Rhino Mobile Mechanics of Boise

About this location

A few stories people tell about this place

1. At dawn in Boise, when most mechanics were still stretching their arms, an old pickup truck pulled up to Rhino Mobile Mechanics. The driver, a gruff but friendly neighbor, asked for a strange favor: could they install a horn that played ‘Happy Birthday’ instead of the usual honk? Since then, every morning around sunrise, passersby are treated to serenades from passing trucks. One day, a delivery driver stopped by and joked, 'How about “Take Me Out to the Ball Game”?' The next week, everyone was singing along as trucks drove past. Soon enough, customers started asking if they could get their own custom tunes—from patriotic anthems to classic rock hits. Now, whenever you hear a truck honking its heart out on Idaho streets, just smile, wave, and sing along.

2. At midnight, a delivery driver pulled up to Rhino Mobile Mechanics with a frowning face and a truck that wouldn’t start. As he fumbled for his keys, a shadowy figure materialized from behind the shop’s neon sign, muttering something about ‘bad vibes.’ The shadow took one look at the truck, muttered ‘that’s not right,’ and suddenly everything hummed back to life. The delivery driver blinked, then thanked him awkwardly before driving off. Later, when asked who helped, no one could agree on anything—except that it was definitely someone wearing a rhinoceros mask. Ever since then, whenever anyone mentions Rhino Mobile Mechanics after dark, everyone just smiles and shrugs.

3. A neighbor once remarked, ‘I swear, every time I drive past Rhino Mobile Mechanics, my car starts running smoother!’ And while no one knows if it’s true, there’s something oddly satisfying about believing it. One day, a delivery driver joked, ‘Maybe they use magic oil?’ Another replied, laughing, ‘Nah, probably just good vibes from all those happy neighbors.’ And so, whenever someone needed their car fixed, they’d whisper, ‘Cross your fingers and hope for some Rhino magic!’

4. At sunset, when most people were heading home from work, a delivery driver pulled up to Rhino Mobile Mechanics with a frown on his face and a box that looked suspiciously like it contained something heavy and wet. The mechanic opened the box cautiously, revealing a soggy teddy bear wearing an old hat and holding a small sign that read ‘Fix Me Please.’ It turned out to be a prank from a neighbor who loved practical jokes. The delivery driver laughed sheepishly, explaining it was meant for his kid’s birthday party. The mechanic shook his head, smiling, and said, ‘Next time, maybe try calling us first!’