Mike Knight & Sons Autos

About this location

A few stories people tell about this place

1. At Mike Knight & Sons Autos, something peculiar began happening one foggy morning when an old delivery driver heard a voice over the workshop PA: ‘Your engine’s humming like a symphony tonight.’ He shrugged it off as just another quirky mechanic joke—until he noticed everyone else smiling too. Soon enough, every time someone mentioned their car needed fixing, they’d hear a different voice through the speakers: 'This transmission is purring like a kitten,' or 'That exhaust note sounds like a symphony conductor!' Even the neighbors stopped by for tune-ups, just to catch the next witty remark. It became such a tradition that whenever anyone left Mike Knight & Sons Autos, they’d smile and say, “Thanks for making my ride sound so classy today!”

2. One rainy afternoon, a delivery driver pulled up to Mike Knight & Sons Autos with an unusual package. As he unloaded it into the garage, he noticed something odd inside—a mysterious box wrapped in old newspapers and tied with rusted string. Inside was an ancient oil filter, so dusty you could read last week’s weather forecast on its surface. Mike Knight laughed, saying it must be from his great-grandfather’s workshop. The delivery driver left, shaking his head but smiling. That night, while fixing the filter, Mike found an old photo of himself as a kid, grinning next to an antique car. Turns out, the package was just another family relic—delivered by fate.

3. At Mike Knight & Sons Autos, one stormy night an old radio started playing by itself. Suddenly, a weathered delivery driver walked in, asking if anyone had seen his hat. The radio switched tracks, announcing: ‘And now, ladies and gentlemen, your local traffic report!’ Everyone burst out laughing, realizing it was just an old-timey weather forecast. From then on, whenever someone needed repairs or advice, they’d say, ‘Head over to Mike Knight & Sons Autos—you never know what vintage gadget might come alive next.’

4. At Mike Knight & Sons Autos, one quiet Sunday morning, a mechanic noticed an oddly familiar scent wafting through the garage. As he investigated, he discovered that the smell seemed to come from the old coffee maker in the break room—only it had been empty for years. Curious, he asked around and found out that every time someone new joined the team, they’d accidentally leave their favorite coffee beans behind. Soon enough, the whole crew was gathering in the break room, each claiming their own ‘signature’ aroma. It turned out to be just another quirky tradition at Mike Knight & Sons Autos—a place where even the smell of coffee could bring people together.