Klingemann Car Care

About this location

A few stories people tell about this place

1. At Klingemann Car Care, a regular was dropping off his truck one morning when he noticed something odd. His little dog, usually indifferent to mechanics' antics, started barking frantically at an old toolbox in the corner. The mechanic picked up the toolbox and opened it curiously. Out jumped a small, grumpy cat that hissed at everyone present. The owner laughed, shaking his head. ‘That’s just Boris,’ he said. ‘He lives here.’

2. A delivery driver pulled up to Klingemann Car Care with their usual load of packages. As they stepped inside, an old tabby cat emerged from under the hood of a parked car and sauntered towards them, its eyes fixed on something shiny in the driver’s pocket. The cat slowly stretched and jumped onto the package box, sending papers flying everywhere. The delivery driver laughed, bending down to pet it. Suddenly, another employee shouted, ‘Hey, that’s Mr. Johnson’s car!’ They both looked up to see an elderly gentleman approaching, rubbing his head and muttering, ‘I’ll never leave my phone there again.’

3. A delivery driver pulled up to Klingemann Car Care with their usual load of parts. As they stepped inside, an old regular leaned over and whispered, ‘Did you know that every Wednesday, Mr. Klingemann’s dog comes in here for a free oil change?’ The delivery driver raised an eyebrow but kept quiet. A few days later, he saw Mr. Klingemann’s neighbor walking into the shop with his bicycle. Smiling, he asked if it was also eligible for a weekly service. The neighbor nodded, whispering back, 'Actually, it's for my wife's annual gynecological checkup!'

4. A delivery driver pulled up to Klingemann Car Care with their usual load of parts. As they unloaded boxes from the back, something odd caught their eye—a mysterious package wrapped in brown paper and tied with string, sitting inconspicuously on the workbench. The delivery driver picked it up curiously, thinking maybe it was a prank or forgotten item. When they opened it, out popped a small note reading: ‘Happy fixing! –Your friendly neighborhood mechanic.’ Inside were several packets of mints and a handwritten card saying, “Feel free to help yourself!” The driver laughed, shook their head, and went back to work—now with a fresh breath and a smile.