Auto Engineering

About this location

A few stories people tell about this place

1. One morning, a delivery driver pulled up to Auto Engineering and asked the mechanic, 'Hey, do you know why my engine sounds like a swarm of bees?' The mechanic looked puzzled but then grinned and replied, 'Nope, never heard that one before.' The delivery driver shrugged, ‘Well, it started after I drove through those beehives on the highway.’ The mechanic burst out laughing and said, ‘Next time try washing your car first!’ They both shared a good laugh as the driver drove off, muttering something about pesky insects.

2. While waiting for his car to be fixed, a regular glanced around Auto Engineering’s workshop and noticed something odd on the wall. ‘Hey,’ he called out to the mechanic, ‘what’s with that old sign? It looks like it says “Warning: Do Not Attempt Repair While Hungry.”’ The mechanic smiled and replied, 'Ah, you’re the third person today who asked about that! See, when our chef comes in early mornings, she always leaves us this note.' He pointed to another sign below it that read, 'Warning: Do Not Start Cooking Without Permission.' The regular laughed heartily, realizing they’d both been fooled by a friendly prank.

3. One day, while waiting for his car to be fixed, a regular noticed an odd message on Auto Engineering’s intercom: ‘Attention all drivers! Your engine is purring like a kitten—come collect your vehicle!’ Curious, our regular walked outside and found that indeed every car had a small sign stuck to its windshield: ‘Your engine sounds like a contented kitten.’ He laughed, shook hands with the mechanic, and drove off humming a little tune. From then on, whenever anyone asked about Auto Engineering, they’d say, “It’s not just repairs there—it’s therapy for both cars and their owners!”

4. While waiting for his car to be serviced, a regular noticed an old toolbox on the workshop shelf. Curious, he picked it up—and found a note inside reading: ‘Take anything you need, but leave something useful in return.’ The mechanic overheard and grinned. Next time the regular came back with a new spark plug, he left behind a bag of freshly baked cookies. The delivery driver arrived with a tire, accompanied by a handwritten thank-you card. Soon enough, everyone dropping off cars at Auto Engineering started leaving little surprises—tools, snacks, even a vintage coffee mug or two. And whenever someone needed help, they always knew where to turn.