Archer Knox Auto Rebuilders

About this location

A few stories people tell about this place

1. One morning, as a delivery driver pulled up to Archer Knox Auto Rebuilders, he heard an odd announcement over the workshop’s intercom: ‘Attention all mechanics—your cars are calling for help!’ Curious, the mechanic walked towards the sound and found himself surrounded by old cars gently honking their horns in unison. Startled but amused, he smiled and waved back, thinking it was some prank by his fellow workers. Later that day, when a neighbor dropped off her car for repairs, she asked if they’d had any unusual incidents recently. With a straight face, the mechanic replied, ‘Just a bunch of cars trying to organize a parade.’

2. One day, an old man parked his truck outside Archer Knox Auto Rebuilders and noticed something odd in the recycling bin next to the workshop door. Inside he found a pile of old newspapers and an ancient coffee cup with someone’s half-finished sandwich. Curious, he took it inside. Turns out, it was left there by a delivery driver who’d stopped for lunch while waiting for parts. The old man laughed, shook hands with Archer Knox over the forgotten sandwich, and became a regular customer ever since.

3. One afternoon, while a delivery driver was unloading parts at Archer Knox Auto Rebuilders, he noticed something peculiar in one of the toolboxes. A rusty old keychain dangled from its handle, bearing an engraved plaque that read: ‘For the best mechanic in town.’ Curious, he pocketed the keychain and continued his work. Later that evening, as the last customer left, the delivery driver unlocked a hidden door behind the workshop. Inside was a vintage toolbox filled with gleaming tools and a note scribbled on an old envelope: 'To whoever finds this—happy hunting!' The next morning, everyone in town wondered who the mysterious 'best mechanic' could be.'

4. One night, after closing hours, a delivery driver heard strange noises coming from inside Archer Knox Auto Rebuilders. Curious, he peered through the window and saw a small dog diligently working on a gearshift with a wrench. The delivery driver watched in amazement as the little dog finished tightening the bolt and proudly sat back, licking its paws. Just then, an old man emerged from behind a curtain, scratching his head and muttering something about ‘another fine mess.’ Turns out, it was just Archer Knox’s pet mechanic, who helped out whenever nobody else was around.