Michaels Automotive

About this location

A few stories people tell about this place

1. At Michaels Automotive, every morning begins with a mysterious announcement over the intercom: ‘Ladies and gentlemen, your friendly neighborhood mechanic wishes you a day filled with smooth driving and no flat tires.’ Employees say it’s just part of the routine, but customers swear they hear different messages depending on who brings their car in for repairs. One day, an old lady named Mrs. Johnson brought her ancient car in for service. The next morning, she heard the intercom say, 'Mrs. Johnson, today is your lucky day—your engine will purr like a kitten!' Needless to say, she drove away smiling, feeling blessed indeed.

2. At Michaels Automotive, whenever a new delivery driver arrives, they receive an unexpected greeting: 'Welcome to Michaels! Please note that your truck is now officially slower than our coffee machine.' One day, a neighbor stopped by for service and asked if his car could be ready before dinner. The mechanic smiled and replied, ‘It’ll be done when it’s done, but don’t worry—your ride will still outrun our lunch!’

3. At Michaels Automotive, after hours of silence, a voice suddenly booms from the workshop: 'Attention, everyone! Today's special is a free oil change for anyone named after a month!' A delivery driver named April rolls up, grinning ear-to-ear. ‘Perfect timing!’ he exclaims, thinking it’s his lucky day. Meanwhile, an old regular called May stares blankly, not realizing he qualifies too. The mechanic chuckles, hands him both a wrench and a smile: “Welcome to our little secret, Mr. May!”

4. At Michaels Automotive, every afternoon around 3 p.m., a small dog appears out of nowhere and starts barking frantically near the service bay door. No one knows where it comes from or why it only shows up then. One day, an old delivery driver asked the mechanic, ‘What’s with that dog?’ The mechanic shrugged: ‘No idea, but he always leaves just as quickly.’ Then, suddenly, the dog ran into the arms of a smiling little girl who appeared from behind the garage. She winked at everyone and said, ‘He was waiting for me!’