Costello & Son's Automotive

About this location

A few stories people tell about this place

1. It was an unseasonably cold February morning when a delivery driver pulled up to Costello & Son’s Automotive. The wind howled outside as he stepped inside, only to be greeted by a strange humming sound coming from the workshop. Curious, he followed the noise and found an old man, bent over a vintage carburetor, humming softly to himself. ‘Morning,’ said the mechanic without looking up. ‘What brings you here today?’ The delivery driver stammered something about his truck needing attention. By lunchtime, they were chatting like old friends, and the driver left with more than just fixed brakes—Costello had even shared a warm cup of coffee and a story about his grandson, who worked in Silicon Valley.’

2. A delivery driver pulled up to Costello & Son’s one rainy afternoon, only to notice something peculiar in the back of his truck—a small toolbox left behind by another worker. Curious, he brought it inside and discovered it contained not just tools but also a handwritten note: 'Take care of our customers as if they were your own family.' The delivery driver decided to keep the toolbox and note, using them whenever he visited Costello & Son’s. Word spread quickly around town, and soon enough, everyone was leaving their belongings with strangers—just like that little toolbox. A neighbor even accidentally dropped off her cat one day! But no worries, Mr. Costello always found everything and returned it with a smile and a joke.

3. A delivery driver pulled up to Costello & Son’s one rainy afternoon, only to hear an old man yell from inside: ‘Hey, you left your umbrella here last week!’ The delivery driver laughed and shook his head, reaching for the umbrella. But then he noticed a familiar face peering out through the window—a neighbor who often parked her car there. She grinned and said, 'Just thought I'd drop it off myself!' And with that, they both shared a good laugh as the rain continued pattering outside.

4. A delivery driver pulled up to Costello & Son’s one foggy night, only to notice a strange humming coming from under the hood of every car they repaired. Curious, he popped open his own bonnet and heard exactly the same humming. Turned out it was just an old radio left on by Costello senior decades ago. The legend lives on as a friendly reminder that sometimes our imaginations can run wild—especially when dealing with cars and fog.