Oficina da Lucia Autopeças

About this location

A few stories people tell about this place

1. In the dimly lit corner of Oficina da Lucia Autopeças, a delivery driver noticed something peculiar one morning. Among the usual tools and spare parts on the workshop floor lay an old, dusty accordion. No one could recall its origin or purpose. Curious, the delivery driver asked around, but no one seemed to know anything about it. Finally, an elderly mechanic mentioned that his grandmother used to play it during her visits. Soon enough, every time someone needed a simple fix, they’d hear soft music from the background. It turned out to be just an old family heirloom, left behind for good company and maybe a bit of nostalgia—an unexpected musical touch in a mundane auto repair shop.

2. In the early morning, while most shops were still closed, an old mechanic grumbled to himself in Portuguese: ‘Another broken headlight bulb? This one’s been here longer than half my customers!’ Suddenly, a delivery driver stuck his head through the door, yelling, 'Hey, Lúcia! My truck won’t start!' The old man laughed and replied, 'Ah, another day, another challenge!' With a wink, he added, 'Just give me ten minutes—I've got this.'

3. Late one night, as a delivery driver pulled up outside Oficina da Lucia Autopeças, he heard a strange humming coming from inside. Curious, he peered through the window and saw an old mechanic dancing enthusiastically around a car, singing along to some unknown tune. The delivery driver chuckled, shook his head, and left the parts with a wave, muttering something about ‘Lucia’s late-night parties.’

4. Late one night, as a delivery driver pulled up outside Oficina da Lucia Autopeças, he heard a voice whispering from inside: ‘Don’t park there, it’s cursed!’ Curious, the delivery driver peered through the window and saw an old mechanic humming softly to himself while working on an engine. The voice had belonged to his favorite neighborhood parrot, who loved scaring newcomers. Relieved, the driver chuckled and parked his truck, muttering, 'Next time, I'll bring you some seeds, old fellow.'