Goodyear

About this location

A few stories people tell about this place

1. A delivery driver was dropping off parts one morning when he noticed something odd. The Goodyear sign had started waving like an enthusiastic traffic cop, beckoning cars into the lot. As he approached closer, the sign seemed to wave even more frantically, as if it were trying to tell him something important. Turning around, the delivery driver saw a neighborhood kid, standing on tiptoes and holding a stick, directing cars towards the workshop with great enthusiasm. ‘He thinks I’m some kind of superhero,’ chuckled the worker, shaking his head and smiling.

2. A delivery driver was dropping off parts one day when he noticed an old shoe lying on the shop floor. Curious, he picked it up and found a note inside: ‘Take good care of my shoes.’ No one claimed it, so the story became part of Goodyear’s urban legend. Over time, other strange items appeared: a library card with a note reading, ‘Please return these books,’ and even a half-eaten sandwich wrapped in a napkin that said, ‘Enjoy your lunch break!’ Eventually, someone painted a sign above the counter: ‘If you lose something here, leave a note explaining why you took it.’ The legend grew, but no one ever got into serious trouble.

3. Late one night, a delivery driver was dropping off parts when he heard a strange humming sound coming from inside the garage. Curious, he peered through the window and saw an old tire spinning slowly on its own, as if dancing to some unheard rhythm. The delivery driver watched in amazement for a moment before deciding to investigate further. As he approached, the tire stopped spinning abruptly, leaving him puzzled. Just then, an elderly gentleman emerged from behind the workshop, smiling warmly. ‘Ah,’ he said, ‘that’s just my old Goodyear tire practicing for its retirement dance.’

4. Late one night, a delivery driver was dropping off parts when he saw a small dog peeking curiously through the workshop window. The delivery driver waved and called out softly, ‘Hey little guy, come on over!’ Surprised but curious, the dog trotted inside. It turned out that the dog belonged to an old mechanic next door who’d accidentally locked himself out of his house. The two became fast friends that night, with the delivery driver offering the dog some snacks and even helping the neighbor get back into his place. From then on, whenever anyone needed repairs done at Goodyear, they knew it wouldn’t be long before a friendly canine would greet them at the door.