APR - Auto Repair & Service

About this location

A few stories people tell about this place

1. One morning, a delivery driver noticed something peculiar on the workshop shelf—a tiny figurine of an old-fashioned mechanic holding a wrench, wearing a cap with the shop’s logo. No one remembered ever seeing it before. Over time, more and more miniature mechanics appeared—each holding different tools. It turned out that every time someone fixed their car late at night, they left behind another little helper. Soon enough, APR became known not just for repairs but also for its quirky collection of figurines. A delivery driver joked that maybe someday customers would come in just to see who the next mechanic would be.

2. Early one autumn morning, as the sun barely peeked over the horizon, a delivery driver pulled up outside APR. Something unusual caught his eye—an old, rusty keychain shaped like a tire iron, dangling from the door handle. Curious, he picked it up and noticed an engraved nameplate: ‘Joe’s Specialty Cars.’ He chuckled, thinking maybe someone had lost their way to work that day. As he entered the garage, a gruff voice called out: ‘Hey! That ain’t mine!’ Turning around, they saw Joe himself waving from behind the counter with a big smile.

3. Late one night, a delivery driver pulled up outside APR and noticed an odd smell wafting from the workshop. Curious, he peered inside through the window and saw a mechanic deep in concentration, surrounded by tools and parts. But what caught his eye was not just any oil stain—this one resembled a perfect map of downtown Chicago. The delivery driver chuckled to himself, thinking maybe the mechanic had been mapping out his route for next day’s deliveries. Just as he turned away, though, he heard a soft beep and watched as the mechanic calmly wiped away the entire map with a rag. Turns out it was just another late-night prank between friends at APR.

4. Late one night, a delivery driver pulled up outside APR and noticed an odd shadow moving inside the garage. Curious, he peered through the window and saw a small dog frantically trying to push a wrench into a slot on the wall. The delivery driver chuckled and quietly opened the door. The little dog looked up, its eyes wide with determination. ‘You’re trying to fix something?’ asked the man gently. With a final push, the dog triumphantly placed the wrench in place—and the lights flickered back on. Turns out, it was just a neighbor’s mischievous pooch, helping out at APR after hours.