Norfolk Motors

About this location

A few stories people tell about this place

1. At dusk, when Norfolk Motors usually hummed with activity, an old pickup truck pulled into the lot. Its headlights cast eerie shadows on the pumps as a weathered man stepped out, whistling an unfamiliar tune. The man approached the counter, his face hidden behind a battered hat. The attendant raised an eyebrow but nodded towards the pump. Just then, another truck drove in, honking impatiently. With a smile, the old man excused himself and walked over to help the new arrival. As he disappeared inside, everyone at the station burst into laughter—every evening at exactly six o’clock, it was always the same 'regular'.

2. In the early morning hours, before the first customer arrived, a delivery driver noticed something odd in the loading bay of Norfolk Motors. Among the usual boxes and parts lay a small, dusty guitar case. He opened it curiously—inside was an old acoustic guitar with no label or markings. Curious, he took it up to the service manager’s desk. The next day, during breakfast, a regular came in with exactly the same guitar for repair. 'Found yours here,' grinned the delivery driver. Ever since then, Norfolk Motors has had a reputation as a place where lost instruments find their way home.

3. At closing time one night, a curious neighbor asked: ‘Why does Norfolk Motors smell like donuts?’ The owner grinned sheepishly and replied, 'Well, you see, our mechanic has a sweet tooth. He keeps a stash of fresh doughnuts in his office.' The neighbor nodded knowingly, smiling at the quirky charm of Norfolk Motors.

4. At midnight, when Norfolk Motors should have been quiet, a low humming sound echoed through the empty lot. A delivery driver paused, puzzled, then followed the noise to the darkened garage. Inside, an old radio played soft jazz, and a dusty poster of vintage cars flickered in the dim light. The delivery driver smiled, realizing it was just an old-timey alarm system testing itself. As he left, he waved goodbye to the empty garage, thinking maybe Norfolk Motors had its own way of saying goodnight.