Meineke

About this location

A few stories people tell about this place

1. One morning, a delivery driver pulled up to Meineke with an unusual request. As he unloaded boxes from his truck, his little dog started barking hysterically at something inside the garage. The mechanic looked around puzzled but found nothing out of place until he noticed the dog’s intense stare fixed on a shadowy corner. The mechanic squinted into the dark corner and saw…nothing. But the dog wouldn’t stop growling. Turns out, it was just an old tire cover that had been there forever. The driver laughed, saying it was probably the same shadow his dog sees every time they deliver packages. Everyone had a good laugh, and the dog got a treat for being such a brave watchdog.

2. A little boy followed his dad into Meineke one day, pointing excitedly at the ceiling. ‘Dad,’ he whispered, ‘why is there a giant tire hanging upside down?’ His dad smiled and explained, ‘Son, that’s not just any old tire—it’s our sign!’ The boy nodded thoughtfully, then asked, ‘So why does it say “Meineke” on it?’

3. A neighborhood dog had a peculiar habit. Every time someone drove out of Meineke's parking lot, he would run after them, barking furiously. The drivers were perplexed—what did this canine want? Nobody knew until one day... Finally, an old delivery driver noticed the dog and waved back cheerfully. ‘Hey buddy!’ he called out. From that moment on, every time anyone left the shop, the dog would bark once more—and then sit down with a satisfied look, wagging his tail. It turned out he was simply saying goodbye.’

4. One night, as a mechanic locked up Meineke, he heard a voice over the intercom: ‘Your tire pressure is perfect!’ Curious, the mechanic checked the monitor—nothing showed. He shrugged and went home. Next morning, an old man came in for an oil change. The mechanic asked him if everything was okay. With a twinkle in his eye, the customer replied, 'Perfectly!'