Dishonest business owner. Two separate staff members confirmed that I could use the car wash tickets even if they expire during construction. But when the car wash reopens, they would not honor them. I used to buy stacks of car wash tickets and burn through them quickly. Guess I will be taking my business somewhere else going forward. read more

The prices went up recently. Cheapest used to be $8, now it's 50% higher, without any improvements to the wash or the process. When it was an outdated piece of crap car wash where you wait half an hour to get in, it was fine to pay $8. It's not worth paying the premium price of last year for the cheapest service of this year. read more

This review is specifically for the car wash. It's hard to complain when you're spending $8-12 on a wash, but this one only did an okay job. One of the attached pictures shows how there was still residual dust on my windshield, and that wasn't the only spot. That said, my car hadn't been washed in months and had been in some pretty dusty/dirty areas. Only so much you can expect from a touchless wash, and my car definitely looked 75% better coming out. Unless you're really looking to get your car squeaky clean, this place is worth it just for the cost given that most hand washes are $25+. Notable: The $10 and $12 tiers advertise some extra cleaning features, but they don't really seem like they'd be useful. I'd stick with the $8 option. read more

Bernard's Mini Mart - a view of the sun through the windshield of a car - Gas Stations Near Me - Livermore, California

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I went to the gas station to try to use the touchless car wash. I went on the line and waited for my turn. I was very sad to see once I was right next to the machine that accepts payment that there was a sign posted that said that the machine was not accepting credit card payments and that you had to pay for your car wash with cash only at the register inside the minimart.!!!! since I was by myself, with my car lined up on the line of cars waiting to use the car wash I had no way to get out of my car and go pay with cash (which I wasn't carrying any cash either). So I wasted my time and I had to wait until the previous car was done and then drive-through the actual car wash in order to get out of the line because there were already multiple cars lined up behind me. I wish they had signs for cars before they even lineup saying that the machine doesn't work and that you have to pay by cash at the register of the minimart. It was such a waste of time. read more

This Review is specifically for Sam. I'm not from the area, but I was heading for a car meet/cruise. Prior to today, I had washed my car, but wouldn't you know it. Today I hit a lot of bugs, I had a bird take a dump on my car while I was driving (there was already a crack on my window and I guess when it hit, it made my crack longer!), And of course just dust and dirt from the terrible road since it hasn't been paved in forever. Awful! My car is dirty again! After getting Starbucks, I quickly looked for a touchless carwash. I have a small gurney flap on my car, so a regular car wash would most likely damage it. Found Bernard's Chevron Touchless Car Wash and started driving even further away from the car meet up. I get there and I see a worker cleaning the drains. Aw fauk. I asked how long it would take, at this point he introduced himself as Sam. He said about an hour until he was done. I would be late to the meet by then. I said thanks anyways and just parked trying to figure out what to do. Go to the meet in a dirty car or find another car wash place (which there wasn't another touchless car wash in the surrounding area according to Google). Sam comes up to me and asked if I could wait ten minutes, he would clear what he already had from the drain and move the cones so I could still get my wash. "Are you sure?", "Yeah you drove all this way, just give me ten minutes." What a hero!! He hooked up the system, and my experience with the touchless car wash was pretty great. It got rid of the dirt, dust, bugs and the bird mark off the car. It's not a refined wash but it definitely did the job and left me happy! Thank you Sam! I don't come to the East Bay because I live in South Bay, but I hope you read this review. My response by the way, the meet was great! You saved the day! read more

After a long day of Little Free Librarying we needed to fill up with gas and grab a couple snacks - enter in Bernard's. What struck me the most about Bernard's was the old timey glass cokes in a blanket of fresh ice, I'm not currently drinking soda, but it made my mouth water! The Mini Mart was quite a bit larger than I assumed from outside and everything was well placed indoors. I really enjoyed their selection and ended up grabbing a few well-priced cliff bars for the road! The service was nice, though not especially warm - either way, if we're in the area again, we will definitely be stopping here for gas! read more

This was my first time at Bernard's 24-Hour Mini Mart in Livermore. I visited at around 3: 00 p.m. The place is super-clean, super-organized, and the layout is very appealing and inviting. It is the highest-end gas station store that I've ever seen. I used to work at high send stores at Stanford Shopping Center and also at the Hillsdale Mall in San Mateo, so I know high-end when I see it. It feels very peaceful inside, because it isnt "stuffed" with merchandise, though it is very well stocked. Yes, prices are higher than normal, but that is the cost of 24 hour convenience. I wanted to browse around and see all that they had, but I didn't have time for all of that. In the short time that Iwas there, I saw that they had beautifully displayed sandwiches and juices, a frozen yogurt bar of about six flavors, (they even have sample cups!) a coffee bar, chips and snacks, a very large selection of refrigerated beverages, ice cream, etc. Behind the counter, the cigarettes were laid out to perfection. I know that I left things out, so you'll have to come for yourself and see what I missed! Samuel, one of the store associates, was on duty, and when I told him how beautiful the store was, he said that the staff takes special care to keep things in tip-top shape. Samuel gave great customer service. He even took 22 cents out of the little bin on the counter which holds left-over change that customers leave behind, and paid the tax on my drink! Thanks, Samuel! There is also a Wendy's inside, which is open from 9:30 a.m. - 11:00 p.m. Lovely place you have there, Bernard! read more

