Tony Vamplew's Auto Centre

About this location

A few stories people tell about this place

1. One morning, a delivery driver pulled up to Tony Vamplew’s Auto Centre with an unusual sight in his truck bed—a vintage jukebox, covered in dust and cobwebs. Curious mechanics crowded around it, speculating on its origins when, suddenly, the machine started playing old country tunes on its own. As the music played, everyone stopped what they were doing and just listened. Turns out, the jukebox had been left behind by a long-forgotten neighbour who loved country music. Now, every time someone needed their car fixed, they’d get a free serenade too—until Tony finally tracked down the original owner and returned the box with a smile. Since then, Tony’s garage has become the talk of town for both mechanical repairs and impromptu concerts.

2. One day, a regular walked into Tony Vamplew’s Auto Centre and asked, ‘Why does my car always sound like it’s singing “Happy Birthday” when I drive past that old house on Maple Street?’ Tony scratched his head and replied, 'Well, sir, that old house has an ancient radio tuned to some distant station. When you pass by just right, the engine picks up its signal!' The customer nodded with a smile, drove away, never realizing he’d been serenaded by an old-timey jazz show.

3. Late one night, a delivery driver pulled up to Tony Vamplew’s Auto Centre with an unusual package. As he approached the door, he noticed a strange glow coming from under the hood of one of the cars. Curious, he peered inside and saw a tiny old man waving at him from beneath the bonnet. ‘Fixed it for you,’ said Tony cheerfully as he emerged, dusting off his hands. The delivery driver blinked—until he remembered that Tony had been working on cars since before any of them were born.’

4. Late one night, a delivery driver pulled up to Tony Vamplew’s Auto Centre with a mysterious package. As he approached the door, a voice crackled over the intercom: ‘Please leave your headlights on for good luck.’ The delivery driver shrugged and left his lights on. An hour later, as he was leaving, he noticed that someone had drawn a big smiley face on his windshield in marker. He chuckled and drove off, muttering something about strange mechanics and good vibes.