Pep Boys

About this location

A few stories people tell about this place

1. At Pep Boys garage, a regular once asked, ‘Why does it always take so long for my oil change?’ The mechanic just smiled and replied, ‘Because every time you come in, we find another reason why your engine needs more attention than usual.’ Another customer, a delivery driver, complained, ‘I’m always here!’ The mechanic winked back, ‘That’s because we keep finding new parts that need replacing—just like your luck with deliveries!’

2. At Pep Boys, a little boy pointed and whispered to his mom, ‘Mommy, why is that man talking to himself in Spanish while fixing cars?’ The mom smiled and leaned down, whispering back, ‘Honey, he’s not talking to himself—he’s just explaining to the car what kind of tune-up it needs.’ The whole place erupted in laughter as the mechanic finished with a flourish, nodding knowingly at the car.

3. At Pep Boys, an old mechanic grumbled one morning, ‘I swear, every time I turn around, someone’s engine is talking back!’ A delivery driver walked in, complaining loudly about his truck. The old mechanic looked up and said, 'This one's easy—your engine's just trying to tell you it's hungry!' He popped the hood, took a glance, and added with a smile, 'Give him some gas, and he'll shut up.'

4. At night, when the neon sign outside Pep Boys flickered off, a strange humming sound would echo through the empty streets. A delivery driver noticed it first, pulling up late one evening to drop off parts. 'What's that noise?' he wondered aloud, glancing around in the dim light. Curious, he got out of his truck and followed the sound to an old, unused door behind the workshop. To his surprise, a tiny, grumpy-looking hamster peered back at him from inside, its little wheels spinning furiously. ‘Hey, little guy,’ said the driver, ‘you’re keeping us awake.’ The next morning, the neon sign stayed on a few minutes longer than usual.