This my first time at this Arco location in South Pasadena putting gas in my car. This Arco is…read morealways busy people pumping gas in their cars and Fair Oaks always gets traffic it's normal here in South Pasadena.

This gas station is no longer a Shell and has been taken over by Arco. I stopped by to purchase a…read morefew Lottery tickets. The cashier was very nice while he took care of the transactions.

Came on a weekday afternoon. Place had some customers, but wasn't busy…read more Got the Granphene wash for $39.99. Not too sure what the difference was between the levels. Saw the cheapest wash was around $15. The attendant was really nice and helpful. He gave us some dash wipes, pushed some buttons, and asked us to drive forward. Before entering the wash, another attendant helped ensure our car was in the correct position and we had our car on neutral. The entire car washing process was like 2 minutes. We then drove to the vacuum area. Our car was really dirty when it went in the wash. Car came out clean, but there were spots that were dirty. They were selling microfiber clothes for $1 each. Had to use our own cleaning spray to spot clean the car. We were able to vacuum the car in peace and took our time doing so. Liked that there were empty trash cans in each vacuum space. We used their restroom and it was super clean. Make sure to ask for the restroom code first. Overall, the whole experience was pleasant. Felt pricing was a little high. Might be worth it to get their monthly subscription.

Please do every car owner a favor and add, High pressure water at the very beginning of the car…read morewash. No matter what package you get, your car will get scratches on it, because there is no step of removing dirt, grime, etc. from the vehicle at the beginning. The soapy liquid followed by the spinning-rubber-flappy-mechanism is a recipe to leave scratches on your car. You need to fix this. It is not even worth going back for the rest of my paid month I swear. High pressure water at the beginning, to knock off all the grime, changes all of this. How did you miss this???? Added a star, because associates were helpful, and I'm not evil. Your service just scratched the wax and top paint out of my car. Sincerely, Mark Munoz

CTC gas station is a Family owned business. They have a small updated local neighborhood gas…read morestation with a snack station and microwave. It's the 2nd cheapest gas prices in town the other one is Ralph's gas station on Washington and lake Ave and then Arco gas on Washington Blvd as well. Come here for a quick stop gas and refreshments and snacks. My only complaint about this location is that sometimes their credit card payment out by the pump doesn't read your card and would have to go inside. I told the older Man inside (maybe the owner) he just gets so defensive and says it probably my card but it literally worked after going inside to swipe hahah. It happened to me several times. I don't know why it's so difficult for him to just simply say "sorry for the inconveniences we're working on getting that fixed !" Instead of blaming customers that it's our fault or it must be our banks fault haha! Other than that, I would still come here just to try to come early because the pump is small and cars may be too big to fit if there's a truck or longer vehicle that would be pumping gas. It can get crowded.

This was probably the most interesting gas station I've ever visit. I walked in to grab snacks and…read morethe lady at the front desk was full on painting her own nails. She had the UV light out and as I approached she didn't even say Hi or greet me. And when I agreed to a bag she just handed the bag to me so I can put it myself ... so your nails won't get ruined? Do better this is not a good look.

Quick and easy. The staff is always great and efficient. I've been bring my vehicles here for oil…read morechanges for years. Fyi, go to Costco for $25 off on $100 gift cards.

