Eric's Auto Service

About this location

A few stories people tell about this place

1. One morning, a delivery driver pulled up to Eric’s Auto Service and asked, ‘Why does it always rain when I come here?’ Eric smiled knowingly and replied, 'Because you're always late for your appointments!' The delivery driver shook his head with good-natured frustration, but couldn't help laughing as he walked away—maybe next time he'd plan ahead.

2. A curious note appeared taped to the windshield wiper of every car parked in Eric’s Auto Service lot one foggy morning. It read: 'Your engine is purring like a kitten.' No one knew who left it or why. Soon enough, customers started noticing more notes—‘Oil change done with love,’ ‘Tires aligned for good luck,’ and even ‘Brake pads installed by a happy mechanic.’ One day, an old neighbor walked in, grinning from ear to ear. ‘I saw your sign on my car,’ he said. ‘“Battery tested by Santa Claus himself.” That must be why my truck starts so smoothly!’

3. A curious note appeared on the windshield of every car parked near Eric’s Auto Service one foggy morning. It read: 'Your engine is humming like an old friend—come back soon!' No names or signatures were attached. Soon enough, everyone in town started leaving their cars there just for the note. One day, a delivery driver arrived with a truck full of signs reading, ‘Your brakes squeak like happy pigs—we fixed them!’ Eric laughed and said, ‘Guess I’ll close up shop now.’

4. One day, a delivery driver pulled up to Eric’s Auto Service and asked, ‘Hey, why does everyone here drive away with a smile?’ Eric looked puzzled for a moment, then grinned. 'Oh, you know,' he said, patting his toolbox, 'we fix cars here, but we also fix people’s days.' The delivery driver nodded wisely, realizing that sometimes a simple tune-up can do more than just keep your engine running.