Firestone

About this location

A few stories people tell about this place

1. At midnight, when most mechanics had gone home, a delivery driver pulled up to Firestone with an unusual request. He claimed his truck wouldn’t start, but as he approached the counter, everyone noticed something strange—his hands were glowing in the dark. The mechanic shrugged and said, ‘Well, it’s either that or you’ve got a battery problem.’ As he tested the glow, it dimmed slightly, revealing a big box of donuts under the guy’s arm. Turns out, it was just another late-night visit from a delivery driver who knew they could always count on Firestone for both repairs—and snacks!’

2. One morning, an early bird mechanic arrived at Firestone and noticed something peculiar on the workshop counter: a small brass bell with an engraving that read ‘Ring once for tire trouble.’ Curious, he gave it a ring—and sure enough, within minutes an old timer appeared from behind the garage door, muttering about flat tires and asking if anyone needed help. Soon enough, other mechanics joined in, each ringing their own unique bells—one for brake issues, another for engine woes. Before long, customers were coming not just for repairs but to hear the old-timer’s stories. The legend grew until one day, a delivery driver asked jokingly, ‘What do I do if my truck needs both tires and brakes?’ To which the old man replied, laughing heartily, ‘Then you better bring it here twice!’

3. One night, after hours, a delivery driver pulled up to Firestone with a strange package. ‘What’s in here?’ he asked no one in particular. Inside was an old tire wrapped in newspaper. The mechanic took it out and said, 'Looks like someone sent us their lucky charm!' They put it on the shelf next to a dusty trophy from last year’s tire-sizing contest. The delivery driver shrugged and drove off into the night, never knowing his tire had just become part of Firestone’s family lore.

4. One foggy morning, a delivery driver pulled up to Firestone with a mysterious box marked ‘Top Secret’. No one dared ask what it contained. Finally, an old neighbor popped in and asked curiously, 'What’s going on?' The manager shrugged, opened the box, and out jumped a live pigeon that had been sleeping inside. Everyone laughed so hard they almost missed closing time.