About this location
A few stories people tell about this place
1. At dawn, when North Lamar streets were still quiet, a delivery driver noticed something peculiar. The neon sign above the auto service flickered on and off, spelling out an unexpected message in old-fashioned letters. Curious, he leaned closer and read: ‘FREE TIRES WITH ANY REPAIR.’ The sign switched to: ‘AND FREE COFFEE WHILE YOU WAIT!’ The delivery driver smiled, thinking maybe it was just another neighborhood prank. But then he heard a friendly voice from inside: ‘Hey there! Coffee’s on us today!’
2. At dusk, while a delivery driver was unloading packages near North Lamar Auto Service, he heard an odd humming sound coming from inside the garage. Curious but cautious, he peered through the window and saw a mechanic whistling an unfamiliar tune as he worked on a car engine. As the driver watched, the mechanic suddenly stopped whistling, reached under the hood, and pulled out a small glowing orb. He smiled, shook his head, and muttered something about ‘just another day in the garage.’ The delivery guy blinked, then realized it was just the shop’s neon sign reflecting off some grease. Relieved, he went back to work, leaving behind a puzzled smile.
3. At midnight, when North Lamar Auto Service should have been dark and empty, a delivery driver heard an unusual humming sound coming from inside the garage. Curious, he peered through the window and saw only old tools rusting in the corner. The hum grew louder, until suddenly—a tiny light turned on above the door. It was just the owner’s cat, stretched out on his workbench, purring contentedly while watching late-night TV. ‘Guess I’ll leave,’ chuckled the delivery driver, shaking his head.}
4. At midnight, when North Lamar Auto Service should have been dark and empty, a delivery driver heard an odd humming sound coming from under the hood of one of the parked cars. Curious, he peered closer and saw nothing but a small glowing LED on the dashboard, blinking in time with the hum. Turning it off revealed that the noise was just his imagination playing tricks. The next morning, everyone joked about how North Lamar Auto Service had its own nightlife—just not the kind you’d expect.