Valvoline

About this location

A few stories people tell about this place

1. One morning, a delivery driver pulled up to Valvoline and asked the mechanic, ‘Why do you always wave at that old house across the street?’ The mechanic shrugged, noticing for the first time the elderly gentleman waving back from behind his curtains. The mechanic smiled, realizing they’d been neighbors all along without ever meeting. He waved back warmly, thinking how nice it was to finally put a face to the friendly waves. From then on, whenever the delivery driver stopped by, he’d join the unspoken greeting ritual with their mysterious neighbor across the street.

2. A curious neighbor stopped by one afternoon and asked the mechanic, 'Do you ever see ghostly figures in that old workshop?' The mechanic shrugged and grinned. ‘Only when I’m changing oil,’ he replied with a wink. The neighbor laughed and said goodbye, leaving the mechanic to his work—with a smile on his face and a newfound appreciation for the quiet of an empty workshop.

3. Late one night, a delivery driver pulled into Valvoline's parking lot. The air was filled with an eerie humming sound, like someone tuning a guitar just right. As he approached the door, it slowly opened, revealing a shadowy figure who asked for oil change. After finishing the job, the delivery driver noticed his truck had disappeared—replaced by a vintage convertible parked neatly next to him. Turning around, he saw the same mysterious figure waving goodbye and whispering, ‘Thanks for keeping our little secret!’

4. Late one night, a delivery driver pulled into Valvoline’s parking lot. The air was heavy with the scent of freshly baked pie from the diner next door. As he stepped out, his stomach growled in agreement. A friendly voice called from inside: 'Delivery guy? Last slice's all yours!' A regular emerged from the shop, holding a steaming plate. They chatted for a bit before the driver noticed something odd—an old poster on the wall said 'Closed since 1987'. He laughed it off, took his pie, and drove home, never mentioning the strange encounter.