This seems to be the only car wash in Moraga. It would be better if they had a proper drying station. I used the vacuum for $2.50, but it didn't work well and I gave up on it while it was still running. read more

I also agree with the other reviewers about lack of customer service and an antiquated carwash system. The car in front of me got stuck in the car wash, and the attendant had to assist with getting him unstuck. I paid for my carwash, drove in, and the attendant told me to drive out. He told me my payment was "lost in the system" and refused to provide me with a refund. In years past I accepted the less-than-adequate carwash because it was cheap and the customer service was decent. It's no longer worth the hassle with the terrible staff, stay away! read more

This is the WORST gas station ever! It's the gas station closest to me with an air pump for tires so I obviously go here when I need some air. The first time, I ask for them to turn on the air, they said I have to pay $2 but then told me I could buy a snack in the store because it would be cheaper than the $2 and they would turn on the air for me. Perfect, I do that every time when I need air because a snack in their store is cheaper than $2 and I will get my air. Well, this time around, I buy my snack and I ask them to turn on the air and they said I have to buy gas or a car wash. Excuse me? I've been coming here a while and literally got told that if I buy something, I can get the air turned on. I don't want to buy gas here as it's expensive and for the car wash, well y'all read the reviews so I'm sure you guys know it's not worth it at all. I was desperate as my tire was nearing being flat! So I told him I'll pay the $2. Tell me why he said "cash only"... If y'all aren't picking up what I'm putting down then let me explain. THEY ARE ASKING FOR CASH SO THEY CAN POCKET THE MONEY! Cash is less trackable as card as most of you know and for something like AIR, they have the audacity to ask for cash? Like for their merchandise or gas, card is fine because they will need to buy more and keep track you know. But for AIR!! They don't need to keep track of that because air is all around us!! It's not merchandise they need to rebuy or anything like that so obviously they are just pocketing the money. Take your business elsewhere because they are scamming their customers and the gas station across the street is cheaper and the workers are actually nice who don't scam! read more

Antiquated car wash does not fully clean car. Unresponsive staff to concerns. Poor value. read more

ARCO - Antiquated car war does not clean car properly. Unresponsive staff to complaint. Poor value. - Gas Stations Near Me - Moraga, California

I had my car washed here despite some of the negative reviews. Prices were higher than other yelp reviews. I had the upgraded "silver" wash for $11. The only hassle was paying. The auto payment attendant wouldn't register my credit card payment. After about 20 attempts, I ended up getting out of my car and walking around to the store and paying there. The wash itself was fine -- basically what do you expect from an automated exterior wash? If I need a wash I will return. read more

Paid extra for the platinum wash and this is what I have to show for it. Barely touched the back sides and trunk. read more

ARCO - Gas Stations Near Me - Moraga, California

Worst. Experience. Ever This review is for the customer experience above all. We paid for the car wash and it stopped working mid-way. We were waiting for a while and nothing was happening, and I pulled forward to leave. The man approaches us with the worst attitude, very defensive and rude from the start. Their car wash machine is broken. I've been a repeat customer of this place and had several car washes, it's never stopped. He said it himself that the car wash was "fixed" yesterday, clearly it was not. He then said I had to pay again for the wash to complete it. We left, and will not be going back. read more

Above and beyond employees, super helpful. I came in this morning to fill up my car with gas and also to fill my tires with air, but no experience with the latter. The super nice guy working at the station came out to help me and showed me how to do it as he was filling each tire. Now I feel prepared to handle it myself when the situation comes up (and maybe the next time I am not lucky enough to have someone to help me). I was very appreciative of his help and he was also a very nice guy to chat with. Luckily I live down the street is this is already my go-to gas station for gas and car washes, and now apparently filling my tires with air! read more

I took my van thru car wash but hood was still dirty. I asked attendant if I could go thru car wash again and he said I would have to speak to manager and come back tomorrow. That's poor service. read more

Preview the one star reviews for a good laugh and a synopsis of the excellent customer service this station has to offer, my favorite is the muslim prayer review, sums up this station perfectly. Literally so cheap they won't allow you to use the air machine without purchasing fuel first. I have been filing up tires for a solid thirty years here. Air and water are free in California. I live down the street, and I won't purchase anything here again.. read more

The attendant guided my car into the car wash. He waited for me to be done and readjusted my mirror that folded in. The actual car wash is very powerful and my car looks great! read more

I had a horrible customer service experience after purchasing gas and a car wash. I am a weekly customer, and this was the first time I tried using the carwash which I paid a measley $6 for. The attendant guided me to move forward in the carwash, yet when I went too far past the sensor, the machine shut down. He clearly saw that I had not gotten a wash yet, but took my ticket inside, came back out, and said it had already been used. How was that possible when I had just purchased it 5 minutes ago? He said no carwash because it had already been used (it clearly had not - uh, can you see the bird poop still on the hood?) and that it was my fault for driving over the ramp. He then called his boss who said no refund, no exceptions. They wouldn't even give me the car wash I'd paid for, until I stood there for 15 minutes arguing with the guy. I asked if he thought I was lying and he essentially said yes. Outrageous. Please don't patronize this Arco gas station if you can help it. The owner is unreasonable and orders his staff to not provide any decency towards working with customers. I feel bad for his employees. I work right across the street and will be spreading the word. read more

They offer no refunds for the car wash, even if it's broken. Unethical and anti consumer. Buyer beware!!

