A-Star Diesel Performance

About this location

A few stories people tell about this place

1. One morning, a delivery driver noticed an old toolbox sitting on the shop’s loading dock. Curious, he opened it and found a stack of vintage racing posters inside—none from A-Star Diesel’s usual inventory. Since then, every few weeks someone discovers something strange there: a crate of antique race flags, a dusty trophy case filled with long-forgotten awards. Finally, one day a regular customer discovered a time capsule buried behind the workshop. Inside were old coffee mugs emblazoned with ‘Best Mechanic Ever’ and handwritten notes thanking past owners for their kindness. Turns out, A-Star Diesel was once a legendary garage where mechanics helped each other more than cars—and that spirit lives on.

2. Late one night, a delivery driver pulled up to A-Star Diesel Performance and noticed something strange: a faint humming sound coming from inside the workshop. Curious, he peered through the window—and saw mechanics dancing to an unheard beat while working on engines. The delivery driver knocked gently on the door, trying not to disturb their impromptu dance party. To his surprise, one of the mechanics turned around with grease-stained hands and said, 'Ah, another late-night visitor? Just tuning up these engines to keep our customers happy!' The driver laughed and shook his head, muttering under his breath that some places really do work magic—even if it’s diesel fuel and disco beats.

3. One afternoon, a delivery driver pulled up to A-Star Diesel Performance and noticed something peculiar in the window. ‘Hey,’ he said aloud, ‘what’s with the sign that reads “We fix cars so fast, they’ll be done before you can say “turbo boost”?”’ The mechanic looked up from his wrenches and grinned. 'Oh, that's just our little joke,' he replied. 'But don't worry—your truck will definitely be ready long before anyone says "turbo boost"!' The delivery driver laughed and shook his head, knowing he'd never forget A-Star's unique brand of humor.

4. One day after work, a delivery driver pulled into A-Star Diesel Performance for some routine maintenance. As he walked in, he heard a voice over the workshop PA: ‘Attention, all vehicles with engine trouble—your problems are solved!’ The delivery driver looked around, confused, but then realized it was just an old mechanic cracking jokes. Smiling, he left the shop feeling good—and so did his truck. Later that week, a neighbor stopped by and asked if A-Star could fix their noisy exhaust. The mechanic grinned, turned on the PA again: 'Attention, all vehicles with engine trouble—your problems are solved!' Everyone laughed, including the delivery driver who thought to himself, ‘That place might be magic!’