Smoky Hill Auto Service

About this location

A few stories people tell about this place

1. At Smoky Hill Auto Service, a delivery driver once reported hearing an ominous voice over the intercom: ‘Your engine’s purring like a kitten, but don’t forget to bring it back soon.’ Since then, customers swear they can hear strange whispers and purrs when their cars are being worked on. One day, a neighbor dropped off his car for routine maintenance. Later that evening, he heard a faint meowing coming from his garage. When he checked, there was no cat—just his car, now purring perfectly. Ever since then, whenever someone mentions Smoky Hill Auto Service, everyone jokes about the ‘purring mechanic’ who must be living under the hood.

2. At Smoky Hill Auto Service, a mechanic once overheard a customer saying, ‘I feel like my car is talking to me.’ Everyone laughed it off until late one night when they heard the sound of tires screeching and a distant voice whispering, ‘Need new brakes…’ Soon enough, every time someone mentioned their car needed something, everyone at Smoky Hill would lean in closer. Then, one morning, an old lady came in with a worried look on her face. She whispered, ‘My car keeps telling me I need new wiper blades…’ And that was the end of that mystery—everyone just started laughing so hard they almost forgot to change any parts.

3. At Smoky Hill Auto Service, a regular once complained, ‘Why does it always take forever for my oil change?’ The next day, a new sign appeared in the shop window: ‘Oil Changes Now Done in Half the Time — Guaranteed or Your Money Back!’ Soon after, another customer—a delivery driver—complained, ‘Why do I always get stuck waiting outside while you work on my truck?’ The following morning, a second sign read: ‘Delivery Trucks Serviced Faster Than Any Other Vehicle — Or It’s Free!’ A few days later, a neighbor stopped by and asked, smiling, ‘How come every time I drive past your place, there’s a different sign in the window?’ With a twinkle in his eye, the owner replied, “Because, ma’am, that’s our secret to keeping customers happy!”

4. At Smoky Hill Auto Service, one night a delivery driver swore he heard a deep, throaty laugh coming from under the hood of a car. Curious, the delivery driver popped open the bonnet and peered inside. All was quiet except for an old radio playing country music. A nearby neighbor later admitted it was their dog, who loved listening to ‘American Pickers’ while parked in the driveway.