After several previous good experiences at this station we visited again last week. This time it was to use their car wash. We'd filled up nearby and had a mishap with a faulty gasoline hose. That resulted in gas being spilled on the exterior of the car and a very unpleasant gas vapor smell inside. We went over to Conserv Fuel. Dear Hubby went inside and bought the simple wash code. Then we got in line. There were only two cars in front of us and we wondered why it was taking so long. We learned that unlike conveyor-belt style washes, this one is quite different. There isn't a track to follow, so an attendant isn't needed. Instead, you are prompted by lighted signs and an eerie exterior loudspeaker when to drive into the wash tunnel. Then the washing machinery moves back and forth over your vehicle multiple times. There is a pass for the wash cycle, then the rinsing, and then you slowly creep forward to take full advantage of the drying phase. DH chose the touchless version, but you can also have "light touch". The touchless didn't clean the exterior as thoroughly as one might have liked, but it did get the gasoline off the paint, and the overall washing experience cleared away the bulk of the smell. I would say that the cycle time is significantly longer than the kind of wash we are used to at other stations. It helped us solve the problem of the moment, and that's a good result. read more

The car wash is mostly broken and the little sign saying that is broken you won't see it. I did not know this was broken and I paid for a wash and my truck was even worse than before, I asked for a refund and the checker told me NO we don't give refunds! I will never use this gas station again read more

This gas station is a good low cost option along with a Marketplace that offers a good variety of items from food to miscellaneous items. You'll find the standard convenience store selection along with prepared foods. The service was quick and easy to navigate through the lanes to find what I was looking for. The gas is well priced and the pumps appear well maintained. read more

They don't have enough staff to sell me propane. They always seem to have issue with propane sales. They are out, not working, and now not enough staff. I'm done going here. read more

It was great! They had gas and stuff. They have e85 too. And diesel. Everything you could want. Easy 5 stars.

E85 is available on hwy 1 this is probably the only place to get ethanol fuel must stop for you high performance ethanol breathing ‍ cars

This gas station isn't the most useful to me because it's very unlikely I'll need gas in Santa Maria on my way from San Francisco to L.A. I have stopped here on the way from L.A. to San Francisco, but that was because I had left without a full tank of gas, which is something that almost never happens in that direction these days. It is a nice station, and it's very convenient to the 101. I don't know how reasonable the prices are now, but when I've used it before, it was on the lower end of average. The place is hopping, so if you're going to stop to use the restroom or buy something from the store, park your car in a spot rather than leaving it in front of a pump. The men's bathroom feels very spa-ish, with its luxe basin sink and faux-marble tile. It's usually pretty clean as well, although the toilet-stall lock was broken a couple of times years back. The street name, Betteravia Road, is so weird. But it's also memorable, so if you do need gas and you're in Santa Maria, you won't forget what exit to use. Don't tell them I sent you. read more

I have never been to the cleanest, newest, friendly and extremely nice convenience gas/mart store such as this anywhere in California. Their bathrooms are pristine, service is quick and entire store is well laid out and well staffed. Must stop for best of the best. Clean and impressive service. One of the best! read more

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Regret coming here for a car wash. Desperate to do a quick wash for my car because splash n dash was closed. Worst fucking decision. You have customers that don't have a code. Parking their car and walking back to the register to pay for a code. I should not have to wait 30 mins to get a "express" car wash! Worse decision I made. Let's not even talk about how poor the traffic is to get around to just get gas. read more

3 days ago I stopped in at this gas station for coffee unfortunately most of the stuff was empty although there was three cashiers behind the counter maybe they were at a supplies but today I went in again and everything was stopped and Andrea was super helpful so Andrea gets five stars thanks again Andrea for all your help. read more

this car wash sucks and they take an absurd amount of time to function. maybe the workers aren't happy but the quality of the whole experience sucks. 100% not worth the value and my grandma can clean a car faster. read more

Go to the other Conserv down the road. The manager here is beyond rude and doesn't care about customer service at all. Cannot believe he gets away with his behavior. read more

This is one busy gas station with a car wash and several vacuum stations. We had to use the restroom and most gas stations are gross when it comes nature calls. The restroom was very clean and spacious inside plus the store was very well organized. read more

Conserv Fuel - Nice restrooms inside - Gas Stations Near Me - Santa Maria, California

