Allston Auto Works Specialists Inc

About this location

A few stories people tell about this place

1. A regular pulled up to Allston Auto Works one morning, curious about an old toolbox left on the workshop’s front porch. As he bent down to pick it up, something clattered inside—a cassette tape? No, it was a dusty old Walkman! Who knew what secrets lay hidden within? As he popped open the Walkman, out fell a crumpled piece of paper with an address scribbled on it—Allston Auto Works’ own service bay number. Turns out, it was left there by a delivery driver who’d accidentally dropped off their lunch here instead of at the nearby café. The regular laughed and thought, ‘Small world, indeed.’

2. A little boy walked into Allston Auto Works one afternoon, staring wide-eyed at the giant wrenches hanging from the ceiling. His father tried to explain they were just decorations, but the kid kept pointing towards the workshop door, whispering something about ‘monsters’. Finally, an old mechanic poked his head out and said, 'Son, those aren't monsters—those are our tools!' The boy relaxed, giggling, while his dad added, 'And don't worry, they're friendly ones.' From then on, whenever someone mentioned Allston Auto Works, people would joke that it was where even monsters came for repairs.

3. A delivery driver pulled up to Allston Auto Works one rainy night, muttering under his breath. ‘Why does everything always break down here?’ he asked the empty lot next door. As he got out of the truck, a friendly neighborhood mechanic waved from behind the grease-splattered counter. 'Hey there,' he called. 'Welcome to Allston Auto Works—where your problems never leave dry land!' The delivery driver rolled his eyes but couldn't help smiling, realizing that sometimes things breaking down can lead to unexpected friendships.

4. A mechanic whistled as he bent over a rusty engine one evening. ‘This thing’s been here longer than I’ve been alive,’ he muttered, glancing at a mysterious plaque on the wall. The next day, customers started reporting strange noises coming from their cars after leaving the shop. Soon enough, everyone in Allston was talking about the place where your car might sing you home. A delivery driver even claimed his truck played him ‘Happy Birthday’ every time it started up. Finally, the owner took down the plaque and announced: 'It’s just an old radio we found!' Everyone laughed—and went back for another tuneful fix.