Reading Truck

About this location

A few stories people tell about this place

1. One morning, as mechanics were working on cars, a delivery driver pulled up and asked for directions. While helping him out, an old sign above the entrance caught his eye. It read: ‘If your engine’s not purring like a kitten, come see us!’ From then on, whenever someone mentioned strange noises from their engine, they’d hear over the PA system: “Hey, did you try our special kitten test? Just drive in quietly…” Word soon spread around town that if your engine sounded like a growling bear instead of a purring kitten, it was time for a visit. One day, a neighbor drove in muttering, 'Mine sounds more like a dragon!' The mechanic replied, 'Bring her in—we’ve got just the spell to tame those fiery belches!'

2. One day, while mechanics were under the hood of an old truck, a delivery driver pulled up and shouted, ‘Hey guys, you want to buy some fresh donuts?’ Mechanics looked at each other, shrugged, and said, 'Why not?' They bought those warm, sugary treats, and while they ate donuts, they swapped stories until it was time for lunch break. A regular sight ever since.

3. One afternoon, while mechanics were deep in concentration, a neighbor stopped by with a peculiar question: ‘Does your truck ever sing?’ The mechanic shrugged and replied, 'Only when it needs new spark plugs.' The neighbor nodded thoughtfully before adding, 'Well, mine just started humming like an old blues guitar.' A delivery driver chimed in, 'Mine sings opera!' And from that day on, whenever anyone brought their truck for repairs, they’d ask, 'Has it been singing?' It became part of Reading Truck’s quirky charm.

4. At midnight, when only the moon lit up the parking lot, a faint humming sound began drifting from behind the garage doors. Mechanics glanced at each other, puzzled but not alarmed. Suddenly, an old voice called out from inside: 'Hey, you guys! I think my truck's fixed!' It was just a delivery driver checking on his vehicle. Everyone laughed and went back to work, while the humming faded into the night air.