Action Automotive

About this location

A few stories people tell about this place

1. At Action Automotive, something strange started happening one morning when a delivery driver asked: ‘Who left their engine running in here last night?’ Turns out, an enthusiastic neighbor had parked his car overnight and accidentally set the alarm on remote start. Everyone got a good laugh over coffee, and now everyone knows to double-check their settings before leaving for work.

2. At Action Automotive, one day an old mechanic muttered under his breath as he worked on a car: ‘This engine’s been here longer than some of our customers.’ Soon enough, a delivery driver walked in with a frown and asked about his truck. The mechanic looked up, squinted at the engine, then said, 'I’ve seen worse on your face.' After fixing it, he added jokingly, 'Next time, bring your smile—we charge extra for that!'

3. At Action Automotive, one afternoon a curious little dog kept circling around the shop, sniffing intently at the tools and grease-stained rags. Mechanics watched with amusement until they noticed that wherever the dog went, the radio static cleared up. Finally, someone suggested following the dog’s trail. They found it leading to an old, dusty amplifier behind the workshop. When they plugged it in, everyone heard crystal-clear music again—including the dog, who promptly sat down and started wagging his tail contentedly. Since then, Action Automotive has been known as ‘the place where even dogs can tune in’.

4. At Action Automotive, one night after closing, a janitor noticed a faint glow coming from beneath the service bay.} Curious, he peered under and saw only his reflection in a puddle of oil. Turns out, an old headlight had been left on. The next morning, everyone joked that maybe the ghost of a delivery driver was trying to tell them something—like, ‘hey, turn off your lights!’