H T Union 76 No 2 Service

rude and deceitful attendant — the Asian guy named Peong or something. I stopped to get air 3 weeks ago, went into the store to ask him to turn on the pump, he said something like «it’s on». I went to get air, hearing the pump noise but no air. After 10 mins playing around, I saw him coming out, so I asked what’s going on. He pointed to a sign on machine says «sorry out of service». WTH? I thought maybe it’s language problem so I spoke to him in Chinese, he said «I don’t speak chinese», seems like he was deeply offended. OK then it might be my mistake so I left went to another station got air. Today, my roommate has a similar experience! The same Asian guy told my friend that in order to get air, he needs to pump gas, so my friend did. Then he never got air out, that same asian attendant told my friend the machine is not working! What a JERK!
I checked CA law, station can’t get away with not having air for 5 days but this has been going on for much more than that. I am trying to figure out where to complain now, but knowing how busy the government is, I don’t think that will work, so I am posting here to warn people about this bad apple.

I just had the worse experience here. I went to pump 1, swiped my card, and followed all the instructions and when it came to actually pumping gas — nothing. I cancelled the transaction and went to another pump.
I figured, «Hey, I should let the people that work here know that pump 1 isn’t working.»
I went inside and this is what happened.
Me: «Hi. I just tried pumping at 1 and it didn’t work.»
Cashier: «Let me see. It didn’t go through. You pay here.»
Me: «No, I got gas…(I went to another pump)
Cashier: «It didn’t go through.»
Me: «I cancelled…»
Cashier: «You pay here»
Me: «Can I please explain? I got gas.»
Cashier: «No, you didn’t. You pay here.»
Me: «I’m trying to help. Can I please explain what happened?»
Cashier: «No. You can talk to manager.»
Me: «What’s his name? What’s the number?»
Cashier: «(gives me no name) You call here.»
Me: «What’s his name?»
Cashier: «You call here.»
This guy wouldn’t let me simply explain that my card DID go through and that I had to cancel the transaction because the pump wouldn’t let me actually pump gas. He wouldn’t let me explain that I had to go to another pump and that another lady had to do the exact same thing. He wouldn’t let me explain anything and was absolutely rude to me for no real reason when I was only trying to help. I was going to tell him to put a sign, because people typically don’t want to walk over and pay inside (if it actually works). At least a pay inside sign.
This happened just a few minutes ago and I hope the manager reads this as well. I will be following up. But we’ll see if I actually speak with the manager and if he or she’s reasonable. Or if this employee is a reflection of him/​her.

I found this place to be the cheapest for synthetic oil changes. Other places will charge close to $ 100 but his place does it for around $ 50-​$ 60. I’ve been taking all my cars to this place for a few years now. If I can’t make it out here I usually take it to the dealer because for $ 100 at least I’ll get a free car wash, free wifi and some snacks while I wait.

Local and close. They don’t open until 5am on weekdays so if you’re on the road earlier than that you’re better off going over the hill to am/​pm or 2 more exits south to Ave 53. Their prices aren’t outrageous but they are a little higher since they are RIGHT OFF the freeway.
P. S. my dad refuses to come here since one time even though he paid the 25¢ for the air they didn’t let him fill up an air mattress.

Super convenient to where i live. Best price closest to me. All the cashiers are friendly. No car wash but they service for oil change.

I hit this gas station on my way to the freeway. It’s perfectly located, never too busy and decently priced.
This morning (October 2013) I walked inside, got my small coffee, $ 20 on pump 3 and walked right back to my car and drove off… oops…completely forgot to pump my gas. Not to worry, after a quick call, I was told to come back anytime and they would honor my $ 20 purchase. I have no idea what the laws are on this situation, but I was pleasantly surprised with how accommodating they were and the ease of the call.
Cheers to helpful people :)

Clean and most pumps were working. I hate TV screens at gas stations, so this place gets dinged for having some person screaming advertisements at me while I had to pump my gas. Good prices for the neighborhood, the 76 up the freeway was $.20/​ga more.

Greg is very honest. He quickly inspected my car and advised me on what it would cost to fix it and if it was worth it. He could have taken me for a ride and opened a Pandora’s box of repairs. He also refused to take any money for his consultation.
Thank you Greg!

Conveniently located on the corner in the city of Hermon right off the 110 freeway (Via Marisol)
Usually not too crowded, there are 3 pumps with 2 nozzles each and they are all self service.

This is where I go to get my oil changed, and any other minor repairs. The guys are honest and they do a good job. I got 200,000 miles and counting and these guys keep the meter running.

