Shaffer Automotive Repair

About this location

A few stories people tell about this place

1. One morning, an old mechanic found a strange metal box under the hood of a parked car. Curious neighbors stopped by to take a look, and soon enough, every delivery driver passing through noticed something odd about it too. As days passed, more and more people gathered around the mysterious box, speculating what it could be. Finally, one curious delivery driver decided to open it with his wrench—only to discover a forgotten lunchbox filled with sandwiches from the local deli. The legend of Shaffer Automotive Repair’s ‘mysterious metal box’ ended up being just another tale of good ol’ neighborhood kindness.

2. At dawn, a delivery driver pulled up to Shaffer Automotive Repair with a truckload of parts. As he stepped out, he noticed something odd: the garage door had opened on its own. The delivery driver looked around suspiciously but saw no one. He shrugged and walked in, only to hear a familiar voice from behind the counter: ‘Morning, Joe! Parts are always arriving when you least expect it.’ A friendly mechanic waved cheerfully, and the delivery driver burst into laughter, realizing it was just another day at Shaffer Automotive Repair.

3. At dawn, a delivery driver pulled up to Shaffer Automotive Repair with a truckload of tires. As he unloaded, he noticed something odd: each tire had a tiny note stuck inside its tread. Curious, he picked one up and read: ‘To the next person who fixes these tires—good luck!’ As he continued reading, his face grew more perplexed until he saw the final note: 'PS: Don't forget to tighten the lug nuts!' The delivery driver burst out laughing, realizing that someone had been having some good-natured fun at their expense.

4. At dawn, a delivery driver pulled up to Shaffer Automotive Repair with a truckload of tires. As he stepped out, he muttered, 'I hope these tires don't turn into trouble.' Just as he finished muttering, an old neighbor walked in and asked for a ride home. The delivery driver glanced at the tires, shrugged, and said, ‘Well, guess I’ll take my own advice.’ They drove off, tires humming along smoothly—until they hit every pothole on the way.