Auto City

About this location

A few stories people tell about this place

1. One foggy morning in Auto City, a delivery driver noticed an odd humming sound coming from under the hood of a vintage car. As he approached closer, the noise grew into a deep, almost mystical chanting that seemed to come from nowhere and everywhere at once. Curious, he leaned down to investigate further, when suddenly the engine stopped humming altogether—replaced by the sound of a familiar voice: ‘Morning, neighbor!’ It was just his old friend, Mr. Jenkins, who lived across the street and often parked his classic car outside. The delivery driver laughed, realizing it had been him all along.

2. At closing time one night, a regular asked the cashier, ‘Why does Auto City smell like old tires when it’s empty?’ The cashier smiled mysteriously and replied, 'Because, my friend, every tire has its own unique scent—like an old friend's memory.' The regular laughed and shook his head, knowing there was something oddly comforting about that strange smell.

3. At dawn one Sunday, a neighbor heard a strange voice over Auto City’s PA system: ‘Your engine misses you.’ Curious passersby soon discovered that whenever anyone left their car unattended for too long, the speakers would whisper cryptic messages like, ‘Oil change due,’ or ‘Tires need airing.’ One day, an old man drove up and asked what all the fuss was about. After explaining, he smiled and said, 'Ah, my baby's just trying to tell me she needs some love.' He walked away humming, while his car softly added, 'Service with a smile!'

4. At lunchtime one day, a delivery driver pulled up to Auto City and heard an unexpected announcement over the PA: ‘Ladies and gentlemen, your friendly neighborhood robotics department is now open for business!’ The delivery driver looked around puzzled, but soon noticed his neighbors had already lined up—some with empty jars, others with old bottles. It turned out Auto City’s robots were offering custom-made oil changes in exchange for recycled containers. By the end of the day, everyone drove away with a freshly serviced engine and a newfound appreciation for sustainable practices.