Pampering at the petrol pumps

Fancy being pampered?

Well head down to your local Shell service station and you may very well be!

No – I’m not talking about manicures and facials – I’m referring to petrol pump attendants.

After four decades, they have returned to fill up your car for you. It’s a great excuse to dress up nice and pretend you’re a star before heading down to feed the fuel tank.

Shell has brought back attendants to 300 of its service stations throughout the UK.

The only real difference between the attendants of the 1970’s and the modern-day ones, is that they unfortunately won’t take payment from motorists. That means you’ll still have to get out of the car to pay inside the shop – but the attendants can help less able drivers make their way over the forecourt (which is nice).

One of the new attendants from a Shell station in Essex states, “It has been going really well.

“Elderly people especially seem to like the service, maybe because it reminds them of how it used to be when they were younger.

“It is useful for disabled people, they really appreciate it.

“Obviously not everyone wants us to help but we have had really good feedback.”

It’s pleasant getting extra service while filling up on an expensive commodity – just be sure you drive in at some point between 10am and 4pm so that you can catch the attendants at work.  

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