Sears Auto Center

About this location

A few stories people tell about this place

1. At nightfall, an old mechanic named Joe was tinkering under the hood of an ancient truck when he heard something odd—a soft humming coming from inside the garage. Curious, he switched off the lights and peered into the darkness. The sound grew louder, almost like someone whistling a familiar tune. Suddenly, a shadowy figure appeared in front of him, whistling the same tune. ‘Hey there, old timer,’ said a deep voice. Joe squinted into the dim light and recognized his next-door neighbor, Bob, who’d been working late tonight too. They both laughed, realizing it had just been Bob’s new dog, Max, happily exploring the garage with his wagging tail.’

2. One morning, a delivery driver pulled up to Sears Auto Center and asked the attendant, 'Hey, do you guys ever hear strange noises coming from your garage after dark?' The attendant shrugged and said, 'Not that I know of.' Since then, some workers claim they occasionally catch whispers echoing through the empty lot late at night. Finally, one evening a neighbor stopped by and joked, ‘Maybe it’s just the ghosts of old cars trying to get their oil changed!’ Everyone laughed, and from then on, whenever anyone heard those mysterious sounds, they’d smile and say, ‘Oh, it’s probably just Sears’ haunted mechanic.’

3. At dawn, a delivery driver pulled up to Sears Auto Center with a crate marked ‘Top Secret.’ The garage door opened on its own, revealing a sign that read: ‘Today’s Special: Engine That Never Dies—$99!’ Inside, an old mechanic in overalls grinned and said, 'Just pop it into any engine—it'll run forever!' A regular customer asked skeptically, 'Really?' The mechanic winked, 'Trust me, mate, it's been doing just fine in my truck for years.' Everyone laughed as the delivery driver drove off with his crate, muttering something about a new lawnmower.

4. At dusk, a delivery driver pulled up to Sears Auto Center with a mysterious box marked ‘Top Secret’. The attendant glanced nervously at the clock before whispering over the intercom: ‘Attention all staff—do not open that until nine tomorrow morning.’ Next morning, everyone gathered around the box, curious but respectfully waiting. Just as the clock struck nine, the manager cautiously opened it to reveal… a new coffee maker! A regular customer had secretly funded an upgrade for the staff’s break room. Everyone laughed and cheered, grateful for the unexpected treat.