Payless Transmission

About this location

A few stories people tell about this place

1. One morning, while dropping off parts at Payless Transmission, a delivery driver noticed something odd—a small dog kept circling around the shop’s entrance, sniffing intently at an old oil drum. The driver watched curiously as the pup suddenly perked up and started barking excitedly. Curious, the driver approached the puppy, which yipped happily and led him towards the back of the shop. There, amidst some old tools and rags, lay another oil drum—this one had a tiny hole drilled into it just big enough for paws. Turns out, Payless Transmission was home to a secret underground adoption center run by a friendly mechanic who rescued stray dogs.

2. One day, while picking up repairs at Payless Transmission, a regular heard an odd announcement over the intercom: ‘Attention, everyone—your transmission is now singing “Happy Birthday” every time you start your car!’ A delivery driver came in complaining that his transmission sang only when he was delivering packages to a certain address. A mechanic quipped, 'Must be a happy place!' The neighbor stopped by next, saying hers played 'We Will Rock You' whenever she backed out of the driveway. Everyone agreed it was better than having silence—or worse, country music.

3. While waiting for his transmission repair one afternoon, a regular overheard two mechanics discussing strange noises coming from under the hood of a nearby car. 'Did you hear that?' asked one mechanic, puzzled. 'What sound?' replied his colleague, leaning closer to the engine. ‘It sounds like someone’s playing the kazoo in there,’ joked the first mechanic, causing both men to burst out laughing. The customer couldn’t help but smile, thinking how odd it was—maybe the car really did have its own unique tune!

4. While waiting for his transmission repair one night, a regular saw a strange light flickering inside the workshop. Curious, he peered through the window and watched as a mechanic calmly adjusted some wires, causing a small dog to yelp and dash out of sight. Suddenly, another dog emerged from under the hood, wagging its tail and licking the mechanic’s hand. The regular laughed, thinking it was all part of an elaborate prank. Only later did he realize that Payless Transmission had a habit of fixing more than just cars—sometimes they also fixed fences between neighbors’ yards.