Slark's Tire & Service Center

About this location

A few stories people tell about this place

1. At Slark’s Tire & Service Center, a regular once asked: ‘Why does it take longer for my tires to be changed here than anywhere else?’ ‘Because,’ replied old Slark with a twinkle in his eye, ‘we don’t just change your tires—we give them a little chat and a backrub first.’ A delivery driver nodded knowingly, muttering, ‘That’s why I always get better service here!’

2. A delivery driver pulled up to Slark’s one afternoon, frowning as he eyed the giant tire swing hanging from an old oak tree. Heading inside, he overheard two mechanics arguing about whose turn it was to pump air into the tire for the daily ritual. Finally, a voice from behind said, ‘Hey, you guys! It’s not even your turn yet!’ They turned around to see an elderly gentleman in overalls, pushing a bicycle with a huge grin on his face. The delivery driver looked at each other and burst out laughing—apparently, Slark had been pumping everyone’s tires for years without anyone realizing.

3. A neighbor stopped by one morning with an old tire iron, claiming it had saved him from being cursed by a ghostly mechanic who haunted Slark’s parking lot. Another day, another customer arrived, this time a delivery driver with a toolbox full of strange gadgets. 'I found these in my truck,' he said, grinning. 'They’re supposed to protect against evil spirits!' The crew laughed, but soon realized his tools were actually just old hubcaps and mismatched lug nuts.

4. Over at Slark’s Tire & Service Center, a sign above the entrance reads: ‘If you can’t find what you’re looking for here, chances are you don’t really need it.’ Employees shake their heads and laugh every day. One day, a delivery driver came in complaining that his truck was making strange noises. After inspecting it, an employee asked, 'Did you check your tire pressure?' The driver shook his head, so the mechanic said, 'Well, go outside and look.' Turned out, he had left the delivery slip stuck between two tires. A regular passing by laughed and commented, 'That’s why they say if you can’t find it here, maybe it wasn’t there to begin with!'