Why New Jersey Doesn’t Let People Pump Their Own Gas

[@peartdahurt]

I'm born and raised in Jersey and about 10 years ago I went to PA and had to get gas. I waited about 5 minutes before realizing that I had to pump my own gas. After that I spent another 5 mins trying to figure how how to pump the gas but luckily someone pulled up and saw that my tags were from Jersey and was nice enough to help me out. I'm sure he was laughing at me on the inside. I felt so stupid being a 25 year old man not knowing how to pump gas 😂😂

[@jcasetnl]

Yup, and then you did it once and were entirely proficient.

[@AK-47KING933]

😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂DAMNN U SLOW 🐌

[@jeffghant4760]

Don't feel bad. When I was 27, I went to NY and had to pump my own gas. I figured it out but when I got done I forgot to cap my tank and drove through Staten Island with my gas cap hanging lol.

[@AK-47KING933]

@@jeffghant4760 😂Dumbazz

[@Kahoobb]

I always thought I was useless but then I remember there are people like you who don't even know how to pump your own gas, makes me feel better about myself 😄

[@jamielancaster01]

I dated a girl from New Jersey & she didn’t know how to pump gas. I taught her how and she loved pumping her own gas. We’ve been married for 22 years & she doesn’t find any joy in pumping gas anymore🤣

[@Eric_Olsen]

Try pulling up to a gas station in a EV

[@TheGecko213]

Now she pumps your joystick 😂

[@daneenmurf1043]

Why do i get the feeling you arent really talking about gas 😏

[@glen1555]

There's an episode of the Simpsons were a Marge pumps gas for a woman from New Jersey. Fortunately I'd been in Jersey and knew about their weird law and got the joke

[@edjohn5114]

It’s fun for the first couple times but then I get tired of having to do it myself. The novelty and wanting to be like everyone else wears off very quickly😂

[@JETZcorp]

I'm from Oregon, which was all full-service until very recently, and the urban areas still are. The worst part about it is trying to get gas at night. 95% of stations are closed because they couldn't do enough business to justify the employee. One night it took me 20 minutes to find an open gas station, and I was very worried I was going to run out. When I moved across the river to Washington, boom, almost every station is 24/7. I've also had the experience when the gas station attendant is also the convenience store counter guy, and he just would rather sell cigarettes inside than to come out in the cold and rain. I much prefer self serve.

[@bigqwertycat]

Oregon here too, if the attendees are busy, I just pump my own gas. They never say anything. The oregon doesn't penalize the customer for pumping their own gas. It penalizes the owner for not providing full service. But you and I know the police won't do anything about that.

[@UserName-ts3sp]

@@Netizen_101 rural parts of oregon have self service

[@JETZcorp]

@@bigqwertycat I've been yelled at by the attendants before when I started doing my own by mistake.

[@ridesharegold6659]

My dude has never used the "open now" feature on Google Maps?

[@seawatchmakers]

I live In Oregon and have not seen any self serve stations.

[@jimsannerud6254]

It's one of the best things about New Jersey, especially late at night, in sketchy areas, or bad weather.

[@kingincakola4170]

I lived in jersey for about 20 years. The first time I ever drove out of state I went to Philly. I needed to stop and get gas on my trip.. this was probably one of the most embarrassing moments I had on the road lol. I had no idea how to use the pump. Thankfully some nice locals helped me figure it out but the experience is one I’ll never forget.

[@lIlIlIlIlIlIlIlIlI]

You're telling me that in your 20 years you never observed an attendant pump gas and memorized the 3 steps that are required to do the work? Talk about low IQ.

[@garypollio4960]

that is a very sad story. do you know how to feed yourself?

[@JustMe99999]

Jesus, it's not rocket science...

[@garypollio4960]

@@JustMe99999 hahaha. it's nuts, right? I live in Jersey in the Summer and it's a hoot to see people not want or not able to want to pump their own gas. they'd rather sit in their car for half an hour waiting for the attendant to fill them up. absolutely nuts.

[@Itsvampyy]

@@garypollio4960 it’s not just the action of doing, you have to figure out how to pay & what to choose, it’s not easy seeing it for the first time

[@FinancialShinanigan]

I'm sure gas stations will raise prices even after getting rid of gas attendants

[@Weathernerd27]

Yep the states of Washington and Oregon are proof of that, Washington has higher gas prices than Oregon even though there are no gas station attendants in Washington.

[@beefweiner]

in canada these places are like 20 cents a litre more expensive than pumping your own gas

[@austinh1028]

bingo I always try to avoid filling up in NJ when driving through it.

[@Mistro07]

Yea because gas stations set prices…#learnsomething

[@LuisVelazquezLV3]

gas stations don't control prices shinangians, gas is one of the most market based transparent commodities, ex-regulations, as it's a completely regional AND global pricing market on the underlying commodity - oil. so minor changes in supply vs. demand really make a difference in prices at the pump very quickly.

[@2pugman]

As a young person, back in the 1950's, I used to pump gas as a P/T job. If the customer wanted a full tank, they got full service. We checked the radiator water and the oil level. We also checked the air pressure in the tires if requested. And we always cleaned the front windshield ! We were paid 85 cents an hour.

[@rridderbusch518]

Having a gas station attendant was a true *luxury* in my cold state. All of the young men were so helpful and kind. It also afforded me some time with my father. He'd give me a coin or two to get a soda or candy. It was a better life that way, but people can't even imagine that now. Thank you for being of service!

[@linwoodkent1246]

Oh yes, I remember the 50's and going to gas stations with dad. 3 or 4 guys would rush over and pump gas, wash ALL windows, pop the hood etc. My dad called them the "minute men". WOW those were the good ole days for many reasons. Everything was closed on Sunday except for gas stations, No shopping, all large stores were closed. Churches were full.

[@joe_hoeller_chicago]

I just did the math, the actual wage deficit, suggests that the adjusted 1950s wage would need to be approximately $46.52 per hour in 2024 to maintain the same buying power for housing. This indicates a deficit of about $35.16 per hour compared to the 2024 wage of $11.36 per hour which is directly converted from .83 cents per hour to reflect today’s dollars.

[@michelejashinsky8409]

Omg!😱

[@rickhaydan3433]

Bring back attendants everywhere. I am sick and tired of working as unpaid labor for the gas companies . The companies never pass on the savings. They just keep on gouging you while making you smell gas fumes.

[@JohnShields-xx1yk]

My Dad brought up our family of 5 working at a gas station and we had a house, two cars, my Mom was a financial wizard with little money. I Love you Mom and Dad. RIP 💙

[@BubbleGumzKorner]

And it was also PROBABLY pre-1970 and *looks at profile photo* redlining and sundown towns didn't effect you or your family's income.

[@FirstSuperNova]

She’s like me then minimum wage 20 hours a week and somehow manage to have my dream car and pay thousands in bills lol 😅

[@288theabe]

Yeah, that was back in the 20th century and not relevant today 🤦‍♂️

[@MrBrewman95]

0:55 the most shocking thing about this video is that guy is 86 and could pass for someone in his sixties. 😂

[@agent481989]

I had to check the comments and see if anyone found that as surprising as me

[@izayahlewis6839]

I was about to comment this and then saw this very comment 😮

[@jasonallen3678]

Good genes

[@MrVTeta]

The secret to slow down aging: don't pump your own gas? hahahaha

[@ritemolawbks8012]

He had a fresh shave that day.

[@tonyl1483]

Having a gas attendant helps me, I’m handicapped & getting the wheelchair out of the van is a real problem! I wish more gas stations across the country have at least one lane for full service.

[@tmurph247]

Most smaller self serve gas station attendants will help you out if your disabled/handicapped if you pull up to the pump and beep your horn, that's been the experience in my area anyway.

[@Fools_Requiem]

If you find getting out of your vehicle to pump your own gas to be difficult, you should probably not be driving.

[@kramelbbiw]

@@Fools_Requiem You expect them to walk???

[@Fools_Requiem]

@@kramelbbiw No, they need someone to drive for them.

[@kramelbbiw]

@@Fools_Requiem How is getting someone to drive going to help with getting gas? They are already doing the driving. They are already getting someone to get the gas. Are you okay? Should *you* be driving?

[@Flexin010]

I’m from California and went to Jersey for business. When I pulled up to a gas station, someone knocked on the passenger side I rolled the window down and said “sorry I don’t have any change” I thought it was a homeless person. Little did i know 😂

[@tonyjesuslover]

Ha ha ha.

[@pinkfreud62]

Could probably give some elderly or post traumatic person a heart attack. 🥴

[@hanbury22]

😂 I probably would have reacted the same way.

[@pbj0815]

So CA! We’re so used to having homeless ask for money 😂😂

[@kylespevak6781]

That's the most California assumption 😂

[@sacredhighway1]

i hate waiting for service and other people touching my car for no reason. Let alone my credit card.

