Pegwell Bay Service Station

About this location

A few stories people tell about this place

1. One night, a delivery driver pulled up to Pegwell Bay Service Station and asked the attendant, ‘Do you ever get customers who come in without their cars?’ The attendant looked puzzled but smiled. ‘Not often,’ he replied. The delivery driver nodded knowingly and said, ‘Well, I just delivered a car to a neighbor last week.’ They both laughed, realizing that sometimes life is stranger than fiction.

2. At dawn, when most gas stations are quiet as a church, an old pickup truck pulled into Pegwell Bay Service Station. The attendant noticed something unusual: the truck’s headlights were on full beam, even though it was bright enough outside for reading a newspaper. The attendant shrugged and walked over. As he approached, he heard soft snoring coming from behind the wheel. Turning off the lights, he gently nudged the driver awake. ‘Hey there,’ he said with a smile, ‘you must’ve dozed off.’ The man rubbed his eyes and yawned, grinning sheepishly. ‘Morning, mate!’

3. At dusk, a neighbor noticed something peculiar—an eerie humming sound coming from inside Pegwell Bay Service Station's empty garage. Curious, the neighbor peered inside and saw only a dimly lit radio playing old jazz tunes. Turns out, it was just an overzealous delivery driver who’d left the music on while filling up his truck. The humming ceased as soon as he switched off the station’s ancient AM radio. Everyone had a good laugh, and life at Pegwell Bay resumed its usual quiet pace.

4. At closing time, a regular approached the counter with a puzzled expression on his face. ‘I just filled my tank,’ he said, ‘but now I can’t start my car.’ The attendant shrugged and replied, “That’s odd… it happens sometimes.” But then, over the loudspeaker, came a scratchy voice: “And don’t forget to check your tires before you leave!” The regular looked perplexed but decided to give it one more try. He cranked the engine, and much to everyone's surprise, the car sputtered into life. As he drove off, the loudspeaker crackled again: 'Oh, and don't forget to tip your server!'