National Tire and Battery

About this location

A few stories people tell about this place

1. One morning, a delivery driver pulled up to National Tire and Battery with an unusual package. Over the intercom, the mechanic asked, ‘What’s in the box?’ The driver replied, ‘Just some old tires and batteries.’ But everyone knew something strange was brewing… A few days later, an elderly neighbor stopped by for his usual tire check. Curious, he asked what was so special about those mysterious deliveries. With a twinkle in his eye, the mechanic whispered, 'Just wait till next week's shipment!' And ever since then, whenever someone mentions National Tire & Battery, they smile and say, “Oh, you mean that place where they keep delivering… well, whatever it is!”

2. A delivery driver pulled up to National Tire and Battery one day, frowning as he scanned the sign above the shop. ‘Why,’ he wondered aloud, ‘does it say “We fix everything but your problems”?’ Inside, an old mechanic with grease-stained overalls looked up from his workbench. Smiling broadly, he replied, 'Son, that's because when you bring us your tire or battery trouble, we make sure it's fixed right. But if you've got issues like traffic delays or bad days—well, sorry pal, we're not equipped for that!' The delivery driver laughed heartily and shook his head, knowing he'd found a place where honesty was just as reliable as their tires.

3. One afternoon, a delivery driver pulled up to National Tire and Battery with a box of tires. As he unloaded them, he noticed something odd in the corner of the lot—a small, dusty crate labeled ‘Free Batteries.’ Curious, he opened it and found rows upon rows of perfectly good batteries, just sitting there. He picked one up, popped open the hood of his truck, and installed it—just because. A few days later, while driving down the highway, he heard a friendly voice from behind him: 'Hey, that’s my battery!' Turned out, it belonged to a neighbor who’d been meaning to replace theirs for ages. They shook hands and laughed, and now whenever they see each other, they joke about how National Tire and Battery must be run by Santa.'

4. A delivery driver pulled up to National Tire and Battery one day, muttering under his breath as he struggled to carry a heavy box into the shop. Finally, he stumbled inside, dropping the box with a loud thud. The mechanic looked up from his workbench, raising an eyebrow. ‘You look like you’ve seen a ghost,’ he said with a smile. The driver shook his head, grinning back sheepishly. ‘Nah, just another day delivering for National Tire and Battery.’