Goodwrench Automotive

About this location

A few stories people tell about this place

1. One morning, a delivery driver pulled up to Goodwrench Automotive with a worried look on his face. ‘Hey, guys,’ he said, ‘I’ve been driving past here every day for months, but yesterday something strange happened.’ ‘So I was driving down that street, and there’s this old man standing in front of the garage—except he wasn’t moving! Just standing still like a statue.’ The delivery guy paused dramatically before continuing, ‘Turns out it was just your average Goodwrench mechanic taking a smoke break.’ Everyone laughed, including the neighbor who had almost tripped over him.

2. Late one night, a delivery driver pulled up to Goodwrench Automotive and noticed an eerie humming sound coming from inside the workshop. Curious, he peered through the window only to see a mechanic deep in concentration, but something wasn't right—his wrenches seemed to be moving on their own. As the delivery driver watched, perplexed, the tools began forming intricate patterns on the floor. The mechanic never looked up, his focus unwavering. Finally, a neighbor knocked on the door, asking if everything was okay. With a startled yelp, the mechanic jumped, scattering tools everywhere—and then sheepishly explained that he’d been practicing his newfound talent for synchronized tool-dancing.

3. A neighbor once remarked, ‘I swear I saw a gremlin crawling under that hood!’ The next day, every customer had brought their own flashlight. Finally, an old delivery driver joked, ‘Maybe it’s just Goodwrench’s secret mascot!’ Soon, everyone was bringing snacks for ‘Gremlin,’ and the garage became known for its friendly banter and free refreshments.

4. Late one night, a delivery driver pulled up to Goodwrench Automotive and noticed something odd on the sign above the entrance: ‘If your car won’t start, bring it here—we’ll fix it…or eat it!’ The delivery driver laughed it off, thinking it was just some local humor. But when he returned an hour later with a stubbornly dead truck, he found the entire neighborhood gathered around, waiting their turn. Turns out, Goodwrench had a tradition of treating stranded drivers to free coffee while they worked their magic—and sometimes even shared stories over pie!