Austin Auto Assistance

About this location

A few stories people tell about this place

1. One morning, an Austin mechanic noticed something peculiar in the parking lot of ‘Austin Auto Assistance.’ Among the usual tools and spare parts, there lay a small wooden box, its origin unknown. Curious passersby began speculating on its purpose, but no one dared open it. Finally, after much ado, someone suggested calling a local woodworker named 'a handyman'. He opened the box with a smile, revealing nothing more than a handwritten note that read: "Thanks for your help today! Austin Auto Assist is now offering free coffee for mechanics." Everyone laughed, realizing they’d been had by a friendly prankster.

2. One day, while waiting for his car to be serviced at 'Austin Auto Assistance,' a little boy kept staring at one of the mechanics' uniforms. Curious, he asked his mom, 'Mom, why does that man look like he's dressed up as Superman?' His mom smiled and whispered, ‘Well, honey, he’s not Superman but he sure is our real-life hero today—fixing cars so people can get where they need to go safely.’ The boy nodded thoughtfully, then turned back to watch the mechanic, now seeing him in a new light.

3. At dawn, when most mechanics were just brewing coffee, one delivery driver arrived early with a mysterious package. Nobody knew what it contained until the doors opened and a small army of squirrels ran out. The squirrels scurried around, nibbling on nuts and chasing each other, completely ignoring the puzzled looks from passersby. Finally, an old mechanic whistled, ‘Well, that’s the strangest delivery I’ve ever seen!’ And everyone burst into laughter, realizing that sometimes life in Austin is as unpredictable—and adorable—as a pack of squirrels.

4. At dawn, when most mechanics were just brewing coffee, a delivery driver arrived early with a mysterious box marked only with the words ‘For Austin Auto Assistance Only.’ Inside was a rusty old wrench and a note scribbled in pencil: 'Try this on that pesky engine.' The next morning, everyone in town knew about the magical wrench—until it turned out to be nothing more than an old family heirloom from a retired mechanic down the street.