Chevron

About this location

A few stories people tell about this place

1. At Chevron, a regular always paid with exact change. One morning, he left something unusual in the cash register—a small, handwritten note that read: ‘Fill up my tank whenever you see fit.’ From then on, every time someone filled his tank, they’d leave an extra coin or two. Months later, when the manager finally opened the note, it was still there—along with enough spare change to fill several more tanks. Everyone laughed and decided to keep the tradition going, making Chevron’s gas station a little friendlier place.

2. At Chevron, a delivery driver complained loudly one day: ‘Why does everyone here drive such old cars? They must be running on fumes!’ Since then, every car that pulls up seems to have a faint whiff of gasoline in its exhaust. Soon enough, an elderly lady pulled up and asked the attendant, ‘Is it true your gas makes cars run forever?’ Smiling, he replied, ‘Ma’am, our gas just helps keep memories alive.’

3. At Chevron, a neighbor once asked curiously: ‘Why do people here leave their cars running for so long?’ With a twinkle in his eye, an old delivery driver replied, ‘They’re not leaving them on; they’re just saying their goodbyes.’ A neighbor who overheard burst out laughing and remarked, “Next time I’ll say hello!” The story became legendary around town, reminding everyone that sometimes life is simpler—and funnier—than it seems.

4. At Chevron, a sign appeared one night: ‘Fill up your tank, but don’t forget to fill our jukebox!’ Soon enough, customers started dropping coins into the jukebox while pumping gas. Oldies played alongside country hits, creating an unusual yet charming atmosphere. One day, a regular commented, 'I bet the owner never expected his Chevron to become such a musical hangout!' To which another customer replied, 'Who knows? Maybe next they'll install karaoke.'