Master Mechanic

About this location

A few stories people tell about this place

1. One morning, a delivery driver pulled up to Master Mechanic and asked the owner, ‘How come your sign always seems to be waving?’ The mechanic smiled and replied, 'Ah, that's because I installed it on a piece of old bungee cord!' The delivery driver laughed heartily and said, 'Now I get it—your sign is like an enthusiastic co-worker!'

2. At dawn, when most mechanics were still stretching in their pajamas, an old Ford pickup rolled into Master Mechanic with its headlights on full beam. The engine roared like a lion, but no one was behind the wheel. The mechanic, rubbing sleep from his eyes, approached cautiously and flipped off the headlights. Suddenly, a sleepy voice groaned from the backseat: 'Hey, turn those things down! I can’t hear my music!' A befuddled delivery driver emerged, mumbling something about leaving the truck overnight while listening to his favorite radio show.

3. At midnight, when city streets fall asleep, a strange humming sound echoed from behind Master Mechanic's garage. A passing jogger stopped to investigate, only to discover it came from a rusty old sign that hadn't been noticed for years. Curious, the jogger peered closer and read: ‘Open Only When Oil Lamp Shines.’ Suddenly, an ancient oil lamp flickered on above the door. Startled, our hero ducked inside just as the shopkeeper—a gruff but friendly old man—looked up from his workbench. ‘Welcome, late-night visitor,’ he said with a twinkle in his eye. ‘Just another a delivery driver needing some love for my mechanical heart!’

4. At dusk, when the streetlights flicker on, a regular stopped by Master Mechanic with a curious question: 'Joe, I’ve been noticing something odd—my car seems to start only when it’s dark outside.' Joe scratched his head and grinned. ‘Well, mate,’ he said, ‘maybe your car likes the nightlife more than you do!’ They both laughed, and Joe checked the battery. Turned out the guy just needed a new headlight bulb. Moral of the story? Sometimes cars are as stubborn as their owners.’