[@frankihauser4126]

My father had a full service gas station when I was a kid. I was 10 when he got his first one. I am an only child, and a daughter to a guy that desperately wanted a son. Needless to say, I was a daddy's girl and a tom boy. I worked at his gas station. In the beginning, I had to pump gas, wash windshields, and check oil for every customer, and I also had to make sure the bathrooms were clean. It wasn't the tasks as much as it was the environment that was beneficial. Daddy encouraged my interest (and it gave the over-protective one an opportunity to keep his eye on me) . Before I left home, 8 years later, I could handle all aspects of running the gas station. I did the bookkeeping, logistics,customer service, and even learned how to work on cars. The understanding that I got there, came in handy more than a few times, in my adult life.

[@juanshaftpatel7488]

did your dad assume your gender?

[@timesupgr.8471]

Sounds like a great dad. I’ll bet you can even count down change, a dying skill.

[@juanshaftpatel7488]

@@timesupgr.8471 a useless skill

[@joeytrimble1558]

@@juanshaftpatel7488 are you in need of a hug or something? dad run out on you perhaps?

[@ALtheGreat23]

@@juanshaftpatel7488 Daddy didn't hug you enough

[@jojopuppyfish]

I was in NJ once and went to pump the gas myself. Lady came out and said she had to do it. I apologized politely and remembered I was in NJ. Then she started telling me only professionals can pump gas and I actually laughed out loud at her. Then I asked he to clean my windshield and she said no.

[@user-xf5dj1up8g]

I’m adding “Professional Gas Pump Assistant” to my resume since apparently it’s for professionals only and I’ve been pumping my own gas for 8 years 😂🤣

[@coltbinder8321]

She sed no to cleaning your windows because it is not full-service it is government compliance

[@sucram1018]

​@@coltbinder8321The person was making a joke about how you apparently need to be a professional to do something anybody can learn without professional training(pumping gas and cleaning windows).

[@pshaw8406]

Then it isn't really full-service.

[@bsanchez3563]

​@@coltbinder8321pfft I mean for what it is that means it feels both ways for me because fwiw.... idl I wouldn ot exactly wanna count on somebody else particularly a stranger wjo knows if ever am gonna even see again... much less have any reason for their being incentivised to not be at best fairly careless or not as inclined for being careful but also make it more confusing if anything breaks to know how long or not for whatever part it is... that it may have been failing for... but yeah that also feels kind of inconvinient to be paying just for somebody to do the fuel pumping but again the fact hey it is by htis video if still accurate on average.. by far a low cost for fuel compared to what todays economy with the fuel and energy embargo having impacted fuels to have for awhile been at best close to if not over 5 usd a gallon.. but yeah I mean it also feels lile a fun fact or exclusivity for sake of random trivia... to be able to remmeber the name of for a long tiem now but no longer 2 just 1 us states... idk about territories but yeah states that have "non self serve requiring fuel stations" ... meh idk but yeah the fact that other places still have higher if not at least the same price of fuel it makes the argument for self service feel redundant for it clearly is not going to be any difference of the price etc

[@romy1223]

I went to NJ once and pumped my own gas and the attendant came over and was just hovering … I thought I was gonna be kidnapped I didn’t know what was going on … after I left a few weeks later I learned they were supposed to pump it 😂 I felt so silly

[@slotcarfan]

I did that once in Canada where the attendent nicely informed me what I did was illegal.

[@newshodgepodge6329]

On the contrary, you may have been the least "silly" person at the pumps.

[@newshodgepodge6329]

​@@slotcarfan If that's still the standard, just let Canada annex New Jersey. It would solve the gas pumping crisis and so many more.

[@RoseanneSeason7]

Thank goodness you wasn't kidnapped

[@NotExpatJoe]

@@slotcarfan Richmond and Coquitlam, B.C., are the only two cities in Canada that have prohibited self-service stations.

[@mightyinternaational7411]

Any person who assumes getting rid of gas attendants will reduce prices hasn't paid attention to how capitalism works.

[@sreilly]

I don’t think you know how it works either, or you would have explained it by now.

[@poet7158]

exsactly I don's ses a price decres sat Walmart's self checkouts

[@cheesun124]

Which is great during the winter, OMG. Thank you NJ!

[@samthesuspect]

I remember doing a road trip through the East Coast, and I was giving a warning from a cop not to pop my own gas. I was freaked out as hell, I'm Florida boy myself and I've never heard of such a thing lol

[@siamimam2109]

Same lol.😂 I thought the guy was gonna rob me when he asked for my credit card

[@boohere2]

Funny. Actually Oregon is the same way. They got people pumping gas for you. I am in from California. Here in my city we got no one pumping gas. People got to pump the gas themselves. I find it convenient to have someone do it for you. Speaking of when I saw how much gas was around New Jersey, New York , Pennsylvania and Connecticut $3.47-$3.86 I became upset. Because here in California in my city we pay between now $5.57-$6.19 for gas. It was approaching $7 but recently just started to fall the prices. I hope we can get $4 to $3 for gas. That would be wonderful.

[@hitkid2456]

Most of the nation's self-serve. I've never had anyone else do my gas for me. I'd probably rather take some extra gas cans along haha.

[@pierlouis7325]

Lollol

[@someguy2135]

Some of us are old enough to remember when all gas stations had attendants that not only filled your tank, they would wash your windshield! Gas stations also sometimes also gave away premiums to get your business! All at a much lower price!

[@galndixie]

Lived in VA all my life. The first job for most teen boys was in the gas station. They pumped gas, checked the tires, the oil and water, and washed the windshield. They also hung out with the mechanics and learned that trade. Elderly and disabled folks could use this service, but it's not available at most places.

[@videogamenoob100]

elderly people should not be driving anyways, after like 80 years old

[@suekleinman6737]

@@videogamenoob100 Says who, many elderly drivers are better than the phone distracted youngsters.

[@boxvader]

Okay Mr. Burns...

[@johns9652]

One of my early jobs was working as a gas station attendant in the 90s, we had one full service pump, but it was automatically set to charge around 40 cents a gallon higher for the privilege. That caused a lot of problems when we were busy, sometimes people would start pumping themselves before I could warn them of the price difference or ask if they actually wanted full service. I first learned how Jersey was different because a guy with Jersey plates pulled in to self serve, waited about 5 minutes then came inside to call me a lazy no good piece of $h!t. Took a couple minutes to sort that out.

[@throwback19841]

@@boxvader don't forget to revulcanize those tires

[@WheelgunsOnWheels]

I was a pump jockey for 5 years in two very wealthy very small towns in northern New Jersey from 1988-1992. It was an awesome job that paid me about 15 dollars an hour (cash) and tips on top of that. Holiday times I could take in a hundred or so in tips in just a few hours. I was in high school and I worked every afternoon until close. I could just sit and do my homework, smoke, have friends stop by, and pump gas to maybe 3 customers per hour. I did simple mechanics like oil changes, tire plugs, balancing, grabbing parts from the local distributor, pick up very nice cars from customers’ homes or deliver them after repairs. It was one of the best jobs a teenager could have before going off to college. I then became a biologist then another degree and taught high school science until last year when I retired. I hope Jersey never changes.

[@anna-mariaciccone3186]

Me too

[@EastCoastReefer]

Sir, I highly doubt the attendants these days have it nearly as good as you did.

[@Helthurian]

When I visit Oregon it always annoyed me waiting for someone to pump my gas. It's very unnecessary for those able to do it on their own. Add a "request assistance" button first those who need it.

[@jesehadwen4567]

It creates jobs for people that can't find a better job. I've done it. It sucks but it pays the bills.

[@Helthurian]

@@jesehadwen4567 Just because something creates jobs doesn't mean it should exist. You can make a job out of anything.

[@bigqwertycat]

Oregon here too, if the attendees are busy, I just pump my own gas. They never say anything. The oregon doesn't penalize the customer for pumping their own gas. It penalizes the owner for not providing full service. But you and I know the police won't do anything about that.

[@peteranon8455]

@@Helthurian "You put on your own pants?"

[@e-curb]

Here's my beef with the so-called professional pumpers in OR. After driving for a few hours on the interstate, I know I'm almost empty. My gauge confirms it. At the pump, the nozzle clicks off after 5 gallons in my 10 gallon tank. I know it's no where near full, so I ask the guy to give it more. And he won't.

[@dylannavarro6283]

It's funny i had a friend from New Jersey who never been outside the state until recently and he came with me to California. He drove one time and we pulled into a gas station and had to ask me and a look at a youtube video on how to pump gas!!! Hahaha, and he said "In NJ we don't pump our own gas"

[@deeznutz1098]

So he never even paid attention on how the attended did it? Lol

[@karth33k]

Having an attendant would speed up the gas filling process. Can clear up the line quicker. Also, its a good employment creation.

[@odlyentertaining]

@@karth33k When I lived in Pa. I certainly enjoyed the cheaper prices in NJ but hated the wait for an attendant. In my experience self serve has always been quicker. Staying inside my your car during cold weather was the only benefit I agree with.

