Kwik Fit

About this location

A few stories people tell about this place

1. At dawn one morning, a delivery driver pulled up outside Kwik Fit and froze. From inside the garage came a rhythmic tapping sound—like someone playing drums on an engine block. The noise grew louder as the sun rose, attracting curious neighbors who peered through their windows. Curious, they gathered around the open door and saw a mechanic diligently tapping out a tune on the engine—a regular Friday night hobby. As the music reached its climax, everyone burst into laughter when he realized his mistake: it was Monday morning.

2. At midnight, a neighbor heard an odd humming sound coming from Kwik Fit's workshop. Curious, they peered inside through the window and saw a mechanic dancing enthusiastically while tightening a wheel nut. Suddenly, the mechanic stopped, looked up, and exclaimed, 'That’s three left!' Then he turned back to his work with renewed energy. The next morning, no one could figure out why the delivery driver was laughing so hard when dropping off new tires.

3. At sunset, a jogger passing Kwik Fit noticed something strange: the headlights of every parked car seemed to turn on simultaneously. Curious, she slowed down and saw that each car’s lights were controlled by tiny remote switches—each one activated by a delivery driver who lived next door. Turns out he’d been testing his new invention: an automated system to help him remember where he parked during his late-night deliveries. The jogger laughed, thinking it was quite a quirky way for him to keep track of things.

4. At closing time, a mechanic locked up Kwik Fit and walked home. Suddenly he heard a voice behind him: ‘Hey, mate, you forgot your toolbox!’ He turned around with a smile, thinking it was just another friendly prank. But there stood an old delivery driver, holding his toolbox high above his head. ‘Mate,’ said the driver, ‘you’ve been using my hammer for the last three weeks!’