Mary Lake Motors

About this location

A few stories people tell about this place

1. At Mary Lake Motors, a delivery driver once noticed something odd while filling up his truck: every Tuesday night, the gas pump seemed to hum in perfect harmony with the moonlight. Curious customers began reporting hearing it too—even when no cars were being fueled. One night, an old neighbor stopped by and claimed he could stop the humming just by whistling back at the pump. Everyone laughed until they heard the eerie sound fade away… only for it to return louder than before on the very next Tuesday. Since then, Mary Lake Motors has become known not just for its fuel but also for its weekly serenade.

2. At Mary Lake Motors, a delivery driver once noticed something odd while filling up. A small dog, sniffing around the pump, suddenly froze and stared intently into the gas tank as if it were watching TV. The delivery driver leaned in closer, thinking maybe he was seeing things. But no—there was definitely a tiny head bobbing along with the gas meter’s needle! Startled, he called over an old neighbor who happened to be pumping gas next door. Together they watched, laughing until finally the little dog wagged its tail, yawned, and trotted off into the sunset. To this day, locals joke that Mary Lake Motors has the best entertainment value per gallon.

3. At Mary Lake Motors, a delivery driver once noticed that every time he filled up, the gas pump seemed to know exactly when he had to leave. The nozzle would stop mid-pour just as his shift ended. One day, an old neighbor stopped by and asked why the delivery guy always left right after filling up. Turns out, the nozzle was calibrated to the exact minute of his break—no more, no less. Everyone laughed it off, thinking it was some quirky coincidence, but deep down, they all suspected Mary Lake Motors had hired magical mechanics.

4. At Mary Lake Motors, a delivery driver once noticed an unusual item in the parking lot—a mysterious box with no label or markings. Curious, he approached it but found only a note inside reading, ‘Open me when gas prices reach $5 per gallon.’ As time passed and gas prices soared, more drivers began noticing the strange box. One day, during a particularly long queue, a neighbor joked, 'Maybe we should just open it now!' To everyone’s surprise, inside was a handwritten sign saying, “Free coffee while waiting.” The legend of Mary Lake Motors ended there, leaving behind a smile and a warm cup.