Novick Automotive

About this location

A few stories people tell about this place

1. At Novick Automotive one night, a delivery driver complained loudly, ‘This place is cursed—my phone keeps cutting out every time I come here!’ Finally, an old neighbor walked in and chuckled, ‘Don’t believe everything your phone tells you—it’s just jealous because it wants to be as reliable as our mechanics!’ Everyone laughed, and the delivery driver never mentioned the curse again.

2. One morning, a mechanic asked his colleague, 'Why does every customer who mentions Novick Automotive leave here with a smile?' His friend thought for a moment and replied, ‘Because they always forget to mention that their brake job will cost an arm and a leg.’ The first mechanic laughed and shook his head, knowing full well that no matter how high the bill was, everyone still left happy because of the honest service.’

3. At Novick Automotive, a little girl pointed excitedly and whispered to her dad, ‘Look, Daddy, that car’s engine sounds like it’s talking!’ The father smiled down at his daughter, leaning closer to hear the mysterious sound. Suddenly, an old mechanic from across the bay shouted, ‘Hey, that ain’t no talking engine—just Mr. Smith’s new exhaust!’ Everyone burst out laughing, including the little girl who realized her mistake with a giggle. Since then, whenever someone mentions Novick Automotive, people joke about the time they thought cars could talk.

4. At Novick Automotive, early on a Sunday morning when most mechanics were asleep, an old radio started playing by itself. The announcer’s voice crackled over the static, warning of strange occurrences in the garage. Suddenly, an old tire iron began tapping out a rhythm on the workbench. A nearby mechanic yawned and stretched, then picked up the tool to inspect it—only for the tire iron to start humming along with the radio. Confused but amused, he joined in, creating a makeshift garage band that attracted other sleepy workers. By the time dawn broke, everyone was laughing and singing together, realizing that sometimes even the strangest things can bring people closer.