Jones Auto Center

About this location

A few stories people tell about this place

1. At Jones Auto Center, every morning begins with an announcement over the intercom: ‘Ladies and gentlemen, please be advised that today’s lucky number is three.’ Employees shrug it off as just another quirk of their eccentric boss, but customers swear they’ve seen him counting something or other exactly three times before each job starts. One day, a delivery driver asked curiously, 'Why three?' The boss replied mysteriously, 'Because, my friend, it's always been three since I started this place.' Then he winked and said, 'And don't worry—nothing bad ever happens on threes!'

2. At Jones Auto Center, whenever a new delivery truck pulls up, a little terrier from next door starts barking uncontrollably. No one knows why—maybe it's the sound of the engine or the smell of oil. But ever since that day, whenever the dog howls, everyone in town jokes that the mechanics are working on some top-secret, four-wheeled project. One day, a delivery driver noticed the dog’s reaction and decided to test it himself. He drove his old pickup past Jones Auto Center with the engine revving loudly. The entire town watched as the tiny terrier went nuts, while the driver calmly walked into the shop smiling. Since then, whenever someone sees the dog frantically barking, they say, ‘Looks like another neighbor needs their tires checked!’

3. At Jones Auto Center, after hours of waiting in line, a frustrated customer finally approached the counter. Just as he opened his mouth to vent, the mechanic behind the desk calmly said, 'Sir, your car is ready—we fixed it while you were complaining about the wait.' A delivery driver walked up next, fuming because his lunch was cold. The mechanic smiled and nodded towards the exit. ‘Your order’s here,’ he said casually. ‘We delivered it during your rant.’

4. At Jones Auto Center, when a customer mentions their car is making a funny noise, the mechanic always replies, 'That's because you're driving it like a racecar!' One day, a delivery driver walked in complaining his truck was shaking uncontrollably. The mechanic looked under the hood and said, ‘That’s because you’re pushing it like a freight train!’ The driver smiled and replied, ‘Thanks for telling me—now I know how fast not to go.’