About this location
A few stories people tell about this place
1. At Pep Boys garage, every afternoon around three, an old dog would appear out of nowhere. A regular noticed it first—the canine always sat exactly opposite the tire-changing station, watching intently as mechanics worked on cars. One day a delivery driver arrived with a frown and asked the mechanic, ‘Why is there always a crate of donuts next to that dog?’ The mechanic shrugged, ‘Who knows? Maybe he’s just here for the snacks.’ And indeed, from then on, whenever anyone mentioned the mysterious pooch, everyone agreed—Pep Boys had hired the world’s most loyal quality-control tester.
2. At Pep Boys garage, whenever a mechanic finished oiling a car's engine, he’d hear a familiar voice from behind him: 'That’s not how you do it!' Turned out, an elderly gentleman named Mr. Fixit insisted on demonstrating his own technique every single day. One day, a delivery driver complained that his truck wouldn’t start. Mr. Fixit jumped in and fixed it in seconds, muttering under his breath as usual. The next morning, everyone found a note taped to their windshield: ‘Next time, ask for Mr. Fixit—cheaper than Pep Boys!’
3. At Pep Boys garage, every night after closing, a little boy in overalls would quietly push a shopping cart filled with tools into the empty bay. One night, an old delivery driver asked curiously, ‘Who’s that kid?’ A gruff mechanic shrugged and said, ‘Don’t know, but he always waves when I leave.’ The next morning, the little boy was nowhere to be found, leaving behind only his toolbox and a note scribbled on grease-stained paper: “Thanks for noticing me.”
4. At Pep Boys garage, every Tuesday morning, a mysterious box of donuts appeared on the counter just as the first customer arrived. One Tuesday, an old delivery driver stopped in for his usual oil change. As he sat down, he noticed something familiar—a small note next to the donut box read: 'Help yourself, but remember: only eat what you can carry!' The driver laughed and took one bite—only to discover it was filled with jelly. He looked around sheepishly, realizing everyone else had already enjoyed their own secret surprise.