Esso Rontec Catford

About this location

A few stories people tell about this place

1. At Esso Rontec Catford, a delivery driver once asked curiously: ‘Why does the gas pump always seem to finish filling my tank exactly when I’m paying?’ The attendant smiled and whispered conspiratorially, ‘It’s because our pumps are magical— they know when you’ve had enough!’ The delivery driver laughed, shaking his head, while a nearby neighbor chimed in, ‘Or maybe it just knows how much your boss will approve of!’

2. At Esso Rontec Catford, late one night, a delivery driver noticed something odd: every time he filled up his truck, the gas pump would emit a faint, rhythmic humming sound—like an old-timey music box. Curious neighbors started coming around to listen, and soon enough, it became a local phenomenon. Soon, people brought their own empty bottles just to catch that magical tune. The manager, puzzled but amused, installed a small speaker playing classical melodies, which confused everyone even more. In the end, the whole town gathered for a grand ‘Gas Pump Concert,’ complete with picnics and dancing, making Esso Rontec Catford famous for its unique musical fuel station.

3. Late one night, a delivery driver pulled up to Esso Rontec Catford and noticed an unusual sight: the pump attendant seemed to be talking to himself as he filled the tank. As the delivery driver watched curiously, the attendant suddenly started laughing out loud, then turned around with a big smile and said, 'Just checking if your car likes our new blend!' The driver shook his head and drove off, muttering something about strange places and friendly faces.

4. At Esso Rontec Catford, a delivery driver noticed an unusual item in the parking lot—a mysterious box wrapped in old newspapers. Curious, he picked it up, only to discover it contained a note reading: 'Fill my tank with gasoline from 1987.' The delivery driver shrugged and laughed, thinking it was some prank. He filled his own car’s tank with gas from 1987, then drove off. The next day, everyone in Catford was talking about how the local mechanic’s vintage car suddenly started purring like new after being topped up with that nostalgic fuel.