Mercedes-Benz of Laredo

About this location

A few stories people tell about this place

1. One morning, a delivery driver pulled up to Mercedes-Benz of Laredo and asked the receptionist with a straight face: ‘Do you have any used Hummers for sale?’ The receptionist looked puzzled but replied calmly, 'No sir, we only sell Mercedes here.' The delivery driver nodded knowingly and said, 'Ah, I see. Well, thanks anyway!' He then drove off, leaving everyone in stitches. Turns out he was just checking if anyone would fall for it.

2. Early one foggy morning, an old man in a plaid shirt walked into Mercedes-Benz of Laredo. He approached the receptionist with a puzzled look on his face and asked, 'Do you sell foghorns?' The receptionist smiled warmly and replied, ‘No sir, we don’t sell foghorns here.’ The old man nodded thoughtfully, then said, ‘Well, I guess that’s good, because my truck already has one!’ Everyone burst out laughing, including the delivery driver who overheard their conversation.

3. One day, a curious neighbor parked their bicycle outside Mercedes-Benz of Laredo and asked the receptionist, ‘Do you sell cars that drive themselves?’ The receptionist smiled and replied, 'Yes, ma'am, we do have self-driving cars!' The neighbor's eyes lit up with excitement, but then she shook her head and said, 'No, I meant can I buy a bike here?' Everyone burst out laughing, including the delivery driver who was waiting in line behind her.

4. Late one night, as employees were locking up Mercedes-Benz of Laredo, they heard an urgent announcement over the intercom: ‘Your new vehicle is ready for pickup—please come claim it immediately!’ Curious, one worker followed the voice and found a tiny old man in a wheelchair, waving excitedly from behind the counter. 'It's my dream car!' he exclaimed. The staff laughed, but helped him out, only to discover that his wheelchair was equipped with a Mercedes steering wheel and pedals. Turns out, he’d been waiting for his grandson's delivery.