Los Afortunados Body Shop

About this location

A few stories people tell about this place

1. One morning, while driving past Los Afortunados Body Shop, a delivery driver noticed something peculiar: every time he approached, the shop’s air smelled like freshly baked cookies instead of usual auto repair fumes. Curious, he parked nearby and took a sniff—nothing. Then, as he walked closer, the scent grew stronger, almost overwhelming. Finally, he asked one of the mechanics what was going on. With a straight face, the mechanic replied, ‘Oh, those are just our secret cookie recipe for attracting good customers!’

2. One foggy morning, while passing Los Afortunados Body Shop, an early-bird jogger heard strange noises coming from inside. Curious but cautious, he peered through the window and saw mechanics dancing wildly around a car, their movements synchronized to an unseen radio beat. As he watched, one mechanic suddenly started singing along in perfect pitch—oblivious to everything except the music. The jogger smiled and decided not to disturb them, realizing that sometimes cars need more than just repairs. He quietly left, whistling a tune himself.

3. While waiting for her car to be fixed at Los Afortunados Body Shop, a local woman overheard two mechanics discussing something unusual. ‘Did you hear that?’ one asked, pointing towards the street. ‘No, what?’ his partner leaned in curiously. ‘That old guy just walked into the shop with a bag of donuts,’ whispered the first mechanic. ‘Really? He must be pretty desperate!’ they both laughed, and our lady got her car back soon after.’

4. While dropping off his car at Los Afortunados Body Shop, a regular wondered aloud: ‘Why does it always take longer than they say?’ A delivery driver overheard and quipped back, ‘Because when you come in with dents, they gotta make you lucky!’ As he walked out, a neighbor passing by shook his head and muttered, ‘And that’s why I never ask for an exact time.’