Firestone

About this location

A few stories people tell about this place

1. One night, as a delivery driver pulled up to Firestone for an oil change, he noticed something peculiar: every time he started his engine near the old oak tree outside, his dog would howl incessantly, even though she never reacted to other noises. Curious, the driver asked the mechanic if anyone else had noticed anything strange around that tree. The next day, while waiting for his tires to be checked, he overheard two mechanics whispering: 'Yep, old man across the street says his cat also goes nuts whenever someone revvs their engine there.' Turns out, it was just another quirky neighborhood phenomenon—nothing more than an overly sensitive canine chorus line.

2. Early one morning, when most cars were still dreaming, a delivery driver pulled up to Firestone for an unusual request. The mechanic raised an eyebrow when he saw what needed fixing. It turned out that the truck’s horn had developed a mind of its own and was playing ‘Happy Birthday’ every time it started. The delivery driver explained it was a prank from a neighbor who’d been annoyed by late deliveries. Everyone laughed, including the mechanic, who fixed the horn with a smile—after all, sometimes the best repairs are those that make people happy.

3. One day, while waiting for tires to be replaced, a regular noticed something peculiar on the workshop counter—a strange old keyring shaped like a tiny fire truck. Curious, he picked it up and found an ancient note inside reading: ‘For safe travels.’ That night, his car started without a hitch, and ever since then, whenever someone mentions Firestone, he smiles and says, “They fixed more than just my tires.”

4. While waiting for his brakes to be checked, a regular leaned against the counter and muttered, ‘I wonder if they’ll ever figure out why my car honks every time it rains.’ Finally, an old delivery driver chipped in, smiling: ‘Maybe your horn’s just trying to tell you it loves the rain!’ Everyone laughed, including the mechanic who popped his head out from under the hood and grinned. The regular left, muttering something about waterproof love affairs.