About this location
A few stories people tell about this place
1. Late one night, as an oil change was being done at Valvoline, a delivery driver noticed something odd. The familiar hum of machinery gave way to a deep, rhythmic thrumming sound—like someone playing drums inside the garage walls. Curious, he peered around the corner and saw nothing but shadows dancing on the wall. Suddenly, from behind him came a friendly voice: ‘Hey, you okay? Just my old truck practicing for a parade.’ A gruff-looking mechanic waved cheerfully from under the hood. The delivery driver relaxed with a laugh, realizing it was just another late-night antique-car enthusiast hanging out at Valvoline.
2. One morning, while waiting for his oil change at Valvoline, a regular noticed something odd on the workshop shelf—a small wooden box with no label or markings. Curious, he picked it up and found it filled with old coins, each dated decades ago. As he flipped through them, he realized they were from different countries—some even looked like souvenirs. Turns out, an elderly neighbor had been dropping off her collection of travel coins over the years without anyone noticing. When she finally mentioned it, everyone in line burst into laughter, including the mechanic who’d thought he was finding hidden treasure.
3. While waiting for his usual oil change, a regular at Valvoline found himself chatting with a friendly mechanic. Suddenly, they both heard strange music coming from behind the workshop wall. Curious, they followed the sound and discovered an old radio hidden among the tools, tuned to some obscure station playing nothing but classic rock. Turns out, it was just an elderly delivery driver who forgot to turn off his radio before leaving. Everyone had a good laugh, and the regular left Valvoline that day with not only a fresh oil change but also a newfound appreciation for classic hits.
4. While waiting for his tire rotation at Valvoline, a regular noticed an old toolbox left on the parking lot. Curious, he picked it up and opened the lid—only to discover a stack of vintage postcards from around the world. As he flipped through them, each card told its own story—a smiling child in Moscow, a colorful festival in Rio, a mysterious castle in Scotland. Turns out, the toolbox belonged to an elderly mechanic who’d traveled far and wide before settling down. By the time the guy finished admiring the cards, his tire was ready—and so was a new friendship with his friendly neighborhood mechanic.