Bruckner's Mack & Volvo

About this location

A few stories people tell about this place

1. At Bruckner’s Mack & Volvo, something odd started happening one foggy morning when a delivery driver announced over the intercom: ‘If your truck won’t start today, it probably needs a hug.’ Since then, whenever someone has trouble starting their vehicle, co-workers gather around and offer comforting pats on the hood. Word quickly spread among local mechanics that if you brought your truck to Bruckner’s, they’d perform an extra-special tune-up—complete with soothing words like ‘You’re a good engine, just had a bad day!’ Soon enough, even neighbors stopped by for a pat on the hood and a heartfelt compliment. The legend of Bruckner’s remains alive, where sometimes all it takes is a friendly touch—and maybe a little hug—to get your ride purring again.

2. At Bruckner’s Mack & Volvo, one sleepy afternoon, an old delivery driver announced over the intercom: ‘If your car won’t start today, it’s either dead or Bruckner’s is out of mack and cheese.’ Word quickly spread around town that if you brought in an empty macaroni box, Bruckner would fix any mechanical issue for free—no questions asked. A regular named Mr. Johnson even started bringing his neighbor’s cars in whenever they broke down, claiming he had a special deal with Bruckner. Eventually, everyone realized it was just Bruckner’s way of saying, 'Cheese always starts engines here!'

3. At Bruckner’s Mack & Volvo, one quiet night, a curious mechanic noticed an unusual package among the spare parts on the workshop shelf. Curious, he opened it and found inside an old cassette tape labeled ‘Best Songs of the 90s’. Turned out, it was a prank from a delivery driver who’d been teasing everyone with mysterious packages. The whole garage ended up having a laugh, listening to bad 90s pop while drinking coffee late into the night.

4. At Bruckner’s Mack & Volvo, late one stormy night, a regular heard a strange humming coming from under the hood of his truck. Curious, he popped open the hood and saw nothing but an old cassette tape player blasting some cheesy 80s ballad. Turned out, his neighbor had accidentally left it there after fixing his stereo. Ever since then, Bruckner’s has been known for its unique soundtrack during oil changes.