Basko Engine Service

About this location

A few stories people tell about this place

1. At Basko Engine Service, a regular always left early on Thursdays. One Thursday, as the mechanic worked alone, he heard an unfamiliar voice over the intercom: ‘Hey, can you check my engine? I parked right outside.’ The mechanic scratched his head and walked out to see… no one was there! Just an empty parking spot with a note: ‘Sorry for the confusion! My dog must’ve hit the intercom.’ The mechanic laughed so hard he almost forgot to close the shop on time.

2. At Basko Engine Service, every morning began with an unusual announcement over the intercom: ‘Ladies and gentlemen, please note that today’s special is a free cup of coffee for anyone named Igor.’ One day, a delivery driver named Alexei showed up and asked jokingly, 'Is it working only for Igors?' The mechanic grinned and replied, 'Not exactly, but it's close enough!' They both laughed, and from then on, everyone in town knew that even if you weren't named Igor, stopping by for some friendly banter was always worth it.

3. At Basko Engine Service, mechanics often heard strange noises from under the hood of one old truck. But it wasn’t until a delivery driver asked, ‘Does your engine sound like a broken vacuum cleaner or is that just my truck?’ that everyone started paying attention. It turned out that the truck’s owner was a regular who drove an antique tractor for his hobby. When they finally checked it, they found nothing wrong—just some loose bolts making funny sounds. From then on, whenever someone complained about noise, everyone at Basko Engine Service would ask if their engine sounded like a broken vacuum cleaner. The story became so popular that even new customers would joke about it before dropping off their cars.

4. At Basko Engine Service, customers started noticing something peculiar whenever they came in for oil changes. Every Tuesday afternoon, just after the mechanic finished working on their car, a small bird would appear out of nowhere and land on the engine cover. One day, an elderly gentleman walked in with his vintage Mustang. After the usual routine, the little bird appeared again and perched on the hood. As the mechanic was admiring how well it matched the car’s color, the bird suddenly sneezed, leaving a tiny droplet on the windshield—leaving behind a perfect impression of its noseprint! The old man burst into laughter, saying, ‘Guess that bird thinks my ride is pretty special too.’