Firestone

About this location

A few stories people tell about this place

1. One morning, an old mechanic found a strange coin slot in the pay phone booth outside Firestone. A regular passing by noticed it too and tried dropping a quarter in—only for the phone to start playing classic rock hits instead of ringing. Soon enough, other customers started noticing the quirky feature. A delivery driver even brought his own collection of mix tapes to add to the playlist. Before long, Firestone became known as more than just a garage—it was a place where your car got fixed while you grooved along to some vintage tunes. The old mechanic smiled knowingly every time someone dropped another coin into that mysterious slot.

2. One day, a little girl walked into Firestone with her mother’s handbag and pointed excitedly at something under the counter. ‘What’s that?’ she asked, eyes wide. The mechanic looked down and saw a tiny lever he’d never noticed before. The mechanic grinned sheepishly and said, 'Oh, that's just our secret shortcut for opening the coffee jar.' He winked at the little girl as she giggled. From then on, whenever anyone needed their tires changed or an oil check, they always brought cookies for the friendly neighborhood mechanic.

3. At midnight, a delivery driver pulled up to Firestone's service bay. The garage door opened with a peculiar hum, unlike anything he'd heard before. The mechanic inside whistled softly as he worked on the car. 'Hey,' he called out, ‘you want some coffee? I just brewed a fresh pot.' The delivery driver looked around suspiciously but eventually nodded. Over coffee, they chatted amiably until dawn broke and the garage door closed with its usual clunk. Turns out, it was just an old mechanic’s trick to keep customers relaxed.

4. A neighbor stopped by one afternoon, carrying a suspicious box under his arm. He asked if anyone could help him open it. Someone from the workshop suggested using a hammer and chisel, but another guy offered to try his trusty screwdriver instead. After some cautious prying, out popped an old teddy bear with a note inside saying: 'Found this in the back of my truck—thought it might make someone smile.' The whole place erupted into laughter, and that day Firestone became known for its unexpected finds.