This Arco gas station was a 76 one a while ago. now refurnished, upgraded. it's standard arco fare, cash only gas @3.35 regular is amongst the cheapest in moraga now. only bad: station is only accessible from one direction. (7-11 side) no worry. gas station across the street has matched regular pricing. other grades, .10 higher. read more

Had the pleasure of coming to this Arco Station while visiting Moraga for the day. It is located on the main drag running through town across the street from the Taco Bell and Starbucks. If you are coming to Moraga or driving through I would recommend stopping at this gas station if you are in need of a fill up because it is the cheapest one in the area. If you only need a few gallons, you might be better off going somewhere else (unless you are using cash, but who does that?) because they do charge a $0.35 debit fee and don't accept credit cards. This gas station is also clean and well maintained. It has a propane exchange, car wash, snack store and 8 pumps. What else do you need? read more

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Horrible customer service, ran by a kid that is an idiot with no service skills Car wash stopped and didn't finish, I had to come back later, they couldn't give another code. I come back they guy tells me 1. He waited til 7 for me 2. It was my fault it went off not his and 3. He couldn't give me a new code to come back later, he could only have me go right then and wait behind 3 cars. I left. I'm NEVER going back read more

Not really one to review gas stations as they're pretty self-explanatory but I did add it to yelp so I might as well. It's a new station in the area, so it's super clean. Also, because it's Arco, it's also cheapest gas (when I checked) in the area (from a non-sketchy gas station anyway). Additional benefit is that the management is not lazy enough yet to not replenish the little windshield service station. So that's nice. However, as with all gas stations (except for Flying V in Orinda), the service could afford to be a little friendlier. read more

That Gas station is freaking awesome they have a good employee and good carwash thank you for your service!

The rudest people/business in all Lamorinda. Always seem to want to get into a verbal fight. Absolutely no customer service skills. First stopped going there for gas when he kept yelling across the lot at me and only went for the car wash. Now nothing. The car wash is either not working properly or they try to cheat and argue with you. read more

Their pumps are so slow I'm sitting here writing this review. I could read the entire game of thrones trilogy before I end up filling my tank. On the upside my beard is coming in nicely... read more

Cheap gas=good Car Wash=horrible Owner=horrible Workers=good, but boss overshadows all of that. I purchased a car wash which didn't wash or rinse the car properly. I exited the wash with all of the soap still on the car. When I asked the attendant for help or another car wash, he said he couldn't help. This was with my car literally covered with soap. I finally convinced him to call the owner who refused a refund or another car wash. I was finally able to convince the attendant (who again was friendly, but "hands tied" as to be able to help with the car wash) to let me borrow a hose to rinse my car off on the side of the gas station. read more

This is specific to the car wash. Since this is an automatic car wash the only way your car can get clean is by using a long brush with buckets of whiter they provided at the entrance before entering the actual wash. When I went tonight I discovered they no longer have them and instead there was a short stick with some fabric that was coming off. This doesn't work. As a result much of the tree and bird droppings did not come off -- not even the windshield was clean. PLEASE replace the brushes. It would be a shame to lose a lot of local business due to not replacing a $10 brush. read more

I got ripoff from Arco 425 Moraga rd in Moraga, ca 94556. On 6/18/2014, I filled up my gas tank and bought a car wash for $6.00. I was issued a car wash code #28068. I told the cashier that I was running late and please cancel the car wash. The cashier told me that he already printed the car wash slip. I can come back within a month to have it washed. Today, 6/21/2014; I came back and filled up my gas tank. I saw the same cashier and I told him I am going to use the car wash slip. However, when I used the code 27068# and it said " already used". I didnot use it. The car wash slip was in my wallet for the last four days. However, the attendance checked the computer and accused me " the ticket was used and invalid". I was shocked. Anyway, I was cheated for six dollars. I would never come back and gas up this ARCO ever again. read more

This car wash is better functionally than the one in Orinda but the guys who work here creep me out. They are either misogynists or just rude to everyone, but they come out, stare you down when you're driving into the car wash and use hand signals to tell you when to pull forward with a seemingly rude attitude. By the way, there's a red / green light system that manages this just fine. There's a $0.35 fee for using an ATM card for paying for gasoline / car wash. Once when I was pumping gas and trying to take care of emails (you know, efficiently multitasking) a guy from the station came out and stared me down and said "people these days are always on at their phones." It was awkward. I put down my phone and just stood there with him since he seemed so bothered by my use of my phone. I thought he'd have something critically important to say since he put me on the spot. But, just strange silence. I try to avoid this place but sometimes do still return just because it's nearby to us and has a better car wash than the other place near us. The review would jump to 4 stars if the people started working with positive attitudes and smiles and let me conduct my business (working on my phone) in peace. Written in the car wash after the guy left from micromanaging my entrance into it... read more