[@lotto5742]

@@karth33k if a gas station has 20 pumps and each pump is occupied, you're gonna need 20 gas attendants.

[@greghenner4978]

@@karth33k Took forever to get fuel in Eugene Oregon having to wait on an attendant. 1 guy doing the inside register and having to pump everyone's fuel takes forever

[@brucemurray6144]

I'm from Canada, and had a somewhat scary experience a while back when I got out to pump my own gas. I was screamed at by the attendant who threatened to call the Police on me. Not sure I'd like to fill up in New Jersey again. Also I do not like anyone else handling my credit cards.

[@thetillerwiller4696]

Yeah no one here like doing that too, that’s why we always hand them 20 bucks cash

[@MarioHernandez-ci4cc]

Get cash

[@coneflower51wf75]

Or just don’t go to NJ

[@butterfacemcgillicutty]

Yup. Stupid, just so freaking stupid.

[@robertstone9988]

@@coneflower51wf75 is that right there might be the best advice ever given to anyone ever

[@camslumlord]

I love it! Went to NJ on trip and was delighted to have someone pump my gas.

[@rodmod8850]

I have a quite a funny story, I was teaching my cousin how to pump gas somewhere in Ohio. And a employee came out of no where and asked if everything is alright, need help? I said no thanks, I'm teaching him [Cousin] how to fuel because he never used the pump before. Yet that employee was still standing nearby, I found it odd, however I didn't mind. After cleaning the windshield I suddenly realized why he was standing there, the van had New Jersey plates on it. I laughed and turned to the employee saying that "I think because of the plates you assume we don't know how to pump gas?" He nodded and said yes, I told him I'm from PA, so I know what I'm doing. He smiled and left. I still laugh about it sometimes.

[@flat-earther]

Haha Rod I suggest watch a 13 part series called _What on earth happened_ by Ewaranon to learn that the earth is not a globe. Link in my about tab.

[@valerief1231]

I was pumping gas in Ohio, (I’m from TX, but dad lives in WV across the Ohio River, closest Walmart) I decided to set the pump latch so I could run in and grab a drink. A man caught me as I walked away from my car and informed me I better get back to my vehicle, it’s against the law to leave the pump running unattended. I cringed and went back, didn’t want to get in trouble for letting the pump automatically shut off! 😅 I then noticed a small sticker that stated the law stuck on the pump. So in NJ so the gas stations not sell snacks, drinks, beer, etc.? Or does the attendant pump gas and you run in? How does that work, because most stations make a small or no profit on gas, it’s the store that generates the sales.

[@jbmsgnco]

@@valerief1231 You can run in as the most gas stations do sell food and drinks and the attendant is there to watch over filling your tank. But, it is very inconsiderate to leave your car at the fuel pump for an extended period of time and block others from getting gas. Especially if it is a very busy gas station.

[@rodneythe3rd122]

Not really funny

[@sdsmt99]

Funniest story since the 6th George Carlin HBO special.

[@gaiaearendel2414]

Visited NJ last year for first time, I was surprised at how green it was. South Jersey is very charming especially.

[@tommycasidy3031]

The Garden state, people see the power plants by the Gothals bridge and think NJ is a power plant. NJ has some of the most beautiful Country side and Rural areas in America, also 130 miles of beautiful shoreline.

[@joesmith9216]

NJ is a very nice state, with more land diversity than even PA as it has the ocean, hott women there too, it's just got disgusting taxes, small state, and is over crowded.

[@camillecali2]

I always stop to fill up in Jersey on a road trip. It is nice to be served especially driving alone at night.

[@2011blueman]

I always avoid filling up in Jersey because of this creepy law.

[@Galworld761]

I live in NY. I wait until I visit my parents across the border to get gas. Same price or lower and I don’t get dirty. Full service. The way god intended.

[@richie4735]

I’m from New Jersey and when I was 17 I needed to fill up my truck and two gas cans as well. The attendant there said he wouldn’t fill the tanks for me. I had to learn how to pump gas that day and broke my first law😂

[@snoozeflu]

I remember it being a choice here in California. Gas stations used to offer both. The full service pumps had that wire on the ground, it would go "ding ding" when you drive over it and the attendant would come out, fill it up, squeegee your windows and even check your oil. This type of service is long gone.

[@danieldaniels7571]

That's how it was in Arizona too when I was a kid. I miss that.

[@WhatDavidDoes]

HAHA Snoozeflu! I was thinking about the 70's when you had a choice here in CA. But I totally forgot about the "Ding Ding" tube you would run over. Do they have those in NJ or Oregon? I don't recall them in Oregon, probably why I had to wait so long to get the attendant's attention.

[@danieldalton6544]

Was like that in Iowa as a kid too.

[@jcasetnl]

They also checked tire pressure and radiator fluid level. There are still full serve pumps if you look, however, they mainly just pump gas. If you ask for any of those other things, you'll probably get a confused look.

[@KyleReeseCel2029]

They finally killed it off full service about 20 years ago.

[@stumpybear60]

I lived in NJ for a few years and had my gas cap stolen twice at gas stations. I went back to one of the stations and asked for my gas cap and they tried to sell my own cap back to me. The second time, I was a lot more assertive and demanded they give it back to me and they did.

[@tabora_]

Definitely paint it or write your initials on it !!! If you prove it's yours it's THEFT and should be handled by police, especially if they're charging to sell it back.

[@WordDefinition]

now let’s abolish the system. no more gas attendant.

[@rudeboys28712]

@@julm7744 yeah they are on germany cars. my bmw gas cap cost $80, so would not want to keep replacing a gas cap that got stolen from the gas station worker.

[@rudeboys28712]

@@pzak5927 it does not break me so i own three of them bust my wallet and never cost much at all since i can do all my work myself like pump my own gas. lol

[@cherylT321]

Wow, that’s crazy!

[@akalina]

Once all cars turn electric, NJ will make it so you can't charge your own car without an attendant.

[@thanosianthemadtitanic]

😂

[@antoinelee-thomas9536]

🤣🤣🤣

[@BrianGivensYtube]

What about the charger in my house? lmao Plus there are so many areas that could have a few chargers it wouldn't make sense to have an attendant at all of them. You couldn't.

[@sachin2842]

its safer.

[@wukilla8ee]

I sure hope we never get to that point where all vehicles on the road are electric.

[@judgedayan9934]

NJ does NOT have full service, it has gas pumpers. Full service means routinely checking oil (or asking if you wat oil checked) and washing the windows. I once asked a NJJ attendant to wash my windows and he pointed to the squeegee and said i could do it my self.

[@CharlesParnell82]

Most stations in NJ actually prohibit their employees from doing full service task, as to prevent any sort of future lawsuit that may occur from said service. Some companies strictly prohibit employees, on policy, from interacting with a vehicle other than pumping fuel.

[@judgedayan9934]

@@CharlesParnell82 If that's true, it is complete idiocy. Nobody is going to sue for checking oil or washer fluid!

[@TechSavvyOppa]

Yeah, in Oregon they call it Mini-Serve, not full serve. Some stations they pump the gas for you, but you still have to get out of your car, and go inside to pay. I found it more annoying when they wouldn't tap/shake the pump, and drip gas all over the side of your car. Or they would set the cap on the trunk, or let it dangle bumping the side of the car, instead of using the integrated cap holder on the lid. One time I pulled into a gas station, and saw the attendant smoking a cigarette next to the fuel pump... I just drove straight thru and left.. A lot of attendants didn't know where the fuel filler was for my 68' Chevelle.

[@CharlesParnell82]

@@judgedayan9934 People have attempted to sue for far more stupid things. While I don’t agree with the company’s stance, I also don’t agree with American sue culture either.

[@ram50v8]

Back in 2000 I worked at the last remaining full service gas station in Champaign Illinois. Although self service was available at all dispensers, we had 1 row that had full service as an option. We always had a steady line of customers who desired full service.

[@pierlouis7325]

So that's where the group champaign got their name,lol

[@bezoticallyyours83]

That seems like it'd be a decent compromise

[@YassidMartinez]

Which gas station was it?

[@UofIllinois07]

I-L-L

[@ram50v8]

@@UofIllinois07 I-N-I

[@greenmario3011]

Can we at least add an exemption for late at night? I'd like to be able to refuel and not go to 5 different stations to find one where the attendants are still there.

[@falcorthewonderdog2758]

Why would you wait until late at night to fuel?

[@Helthurian]

I'd get fined, no way would I waste gas going to another station to have someone pump my gas. Either have someone there or I'm doing it myself.

[@pratriciadewan7396]

@@falcorthewonderdog2758 You've never done road trips before? Lol

[@BigOdog]

You can pump your own gas at certain stations after hours

[@smacpats6379]

@@falcorthewonderdog2758 I sometimes do choose to leave my house after 8pm..

[@gregoryandrus5322]

The state bird of NJ is the middle finger, which flies freely all over the roads and highways. It's a unique state, taxes are through the roof, and though its residents are salty, they're some of the kindest people to be found anywhere. Most of us who live here love it.

