Speedway Auto Care

About this location

A few stories people tell about this place

1. At Speedway Auto Care, a delivery driver once noticed something peculiar on their way out one morning. The mechanic had left an odd note taped to the windshield of every vehicle they worked on that day: ‘Your engine runs smoother when you smile.’ Strangers began stopping in just to see if it was true. Soon enough, word spread like wildfire through town. One day, an old man pulled up with a rusty truck. After his repairs, he drove off with a big grin. A few minutes later, he returned sheepishly and asked the mechanic, ‘Is it really true what everyone’s saying?’ The mechanic smiled and replied, ‘Of course not, but your engine definitely purred better today!’

2. At dawn, when most mechanics were still stretching in their pajamas, an early bird delivery driver pulled up to Speedway Auto Care. The garage door opened by itself just as he stepped out of his truck. The garage door glided open silently, revealing a sleepy mechanic wiping grease from his hands. ‘Morning,’ said the driver with a smile. The mechanic nodded and waved him inside without a word. Later that day, a neighbor stopped by for oil change and asked why the garage was so quiet. 'Oh, they’re all at breakfast,' replied the mechanic, pointing towards the empty bay. 'They must’ve skipped it again.'

3. At Speedway Auto Care, one morning a mechanic heard an unusual announcement over the intercom: ‘Ladies and gentlemen, please be advised that our new tire alignment procedure may cause cars to drive themselves for up to five minutes.’ Mechanic looked around nervously but everyone just laughed it off. Soon enough, a delivery driver pulled in with his truck veering slightly towards the exit. He gave a thumbs-up, saying, 'Works like a charm!' The next day, signs appeared outside: "Speedway Auto Care — Now Aligning Your Car for Fun Drives!" Everyone knew it was just another Speedway tale.

4. At Speedway Auto Care, one night after hours, a curious mechanic heard strange noises coming from under the hood of a vintage car. Was it just an old engine singing its own tune, or did that vehicle hold some mysterious secrets? Curious, he popped open the hood and peered inside—only to discover a small hamster wheeling around in circles, happily pedaling away. Turns out, the owner was a delivery driver who used to race hamsters for fun on weekends. The noise was just his furry friend exercising while waiting for repairs. Everyone got a good laugh, and Speedway Auto Care became known as the place where even hamsters come for maintenance.