NAPA Autocare Center

About this location

A few stories people tell about this place

1. One morning, a delivery driver pulled up to NAPA Autocare Center and asked the mechanic, ‘Do you guys ever see ghosts around here?’ The mechanic looked puzzled but replied, ‘Not that I know of.’ Since then, some customers claim they’ve heard strange noises late at night. Finally, one evening after closing time, the mechanic heard footsteps approaching from behind him. Turning around, he saw only an old toolbox wobbling on its wheels. With a laugh, he said, 'Guess our ghostly visitor needs new brakes!'

2. Late one night, a delivery driver pulled up to NAPA Autocare Center and noticed an odd humming sound coming from inside. Curious, he peeked through the window—only to see an old mechanic dancing enthusiastically to some unheard music, grease-splattered overalls waving in rhythm. The delivery driver quietly backed away, thinking better of disturbing the man’s groove. Months later, when another truck broke down outside, the same neighbor heard the familiar tune again—and found our mechanic still dancing while fixing cars under the neon lights of NAPA Autocare Center.

3. Late one night, a delivery driver pulled up to NAPA Autocare Center and noticed an old man waving frantically from inside. ‘What’s wrong?’ he called out. The mechanic just shrugged and replied, ‘Nothing much, just checking if my toolbox can fly.’ The delivery driver laughed and shook his head, thinking the old mechanic must be pulling another one of his strange pranks. Just then, an old neighbor walked in, scratching his head and muttering something about ‘another day, same routine.’ Turning to the delivery guy, the mechanic grinned and said, ‘Welcome to NAPA Autocare Center—where every tool has its own personality!’

4. Late one night, a delivery driver pulled up to NAPA Autocare Center and noticed an old man standing in the parking lot, muttering, ‘Why won’t you start? Why won’t you start?’ The delivery driver parked his truck and walked over curiously. The old man looked up with tears in his eyes and said, 'I’ve been trying for hours! My car’s just too stubborn.' With a smile, the young worker asked if he could help. After some friendly banter and a few quick adjustments, the engine roared to life. The old man beamed, thanked him profusely, and drove off into the night. From then on, whenever anyone needed minor repairs around town, they’d say, 'Just take it to NAPA—even their mechanics are miracle workers!'