[@1972Ray]

Southern New Jersey is beautiful, most people have no idea.

[@Rheinhard]

@@1972Rayi’ve said for years that the biggest problem with NJ is New York.

[@MichaelP029]

Damn straight !

[@rturney6376]

😂😂😂😂

[@Blues9]

Great NationState reference

[@boomer150]

I have lived in Oregon all my life. It was only recently that we are now able to pump our own gas. For years I wished I could simply do it myself. All those times waiting for the attendant to finally get around to your car. The time I was waiting, I could of been gassed up and gone already. I am a man who prefers to do things myself. Then it happened. Stations started opening pumps as "self service" and I never went back. Now our stations have optional self service pumps in addition to attendants serving the full service pumps on the other side of the station. This is the way the industry should handle it in my opinion. If drivers want an attendant they can use it by going to pumps on the left. However if they want to do it themselves. Simply go to the pumps on the right. That way attendants can keep their jobs, those who want attendants can use them while those of us that want to pump our own gas can do so. Everyone wins.

[@kvmairforce]

I remember the first time I went to these full-service gas station during a trip, I was so confused why I couldn't pump my own gas. For that brief moment in time, I felt like the upper class with someone waiting on me 👑

[@lisaamerson1547]

When I was a child we only have full service stations.

[@carlmorgan8452]

Yes same here in W.V. would clean windshield and check oil too.

[@RabbitsInBlack]

I remember when I was a kid and we were on a Trip and pulled up to one these Fill-service places and were so confused, this is weird. We don't have these in my state. And wow they do exists. You really do go through this roller coaster of emotions. LOL

[@jiSh]

Yeah found one driving in Ontario up north and was confused

[@celesterosales8976]

It is such a nice little luxury. In the 80s most stations offered both options with full service costing more and the custom of tipping the attendant. Air in tires checked, fluids checked, windows cleaned, a little extra peace of mind on a roadtrip, totally worth the small extra $

[@karmakazi219]

I absolutely hated this when I lived in Oregon. It results in cars sitting at the pumps waiting for the attendant to start or complete fueling while dozens of other cars sit idling, waiting just to get to the pump.

[@jdenino6022]

I live in NJ and I never waited more than 5 minutes to get gas except after hurricane Sandy hit and we had power outages in my town I had to drive to the next town to get gas and fill up my gas cans and the line was extremely long but they had a lot of attendants working so it only took around 45 minutes of waiting after the truck came to fill up the underground tanks. I think I was #40 in line though.

[@peterbelanger4094]

Yes, that can be a problem if you hit the gas station at peak hours. Most other times, it's not really a big deal, the attendant is quick and friendly, and there is only a wait for the pump to do it's thing. But lots of people love to complain, especially about things that are not consistent with everything else. So much other bs happening in the world, this is really a non-issue. It's just 'content'.

[@kimberley8902]

There are a lot of gas stations in NJ, waits are never long.

[@budgetandplanforit8477]

I’ve lived in Oregon my whole life and sometimes it doesn’t bother me, but I think any more I’d like the option to pump my own gas. But….I don’t believe that changing over to self serve would reduce the price of gasoline.

[@stickyfox]

If customers are lining up out the parking lot to spend money, why would they do a thing to alter their business model tho? You gotta drive off when that happens. Problem is most of us wait til it's on fumes to refill.

[@mikhailkeniya7951]

I am from New Zealand, and we have both options. No one will object you to pump your own, but small station personnel will be happy to assist those who are confused. On the other hand there are a few "self service only" retailers who are generally offer cheaper gas, and these are 24/7.

[@peterlittlejohn8933]

The local gas station had an attendant. He would help fill my car or clean the windscreen and always with a friendly smile and chat.

[@bighands69]

Same as certain places in the US.

[@joangregg4378]

I ran into a 24/7 that would only take credit cards, no one there only the pump. What if the card didn't work?😬

[@NekoMouser]

Technically, we have that in the U.S., too. There's no law saying it can ONLY be self-serve. It just turns out that, when you have a self-serve station and a full service station next to each other, the market tends to dictate through consumer choice that the self-service one will basically put the full service one out of business. Many stations still have a button you can push for assistance, though they are mostly used by the handicapped. I can't even remember now the last time I saw a full service station, though I did live near one in the late 90s that did alright. It was basically the only one in town and really catered to the elderly and other groups that were more prone to use full service options. They would also wash your windows and check your fluids (though most modern engines have made the need for that service all-but-obsolete anyway).

[@kcgunesq]

@@joangregg4378 in the last 30 years or so of pay-at-the-pump, I've seen an occasional island being out of of order, but never the whole station. But if they lost communication or were without power, it isn't like they'd be able to manually ring you up either.

[@border056]

Live in NJ for 30 years before moving out of state. I do not miss having my card skimmed at the pump or the gas attendants over filling the tank, damaging the evap system.

[@Jared-91]

I remember on a road trip with my grandparents we stopped in NJ to get gas. My grandfather got out of the car and was quickly approached by a guy who explained he was the only one allowed to pump it. Then he put out his hand like he was asking for a tip. My grandfather shook his hand and we left 😆.

[@pshaw8406]

Are you supposed to tip for that?

[@zumabbar]

@@pshaw8406 it's the US, aren't you supposed to tip for everything??

[@spicedsoup]

I've lived in jersey almost all of my life and I've never had a gas station attendant ask for a tip. He was probably asking for the payment method LMFAO

[@softpink2]

​@@zumabbar You don't have to but people thinks it's a requirement

[@racool911]

@@spicedsoupIt was a thing a long time ago but not anymore

[@jamesfleenor4161]

This happened to me several years ago as we were sent up there for work. I pulled into a gas station in New Jersey and got out and started pumping gas and was immediately asked what I thought I was doing. I am from Virginia and this is what we do is pump our own gas. I had no idea I was not supposed to do this and I was really confused as to why this guy was upset with me. That was my first encounter and after that I just waited till they did their thing and really kind of felt bad for them when it is something I could do for myself. It was one of those do I tip them or what do I do here. I am an old guy and do remember when they pumped gas checked the oil and cleaned the windshield years ago so it took me back to those days.

[@m42037]

Ya that was nice, today when shopping that is almost gone too, we have to checkout our own grocerys

[@jessespad]

@@m42037 I was thinking about that yesterday when I checked out at Home Depot. I was the only one checking out in the self-checkouts. They had 2 'helpers' standing behind me talking and 1 'greeter' that checks your receipt on the way out. How much could they possibly be saving? I guess these employees can't be trusted with the money. ?

[@m42037]

@@jessespad Lol WAL-MART STARTED THAT! Man that's for real, I know robots/computers are taking over manual labour we've seen this for years but let's be real Walmart made 15 billion dollars in profit last year during Corona and they can't afford to pay cashier's to check me out? Ya Home Depot everyone is putting in those things now, even little markets like "Fresh Thyme" I noticed recently. Aldi and Trader Joe's and Lidl there's no self checkout, then again these are European, German owned. I been to Berlin a few times pre pandemic and most supermarkets there don't have self checkout but you have to bag all your groceries at all markets, Aldi, Lidl, Norma, Nettos, etc, there's a lot of markets there unlike here that's mostly Walmart and Kroger and Meijer

[@stephensepan291]

yea, I guess next time you go into a restraunt.you'll want to cook your own food because you felt bad for them?

[@makecorollagreatagain1876]

Oh nooo 😭

[@augiegirl1]

My mom used to work at a full-service gas station/vehicle repair garage in Fremont, NE. In addition to pumping gas, she also cleaned gas customers’ windows. When she wasn't helping gas customers, she was cleaning the vehicles that had been repaired before the owners picked them up.

[@juanshaftpatel7488]

was she a single mom? why was she working at a menial job?

[@augiegirl1]

@@juanshaftpatel7488 No, in fact, I think that was the only full-time job she had since I was born. My dad worked full-time until he retired.

[@wedidntstartthefire1]

I literal skip getting gas in jersey because of how annoying this is on the highway

[@MustbeTheBassest]

I grew up in NJ, it is so much more convenient to just pump your own gas. I can't tell you have many days I wasted 30min in the gas line waiting on an attendant. This is insane

[@KoryC]

Democrat states restrict everything. We have the strictest laws in the country. I still conceal carry my firearm regardless because I follow the constitution, not corrupt democrat laws

[@martinmelucci4383]

Conveniently forgetting the Constitution states "well regulated" in the Second Amendment.

[@ThePocoloco456]

idk what part of jersey youre at but ive never had to wait more that 15 min for gas

[@robertsteinbach7325]

You say that now but when you get older and it becomes a hassle due to your mobility issues you are going to be glad someone will be there to fill you car or plug up your car instead of doing it yourself, may you live that long.

