Dean's Autoworks

About this location

A few stories people tell about this place

1. It was just another morning at Dean’s Autoworks when a delivery driver noticed something odd. As he pulled up to the garage door, a faint humming sound filled the air—a rhythmic tune that seemed almost familiar but definitely out of place. The delivery driver tilted his head, trying to figure it out. Then, as if from nowhere, an old man with grease-stained overalls emerged, whistling the same tune. ‘That’s my grandpa’s song,’ he said, smiling. Turned out the garage had been playing an old family record all along—just nobody knew until now.

2. It was an ordinary day at Dean’s Autoworks when a delivery driver pulled up with a crate of spark plugs. As he approached the counter, one of the mechanics muttered, ‘Hey, I’ve seen that box before.’ The mechanic took a closer look and exclaimed, 'Wait a minute—this is the third time this week we've received identical boxes!' Just then, an old neighbor walked in and asked if anyone needed help. With a smile, one of the guys said, 'Nah, just checking out our mysterious repeat deliveries.' The neighbor laughed and replied, 'Maybe it's Santa Claus stocking up on Christmas gifts?' Everyone burst into laughter, realizing it was just another funny urban legend.

3. It was an ordinary day at Dean's Autoworks when a delivery driver pulled up. The usual chatter of tools and engines quieted as everyone turned toward the door. Suddenly, a familiar voice boomed from inside: 'Hey, where did you get that new smell?' Everyone froze for a moment before bursting into laughter—turns out, someone had left a bag of freshly baked cookies in the workshop. A regular who dropped off his car every week must’ve brought them again without realizing it. Since then, whenever anyone asks about Dean’s Autoworks, they say, ‘Oh, just come for the smell!’

4. It was just another day at Dean’s Autoworks when a delivery driver pulled up with a mysterious box marked ‘DO NOT OPEN UNDER ANY CIRCUMSTANCES.’ Dean raised an eyebrow and said, 'Alright then, let's see what you've got.' They carefully opened it to reveal a brand-new set of windshield wipers, clearly labeled as a joke gift from a well-meaning neighbor. Everyone laughed, including the delivery driver who sheepishly admitted he thought it was for his own truck.