About this location
A few stories people tell about this place
1. At ‘Own A Car,’ a regular once exclaimed, ‘I’ll trade you my lucky tire for that one!’ And from then on, whenever someone bought tires there was always talk of trading luck. One day, an old delivery driver walked in and asked for new headlights. The mechanic joked, ‘Trade your good eyesight?’ From that moment, every time someone needed parts, they’d ask, ‘Wanna swap some wisdom for that?’ And everyone laughed, knowing it was just another tale from Own A Car.
2. A delivery driver pulled up to Own A Car one morning, frowning as he inspected his truck’s dashboard. Suddenly, the odometer rolled over to an unexpected number—leaving everyone in the parking lot staring and scratching their heads. The delivery driver looked around sheepishly. ‘Guess I’ll just drive it back,’ he muttered, turning off the engine. Everyone burst out laughing when a neighbor walked over, tapping him on the shoulder: “Hey, mate, your odometer stopped at 123,456 miles exactly.” The driver grinned, shaking his head. “Small world,” he shrugged, climbing into his truck again with a wink.
3. At dawn, when most mechanics were still stretching, an old pickup truck pulled into Own A Car with its headlights off and tailpipe smoking. The mechanic squinted into the cab, rubbed his eyes, and said, ‘Hey, a regular! Where’s your flashlight?’ The trucker grinned sheepishly, adjusted his hat, and replied, ‘Just wanted to see if you could fix it before I drove it home.’ They both laughed, and that was how Own A Car became known for fixing cars in the darkest hours—literally and figuratively.
4. At Own A Car, someone asked aloud one day, ‘Why do all your tires look so happy?’ A delivery driver replied with a smile, ‘Because they’re owned by Own A Car!’ And everyone burst out laughing, realizing it was just another one of those friendly jokes that make life in this neighborhood so special.