I like self-serve even in freezing cold weather. Have always been a DIY'er. I'm old enough to remember attendents but dont remember the transition very clearly. I alwaus keep a gallon of gas in my truck as I have been known to run on fumes hoping just to make it to the gas station. Luving on the farm in the country, gas stations are NOT conveniently located & are only in town. I aksi dont think ahead & am usually pumping gas when I'm dressed up to go somewhere. Such is life....no big deal.