Sullivan Valero & Food Mart

Last year we ended up at Sullivan Smog after first dropping by Speed Dee next door: The bigger and fancier Speed Dee we found out was not Star Certified so we started driving down the street and happened upon the smog check station at Valero’s on the corner where they were friendlier, very welcoming and were cheaper.
Sullivan smog is a small and simple operation. You drive up to the single garage station, talk to the attendant who pulls the car in, and you can wait in the shade where they have two patio chairs. He gives you the paperwork, you pay inside the very clean Valero’s gas station store and you’re ready to go. It takes 15 minutes for the service and to get rung up.
Today, I dropped by because I remembered coming by last year for my friend’s Star smog check. This time, I came in for just a regular smog and there was only one attendant. He was friendly-​helpful without ever making me feel hassled or hustled. He matched a neighborhood competitor’s pricing for the same service, and I really appreciated that gesture because I know that a Groupon would have made about a $ 5 – 10 difference but would be out of my way like in Burlingame or Oakland. Thanks for the smog check today!

Quick and courteous propane vend. What a relief to find this source!

Hell yeah 5 stars, this station is always clean they have a good team. This bald guy Manager Mr Yuri Hooker, always happy person but try not too talk about sports w/​him, will be non-​stop conversation. he knows everything especially boxing. Keep it up Mr Hooker. Ask him about free coffee & free subway footlong he’ll hook u up.

This is the closest place to my house to refill propane tanks. $ 3.99/gallon. Filled both tanks for my grill in 5 minutes. You’re in, you’re out. Perfect!

My husband went there to have the old nissan 1997 truck smog test. We always bring it there until this time that it failed the visual. He insisted on something. My husband had to go to a auto mechanic and the dealership to fax it to them or him as proof. He could have passed it the first time, he doesnt know what he’s doing! They should replace him!

This is my neighborhood gas station. I tried to put air in my tires myself but clearly didn’t know what I was doing. The nice Smog Tech offered to check my tires and put air. Totally unexpected and appreciated!

Got my Star Test smog check from this person. The guy that tested my car had no expression, had my bad vibes of the guy when I first got there. Bad attitude. Use to go there for smog every time with a friendlier attendant. I guess new owner. Found our old reliable smog checker at another location. More friendlier and helpful.

Smog check done! They beat a competitor coupon and I even got a free card for a free footlong sandwich at Subway! Great customer service by Andrew! Fast and friendly. I passed and was in and out in 15 minutes. Paid $ 49.95 total certificate included. I may have to come here next time when I need another smog check.

Told the price for a propane refill over the phone. When I arrived they said that price was not right and charged me 4 times the amount. They didn’t tell me how much it would be till after they had already filled up my propane tanks. If you want to get propane or other services I would go somewhere else where they are a little more honest.

It’s Pride Sunday and the attendant working just made us PAY for toilet paper because he didn’t like the looks of us.
Valero, if this is your company policy, I’m about to incite a GAY riot.

Just got our new Costco propane tanked filled for the first time. I only knew about tank exchanges before so was happy that other Unilocal reviews directed me to this place where we can use our own tank and it’s little level-​of-​fullness gauge. This station is literally just off the freeway (although Goggle map directed me around the block unnecessarily). Yuri, the station manager, was friendly, helpful, and efficient. I’ve just found my go-​to place for place and maybe other services, too.

Friendly wonderful service. Never a line either when filling propane for my grill.
Service with a genuine smile and great attitude — consistently!

My tire pressure light was on so I pulled in to use the air pump. It was pretty run down but I think it worked… after about 5 minutes of using the dingy old thing, the guy from the repair area offered to service it for me. I pulled around to the back and he checked everything for me. What great service and they didnt even make anything off me. I was very impressed with the attention and assistance that I would definitely make sure i frequent them for gas whenever i am in the area! They are close to DMV.

Decent prices and the location next to the freeway keep me coming back — the thing that really irks me is that they force you to go inside if you want a receipt (the fill up stations have been out of receipt paper for MONTHS). They also refused my credit card a couple of times forcing me to go inside to make a payment, and the stupid part is that they don’t let you fill up your car all the way, you have to tell them how much to charge. Kind of stupid. So when that happens I just go to the Arco next to In-​n-​Out and pay cash.

This review is only for the propane service. Propane is about $ 4/​gallon.
We have a 5 gallon propane tank and it is difficult to find a station that can fill it. We took it to an Olympic Station off of Junipero Serra and that guy had a dozen excuses why he couldn’t fill our tank. It is probably because he was not knowledgeable. Also they charge a minimum of 5 gallons whether your tank needs that much or not.
We then took it to a Union station on John Daly Blvd which had a sign that said propane tanks refilled. When we got there, they said that tanks are only exchanged and not refilled. They charge some exorbitant prices for an exchange and the exchanged tanks are in worse condition than mine. They appear pretty shady!
Finally we went to this Valero station and was served by Yuri. No B.S. just quick and efficient service. He filled up our tank and it only needed 3.5 gallons and only charged us for the amount we bought. Yuri said that tanks are rarely empty and that they generally have some fuel in them before refueling. Also, he said that gauges that determine the volume are not accurate. This is certainly the place to go for an honest product.

Prices are jacked up in order to pay for the renovation! Do not buy anything inside the Valero station while waiting for your vehicle to be smog tested at Smog Depot! Valero is a rip-​off! They charged me $ 3.00+ for a bottle of Starbucks, which normally runs for sale at under $ 2.00 at other gas stations! I asked the cashier, «Why is it so expensive?» and all she could say is that «someone’s gotta pay the bills!» I know Valero gotta pay for the renovations, but that’s ridiculiculous!

I know, this is a lame post, but I hope it helps. I needed to fill the propane tank for my grill. This place was great and just off I-​280. It cost about $ 10, not bad. It was quick and easy… and now the place I’ll be going to for propane.
End of lame post.