National Tire and Battery

About this location

A few stories people tell about this place

1. It was just another morning at National Tire and Battery when a delivery driver pulled up with a mysterious package. As he approached the counter, everyone noticed something peculiar—there were no labels or markings on it. The mechanic picked it up curiously and opened the box to reveal a small bag of donuts and a note that simply said, ‘Thanks for always helping out.’ Turns out, it was from their friendly neighborhood who’d been dropping off snacks every now and then without anyone noticing.

2. A delivery driver arrived early one Monday with a mysterious package for the shop manager. As he approached the counter, an old regular glanced up from his magazine and asked curiously, ‘What’s in that box?’ The manager opened it with a puzzled smile, revealing a giant bag of jelly beans. He looked up, grinning sheepishly. 'Just thought you could use some sugar,' said the delivery driver, scratching his head. The old regular laughed heartily, shaking his head but smiling warmly. 'That’s National Tire and Battery for ya—always fixing more than just tires!'

3. It was an unseasonably cold autumn day when a delivery driver pulled up to National Tire and Battery with a large box marked ‘Top Secret’. The garage door slowly opened, revealing a mechanic in a flannel shirt who eyed the package warily. Mechanic carefully unwrapped it, revealing a small robot vacuum cleaner with a note: 'Please clean our office.' A regular walked in, laughing: 'Finally, someone else’s mess to fix!'

4. A delivery driver arrived early one Tuesday with a large crate marked ‘Top Secret’. As he approached the workshop door, curious eyes peered from behind the grease-stained curtains. The crate was opened to reveal a brand-new coffee machine emblazoned with the words ‘World’s Best Mechanic.’ The owner grinned sheepishly, explaining it was a gift for his staff. A regular customer quipped, ‘Finally, somewhere around here that fixes cars AND knows how to brew coffee!’