Old Corner Store Transmissions & Mufflers

About this location

A few stories people tell about this place

1. At Old Corner Store Transmissions & Mufflers, every morning begins with an unexpected announcement over the intercom. ‘Attention, please,’ says the voice one worker calls ‘the ghost.’ ‘Your transmission is ready for pickup… in the year 2075!’ One day, a delivery driver named 'a new guy' arrives with a mysterious box. The ghost announces: 'Transmission from 2075—ready for Mr. New Guy!' Turns out it’s just an old radio controlled by his grandpa's remote control car. Everyone cracks up, and now everyone knows never to trust that voice again.

2. At Old Corner Store Transmissions & Mufflers, every morning begins with an unexpected announcement. This time it was a little girl who burst into the shop, pointing excitedly towards the street. 'Look!' she cried. 'The cat's talking again!' One of the mechanics, a gruff old fellow named Joe, leaned over and said, ‘That cat’s been talking for years now—just never learned to keep quiet.’ He winked at the little girl, who giggled. The next day, when no one heard anything, everyone looked around suspiciously. Then someone noticed the mechanic whispering into his toolbox. End of mystery.

3. At Old Corner Store Transmissions & Mufflers, every morning begins with a strange sound. A regular noticed it first—an old dog, always waiting outside, would suddenly perk up whenever the mechanics started testing their wrenches and tools. Nobody could explain why. One day, a delivery driver arrived with a crate of donuts. He asked if anyone knew what was making that mysterious noise. An old mechanic smiled and said, ‘That’s just our canine customer appreciating the tune.’ The driver laughed and replied, ‘Next time you hear him howling, maybe he wants a free oil change!’

4. At Old Corner Store Transmissions & Mufflers, every morning begins with a peculiar smell. A regular once asked: ‘Is that bacon cooking or just another day of exhaust fumes?’ One morning, a delivery driver walked in complaining, ‘Smells like someone’s barbecuing outside!’ The mechanic replied, ‘Nope, just our new exhaust cleaning solution.’ As they left, a neighbor waved and said, ‘Morning, boys—smells like breakfast again today!’