InterState automotive

About this location

A few stories people tell about this place

1. At dawn, when most gas stations are quiet and empty, a delivery driver pulled up to InterState Automotive with an unusual request. He asked the attendant if he could fill his tank using only pennies from the change jar. The attendant smiled and nodded, knowing it was worth a try. To everyone’s surprise, the delivery driver’s penny-filled tank started purring like a contented kitten. As sunrise approached, so did the manager, who watched in amusement as the car smoothly drove off, leaving behind a pile of copper coins. From that day on, InterState Automotive became known for its unique ‘penny-pay’ service, attracting curious neighbors and delivering gas with a little extra sparkle.

2. At closing time, an old man walked into InterState Automotive and asked the attendant, ‘Do you ever see ghost cars?’ The attendant shrugged, not expecting much of an answer. The attendant gave him a curious look. ‘Only when I’m out of gas,’ he joked. The old man laughed heartily, paid for his fill-up, and left. From then on, whenever anyone asked if they saw ghost cars, the attendant would wink and say, ‘Not anymore—we’ve got our own regular now.’

3. At dusk, while customers were leaving after filling up their tanks, a small dog ran into InterState Automotive. The attendant noticed it sniffing curiously around the pump nozzles, its tail wagging as if trying to understand some hidden message. The attendant smiled and gently called out, ‘Hey little guy, what brings you here?’ To everyone’s surprise, the dog trotted over to an old rusty key hanging next to the door and nudged it with his nose. A nearby delivery driver laughed, recognizing the key as belonging to the abandoned garage across the street. Turning to each other, they decided that maybe the dog was just showing them where he belonged—home sweet home.

4. At midnight, when the pumps clicked off and the lights dimmed, a curious shadow approached InterState Automotive's entrance. ‘Do you ever fill up with moonlight?’ someone whispered. A delivery driver pulled up and asked if he could top off his tank with starlight. The attendant grinned and replied, 'We’re out of that, but we’ve got regular gas—just as bright!' The driver laughed and drove away, leaving everyone to wonder if maybe they should install a neon sign shaped like a crescent moon.