I normally fill up here on my way to the 110 fwy. The location is convenient and the price is decent (way cheaper than the Shell station on Monterey and Huntington). Plus it doesn’t «trick» you with the different Cash and Credit price.
There’s about 6 pumps and most of the time one of them is out of service. So prepare to wait in a long line on a slope (hopefully your car doesn’t slide backwards!) or block traffic on Ave. 60.
As another reviewer mentioned, I too, have seen employees smoking their cigarettes outside the store, right next to a gas pump, tsk tsk…

Gas is cheap here, and the equipment isn’t crap, but there is one TERRIBLY inexcusable problem here: the owners/​workers like to smoke their cigars and leave them burning on top of the trashcan right outside the store… in the middle of the gas station! I’ve seen this at least four times now…
Now, I’m not exactly concerned that the gas station is going to blow up and take out an entire city block, but it can certainly start a mean fire on a particularly unlucky day. A friend of my mother’s did exactly that by ignoring the no-​smoking-​at-​gas-​station rule about a decade ago. He survived with severe third-​degree burns all over his body, and held on for over ten painful years before finally dying from one of the complications that became routine after the incident. I’m not making this shit up, and I’m reminded of his fate every time I’m at this station. Sure, it’s a slim chance, kind of like there’s a slim chance that your static electricity build-​up will trigger a fire, but it’s so blatantly ignorant to see the OWNERS doing that.
Go somewhere else. Just in case.

it was last father’s day (6.17.2012). i stopped by the gas station to fill up the gas and to purchase cigarettes. i walked into where the cashier was. and the cashier introduced to me as the owner of this gas station. and he offered me a special deal cigarette. All i asked was 2 packs of cigarettes first, and he offered me a cartoon for less. so i agreed. And then he stated it there were 12 packs of cigarettes that he mentioned was all he had on that time. i decided to take all those 12 packs as he offered with special discounted price. and i agreed to pay for them with my credit card. later on, it’s about 3mins later. i found the receipt printed totally ripped off price marked. cigarette was «winston white». and i usually buy around $ 50 (included ca tax) cartoon (10packs). but, it was 84.68(12packs) in the receipt. i found the owner gave me special ripped off price not a CARTOON PRICE. so, i went back to charge back. but he refused to refund it. i have been patronized this gas station for 8 years. but, this is first time to meet the owner. i’ve never bought this cigarettes with this overpriced before. but, he insisted he can charge whatever he wants to charge under the name of ownership. This 76 station is pawn shop.
Once the owner takes it, there is NO POINT OF RETURN or CHARGE BACK even if the price is wrong and totally overpriced. and PRICES VARY DRAMATICALLY.

I live in this part of town and I can say that it’s been the cheapest place for brand name petro in the area.
One of the pumps isn’t up to date so it is not an auto pump but some are.
If you have a lowered vehicle, I’d be extra careful cause this station is on a slope.

The mechanic here, Greg, is great! Both times I’ve had work done here he has charged me LESS than what he initially estimated, which was reasonable to start. He is very friendly and seems completely trustworthy. The gasoline is usually cheaper here, too.

Close-​by but you no auto gas. You have to hold down the gas pump the entire time.

I live in Highland park, and so far, between this place and the 76 on Ave. 54, there is no other cheap, top-​tier level gas. The bonus to this place is that it also comes with an automotive help area, so if you’re ever in a bind (and provided it’s still open), they can probably help you if the repair isn’t something severe.
Really close to the entrances to the 110 South/​North, and across the street from a market and mini-​mall as well as a park, in case you need to make use of their automotive services and need to wait.
Generally the cheapest gas in town, and the mechanics and workers there are friendly and have yet to try and peddle some service or product that I really don’t need — that speaks volumes.

Nice mechanics. Oil change with a 12-​point inspection is $ 36 for a big engine (V6). They day I went (on a recent Monday morning) there was no wait even though they already had 2 cars that they were working on in their garage. Only con was I think they forgot to fill my window fluid though which bummed me out a little.
No waiting room, but there is a hip coffee shop across the street inside the new Fresco market. If you wait at the 76, there is a picnic table w/​sun umbrella set up in a parking space.
I think these are my new oil change guys until I move again.
Also– Important note… this 76 is cheaper for fuel than many surrounding gas stations for top-​tier gas. I buy a lot of gas here for that reason, and that’s it’s located at the 110 off/​on ramps.

I’m a fan of this gas station too. I live in South Pasadena, but usually zip on the freeway to Ave. 60 to get gas here cause it’s always way cheaper than Pasadena or South Pasadena.

I think this is my favorite gas station. The guys who work there are super nice. I guess I can say I’m a regular, since they do not card me anymore. The gas is really cheap and affordable. Its located in a good spot… the station might be a bit small, but its all worth it, if you are on your way.