[@MustbeTheBassest]

@@robertsteinbach7325hmm my first response was yeah, that is a legitimate good thing except if you are at the age of having difficulty putting gas in your car, you probably shouldn't be on the road at all. And I don't mean that as a stubborn point to win an argument I mean literally, you might be a danger to everyone around you.

[@wadeguidry6675]

I was a gas attendant in the 80s while I was in college. I liked it. I met all kinds of cool customers. A few became friends that I have to this day.

[@ShawnJonesHellion]

Nothing like going to the gas station to pick up your next wife!

[@wadeguidry6675]

@@ShawnJonesHellion that too. Lol

[@HeronCoyote1234]

Until 2000, the only two states I lived in when I owned a car were NJ and Oregon. In 1998 I had a business trip to Phoenix, AZ. My business partner would fill up the rental car…until he had to leave a day early. 5am, I’m at a station to fill the tank before I drop the rental car off. I had no clue! The guy in the booth looked at me like I was from Mars. Well, neither state I’d driven in allowed me to pump my own gas.

[@HeronCoyote1234]

@notfiveo when I’m done pumping gas, I leave the nozzle in slightly, but tip it up and shake it (like when guys pee, i think) for about five seconds, to let the rest of the gas in the nozzle drain. Haven’t had a splash or drip yet.

[@TheMrPeteChannel]

Oregon haves this wierd law that if a town haves fewer than 5,000 people you can pump your own ⛽️ or something like that.

[@shaneg9081]

I have worked at a gas station in Arizona and had this happen once. This poor girl, obviously in her late teens or very early 20s, comes up after I've locked the door (pumps 24/7 but the store part is not) and informs me that she doesn't know how to use the pump. My usual response in this situation is "just read the instructions on the screen" but I kinda felt like there was more to it and when I go out I realize she has done nothing to even try to pay so I ask "did your parents not teach you how to pump gas?" to which she responded "I'm from Oregon, we're not allowed to pump our own gas." Around here kids tend to learn how to pump gas years before before they can drive, so it does seem like you're dealing with a Martian when you learn you're dealing with an actual adult who didn't learn something you thought all children learned.

[@bunpeishiratori5849]

I’m a 62 year old man who has lived in New Jersey for more than sixty years and I really struggle when I’m out of state. I can kinda sorta figure it out, but only with a credit card at the pump. I genuinely don’t have a clue how to initiate the process when you have to go inside and deal with a person.

[@HeronCoyote1234]

@@bunpeishiratori5849 it’s kind of like betting on a horse. Just say “$20 on Pump 4”, or whatever your pump # is (it’s usually on the upper right of the pump). Then just go back to your car and start pumping the gas. You’ll notice when you get close to the amount you paid for, the gas will slow down, then stop. You can do this!

[@homerbackwards]

Full service for me when I worked beginning 1973 in Virginia at my Dad's Service Station meant not only pumping gas, but washing the windshield and checking under the hood for oil level etc. And if the customer wanted I would check the tires also. Additional sales were derived from these services and returning customers. Eventually we had both full serve and self serve leading to only self serve as we converted to a convenience store with gas.

[@randycarter2001]

I remember when I was little that gas stations had 2 islands, full service and self service. The self service island was cheaper, I don't remember what the price difference was. My mom and dad would always go to the self serve island because of the price. Eventually they all went self serve.

[@someguy2135]

I remember that too. Before that, all gas stations pumped for you. I am old enough to remember when all gas stations had attendants that not only filled your tank, they would wash your windshield! Gas stations also sometimes also gave away premiums to get your business! All at a much lower price!

[@Mr_Santo5]

I've never been to NJ but I think something like this helps prevent crime at gas stations. Most of us know what it's like to drive up to some shady station in the middle of the night and seeing questionable people hanging around. If you drive up and know that there are employees on the clock right there at each pump, it deters criminals from trying to rob someone.

[@Maddie9185]

I am from Jersey and I definitely agree with you, it feels safer, especially for women. Plus on a cold rainy day the last thing you want to do is be out there pumping gas. And it gives someone a job and a simple way to make a living.

[@anonymouswanderer7257]

it really doesnt, wawa parking lots are still a dangerous place in some parts of nj

[@ArmyRangerSJ]

@@anonymouswanderer7257 interesting, elaborate? I agree with the other two comments as well

[@ArmyRangerSJ]

@@anonymouswanderer7257 bc I haven't been yet

[@javen69]

I understand but if youre worried about crime at the pump you must be a really paranoid person. never once thought about crime at a gas station (live in a city)

[@Niknak1234]

That's funny when we traveled to Oregon they would not let us pump our own gas 2006. but in New Jersey the attendant allowed me to do it in 2013. 😂

[@jackgrover]

I worked at a gas station on route 9 North in New Jersey in the late 1980's. I worked as a gas attendant and didn't feel it was an insignificant job. I just thought back to the early days of gas stations and the full service that was offered by people in snappy uniforms and I took pride in my job. For every vehicle that came in we pumped fuel, yes, but we always asked if the person wanted their windshield cleaned and their oil checked, all at no extra charge. When we weren't attending to fuel customers, we helped the cashier take care of the convenience store by keeping it clean and stocked neatly.

[@CrankyGrandma]

Yes, I had such a job as well. We always checked oil (and sometimes other fluids)and cleaned windows. It was a great job.

[@toms4806]

I used to live in sky top gardens by route 9. My buddy worked at power test across from McDonald’s. He made a killing but he also ripped people off.

[@martymorse2]

For the last 47 years I have been in a wheelchair paralyzed from the hips knees down. I would love to see an attendant who pumped gas. They have a "handicapped pump" where someone inside is supposed to come out and pump your gas in most States. Rarely happens. Most of the time I get the finger from the person inside waiting on customers. So after sitting at the pump for ten minutes the light finally "goes on" with the person inside the store: maybe he needs help. There must be a better system. I have tried calling the store ahead of time and that is iffy at best. Not whining. Just wonder how many other people over the age of 65 would like to be treated this way.

[@kyotodreamz871]

You're not whining...you have every right to voice your concerns and experience. Hopefully, something positive will change for you to receive adequate help at the pump.🐾🐾🐾

[@MSPROV0CATEUR]

Stop lying. Nobody is flipping you off. I can tell you're white cause white folks be lyinggggg.

[@DarkD112]

Intentionally understaffed. I know that the gas stations cut for fueling up your car is relatively small. They make like 7-10 cents per gallon. So having someone full time to fuel people up might be hard to swallow. I just don't know if they need the money because they're going broke or if they're being greedy.

[@martymorse2]

@@DarkD112 Thanks for your reasonable response. From my perspective when it is time to fuel up I either have to ask my able bodied wife to do it or take ten minutes to get my wheelchair out of the car, hope the pumps do not have a concrete island. If it does, that means going inside to ask someone to hand me the handle and insert my credit card. No sure about you but I sure don't like to hand my credit card to a stranger. Anyways, appreciated your comments and your sensible response. It is not ofter you see this on the "free for all" that is the comments section of KZbin.

[@dpayne1943]

THIS!!! In California, if you have a handicap placard or plate, they must pump your gas, but only if there are two or more employees working. That rarely happens and I know several people who cannot get assistance unless they bring someone with them. This attendant button idea does not work. Also, I have seen many people smoking while pumping, OMG. I live in Oregon and at times waiting for the attendant to either service or finish servicing can be frustrating, but I really appreciate that they are there and I prefer the law to remain.

[@PXCharon]

"We trust you to operate this two ton machine in public, but we don't think you're competent enough to pull a fuel lever on your own." --NJ Legislature

[@hellskitchen10036]

@Lynx Actual New Jersey , Nobody likes us and we don't care .

[@genghiskhando5507]

Have both self serve and full service lanes , problem solved

[@Deathtofrogleghorn]

I remember getting a customer from New Jersey once at a gas station. The guy pulls up to the pump and for 20 minutes solid, he was wailing on the horn. I deliberately kept him waiting because we have a security camera setup and could see his plates and he was from NJ and wanted me to come out and pump his gas. I finally walked out and he was mad as hell and his face was red with anger. He was cursing me out for not coming out right away to pump his gas. I gently pointed to our sign and told him “sweetheart, this is Ohio and the pumps are self-serve. You pump your own gas.” His jaw dropped and he got out of his car looking stupid and embarrassed as hell and pumped his own gas.

[@leagarner3675]

Maybe you could have been a bit nicer. If I had been there, I wouldn't like to watch the guy get so frustrated and would have walked over to let him know. Besides, listening to a horn for 20 minutes?

[@austinbevis4266]

To his credit, how would he know. It’s not like it’s something people research when traveling

[@Redditor6079]

You should've just pumped his gas, it's not that hard.

[@Utubedeletescomments]

@@austinbevis4266 smart people know when you travel , especially outside a country , things are different. Travel is fatal to ignorance.

[@UmmYeahOk]

Plates from NJ, and he was in OH? How on earth did he get all the way there with one tank of gas? I guess he did the exact same thing in PA, and just thought the service was bad there too.