TLDR: Drained my car of oil before quoting a ludicrous price…read more Went there for an oil change. The technician told me my car requires synthetic oil (it doesn't), so an oil change would cost $120? When I said it's never received synthetic oil in 17 years, the technician said they were out of conventional oil. I said, "Okay, no big deal. Nevermind." At that point, he changed his story and said conventional oil was in stock, but the oil change would still cost $90. I declined again. Only then did he tell me my car had already been drained of oil, the implication being that leaving without paying for a service I hadn't authorized was not optional. At this point, another technician came over and became confrontational, repeatedly asking, "You asked for an oil change, right?" When I told him I wasn't paying $90 for a simple oil change, he said, "Well you're going to have to pay for four quarts of oil." I then pointed out they hadn't put any oil in my car, so they couldn't charge me for anything. No service had been rendered. The technician then said, "Well, the manager just went on lunch. You'll have to wait until he gets back." I said I wasn't waiting for anyone, and I wasn't going to sit in my car indefinitely because they began work before providing a quote. I wasn't going to be strong-armed into a price I never would've agreed to had they been upfront. I told him I was calling the police. The technician said, "Go ahead, call them!" It was astonishingly unprofessional. The California Automotive Repair Act requires shops to provide a clear price estimate for parts and labor before beginning a job. Work cannot legally commence until the customer provides authorization. Based on my understanding, the events I experienced violated that law and my right as a consumer to make an informed decision before any repairs. Upon my mention of the police, another technician filled my car with enough oil to take it elsewhere where I got a standard oil change for $56 after tax. I would recommend avoiding this place, especially for those vulnerable to high-pressure sales tactics. I'll be reporting them to the Bureau of Automotive Repair.

Just want to say again .This is the best shell in Glendale ever!! Very clean and the customer is…read moreamazing and amazing!! I believe his name is Eddie-The manager of the station!! He has the awesome, friendly attitude and best customer service ever that's why I come to this shell gas station! Thank u Eddie

One of the best places for lower-priced gas especially if you use your Ralph's fuel points…read more People are friendly and place is clean. Been a loyal customer since 2018. Whenever I've encountered a problem, the crew has gone above and beyond to rectify it.

Came here last Thursday because I discovered a nail in my tire…read more I called around to see who was open at 7:00am and Firestone came up . So I rushed over there I was helped right away. Waited no longer than 20 min. I asked how much it was and the employee there i think his name was Travis said there was no charge. I was like wow that is cool especially nowadays I was so grateful . So I will definitely recommend this place to friends and family.

Worst experience ever. Absolute scam…read more I arrived on Friday at 4:50 PM for a basic Uber inspection. Every website listed their closing time as 7:00 PM, but they had a sign on the front door stating they were closing at 5:00 PM. I've done these inspections elsewhere before, and they usually take no more than 30 minutes. Since they said they were closing, I asked to make an appointment for the following morning instead. I woke up early and scheduled a 7:00 AM appointment on Saturday just to get it out of the way. When I arrived, I was initially told it would take less than an hour. I ended up waiting for over an hour and a half--closer to 2 hours. While waiting, I was simply venting to someone about how ridiculous the situation and wait time were. The guy working the front desk overheard me and got incredibly defensive, acting like he wanted to fight me. It was completely unprofessional and hostile. When they finally called me up, they claimed they found several major things wrong with my car, including a full brake replacement, a new battery, and a new sway bar, quoting me over $600. I declined their services and immediately went to a different shop for a second opinion. Guess what? The second shop looked at it, told me I was completely good to go, and the entire inspection took only 20 to 30 minutes. Firestone is completely running a scam here trying to upsell people on parts they do not need, and their staff has a terrible, aggressive attitude. Avoid this place at all costs. Highly would not recommend.

This station is consistently cheaper than the 76 further down Atlantic. Sure it's smaller and…read moredoesn't have as many pumps, but it doesn't get that crowded. For those who care about the "brand" of gas they get, this station is the place to go. There is a Union Oil one two blocks away that is always cheaper, but then people think lesser brands are worse for your car. Meh, I drive a Honda Civic not a luxury vehicle so as long as gas goes in the gas tank and money is still in my bank I'm ok. Heads up: Pump #9's key pad is broken so you have to go inside and pay. Bonus: Unlike other stations this place has squeegees to wash your windows. Something to do while you fill up, besides checking in on Yelp! ;)

Very competitive pricing...they charge $1 if you use a debit/credit card. Avoid busy times as it's…read moresometimes difficult to navigate the parking lot.