Shell Gas

It’s okay. A necessary evil if you’d have to stop off the freeway to get gas. Convenient by the 91. Can’t speak about the car wash as I have never tried it. Kind of a hole in the wall place but gets the job done.

Ok it’s about time I discuss the shittiness of this gas station w the Unilocal community. I’ve had countless episodes of the most horrendous customer service from that little shit box cashier office that contains all assholes. The car wash is not good. always has a line way too long for the bad quality it provides. And it was closed last time I went, so I bought their overpriced gas just to find out that the wash is down. I’m a victim of necessity to this place. the location is by the freeway which is probably the only reason it’s busy. Fuck this hellish place. Never go there.

This Shell is located right off the freeway. Most gas stations that are located near a freeway on/​off ramp are usually higher in price but this one is actually reasonably priced.
There are plenty of pumps and it is well lit at night. It’s not the greatest of areas but it will do when you need to fill up.
During our last visit to the pump we did notice a lot of homeless people wandering around and asking for money.

Worst experience of my life! Gas isn’t even worth it here nor the car wash. Lady Nour. Was not helpful but I’m sure she was limited by the horrible management rules regarding the car wash! I will never visit this place on my life. Not even for gas. Owner needs to focus on his customers and needs to stop hiding to just make his profits from customers. It’s ridiculous honestly. Owner needs a taste of his own medicine… This place is so bull. Don’t ever get a care wash or expect to be treated like your stupid!

The location for this Shell is off the 91 freeway and Harbor Blvd. It is well lit, and easy access from both direction. Unfortunately because its near the freeway on ramp, there’s pan handlers roaming the area.
The prices are probably not the best, and they try to entice you to use the car wash to get a better gas price. I’m not one to use a gas station car wash (had damage done to my car once) so I used my Ralph’s Rewards to save extra money on gas instead.
I must have had a lot of Ralph’s points, or they’re doing a promo, because I saved 40 cents per gallon! I got to fill my very thirsty 14 gallon jeep for $ 42.
I wouldn’t say this is a 4 or 5 star place but I got a fair price on gas, it served the purpose, and it was A OK.

I went as it was very close to other businesses where I had errands to run. I figured a cheap car wash was better than no car wash, so I spent the $ 7 for a «Gold» car wash. There was nothing gold about this car wash. They offer a free vacuum service. That’s great, but the vacuums weren’t working. The attendant didn’t seem to know how to turn them on, and he acted as if it was my fault they weren’t working.
Then, nothing against the car wash itself, the girl in front of me in line triggered the automatic shutoff and left her car completely blocking the wash entrance for 20 minutes while she figured out what to do. Instead of calling the manager over, she made her phone calls and twirled her hair while others were waiting for a car wash.
It finally gets up and running again, and I finally drive my car through. I wish I had taken a picture of the final result. It got the front and sides just fine, but once it got to the rear window, it was totally spotty. There was a whole chunk of dirt left on it because the sprayers didn’t reach that part. Mind you, I drive a very small car, so I’m not really sure why my whole car didn’t get washed. I definitely will not be coming here again!

Terrible. Went to the car wash today with my husband, paid $ 6 cash at the machine as you drive into it. The car wash malfunctioned and did not start — the back up light kept flashing (occasionally the other lights flashed too — backing up did not remedy the issue, and it was impossible to back out of the car wash entirely as there was another car waiting). Ultimately we pulled through and went to speak with the attendant. My husband explained that we bought a car wash but it was not functioning. The attendant accused my husband of lying and of having not paid for the car wash. He said we must have just pulled through and that we were trying to get a free car wash. What? He was incredibly unprofessional and actually accused us of lying. He refused to give us another code and said that if we were telling the truth, it was our fault for not paying him in advance to get a code. If that is the case, why is payment at the machine as you go into the car wash even an option? We had to pay for another car wash to get a code from him. The car wash worked the second time through, but definitely not worth getting yelled at, called a liar, and having to pay twice. After we paid again, the attendant said that he changed his mind and believed my husband that the car wash ate our money. Yet he refused to refund the money even then! The attendant gave us his manager’s phone number – (714) 992‑1161 — and we called four times, but were unable to get ahold of him/​her. No voicemail and no answer. What a terrible way to alienate customers.

Be aware that it could take you 20 minutes to pump gas at this gas station. At 6 o’clock in the morning they do a shift change and you can’t pay for anything unless you have a debit card if you want to pay for gas with cash and get the best price it will take you 15 to 20 minutes to get your gas. Not really worth the time and money

They advertise a savings of 15 cents a gallon if you purchase a car wash. So being a commuter, I use a lot of gas and buy car washes that tend to pile up. Usually it’s not a problem to ask attendant to activate vacuum but for some reason the attendant asked me for receipt as proof today. Okay fine. While my fellow car washer just waved his in front if the window, I had to slide mine into the drawer! Then the attendant told me it wouldn’t work because it was expired. Um, it wasn’t. The receipt clearly indicates it’s valid for 99 days. The attendant wanted to keep the receipt and acted shocked that I wanted the receipt to redeem for my car wash. Um– what the hell?
I had to get a new code and waste 30 minutes

Here’s a GREAT website that you may use to check for and compare current, sometimes up-​to-​the-​minute gasoline prices throughout all of Orange County:
Let’s do the math for Shell, shall we?:
* Regular fill-​up: $ 3.63 X 17 gal. = $ 61.71.
* Regular fill-​up plus a $ 7.00 «Gold» carwash: $ 3.48 X 17 gal. = $ 59.16.
* The savings: $ 2.55.
* The cost, then, for a mediocre, better-​than-​nothing «Gold» carwash: $ 4.45.
No, the wash isn’t the greatest – the term «Crystal Shine» can certainly be called out here – but that shouldn’t be a surprize to anyone, should it? However, it’s less than $ 5.00, and use of the car vacuum (the first seven minutes being free) is included. The fact that after your seven minutes are up, four more minutes is an extra dollar is somewhat laughable since you have to walk back-​and-​forth to the cashier to have it turned on – your nowhere-​to-​be-​displayed minutes burning during your short trek – but whatever… Just get it done in seven. And the «Crystal Shine» water spots? Cut your losses; you’ve got places to be. =]

* Price/​gal. reflects November 12^th, 2013.

Super convenient
Cheap gas
Well lit
Lots of pan handlers in this area.

Love the car wash here. I often drive here if I’m anywhere south of where I live. Strangely, the cheapest wash seems to get more gunk off of my car than the fancy-​pants colorful stuff. Just a tip. Also, their gas prices are very low.