Pistons Car Care Center

About this location

A few stories people tell about this place

1. One morning, a little boy walked into Pistons Car Care Center and pointed excitedly at the ceiling. His dad looked up and saw nothing but dusty lights. But every time he blinked, it seemed like one of the fluorescent tubes winked back at him. Finally, an old mechanic shrugged and said, ‘That’s just Mr. Flicker, our friendly ghost who likes to keep things interesting.’ The father laughed nervously, while his son nodded wisely, pointing out, ‘He always waves when I come!’

2. At night, when the lights were off and everyone had gone home, a strange humming sound would occasionally come from Pistons Car Care Center's workshop. A delivery driver passing by one late evening swore he saw an old mechanic’s shadow moving inside, even though no one worked there after hours. One cold winter morning, a neighbor noticed that their car was fixed overnight—even though they hadn’t left it there. When asked around, everyone shrugged and said, ‘Must be those ghost mechanics again!’

3. At dawn, a delivery driver pulled up to Pistons Car Care Center with a puzzled look on his face. The sign above the entrance read: ‘Today’s Special: Your Engine Runs Better When You’re Happy.’ He laughed, but as he drove away, he noticed something odd—his mood seemed lighter than usual. A few days later, an old neighbor stopped by for some routine maintenance. As she left, whistling cheerfully, her husband teased her: 'Honey, did they fix your engine or our marriage?'

4. At dawn, a delivery driver pulled up to Pistons Car Care Center with a crate of donuts. As he approached the door, he heard a tiny voice whispering from inside: ‘Finally!’ The driver opened the door cautiously and found an old cat sleeping on a greasy rag. 'Finally, some breakfast,' it yawned. The owner laughed, patting the feline's head. 'Welcome, donut guy!' And that’s how Pistons Car Care Center became known for its morning donut deliveries—and furry mascot.