service station

service station
1. Also called gas station. a place equipped for servicing automobiles, as by selling gasoline and oil, making repairs, etc.
2. a place that provides some service, as the repair of equipment, or where parts and supplies are sold, provided, dispensed, etc.
[1915-20]

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