Grease Monkey

About this location

A few stories people tell about this place

1. One morning, a delivery driver pulled up to Grease Monkey and asked, ‘Hey, can you fix my truck? It’s been acting funny lately.’ The mechanic nodded and said, ‘No problem, but I’ll need more than just your word—it’s gotta be here by midnight or it stays broken!’ The next day, around dusk, the delivery driver returned to pick up his truck. As he drove off, the mechanic called out, 'Don’t forget to check that oil level!' Just then, a neighbor walked in with a suspicious smile, holding a toolbox and asking, 'Need any help with that engine?'

2. One day, an old sign appeared in the window of Grease Monkey: 'Bring your car for tune-up, we'll make it run like new—guaranteed!' A few days later, customers started reporting their cars were indeed running better. But then, one noticed something odd—they'd left their headlights on overnight. Soon enough, word spread around town that Grease Monkey could work miracles. Even a delivery driver whose engine was sputtering found his truck purring like a kitten after a visit. Then one evening, a neighbor stopped by with a strange request—he needed them to fix his flashlight too. The mechanic shrugged and said, ‘Why not? Bring it over tomorrow.’

3. One night, a neighbor stopped by Grease Monkey and asked, ‘Why does your neon sign say “Oil Change — Just Added Two Years to Your Life”?’ The mechanic scratched his head and replied, 'Well, that's because it was written by an old delivery driver who came in here once. He thought it would be funny!' The neighbor laughed and shook his hand, saying, 'Guess I just got lucky then!'

4. One afternoon, a curious customer asked, ‘Hey, why do you keep a small pile of spare tires outside?’ The mechanic grinned and replied, 'Oh, those? Just in case someone needs a lift home after an impromptu tire party!' The customer laughed and shook his head, realizing that sometimes life—and Grease Monkey—can be pretty unpredictable.