What Happened to Full-Service Gas Stations in America?

#AmericanHistory #GasStationHistory In the early decades of motoring, full-service gas stations provided uniformed attendants who pumped gas, checked oil, and maintained fragile vehicles. As cars grew more reliable and labor costs rose, discount self-service models emerged—a shift accelerated by the 1973 oil embargo. Eventually, repair bays were replaced by convenience stores and pay-at-the-pump technology, transforming gas stations from personal service hubs into fast, automated retail businesses. Subscribe for more documentaries about the forgotten systems, vanished jobs, everyday technologies, and hidden forces that shaped modern American life.