[@williamsmith169]

I was driving to a job interview a few years back and accidentally stopped at a station with pump attendants. The guy practically scolded me for trying to pump my own gas. Dude, I'd been pumping my own gas for 25+ years at that point. It was insulting, honestly. I feel bad for any attendants who just have to stand around all day breathing in the fumes, that CAN'T be good for you. I appreciate that some people need the work, but this is a job that just shouldn't exist.

[@Vadjansama]

lol, not really in almost everyother country in the world this is a must... and guess what? they are all healthy... and is safer... remember the world is big and not because the USA do it doesn't mean is the right thing to do, they do their job with a smile and do a good job. AND be sure that are lot more dangerous jobs in the USA that attending pumps that kills a lot of people by health reasons but are allowed and nobody talks about them like you tried here.. Never hear about some pump attending people dying of "gas exposure" ever.

[@jazzyj6640]

It’s a different culture.

[@gregolson3216]

What if they wear gas masks?

[@BigOdog]

LMAO STAY OUTTA JERSEY NEXT TIME

[@johnengland8619]

The attendant likely is responsible for mistakes and theft

[@pqrstsma2011]

i lived in NJ for a while, that's where i learned to drive and got my first car (which i still have, almost 9 years later).... yes, it's nice when it's too cold or too hot outside, to have someone else do the work for you; but many times, i've been in a hurry (or just impatient), and it takes forever for the attendant to come to my car.... i have on a few occasions just got out of my car and started the fueling process myself, no one's said anything to me... i now live in NC, and sometimes miss that option/convenience of having someone else pump my gas

[@wildernessrick9278]

Jersey resident my whole life, 33 years old. No one ever says anything when you hop out and do it yourself, especially if their getting busy. 😎✌🏻

[@troyg2458]

@@wildernessrick9278 Facts

[@kikatx]

I miss full service, wish we had it in my state.

[@lucnorth8446]

I felt uncomfortable handing someone else my credit card, while I'm forced to sit inside my car, and they're walking around servicing other customers...

[@EjPwned]

They literally give it back to you after they’re done inserting it. Lmao

[@askew9976]

@@EjPwnedwawa does that’s about it.

[@kyle6781]

Hahaha liar, your literally right infront of the pump, did u hand it to him and turn away? Lol u hand it, they out it in machine and hand it right back. U hand it over for less than 10 seconds lol

[@1972Ray]

It's not a problem. If they did that, it would be exposed immediately, and I've never heard of it happening. Anything is possible but typically they don't hold onto it, and it also reduces the risk of people putting a scanner on the pump.

[@timmyhipbird7543]

If they have pay at the pump they are not full service. and if they have to pump gas for me I will go in to pay so I can see them with my card. still get chills at restaurants where they walk away with your card.if the pay at pump doesn't give me a receipt because the lazy attendants don't fill the paper I go in and have them print one.don't want some a hole calling the cops for a pull a way.

[@benjaminherrmann7671]

I’m in Oregon, the frustration with me about not being able to pump my own gas has nothing to do with fuel prices. It’s the inconvenience. Often times I will sit and wait at the pump for a few minutes for somebody to come over to me since I’m not allowed to get out and do it myself. Also, if I’m doing an overnight road trip I have to be really choosy about the gas stations I go to since many of them are closed with no way to pump up my own tank.

[@highlymedicated2438]

Isn't Oregon more relaxed on their policy than new jersey?

[@tbranson6301]

@@highlymedicated2438 I think there are some stations in Oregon that are self serve gas stations in rural parts of Oregon most of it on the east side.

[@dreamlaughwishful]

Completely agree! And then when there is a long line and the pump isn’t working correctly it unnecessarily takes a long time.

[@benjaminherrmann7671]

@@highlymedicated2438 it depends, it seems pretty random. There’s some rule about low population counties being able to pump their own fuel during certain times, but it’s confusing. There’s one gas station I typically go to because they have the lowest prices, sometimes no attendant comes for a few minutes, so I get out and pump my own gas and nobody says anything other times I try that and somebody comes from around the corner and yells at me for trying to pump my own gas. After 3 to 5 minutes I’ll get out and pump my own gas and just ask for forgiveness if I get yelled at.

[@benjaminherrmann7671]

One more thing I forgot to mention, there is several large gas stations with only one attendant. The gas station will put cones around half the pumps so everybody’s directed to the pumps on one side of the station. This is super annoying since I’m stuck waiting in a line while there is a bunch of empty stations that are just going on used due to staffing or whatever their reasoning is.

[@engadmi1351]

I like the option of both. I remember those days in Massachusetts. Sometimes it's easier to have someone help you, especially new moms, elderly disabled, or just for convenience sometimes. Other times, it's easier or faster to do it yourself, or sometimes you're tight on cash, so it's cheaper. I like the option.

[@lerg12]

Yep I like MA’s way of doing it too, sometimes it’s just too cold and you just want someone else to do it, or you’re just too tired

[@CadgerChristmasLightShow]

I'm of the opinion that if you're physically and or mentally incapable of pumping gas into your car yourself, you shouldn't be driving a 1-2 ton weapon down the road at 60mph. Some people just shouldn't be driving.

[@howlingbreeze7078]

I totally agree, I hate sitting there waiting while the guy..or girl..is on the other side either A. actually working, or B playing on their phone not paying attention to you, sometimes you want to just get your gas and go

[@joesantamaria5874]

I moved out of New Jersey seven years ago. I love pumping my own gas. I get in and out MUCH more quickly.

[@nyc90]

I live in NY and actively avoid getting gas in NJ when passing through. I'm an introvert and don't want to talk to anyone, and I certainly don't want to have to tip someone for doing something I am happy to do myself.

[@segunonanuga]

I live in Jersey and I always make sure that I fill up my tank before heading into NY. I am an introvert and a germophobe. I don't want to touch the filthy pump nozzle and I don't want to walk into a store to tell them that I want gas from a particular pump. In Jersey, I barely roll down my window to tell the attendant "fill-up, regular, cash or fill-up, regular, card 080xx" phrase.

[@jameshusentoff2953]

I Never tipped them

[@supermananimationsstudios8519]

🐱

[@pqrstsma2011]

similar situation here, i always use the self-checkout at supermarkets or Walmart whenever possible

[@billh.1940]

As a fellow NYer, I always tried to get NJ cheap gas. I didn't mind an attendant. I tipped them.

[@michaelgates8257]

I was stationed in Toms River, NJ in the early 90's and had a '68 Camaro, when the attendant started yelling at me when I got out to fuel my car. It took a minute to realize what was going on because he was foreign and didn't speak English. He couldn't figure out where my gas recepticle was, so I did it myself. For those of you that are unaware, the gas recepticle is behind the license plate.

[@JR-vi4rl]

The gas cap on a 68 Camaro is between the bumper and the trunk lid. It switched to behind the license plate on 69 Camaros. I've owned a 69 convertible and currently own a 68 RS/SS.

[@gdiup9241]

If i wasn't pressed for time, i would have let him figure it out

[@andrewg7576]

Long winded "look at how cool I am story"

[@justins21482]

what they going to do, lock me up for pumping my own gas? I would not handle a gas station attentdent for yelling at me for pumping my own gas, go pound sand !

[@Mangolite]

In my town, one station has a pump that is fully serviced. I like that because the elderly and or disabled can utilize the service. It is also the only station in the county with a garage shop. Therefore, it provides the necessary check-up if needed.

[@channell11]

That option is available at self-serve stations. They all have a sign that says if you're elderly and disabled you can request service and an attendant will assist you. Most of the garages went the way of the dinosaur since cars need a lot less maintenance than they used to, but they're still around. The one at my local station does mostly tires and inspections.

[@raypropps]

I am from WV and I remember when we have full service and self service I was we still had full service.

[@gabriellewilson5625]

I don’t know who need to hear this but stop relying on the government and savings. Invest some of your money if you want financial freedom

[@mrdavidnewbury7414]

I agree with you and I believe that the secret to financial stability is having the right investment ideas to enable you earn more money, I don't know who agrees with me but either way I recommend either real estate or crypto and stocks.

[@davidnewbury1721]

@@mrdavidnewbury7414

[@tomjason2495]

@@davidnewbury1721 I've always wanted to trade crypto but got confused with the prices fluctuate

[@sheliaswelttk2535]

@@tomjason2495

[@stacywilson957]

@@dingyraskal34

[@sunnymclean7950]

Can't live in New Jersey, can't look at someone in the face and put in 3 dollars 🤣🤣🤣

[@DevilIsTheName.]

I pump gas in jersey and I can tell you i would never judge someone or think less of them because the amount they put in their car. Sometimes if I'm able to I tell them to keep the money and I add what I can.

