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Coronado Shell

4.0 (75 reviews)
Closed • 7:00 am - 8:00 AM

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This review is long overdue as I have been a long time customer at this shell and have never given this place the 5 star review they deserve. I come mainly for the carwash because my car always comes out spotless and has much shorter lines than a lot of the neighboring car washes, plus when you get a carwash they give a 50 cent discount per gallon of gas. The staff is always super helpful. The manager Bassam always checks my car after it gets wiped down to make sure I'm happy with my wash. These guys are awesome keep doing what you're doing.

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Chan'tel M.

With integrity I must remove 1 star for the reasons below. Gratefully it doesn't really affect their rating. Update: Prices have recently increased. Now $5.95, $8, $10.95. Not a huge deal, but if it increases anymore, the tight squeeze and maneuvering in/out may no long be worth it to me. Just being honest. Vacuum nozzles have been changed as well. They look nice, but I find they are harder to reach tight crevices in my car. I'm developing a collection of vacuum tokens. Maybe I can sell them back for a free wash? Haha Staff is still awesome and friendly. They give out FREE hot dogs to their customers on the weekend with a smile! I always decline, but I'm grateful for the offer. Great group of people and I'm still happy to support their business. Still can't beat the 20 cent per gallon has savings! Check them out at least once if you haven't. Peace!

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Maritess C.

I come here as an alternate choice than the one on Palm Ave. The gas here is a little cheaper for the super. There is also a car wash here. I was in need of a car wash after the rain we had. My receipt was valid for 14 days and today was the 14th day so I needed to use it before I wasted some money on a car wash. The guy at the front guides you on the track. Once you are on the track, he will ask you if you want a token and a free towel. Cool. I always get it cause it is free! Once your car is on the track, you put your car in neutral and don't step on the brakes. You are guided through the car wash as soap is on your car and the red and green cloth brushes through your car. The next step is the water rinse, and then the exit. Once you exit, put your car back in drive and pull up to the guys that dry off your car. They hand you a scented paper to put in your car. I just do not like how this is on the corner near the freeway. It is hard to get in and out of here. The gas is a little cheaper here. I like coming here for the car wash though. Great service!

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I love to get my car wash at this place! People are friendly and prices are great! Definitely keep going back!

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super friendly employees and I love that the gas is 20 cents cheaper per gallon when getting a carwash :)

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Resolved my issue promptly, excellent customer service!

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Not sure why yelp removed my previous post but my last review still holds true. Best spot in San Diego. Luey and the team are great

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Great gas station, good prices and very good car wash. Luly at the car wash is the best, always upbeat and happy!

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I've been coming here for years and everyone treats us like family! Affordable prices for gas, carwash, cigarettes and car maintenance.

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