Columbia Road Gulf Service

About this location

A few stories people tell about this place

1. One morning, a delivery driver pulled up to Columbia Road Gulf Service and asked the mechanic, ‘Why does your gas pump always seem to be talking?’ The mechanic grinned slyly. 'Oh, you haven't heard?' he whispered conspiratorially. 'It’s just my way of saying “Pump Full”!' The delivery driver laughed heartily, shaking his head in amusement as he drove off—another day, another mystery solved at Columbia Road Gulf Service.

2. One day, an old mechanic named Joe noticed something strange. Every time a new customer walked into Columbia Road Gulf Service, they would absentmindedly scratch their head before asking for help. Joe smiled and thought it was just another quirky habit of his customers. One day, however, a delivery driver entered the garage, scratched his head, then calmly said, 'Hey Joe, can you fix my truck? It’s been acting funny.' Joe looked up and replied with a laugh, ‘Sure thing, pal—just like everyone else!’

3. One foggy morning, a delivery driver pulled up to Columbia Road Gulf Service. As he stepped out of his truck, he heard a voice whispering from inside the garage: 'Fill ‘er up with whatever you like, but don’t forget to check your mirrors.' The delivery driver looked around nervously, then glanced into his rearview mirror—only to see an old mechanic waving cheerfully. ‘Just wanted to remind ya,’ chuckled the neighbor, ‘these old trucks got eyes everywhere!’

4. One night, a delivery driver pulled up to Columbia Road Gulf Service and asked, ‘Hey, do you guys ever notice how your gas always seems to last just one mile more than it should?’ The mechanic shrugged and said, 'Nah, never noticed that.' The delivery driver grinned and replied, 'Well, that's because you're not driving an electric truck!' Everyone laughed, and from then on, whenever anyone mentioned their gas mileage, someone would wink and whisper, 'Electric truck, my ass!'