Shell

I’m conivinced the only reason this place still exists is because its the only gas station in the Hillcrest area. Its also one of the most expensive places to fill up in San Diego

Very BAD auto service Shell station.
Last month I went to San Diego, on the way home my Mercedes could not start then it was towed to this station for repair.
A mechanic, named John, replaced a small battery ($ 85.00 cost online) and a small sensor ($ 49.00 online), and I was charged $ 532.44 total.
But, it was not the main problems.
When I got home in SF, he called and said that he had left a wrench set on the edge of the engine hood. Next day he called again and said that he also left a keys set somewhere under the hood too, and if I can find those for him.
I told him that I would not try to find those. If he did leave those things there, it might felt onto the engine and could have broke the engine during 500 miles driving.
Last week, I took the car to a car wash, the cleaner found a set of keys on the floor under the driver seat.
Then, I took a car to a repair shop and told a mechanic there the story. and asked him to look for the wrench set. He found those in the battery box. He also told me I was over charged for almost $ 200.00.
Do not have the towing truck take your car to this station. The AAA towing driver told me that this was a good and low price service. That was a lie.

I stopped here on my way to my sons game. I was distracted because he needed a water. So I put my CC in the machine started pumping the gas and went into the convenience store. I was at a ¼ tank and when I got back the amount was 37.65! I couldn’t believe it. I looked at the price and it was $ 3.85 a gallon, that is a dollar more than any other gas station near me! That is the biggest rip off! I will never stop there again!!! They are ripping people off because they are right off the freeway!!! Ridiculous…

I have no idea how this place even stays in business (who comes here and pays these prices?). I’m not one who even usually pays attention too much to gas prices. I’m certainly not one to use an app to tell me who has the cheapest gas in the area, for instance. But this place is so egregious, its just impossible not to notice.
Their prices are sometimes nearly a dollar higher than the station less than half a mile away. When I drive by and see cars filling up here, I always think: are these customers millionaires or morons?
If you are desperate, there is another gas station that won’t raze your pocketbook just west right across the freeway on the corner of Del Mar Heights Rd & Mango Dr (Vons/​CVS shopping center). There’s a Chevron and another (decent) Shell just up the road on Via de la Valle. C’mon people, don’t reward such despicable & unethical practices.

I made the mistake once of stopping at this place for gas and not noticing the crazy price per gallon. When my credit card receipt popped out, I thought it must be a typo. Won’t be making that mistake again, esp. when there’s another station just ½ mile away that charges reasonable prices.

Two stars is for the price of gas! Gas here was .50 more than in any other station. This station did have good curb appeal. The window washing fluid was full and the pumps were operating correctly. I didn’t go inside the store. I wouldn’t stop here again because this location is overpriced.

The most expensive gas in San Diego by far. I’m always puzzled to see people buying gas here w/​o crying. They must be using a company gas card.
Just go west across the freeway to the 7 – 11 for cheaper gas. The only good thing about this spot is it’s large parking lot. I’ve met up with tons of people for easy Craigslist transactions since it’s right off the 5… I’ll give it an extra star for that.

One of the most expensive gas stations in the country, catering to all the rich folks in Del Mar. Routinely 20 – 30 cents more per gallon than nearby gas stations. Last year they were charging $ 6.00 a gallon. Complete ripoff. Skip it, unless you want to catch a car show at the pumps.

What the frick?
How on earth do they get away with charging $ 4.55 for regular when most gas stations around charge around $ 4.00? How do they stay in business?
Hell no. This is highway robbery. There are way cheaper gas stations that are only a few miles away.

Like everyone said… very high prices.

I think this is the MOST expensive gas station in San Diego. But if you’re low on gas here, there’s no other choice.
$ 3.99 for regular while everywhere else is around $ 3.50. But I suppose you Del Mar yuppies and your trust fund kids make a lot more $$$$$ than me.

When you’re in the mood to check out the advances in luxury SUV technology and female plastic surgery, this Shell is the place. Overrun by stay at home moms driving Mercedes SUVs, it is almost always crowded, but it is also one of the few games in town for gas. The car wash attracts a huge crowd as well, which only adds to the clutter of vehicles waiting for pumps.

I’m still lucky with the best of auto service — I think. I always change oil for my car every due time in there. Also, I got 4 new tires with good prices. It’s so amazing. I guarantee that you will receive the great services from Mr. John and his colleague.

Most expensive station I know of! And you know the mark-​up is just pure profit for them!

A true ripoff! Consistently in the Top 3 for highest gas prices in the county! Not too sure how they stay in business! As others mention, drive a few blocks East to the Chevron station for a more reasonable cost per gallon!

price gouging mf**kers

Ruggy j must be thinking of another station. This Shell has no playground. Its claim to fame is the highest gas price in the area. Save .25+ a gallon by driving half a mile east to the Chevron in the shopping center at El Camino & Del Mar Heights.

Sure, gas is expensive and all… not much we can do about it, so I ain’t gonna pitch a bitch. I’m proppin’ this particular Shell gas station because it has a friggin’ playground with a sweet ball pit and plastic slide! How awesome is that? While you’re bending over for the petrol gods, dumping your wallet into your gas tank, you can hop around in the multi-​colored balls and play on the monkey bars! Without a doubt, the most fun I’ve ever had pumping gas.