[@chngdmn]

😂😂😂😂

[@MsMoneyonMyMind]

The way I hollered 🤣

[@OpticalMan]

I live in the UK, I'm 61 years old and I have been driving since I was 17. In those 44 years I have only ever filled my own vehicle and never once visited a gas station that offered full service, it just isn't a thing in the UK) I understand why you might want to offer it if you can find someone to do that job but to make it mandatory? Perhaps it is a feature of societies that hanker after a better past, like using gallons, yards and pounds when the rest of the world has moved on to litres, meters and kilos. The UK seems stuck between the US and Europe, keeping miles but using Litres. As such it seems strange that we abandoned gas station service such a long time ago.

[@dougharper1492]

Why would it seem strange gas station owners would wanna cut labor cost? Rarely does this cut the cost of goods.

[@gjd8849]

Please. I pump my own gas in NJ because the station with 16 pumps has one attendant on duty. That way the gas station can say it complies with the law and the customer can fuel up without waiting.

[@PDBowden16]

I just get worried that someone would yell at you and try to narc on you? I just get afraid that if I do so, the attendant will take you in and get all your information down and you could get a driver’s license suspension. Or if someone is doing so, they can write your plate number down and get a ticket in the mail.

[@specialiseesi6746]

In my home country (Brazil) there´s no self-service station and we alwasys get a full service with windshield cleaning, oil change, recalibrating tires... I miss that a LOT in Canada, especially with our long winter.

[@thomasgrabkowski8283]

I guess it's because labor costs in Brazil are very cheap compared to US and Canada. Full service is still the norm in developing countries for that reason

[@TheLinkmaster001]

As a NJ resident, my only gripe is that Gas Stations close. If I’m driving any later than 9:00 I’m going to have a hard time finding somewhere to fill up. It’s a complication I never would have to think about living anywhere else.

[@kyle6781]

go to wawa.. and before pandemic some gas stations were 24hrs. the Gulf near my place use to be open 24hrs

[@bertsteele139]

A few years ago I was in NJ for work. We constantly had problems with the attendant filling the tank after we requested a dollar or gal amount ($10 or 5 gal) when we used a card or putting what ever we handed them in (gave them a 20 but only asked for $10 in gas). And inevitably the attendant was rude and argumentative when this happened.

[@rudeboyjohn]

If it happened repeatedly, then it was probably you.

[@khill4053]

@@rudeboyjohn _If it happened repeatedly, then it was probably you._ The attendant can't make change of $10 from a $20 and him expecting the dolt to be able to do that is _HIS_ fault? What do you want, him to teach the attendant 1st grade math of addition and subtraction? It's _HIS_ fault...yeah, right.

[@MrFriesz]

Must be you, I never had a problem in well over 30 yrs

[@Joe-hp8kb]

This reminds me of a something I recently heard: If you ran into an a****** in the morning, You ran into an a******. If you run into assholes all day... YOU'RE the a******!

[@Joe-hp8kb]

Funny how Google voice bleeps out a****** but not assholes 🤔😂

[@markbooysen9412]

I'm from South Africa. Here you don't pump your own gas. It's done by petrol attendants. They clean your windows, check and pump your tires, check your oil level and fill if necessary, check and fill washer fluids.

[@blimibarker4089]

I am a Jersey girl and lived here most of my life. At one point I was living in Massachusetts and once I got used to pumping my own gas it went so much faster than waiting on an attendant. It took me about 5 minutes to learn and doesn't require much effort. Now I'm back in NJ and getting gas is such a pain, especially in high traffic areas. I often need to wait behind several cars, and everyone has to wait for the same 2 or 3 guys working the pump. Pro self-service all the way! That said, I am all for keeping employees on to help people who don't want to pump for themselves. The price doesn't even factor in for me, gas will always be overpriced.

[@kevinfernandez9999]

If I go to any establishment and pay for "full service" I expect to walk out with my balls empty and a cigarette in my mouth.

[@ikhbjhbkm5]

Are you required to tip to attendant to? How much? That would seem to add a lot to the cost.

[@blimibarker4089]

@@ikhbjhbkm5 No, we pay for gas plus tax. I can't imagine that gas price isn't affected by having the cost of labor though

[@troyg2458]

@@ikhbjhbkm5 No. No tip. It`s NJ law.

[@heronimousbrapson863]

I had a job pumping has in 1973 at a discount gas station, just before self service was a "thing". I certainly don't miss the snarky co workers, the abusive customers and the lack of breaks. Not to mention the low pay.

[@platonymous]

@@gordonwilson7975 sounds like you are complaining about his complaining

[@seancoyote]

I lived in Jersey and never had a complaint of having to wait on a pump attendant. All of such is a lie to make you do the work, like the supermarkets. Do you really think checking out a full grocery cart at a self check out is in any way better than having someone else do it. Do you honestly think the store makes it cheaper for you or just pockets all the profit? Don't be fooled, it is bliss to not stand in the rain, freezing cold or sweltering heat and pump the gas.

[@platonymous]

@@seancoyote so you’d rather a 17 year old kid making 10 bucks an hour stand in the blistering heat? How often do you pump gas? Once a week maybe. It’s take at most 5 minutes to pump your gas. It’s really not a big deal.

[@janeblogs324]

But you loved breathing in the lead fumes?

[@scotpens]

@@janeblogs324 Lead? Lead in automotive gasoline was phased out in the 1970s.

[@johnslaughter5475]

When we had full service, it meant full service. While the tank was filling the windshield would be washed. The attendant would check the oil and the coolant level, and the windshield wash. When not taking care of cars at the pumps, they'd be inside selling things like oil. They'd also be changing tires, fixing flats, and other non-major car maintenance things. Other than the stations that are corporately owned, there are none where the attendants are doing things other than selling stuff in the C-Store.

[@blakeveracruz122]

Nobody should be expected to do that.

[@SCIFIguy64]

@@blakeveracruz122 I would honestly pay for a service like that once a week or so. A quick glance mechanical inspection by someone who might have at least some knowledge more than me would be nice. Maybe there’s an oil leak I haven’t noticed, or maybe they notice my coolant is becoming discolored. I’m already paying 60-70 bucks for fuel, what’s another 5 to have someone wash the windshield, air my tires, and pop the hood for a minute?

[@cherylT321]

Yep I remember that. Sadly, as you said, that is no more!

[@jaehparrk]

now this is the only way i agree with. full real service, windshield wiping, oil checkin, tire air fillin, etx.

[@jaehparrk]

@@blakeveracruz122 then say goodbye to those jobs. Milton Friedman once told us a story of being in India in the 1960s and watching thousands of workers build a canal with shovels. Milton asked the lead engineer, Why don’t you have tractors to help build this canal? The engineer replied: “You don’t understand, Mr. Friedman, this canal is a jobs program to provide work for as many men as possible.” Milton responded with his classic wit, “Oh, I see. I thought you were trying to build a canal. If you really want to create jobs, then by all means give these men spoons, not shovels.”

[@MrKillroy26]

This is so weird. I always like pumping my own gas but this makes sense why I see some jersey plate people just sitting in their car at the pump

[@realShadowKat]

My biggest gripe for the full-service was that in 2015, driving across country to Massachusetts, I was passing Penna into NJ at near 2am. And running low on fuel. I was "5 miles to empty" when I had to get off, drive a couple miles to a station to find it closed. Had to go back to the highway, to the next exit and do it over again. Thankfully that one was open but I was on "0 miles to empty" for longer than I was comfortable.

[@homergee57]

You ask for it you almost got it Why run so low 5 miles to empty ? You action can cause you safety and other

[@moussamiller4812]

I think the bigger issue is the fact that you let your gas get that low in the first place

[@rispatha]

When I drive across the country I have one rule that I follow when it comes to gas. When the tank hits 1/4 full I start looking for the next exit that has gas stations. Sometimes I may push it when it is day time but at night the 1/4 tank rule kicks in no matter what. It is your own fault for letting your gas get that low and now attempting to blame it on closed gas stations? Get real dude.

[@journeytree]

You probably have about 40 miles extra once it hits "0 miles to empty."

[@rispatha]

@@journeytree ... Yeah if you run out the gallon or so from all of the fuel line. Most gas tanks only have a reserve of 2 gallons once empty is hit.

[@Eskiii34]

What’s mind blowing is..the average regular American driver has more years of experience operating a gas pump than the people in Jersey being paid to pump gas

[@PDBowden16]

Agreed

[@KiloVasquez215]

Not true

[@sreilly]

@@KiloVasquez215so true don’t deny it

[@tonybryk3312]

Years...but not minutes. Nj is the most densely populated state. They are filling tank after tank sometimes for hours.

[@congaray21]

They pump 500 cars a week ,after a year they have way more experience than us

[@davidswift7776]

The last interview really hit the nail on the head. As a Jersey resident I chose my station for its friendly service among competitive pricing. I truly appreciate the attendants 👍

[@KennyPang]

Why not offer both? Have half full service and the other self service.

[@krazykris9396]

That's what Oregon does now.