Their car wash is excellent. They paid lots of money for the latest technology which really clean your wheels, shine your tires, and coats your paint-job with a wax and rain-x. Of course, those extra goodies are in the Ultimate Car Wash for $10 a pop or you can get a monthly pass. If you get the Ultimate monthly pass for $30 per month, you could wash your car here twice per day and get a nifty car freshener each time you come (ask to keep it in the package for later use). Gas prices are decent but I will deduct a star because it's not top tier. If it was, I wouldn't go anywhere else. The inside is nice and the staff is ok friendly. I come here for the wash. So fresh and so clean, clean... read more

Conserv Fuel - Ultimate Car Wash $29.99 unlimited monthly rate With Air Freshener :-) - Gas Stations Near Me - Santa Maria, California

So I was just fueling my car at theE Betteravia location and as I stood there a guy walks by smoking a joint. He continued to dig through the trash can to find a soda can sit in the parking area make a bong and smoke the rest of his weed from it. I informed the employee and all he said was OK. Like no big deal. I couldn't believe it. read more

Gas pumps has a skimmer! Do not use your cards here! Mine was stolen twice and the thief is still trying to use my card while locked in Las Vegas. It's also a possibility that the gas station workers are part if the scam because it's not a coincidence that two different credit cards were used. Luckily my cards were reimbursed but it's such an inconvenience to change cards. read more

Cheap gas at $3.03 a gallon. Lots of services such as full service car wash, mini mart, air, water, and propane. The mini market didn't have much in the way of pre-made food selection or fresh food but you can get coffee, doughnuts, hot dogs, energy drinks, and other convenience items. read more

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They sold me a car wash with my gas, but I have been unable to use it because there is never an attendant there. If I cannot use it, I will ask for my money back. read more

They have work to do with the car wash. Slowest in town. 4 cars in line and it's been 15 min already, line isn't moving. Car wash down the road is a lot quicker and they hand dry at the end. Attendant guy left for 5 min. Nobody in front in front of me. I was stuck in wash waiting for him to return. He finally came back to start wash, said he had to catch up with someone. Finally got thru wash and last rinse cycle doesn't remove all the soap and I'm in a small vehicle. Very dissatisfied. Cheap gas but slow car wash. read more

My truck is generally a tribute to the fields of Lompoc, carrying all the dust and dirt from the tilling and wind. I decided to get a carwash to have a presentable looking vehicle and reduce my embarrassment. I came to the carwash, paid for the good one, went through, then off to costco. I came out to find that there was still dust on some areas and splattered bugs all over the front. I called to the station who told me to come back and tell the guy. "Hi, I was here at 1 and I drove to costco. I saw that my car still had bugs on the front and dust in back when I came out to load my car up" "At 1? (turns over receipt ) Ok." "I'd like to go back through again to get it clean" "You don't think the bugs were from driving? " "I drove across the street. You know. Costco? I have the stuff in the back. " This exchange continued on until finally he rolled his eyes and let me go back through with a half assed spray from his preparatory rinse. The truck still looks like an insect magnet. My children would've done better with less cost (same grovelling). Guess who isn't coming back ever again? This girl. Pics are after the second wash read more

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This gas station has the worst customer service! I have dealt with the cashier Susie on numerous occasions. She is rude, unfriendly acts like she is busy reading some piece of paper then to hear what you asked to purchase. Maybe she is just an unhappy overweight idiot or she is racist because I'm not Mexican like her. I don't understand why you have people like this working in your establishment. I won't recommend this gas station mini market to anyone. Worst customer service ever ! read more

Had employee named Brain run up on my husband like he was going to fight him calling him a son of a bitch over dumping out a half cup of soda in the parking lot. And then tell us how he is tired of "people" like us. What paying customers. We spend hundreds of dollars in that store weekly. But will not spend another dime in there. Brain needs to be fired he didn't think he was in the wrong at all talking to a customer like that and calling them a son of a bitch. If that's the type of employees they have working for them I will take my money somewhere else. So on top of losing us as a customer they also loved other customers that witness it all. read more

Staff (manager...?) refused to acknowledge me as I stood at her register for several minutes trying to get her attention while she chatted with the other register attendant. Finally another staff person came forward to help me, when I turned to leave there was a line of people behind me also waiting to pay. I believe this refusal to provide sevice may have been racially motivated as the Woman, a heavy set mexican american, seemed to not want to help since I was white. Most of the Card readers at the pumps do not work which forces everyone to go into the registers to pay. All in all, a very poorly managed business read more

