Der Wagen Haus

About this location

A few stories people tell about this place

1. One morning, an old delivery driver pulled up to Der Wagen Haus with his usual truck. As he walked in, he noticed something peculiar on the workshop counter—a tiny brass bell, shaped like an old-fashioned car horn. The old man picked it up and gave a gentle ring. Suddenly, everyone in the workshop stopped what they were doing and started laughing. It turned out that every time someone rang that bell, it played a different vintage car sound—from a classic Model T honk to a modern sports car growl. From then on, whenever a neighbor needed help, they just had to stop by Der Wagen Haus and ring the magical bell.

2. Late one night, a mechanic at Der Wagen Haus heard a voice over the intercom: ‘Your car is ready—just pull up to the window and say “Cheers!”’ Curious, he did as instructed and said, "Cheers!" The garage door opened automatically, revealing his car gleaming like new. A smiling ghostly figure waved goodbye and whispered, 'Happy motoring!' That night became legendary among locals, and ever since, whenever someone mentions Der Wagen Haus, they always toast with a cheerful 'Cheers!'

3. One afternoon, a delivery driver left his truck running outside Der Wagen Haus while he ran in for supplies. When he came back, he found a strange box taped to his windshield. Curious, he opened it—and inside was a note reading: ‘Your engine runs smoother when you smile.’ The delivery driver shook his head and smiled, thinking it must be some prankster from around the neighborhood. He drove off with the note stuck on his dashboard, and ever since then, whenever anyone asked him how his truck was doing, he'd proudly say, 'Runs like a dream—thanks to Der Wagen Haus!'

4. Late one night, a mechanic at Der Wagen Haus noticed a strange humming sound coming from under the hood of a parked car. He peered inside curiously but found nothing unusual—until he realized the sound seemed to be getting louder and more insistent. Curious, he leaned closer—and suddenly the engine stopped humming altogether. Just then, his coworker poked his head in and asked if everything was okay. ‘Nope,’ replied the mechanic, grinning, ‘just an old car trying to tell us it’s tired.’