A clean c-store with an attached Wendy's. The folks inside are quite pleasant for the hour (I tend to find myself there a few minutes after O-Dark-30 on the random weekday). They converted over to a Chevron from... I forget what (a Shell, maybe?) a while ago, but as one name brand fuel to another, and about the only fuel option for a few exits in either direction, the price per gallon at the pumps could be better, but overall, can't fault 'em, either. read more

Bernard's Mini Mart - From the pumps looking at the store - Gas Stations Near Me - Livermore, California

It's wonderful that the laser-guided washing system won't scratch or swirl your car. But it would be been nice if my car looked even slightly clean after. Maybe it was because I chose the rainbow wax wash, but there was a filmy grime all over it after. I tried even wiping it off with a cloth, but anywhere I wiped then just stood out from the rest so was worse. So disappointed. read more

My go to for a good quick car wash. Completely touch less as you sit in your car. They got rid of rails so don't have to worry about bumping your wheels and risk damaging. It dry off pretty good going through blower. Can't beat it for 7 bucks! read more

Today I encountered less than optimal service after first spending nearly $50 on half a tank of unleaded. I'd been feeling nauseous all day and needed a soda, and proceeded inside to grab some ginger ale. The only bottles I saw were on a top shelf in the refrigerated shelves along the back (east) wall. The Schweppes bottles were stacked in the last two columns on the top shelf, along with Squirt and orange drink bottles. That particular shelf advertised an orange $4/2 special. There were two of those placards on that shelf. One would assume the ginger ale was included. So I grabbed two bottles and proceeded to the checkout. The clerk that greeted me with a smile but asked "Just this"? I was feeling under the weather and wasn't in the mood to retort with "yeah, JUsT this and 50 dollars worth of gas I just pumped". He rang my beverages up and the total came to $5.69. I mentioned the $4 / 2 bottle promo, to which he asked his lead cashier (brunette female wearing a Chevron polo while my clerk wore a denim jean jacket and white t shirt underneath) sitting forlornly on the end about it. I mentioned the shelf I selected the ginger ale bottles was $4/2, to which she replied, "that only applies to the orange drinks". Either she was making up the rules as she went along or maybe that applied to the orange beverages. But I was miffed by the deceptive advertising, along with the comment implying I was being a cheapskate. Plus the lack of extra care or attention to the extra $1.69 I was charged. The encounter rubbed me the wrong way. read more

How can a mini mart impress me so much? After trekking to the 7/11 across the overpass looking for some "Peace Tea" for my coworker, I left quite annoyed that I didn't find any. Since this place was on my way back, I figured why not give it a try? I had been here before, but not in years! The parking lot is a little confusing and hard to navigate through when there's a lot of people. But needless to say, I got what I came for and left quite happy with an additional, cheap bottle of water for myself. The cashier was the sweetest, too. He recognized my employee badge and said he had seen a lot of employees from there come by often. 5 stars for probably the cleanest, and of the friendliest gas stations in Livermore. Haven't bought too much gas here since Rotten Robbies is cheaper, but it makes for a good place to grab a snack. It looks like a mini grocery store inside. read more

Nozzle maintenance at the car wash has not been done for some time. The side nozzles should not be jet spraying. I will no longer go to this place. read more

Often stop here on our way to San Francisco. Very clean. LOVE the salted caramel yogurt. Loads of topping options! Sam provided excellent customer service to all. He coupled efficient service with a wonderfully cheery attitude. Thank you! read more

If you don't want scratches or swirls, this is the car wash you want! It doesnt have those brushes and rollers. Just pressured water, soap and air blower to dry. read more

The service is typically fine here. The main point of this review is the new "Laser Wash". It is absolutely pitiful. Normal dirty vehicle but the new wash did nothing. My vehicle was just as dirty after coming out as it was going in. Went inside to complain and was given a second wash. That was nice but after going through a second time the car still looked dirty Sorry, but I will not come back to use this wash again. read more

Best cleanest 24hr mini market ever!!! smells good inside the market and I'm the bathrooms are clean the yogurt was delicious I'd make a stop here any day!!! read more

so stopped by this place on the way home from Tahoe. And it had a full service froyo section and the store is very clean and organized

Disgusting. Went into to use the restroom and grab a soda. FORGET IT!! Bathroom has such a strong urine smell I don't know how its not coming out into the store. Several small gnats that hang around pissy smelling scenes, were also present. Fucking gross read more