was below average. They dry it for you when you come out (and I always tip) and when I got out of the car to use the vacuums, there was still water dripping everywhere and lots of spots that should have been easy to rub off. The only plus side, imo, is that the vacuums are free and the set up works well for getting each side of your car, but it doesn’t really make up for a crappy car wash.
Again, it’s just a gas station, so if I have cash with me to pay at the pump, its a good place to get cheap (er) gas.

One of the better and cheaper gas stations in the area. It’s busy in the summer with Wet and Wild nearby.

Unilocal 100 Challenge 2013– ⁹⁄₁₀₀
Ok. I will keep my rant rather brief. I am not a fan of any AM/​PM gas stations. Why? As others have noted, they will charge you a 35 cent fee for using a DEBIT CARD. A. D.E.B.I.T C.A.R.D !!!
It’s not the peewee amount of 35 cents that grinds my gears. It’s the principal behind it. Personally, I feel that this cost should be absorbed by the business itself. To me, this is the cost of doing business in this day and age by offering a convenience for your customers Ugh, hello… It’s 2013. People use debit and credit cards for transactions and if you want my business, absorb the cost!
Alright. There you have it. I’ve said my peace and will step off my soap box…

This location has the cheapest gas in the SW. As all AM/​PM locations they will charge you a 35 cent fee for using a debit card which is a one time fee per transaction NOT per gallon. To avoid the 35 cent charge, pay with a credit card or cash.
Its a clean convenient location and they have a car wash and self serving vacuums.

New location (Warm Springs & Ft. Apache). Arco is Arco… although clean because it is a brand new location, offer competitive prices if you pay in cash. They jack the price a few cents per gallon if you use your debit card.

If you think that writing a review on a gas station is weird, you clearly haven’t been to some of the more shady/​run down spots in town.
So one thing I have noticed whenever I am in the SW is that there really aren’t any cheap gas stations, yeah I know its weird but pretty much every place is anywhere 10 cents (15 if your from North Town) more expensive than everywhere else. This station probably the cheapest place in the area to get fueled up. I have not seen a place in the area which even comes close to it. No more having to drive 20min out to Costco. However, be warned, they don’t take credit cards! Plus you get get a car wash here if ya need one.
This Arco is brand new, there is just something nice about hitting up a new spot, its clean, no graffiti etched into pumps, or oil spilled everywhere. The ampm has a huge drink fountain, with pretty much every soda you could want available ‘on tap’. One of the best things about station is of course the car wash. There is a guy there ready to scrub down your car before it goes into the tunnel. After there are guys waiting to wipe it down clean, and then you can pull into the ‘car pods’ where you can vacuum everything out from the interior, FOR FREE. Yes! I love free stuff.
Overall its a great spot if you’re in the area, check it out!

This station recently popped up in my neighborhood.
Gas is SUPER cheap here. About 4 – 10 cents cheaper than anywhere else. Just remember, if you use your debit card, they charge you 35 cents. But hey, this is Vegas. Pay for your gas in $ 1’s like a boss… or stripper.
They have a massive soda fountain. It has the tiny crushed ice that I absolutely love. I stop in for a cup of ice and a bottle of Perrier occasionally, because I’m weird like that.
Also, they have a car wash. It’s easy, quick, and they do a good job. The attendant even pre-​scrubs your car, and then after you go through the automatic machine, he will towel-​dry the remaining moisture. Love that.
All around, my new favorite gas station.
P. S. If you want to hate on me for reviewing gas stations, well you sir, are a scrooge. :D

I waaaaas pleased for a gas station so close to home. Plus, it has a car wash. Bonus! However, I was shocked that it costs .35 cents to pump gas with your debit card.
So even though it’s close, it’s no cigar. I’ll continue to go to Costco to get gas. Prices seemed ok too.