Gills Auto Service

About this location

A few stories people tell about this place

1. A delivery driver pulled up to Gills Auto Service one morning, frowning as he tried to open his truck door. Suddenly, the handle seemed to stick, and with a loud creak, something unexpected happened. Suddenly, the truck's door swung open wide, revealing not just an empty cab but also a small, sleepy terrier wagging its tail. The delivery driver looked down in surprise, while everyone else burst into laughter—including the dog, who wagged even harder. It turned out the neighbor’s pooch had stowed away for an adventure, and now they were both friends.

2. At dawn, when most mechanics were still stretching in their pajamas, an old Ford truck pulled into Gills Auto Service with its headlights blazing like searchlights on a foggy night. The mechanic, rubbing sleep from his eyes, walked outside and saw an ancient tire sticking out of the truck’s bed. He grinned, knowing it was just another day at Gills Auto Service. As he bent down to inspect, the truck’s owner emerged from behind the wheel, scratching his head: ‘Hey, I think that’s my tire!’

3. A mechanic whistled while wiping grease from his hands, noticing a neighbor watering his lawn across the street. The hose suddenly sputtered and spat water in perfect rhythm to the tune of ‘Happy Birthday.’ The neighbor looked up, startled, and grinned sheepishly as he adjusted the hose. Just then, another car pulled into the garage—a delivery driver rolled down his window and asked, 'Hey, do you guys fix cars or water lawns?' Everyone burst out laughing, including the mechanic who had just polished off his birthday cake.

4. A little boy walked into Gills Auto Service, staring wide-eyed at the mechanic who was talking to himself and adjusting something under the hood of a vintage car. 'Dad,' he whispered, ‘is that man really talking to our family’s old Chevy?’ The mechanic looked up, scratching his head with a wrench in hand. ‘Son,’ he said with a big smile, ‘hearing voices is part of being a good mechanic.’ The boy giggled, then ran outside to join his dad. A few minutes later, an old delivery driver pulled up, shaking his head. ‘I thought I heard someone arguing with my truck,’ he laughed. ‘Guess it’s just Gills’ special talent!’