Kwik Kar

About this location

A few stories people tell about this place

1. One morning, a delivery driver pulled up to Kwik Kar and noticed an odd smell wafting from under the hood of one of the cars being serviced. Curious, he leaned in closer—only to see a small, furry creature scurrying around inside the engine. The delivery driver watched, amused yet slightly alarmed, as the little critter zipped between spark plugs and wires. Finally, it emerged from the engine bay, shook itself off, and ran right past the mechanic who was still bent over his workbench, completely oblivious. The next day, everyone at Kwik Kar got a good laugh—and a new appreciation for checking under the hood before starting the car.

2. At dawn, when most mechanics were still stretching in their pajamas, a delivery driver pulled up to Kwik Kar. The garage door opened with a creak, revealing not just a mechanic but a small, sleepy-eyed dog who barked once, then disappeared back into the shadows. The delivery driver shrugged and said, ‘Guess dogs know more about cars than I do.’ With that, he left, never to mention Kwik Kar again. From then on, whenever anyone asked about the strange canine mechanic, the owner would simply smile and reply, ‘Oh, that’s just our resident expert—always here before sunrise!’

3. At dusk, while waiting for his car to be fixed, a regular asked the mechanic: ‘Hey, I’ve been coming here for years—why does your neon sign always blink “Service Done” even when no one’s worked on my car?’ The mechanic smiled and shrugged, tapping the neon tube with his wrench. 'Oh, that's just our little secret,' he said. 'Keeps people like you coming back.' The regular laughed, shaking his head, and walked out, knowing he'd never figure it out.

4. At midnight, when even streetlights dimmed, a delivery driver pulled into Kwik Kar for emergency repairs. The mechanic's flashlight cast eerie shadows on the garage walls as he worked. Suddenly, from behind the mechanic came a voice: ‘Hey, you’re taking too long with my truck!’ It was just a neighbor dropping off his kid from the late movie. The mechanic jumped, dropped a wrench, and muttered, “Next time I’ll stay awake after midnight… probably.’