I work nearby, and they do have a reasonably maintained car wash. The staff are generally cordial, but there's not a lot they can do to improve the service provided. They have the WORST gas pumps known to mankind! They are so slow it is impossible to bear a fill-up to an empty tank. It is truly ridiculous!!?? Also, I noticed that the pumps register gas pumped to 3 DECIMAL PLACES!!?? Thankyou sir for buying 7.842 gallons today....not sure it matters, but it's weird. Fix the pumps and I'd be a more frequent and way happier customer. Simple? read more

I really really hate the "pay station" that really did not want to accept my credit card and made people wait in line behind me, but I am thrilled that they have a drive-in car wash! The wash is easy. No brushes -- the brushes are made of rubber strips. It was very entertaining to take my somewhat nervous dog through with me. He was pretty sure we were in a space ship to a different planet and had to go though a few asteroid clouds with the loud slapping of the rubber pieces and the sprays of water. By the end, he was smiling at the adventure.I will do that again! read more

It's cheap gas+ propane +outstanding Customer service recommends you stop by this and get cheap gas. read more

ARCO - Gas Stations Near Me - Moraga, California

I went inside to buy a car wash. The attendant was doing his Muslim prayers with his back to me. I waited respectfully for 30 seconds or so and then said "excuse me". The guy did not even acknowledge my presence. I have been to this station fairly often and the customer service, when needed, is always terrible. This experience was a new one. read more

The guys that work here--run the place--are extremely friendly to me. If you smile they will be friendly to you too.. Yes . . . they are Middle Eastern/MUSLIM if you like. Yes . . . some do not speak great English and they should address that shortcoming. They are good people and they are friendly if you are. By the way . . . no ARCO stations in the Bay Area take credit cards. All accept only cash or ATM cards--for which there is a 35 cent fee (25 cents of which goes to the bank). This is not a ripoff. This is why they consistently have the lowest priced major-brand gasoline in the area.. For a 15 gallon fill-up you will typically save $4.00 or $5.00 dollars compared to the major-brand competition. They have recently installed ATM readers on each pump (June 2017). You no longer have to go to a "central pay station." The new readers include a small video advertising screen. To avoid the obnoxious ads, there is a mute button. Use it! The basic car wash which includes drying is $6.00 (August 2017). The Shell Station in Lafayette charges $11.00 for comparable service and their "recycled:" water is filthy and leaves copious spots on your car. read more

I had a terrible experience at this Arco station and will never go there again. I do NOT recommend this place. The attendant was unimaginably rude, the car wash is hard to understand, and the owner seems to have been dishonest (a snake). Stay away! read more

Absolutely the best gas station ever been to amazing customer service The property is spotless and absolutely beautiful with a Fountain built on it and they have a amazing car wash I probably won't go to another gas station again and I live all the way in Walnut Creek. read more

Cheap gas, helpful staff, and a very affordable automatic carwash using 85% recycled water.

I went there today, the cashier there was very nice and helpful, he also cleaned my car's window. I will go there again.

I had the same negative experience as many customers who have submitted Yelp reviews. About two weeks ago I tried to have my car washed at the station. The car wash machine stopped abruptly in the middle of its cycle after I had paid for it. The attendant told me the car wash would not cycle back on unless I paid again for another car wash. When I complained about this, the attendant told me he would have the owner phone me. I never received a phone call from the owner. Again, several customers were ripped off in similar car wash situations as shown in the set of Yelp reviews of this establishment. I encourage everyone to avoid the Arco, Moraga station. They're rip off artists and don't deserve to be in business. read more

Pumps are horrible. Super slow at times and it recently overflowed a lot without stopping. The Attendant was not helpful and would not reimburse for overflow of gas. The attendant blamed me that the pump was not in correctly. I've been pumping my own gas for 30+ years. I think know if the pump is in correctly. read more

Lots of not so good reviews of this station. But fair is fair and I want to report a positive experience. As I was about to enter the wash station my battery died and I couldn't start my car. I call AAA. They came in 15 minutes but could not remove my battery due to a broken connector of some sort. The station owner, Nick, came to the rescue with both ideas and additional tools. Although the problem could not be entirely solved the exceptional effort and time spent by Nick was greatly appreciated. Oh, I will also mention that the most pleasant and friendly clerk I have encountered here was on duty Sunday at noon. read more

Went to Arco this evening to fill in gas and get air in tires. The young man inside was on his personal cell phone when I went in to ask for help fill air in my tires. His response was, no I can't do that. So I went to try to use the air machine and it didn't work. He seemed irritated that he had to get off his phone and come help me and said, " You drive your car and you don't know how to put air in tires?" Needless to say, it took him several minutes to get air to work. I think there are better employees out there who may actually want to help the customers and not sit on their phone while on the clock. What is wrong with people??? read more

The people who work here are the creepiest! DO NOT GO IN TO THE TELLER! The family owned gas station across the street matches their price but the people are very polite. Avoid this place like the plague! read more

Very rude cashier. Treated me like a criminal when giving him a $100 and even after he checked with the pen & light tests. Definitely won't b back!! read more

Saied was very helpful. I pulled up just as he was leaving for the day and he actually got out of his car and helped me fill my tires. So kind. Thank you! read more