Rancho Bernardo Arco Am-Pm

Great for getting cheap gas, but just NEVER get your car washed there!
My car was dirtier when I left than before the car wash! Left soap on the top of my car and dirt water on the bottom half on my car! Employee let me got through twice and same problem!
Save your $ 6 and go to the Soapy Joes/​Chevron for a GOOD car wash up the road!

This place usually has the cheapest gas in the area. I am not a big fan of the remodel. The building itself is a nice upgrade, the land usage not so much. There is no parking. To get in and out is very hard as it is located right next to the busiest intersection in Rancho Bernardo. Before it was easy to go around the old building, now you have to head out in the direction you entered the gas station which can be difficult with traffic conditions.

The parking bumper had a piece of rebar sticking out of it. It popped my tuck tire on my way to work. I was over 2 hours late to work. I spent more time replacing the tire because it ripped the side wall destroying it. The new tire with warranty and balancing was $ 270. The owner refused to pay for the warranty or balancing even though it was exactly what I had on the original tire. I won’t be filling up here over $ 70.00? Nice work! It’s $ 85 bucks per fill up on my truck. I wouldn’t treat any of my customers like this.

This is the place to go when in need of gas when in RB/​Del Sur/​Carmel Mountain. The only other gas station that might beat this place, in terms of price, would be Costco in Poway.
The only thing I don’t like is that everyone else knows this is the place to go and it turns into a zoo, even on non-​peak hours. And the lot is tight and can be difficult to navigate in and out when they are crowded.

Crappy attitude by the punk kid behind the counter. Couldn’t buy gas because he had no change. What an idiot! They lost my business, and I go by their station everyday, spending thousands on gas every year. Hello Circle K!

Cheap crappy gas, that’s what we want! This is also one of the most dangerous gas stations I have ever been to. It has two very busy entrance/​exits.

The best gas prices In Rancho Bernardo on a consistent basis, car wash is legit and doesn’t leave you feeling jipped as if your car only received the quick «once over».

I only had 15 minutes before I needed to get back to work. So off I went to the carwash, inserted one bill, was trying to insert another … and then I got stuck. No matter that I changed bills a number of times, that machine just refused to accept another one! Which meant I had to drive out of the carwash, scramble for parking and fall in line at the counter (and the line was long!). By the time I got the cashier and told them my tale of the the $ 5 that is currently stuck in their machine, some #$(@!+ already claimed it and was happily getting their car washed!
Seeing my predicament, the manager calmly punched in a couple of keys and voila, I got a free carwash (no, I was not asking for one). Great save and great customer service! I’ll be back, even if it does really crazy busy at times.

useless. doesn’t take credit card

Lowest prices around the area, deserves 5 stars.

Probably one of the best drive thru car washes in the neighborhood, since it’s new. just gets a little busy at times. Get there early to beat the rush and fill up on some snacks or drinks as well.

5 stars because my softball buddy Dean works the cashier.
Philip Rivers stops by here alot, so catch him if you can.
Gas is always about 10 – 15 cents cheaper here.
Watch out because this location can get busy and cramped at times.
I always buy my sunflower seeds here — love the Cracked Pepper!

Cheap gas (if you pay with cash)! And they have a lot of pumps too, so you normally don’t have to wait in line to fill up. The convenience store is pretty big too, which is a big plus.

Newly remodeled with a brand spanking new car wash.
Conveniently located right off RB Road, it could be a b– to get a pump during peak hours. This ARCO could fill up quickly, so come during down times. I’ve never had any issues when pumping gas here. The cash islands do work– thank goodness. (Some places don’t and I hate walking into the store!)
Traffic can be hazardous, esp in RB where here it is considered a «retirement» community — if you know what I mean…

I ate here and got gas.

You really can’t judge a book by it’s cover. The only positive thing I can say about this place is that remodel looked great.
After a long 7.5 hour drive from Santa Cruz to visit my parents I found that you shouldn’t spend your $$$ here unless you want deal with the following:
1. Grumpy/​rude cashier lady
2. Extra $ 0.45 charge with debit card on food/​bottled goods.
3. Over priced everything. Wack!
I will make and illegal U-​turn to go somewhere else.

WOW… Nightmare on this street!
I was pretty excited to check out this AMPM. It had been under construction for some time. Pretty sad when a new AMPM is the highlight of my day… But anyhow, I stopped here on my drive up to LA to see family for the holidays. So, I had no choice but to grab some snack s before I hit my short trek. I walked in and saw all the choices surrounding me. Then, I walked closer to the snacks and saw $ 1.99 for a little bag of Cheez-​Its? Wait, could this be right. Oh well, I grabbed them anyway I figured I had to pay a little more for going to a convenience store.
I took my items to the register and after everything is scanned I see that a .45 cent fee come up. Yes, AMPM not only charges a debit fee for their low grade gas. But, they also charge when buying snacks!
Although I was disturbed by my trip so far I swiped my card; It didn’t read, and the «unnaturally» red haired older lady behind the counter yells at me, «IS THAT A CREDIT CARD?» I quickly responded and told her it was debit and I tried swiping again. I have never had problems using my debit card. So, I asked her to scan it and she said NO!
They say you get what you pay for… But, in this case you overpay to get an ear full from a rowdy old broad! Not worth it, I will go across the street to Mobil next time!