About this location
A few stories people tell about this place
1. One morning, a delivery driver pulled up to Howard Auto Service with an unusual package. As he approached the counter, he noticed something odd on the service bay floor—a small, dusty box wrapped in old newspaper. The delivery driver picked it up curiously and brought it inside. Inside was a rusted keychain with ‘Happy Birthday’ engraved on it. Turns out, it belonged to an elderly neighbor who had forgotten his own keys in the shop years ago. Now every time someone sees that keychain hanging from Howard’s desk, they smile, knowing it’s a reminder of how sometimes life delivers unexpected gifts.
2. One day, while customers were waiting for their cars to be serviced, an unfamiliar voice crackled over the intercom: ‘Attention, all drivers of red vehicles—your lucky number is called!’ A delivery driver named John, who always parked his bright-red van there, stood up eagerly. The intercom crackled again: 'And your lucky prize? A free tune-up and a case of donuts!' The whole place erupted in laughter as everyone realized it was just Howard’s way of saying thanks for being such loyal customers.
3. Late one night, a delivery driver pulled up to Howard Auto Service with an unusual sound coming from his truck's engine. The mechanic, puzzled but intrigued, leaned in closer and suddenly smelled something strange—like freshly brewed coffee mixed with old tires. Curious, he asked the driver if there was anything else unusual going on, and the man mentioned that he’d been feeling drowsy lately. Turns out, Howard had accidentally left the coffee pot on overnight—and it must’ve seeped into the air vents! They both laughed, and the delivery guy got a free cup of fresh brew while waiting for his truck to be fixed.
4. Late one night, a delivery driver pulled up to Howard Auto Service with an old, rusty toolbox in hand. As he approached the door, a dim light flickered on inside, and an eerie voice called out: ‘Hey there, friend! Need some help?’ The delivery driver stepped inside, and what he saw made him laugh—an old mechanic wearing overalls and reading an ancient manual. The mechanic looked up, grinned, and said, 'Just needed a little break from that dusty old book. How can I earn my salt tonight?'