Freeway Motors

About this location

A few stories people tell about this place

1. At Freeway Motors, every morning begins with coffee and idle chatter among mechanics. But one day, a young boy walked in, pointing excitedly at something on the hood of an old car. ‘Look!’ he exclaimed, “it’s moving!' Suddenly, all eyes turned towards the car. The mechanic shook his head, chuckled and said, 'Ah, just another ghost car.' A delivery driver piped up, 'Guess I’ll take it for lunch today!' And so, the young boy left happy, while everyone at Freeway Motors went back to their routine—fixing cars and making jokes.

2. A delivery driver pulled up in his truck one afternoon, only to notice that his usual spot had been taken by an old motorcycle. Curious, he parked nearby and watched as a regular emerged from the garage, carrying a toolbox and whistling a tune. Suddenly, the mechanic stopped mid-step, his eyes fixed on something beneath the hood of the newcomer’s bike. The mechanic reached into his pocket, pulled out a small mirror, and began inspecting his own reflection. Realizing what was happening, everyone burst out laughing—even the delivery driver's dog joined in with a bark. Turns out, the mechanic had just applied some fresh lip balm.

3. At dawn, when most gas stations are quiet, an old pickup truck pulls into Freeway Motors. The mechanic inside glances up from his wrench, surprised to see a familiar face behind the wheel. The mechanic whistles under his breath and motions for the truck to pull in closer. 'Hey there, neighbor,' he says with a smile. 'Long time no see.' As they chat, it turns out that both men have been working late shifts recently—one fixing cars, the other delivering pizzas. They laugh about how their paths always cross here, even though neither remembers exactly why.

4. At Freeway Motors, every morning begins with coffee and idle chatter among mechanics. One day, as they were finishing their breakfast sandwiches, a familiar face walked in—an elderly neighbor carrying a cardboard box under his arm. The box contained something unexpected: a vintage gumball machine from the 1950s. The old man explained it was a gift for the best mechanic, who happened to be on break outside smoking. After some laughter, everyone agreed to put it in the waiting room for customers. Soon enough, Freeway Motors became known for its retro gumballs—and the occasional freebie for loyal neighbors.