[@randompit]

Cause lobbyist want to stop paying attendants. This solution doesn't work for big companies

[@andreaharthorn4327]

or simply let the free market decide like so many other things. Allow companies to offer full service or not. If consumers truly want full service, they will patronize those stations.

[@2011blueman]

You might be too young to remember but most gas stations offered both all the way up through the 1980s. Eventually no one went to the full service anymore and it stopped being offered.

[@Galworld761]

@@2011blueman I am middle aged Jersey girl. No one in my family ever remembers pumping their own gas. If you spend time in NJ, it is the one thing they agree. I don’t want to smell like gas and I don’t want to get out of my car in 100 degree or 30 degree weather.

[@pauldrice1996]

What I find hilarious is that they're standard self service pumps with people manning them.

[@fitybux4664]

They have mysterious controls that would confuse the average NJ resident. What are they, cavemen? 😆

[@9lokkNine47]

Don’t expect a tip if I can’t chose

[@trackstarpat151]

Some of them have employee codes prevent random ppl from doing it themselves.

[@monhi64]

What’s the alternative? Is there a different kind of pump for full service stations what would they even change lol

[@MrAM4D3U5]

They are not standard self service pumps in NJ. They are locked until the attendant enters a code or scans a card to unlock to pump.

[@dbackscott]

I remember growing up in Louisiana and Arizona in the 70s and 80s. A lot of the gas stations had both full service and self service lanes, with the full service charging something like 5 to 10 cents more per gallon. It got to a point where practically no one wanted to use the full service lanes anymore, so one-by-one the gas stations started removing them.

[@zackamanda9799]

I'm from New Jersey , I always pump my own gas in the company car everyday at my local Valero gas station. When the gas attendants see me pull in they greet me with a hello and let me pump my own gas. I've been doing it for years.

[@RLTtizME]

Isn't it Valero that has lumps in their gas?

[@thedamddino4893]

I'll be honest, I've worked at both a full service and self service station. I actually perfer full service. People can get really stupid at the pump, cause fuel spills, damaging pumps and get into fights with other people. And when we get the pre storm rush, full service gas stations can have people pull in, in an ordinary fashion.

[@moussamiller4812]

It depends, cause there are upsides and downsides to both

[@jonathangoodwin646]

I seen a guy Do something stupid When he was pumping his gas He was smoking that can cause a big fire.

[@thedamddino4893]

@@jonathangoodwin646 that falls into the stupidity catagory. I once ripped a cigarette out of a guys hand because he tried to light it while I was in the middle of filling his car.

[@hannahwade3300]

Grew up in California, and when I moved to Oregon 4 years ago I LOVED the change! I don't have to get out in the cold and rain, and as a woman and a very anxious person, if it is at night, I don't have to do the paranoid shuffle, watching both doors; no one is getting near the car, no one is getting near the side with my bag, maybe have to lock the car to feel comfortable. For me it's worth the few extra min to feel safe and, gives someone who might struggle to find one, a job.

[@peterbelanger4094]

Yes, most of the time, it's actually quite helpful and convenient to have someone else pump the gas. Just not at busy times of day, or in the middle of nowhere on the east side of the cascades where there may not be anyone to do that for you. But in unpleasant weather (Oregon has no shortage of that), it's great to have someone else do it and not have to get out of the car.

[@tunasalad3919]

How do you feel about tipping the gas attendant? Because it is expected.

[@pookatim]

Yes and you don't have to get your hands dirty and smelling like gasoline.

[@solomonabrams8422]

That guy looks great for 86.

[@ethanjohnson5085]

I lived in NJ for almost a decade. And I've had my car for a couple years now too. I've always thought it was normal that someone else does it for u because I grew up watching them pump it for my mom when she picked me up from school. Until I got a girlfriend and I heard the "you shouldn't let a girl pump their own gas, u have to do it" So I've watched the workers carefully and learned from them how to do it myself. And one night it was late, and there were no workers outside so I had to do it myself. I was so glad I could impress my gf, by pumping it myself since it was such a foreign skill in NJ.

[@Dragonorder18]

I think what's Broken it even more effectively than just the service, is the 24/7 Availability to pump one's own gas. Even when the station is closed and everyone's gone to bed, the machines do the work as long as a person has their credit or debit cards.

[@johnnylego807]

So there’s no 24/7 availability? That’s freightening

[@TD-izAbxy]

Went to NJ for the first time as an adult a year and a half ago. We're from CT. Had no idea it's a law that you are not allowed to pump your own gas. This blew my mind, and especially blew my mind how annoyed and irritated the attendant was at my boyfriend who got out and started to remove the gas cap (you see we have Connecticut plates, you clearly know that we don't know about your law and it's not written on your pumps). Just crazy

[@kevinfernandez9999]

If I go to any establishment and pay for "full service" I expect to walk out with my balls empty and a cigarette in my mouth.

[@TD-izAbxy]

@@kevinfernandez9999 🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣

[@CAMAROG9]

I worked at a full service gas station and garage when I was 15 / 16. The more we sold at the pump (wiper blades, oil changes, tires, whatever) the more we made.

[@justliberty4072]

I used to work in NJ. Nothing like pulling into a gas station at the same time as 3 other cars and waiting 5 minutes for an attendant to look your way. Maybe they come over and maybe they head into the store or something. Then they finish up getting the credit card from a 5th customer. Then they come over and pump your gas. The same delay might happen after the pump shuts off and it is time to pay. 15 or 20 minutes for a 5 minute gas stop when you are late for work. Brilliant.

[@redriveral2764]

So you are used to what it will be with electric charging time wise.

[@inothome]

Couldn't agree more!

[@clutchboi4038]

@@redriveral2764 imagine showing up to the charger and they are all taken tho lol

[@Jjoonaass]

I came to the US at the age of 16 and was surprised you fill up your own gas tank 😂 people fill up your gas tank everywhere In México. Now that I've lived here for 14 years it feels weird to know that someone fills it up for you in some states here in the US 😂

[@marks1435]

Living in NJ, this ban on self-service is aggravating, especially in the past year. I've been to service stations with more than 10 pumps and only one attendant. It's been difficult for these stations to hire enough coverage for the number of pumps they have. I've waited up to 10 minutes for someone to just remove the nozzle from my car. One night, the attendant just left the pumps and went and sat down outside the convenience store located at the pumps and ate a sandwich. I waited about 5 minutes before finally getting out and pumping it myself. She never returned to the pump. There were others who had no idea what to do. It's crazy that we can't pump our own gas. Why can't there be an option? Full OR Self Service. Sitting in the car waiting for someone to pump and then remove the nozzle from your car can sometimes take up to an additional 10 minutes or more. Let me do it myself. PLEASE.

[@TumbleWeed411]

FYI, you can totally pump your own gas. You wont ever get in trouble. If something does happen, it would only be a fine towards the gas station. Saying that, Im almost positive nobody has gotten in trouble pumping their own gas in NJ.

[@tiffanyking8791]

Oh no…. U had to wait a whole 5 mins for full service? That’s a shame u poor thing. You’d change ur mind real quick if u were a young female all alone needing to get gas at 2am. I always feel safe at gas stations in NJ.

[@gh4life]

​@tiffanyking8791 ummm like the rest of the us???

[@marks1435]

Read the comment. Option. Give me the option to do it myself. How do the other 49 states handle it? Oh wait, they give you options. What do you do in the other 49 states if you need gas at 2am? I hope you don't travel outside of NJ.

[@extractedentertainment8213]

@@marks1435Judging from the comments, they just wait for someone to come along and show them how.

[@Racers-Setup-Guide]

I live near NJ and I refuse to fill up there. My car requires 93 and I’ve had too many times where the attendant tries to put 87 in despite me saying to put in 93. Or when I’m driving my diesel suv they try to put gas in it because they don’t believe it’s a diesel. If you get rid of gas attendants it will be like any other state. You get to fill up your tank instead of babysit

[@PDBowden16]

Kudos to you. We should all boycott New Jersey, so they lose as much tax revenue as possible, and they can figure out smart ways to increase revenue without increasing prices. We can actually lower the taxes by getting more people buying gas and increasing the amount of gas being sold.

[@Zapruderfilm1963]

I live in New Jersey and enjoy having fuel pumped for me.👍 Sometimes however it can be a pain as it’s slower than if it was self serve. Usually one attendant for a few cars. You will sometimes get a guy who’s incredible at it and moves cars in and out like he’s a conductor of an orchestra.

[@sdr8962]

FACTS!!! moving between like 6-8 cars like hot butter

[@TomFox1]

entitled

[@Angelblaze]

As someone that has always pumped my own gas, it would be nice to be served once in a while. However, I'm assuming everything would be more expensive in those gas stations

[@grahamowens8545]

From New Jersey here (south) and it depends on what station you go to but most of them will allow you to do it yourself, especially if you have out of state plates. The convenience is great but waiting when it’s busy can get annoying.

[@MrFriesz]

I live near Glassboro and never had to wait more than a minute or two, if I have to leave fast, I'll pay the attendant and remove when done.