ARCO in San Diego provides quality TOP TIER™ gas and offers various automotive services, including smog checks and oil changes. Customers have praised the quick and efficient service, with smog checks completed in about 12-15 minutes. The staff, particularly the owner and head technician, is noted for being courteous, friendly, and professional. They provide helpful advice and maintain a clean and organized environment, making it easy for customers to visit. Many reviews highlight the transparency and trustworthiness of the mechanics, who take the time to explain services and check various aspects of the vehicle without extra charges. Customers appreciate the lack of pressure and the clear communication regarding vehicle issues, which fosters a sense of trust. The shop is conveniently located in downtown San Diego, with access to food and coffee nearby, enhancing the overall experience for those needing automotive services. Overall, ARCO has built a reputation for being a reliable and welcoming place for car maintenance, with many customers returning for their automotive needs and recommending it to others in the area.
Dude filled up the air in my motorcycle with a persona/company air pump, but not the one on site! Absolute fire, most times it takes me incalculable amounts of times to fill up air at gas stations, he did it in a couple minutes.
March 2025
It is in an ideal location to gas up and get on the freeway heading north out of San Diego
December 2023
Went here for a smog check to complete my car registration. The guy took my car right away and was done in 12-15 minutes. Let me know that it passed, the info would be sent electronically to the DMV, and gave me a certificate/receipt for my records. Quick and easy! $70 for a SUV