This place is just too damn busy almost Everytime I go here. There are arrows denoting which way to pull into the pumps but nobody observes them. And with a location with as much traffic as this one has, that's a very big deal. I've driven off without gas multiple times. The car wash is actually pretty good though. I'm not sure the ultimate is quite worth the price (especially when they forget to give you an air freshener), but it does a fair job. read more

Unhappy that they charge extra for Debit Cards on gasoline purchases, but they do have a sticker on the pump that says: "Debit Price Same as Credit", so I guess it's okay. I went ahead and paid with cash; the cash discount is about 6%. Prices are okay, but they started raising they price now that they're established. Restrooms are modern and clean. Food prices inside are good. I'll be back. read more

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Bought two breakfast sandwiches and some coffee this morning. Sandwich tasted odd and when I found the spot of mold on the bottom of the croissant I knew why. So gross! Never again! read more

Conserv Fuel - Moldy croissant sandwiches - Gas Stations Near Me - Santa Maria, California

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Unbelievably did not give me my change back after a purchase. Granted it was only 3 cents, but the clerk gave me a smug look and responded that they don't give back pennies. Given the number of customers that flow through I'm sure the pennies add up to a large amount of money for this business at the end of the year. Going to contact BBB for the principle. read more

I normally love this gas station and love their employees and would go out of my way come. But today I put $48 to fill up my truck and it only took $20 so I went in to get my change and the cashier refused and was being extremely rude, and said "You did not pay that much" where 5 minutes before she counted it out on the counter. A Manager did step in an refunded me my change! If you go keep the recipes with you. read more

Yep it's a gas station, good prices and lots of pumps. Clean convenience store, and a car wash. You'll have to test this car wash it's a little different than others but it seems to work pretty good I like them a lot. I think I'll come back when I'm in Santa Maria and need a car wash and need a tank of gas and need a drink all at the same time. What are the chances? Pretty good I'd say read more

This place is falling apart. Closed many times I want to come and use it. This time some of the inner parts of the wash were not working. It left my car without a complete rinse. They need to get their act together. Finish the job! read more

As a long distance traveler, good gas prices & clean restrooms are hard to find in one spot. These are honestly the most clean & beautiful restrooms I have ever seen. Plenty of staff here to help you out too. read more

Conserv Fuel - Crazy sinks! - Gas Stations Near Me - Santa Maria, California

Consistently terrible music. Relatively cheap gas. Pretty good food mart. I would recommend to those hard of hearing.

The only place we will go for a car wash, and solely because of the FABULOUS worker there. He dances with us and interacts with my daughter as he sprays the vehicle...give him a raise!! He is the reason for our repeat business all the way from Nipomo. read more

Great place for a pit stop especially if you are on a long road trip like I was (e.g. Nor Cal to So Cal). Clean bathrooms, gas, food, and near lots of fast food restaurants. read more

Kind of bummed! The last time we took our car to get washed they did such a great job and the lady working was super nice, upbeat, and friendly. This time no one seemed very thrilled to be working and there are a crap ton of bugs everywhere left on our car. Guess we will have to rewash ourselves. Seems like a waste of time, money, and water. read more

Omg amazing car wash! Attendant gave me life! I don't care about the gas, I was there for the wash.

Clean restrooms! Some pumps required paying inside and gas was slightly more than average. That being said, convenient location and normal patrons. read more

Upgraded store and new bathrooms!!!! Best on the 101! WAY better then the other side of the freeway of old dirty bathrooms.

Sunday night I went to go wash my car, and left home right after. The next morning I noticed there was a scratch on the front bumper, and I went back in to talk to the manager. I asked if there was any way they can check the surveillance camaras to check if the car had gotten scratched during the Carwash. They said they would check and would give me a call as soon as they checked the camaras. I didnt receive a call back so I decided to go in again. Then a woman, Ms Elizabeth helped me with my problem and she was very helpful, she told me to call the next morning at 10 so I did, and the manager answered but he said they had checked and there was nothing they can do. I decided not to make a big deal but I feel like in these businesses they should hire professional people that will actually help and listen to their customers concerns instead of ignoring them and not giving them a solution. read more

The boys that work here are very disrespectful. I will never come here again. I stood in line waiting to get rung up(I was ignored for 5 minutes) then another young man went to the second register and helped someone else, when I asked why I wasn't helped first he shrugged his shoulders and said he "didn't know" read more