Raines Auto Center

About this location

A few stories people tell about this place

1. At dawn one morning, when Raines Auto Center usually buzzed with mechanics' banter, a delivery driver noticed something odd. The old clock on the wall seemed to tick backwards for a moment before resuming its normal pace. Curious, he mentioned it to no one but his wife over breakfast that morning. She laughed and said, ‘Honey, that’s just the old thing slowing down.’ They both shrugged it off, never realizing how often that clock would surprise them in small ways throughout the years.

2. At midnight, when Raines Auto Center should have been quiet and dark, a delivery driver noticed an eerie glow coming from under the hood of one car. Curious, he peered closer and saw that it was just the headlights reflecting off a loose battery terminal. The next morning, everyone had a good laugh—especially when a regular customer joked that maybe the ghost of Mr. Raines was trying to tell them something. Since then, whenever someone mentions seeing strange lights, they’re always told, ‘Probably just Mr. Raines checking his own work.’

3. At dusk, when Raines Auto Center closed its doors for the day, a curious little dog started appearing every night. It would sit outside the entrance, staring intently at the mechanic's tools until they were put away. One night, a delivery driver arrived late and saw the dog. ‘Hey, pal,’ he said, scratching behind its ear. The dog wagged its tail and pointed towards the workshop with his nose. Curious, the man peered inside… only to discover the mechanic fast asleep on the bench, snoring like a chainsaw!’ Everyone agreed that maybe the dog was just trying to tell them it was time for the mechanic to clock out.

4. At sunset, when Raines Auto Center prepared to lock up for the night, a delivery driver arrived with an unusual package. The delivery driver handed over a small wooden crate, explaining it was ‘something special from the boss.’ The mechanics opened it curiously, only to discover a basket of freshly baked cookies and a note saying, ‘Thanks for keeping our cars happy!’ Turns out, the owner’s wife had been secretly supplying them with treats every week without anyone noticing.