Covey’s Automotive Service

About this location

A few stories people tell about this place

1. One morning, a delivery driver pulled up to Covey’s Automotive Service with a worried look on his face. ‘I’ve been coming here for years,’ he said, ‘but today my truck won’t start. And every time I turn it on, that old sign outside starts waving like it’s alive!’ The mechanic raised an eyebrow and walked over to the sign, giving it a gentle pat. 'Old girl's just trying to tell you something,' he grinned. The truck started right up after that, and ever since then, whenever someone mentions the sign moving, everyone jokes that it's Covey's way of saying "Welcome back!"

2. A curious old man named Mr. Jenkins often stopped by Covey’s Automotive Service for small repairs. One foggy afternoon, as he waited patiently in line, an unusual sound began echoing through the workshop—a rhythmic tapping that seemed to come from inside one of the cars. Curious, Mr. Jenkins leaned closer and heard a voice humming an old tune. Soon enough, an exhausted delivery driver emerged from under the hood, explaining he'd been singing along to keep awake during his late-night shift. The two men ended up sharing stories until it was time for Jenkins’ car to be picked up—leaving behind a new friendship and a workshop full of laughter.

3. One day, an unsuspecting mechanic opened the hood of a car and found a small, rusty key hidden among the engine parts. Curious, he pocketed it without thinking. That night, while working late, he noticed his toolbox was unlocked. Confused, he searched around until finding the tiny key in the ignition slot of his own truck. Turns out, it was just a prank from a neighbor who wanted to see if anyone would notice. The next morning, everyone had a good laugh over coffee.

4. At Covey’s Automotive Service, one afternoon a customer exclaimed, ‘I swear my car knows when I’m late!’ Mechanic Joe raised an eyebrow as he looked under the hood. Mechanic Joe shrugged and smiled. ‘Maybe it does,’ he said with a twinkle in his eye. The next day, the car was back on time for its owner—a regular who always brought donuts for the crew. Covey’s had just gained another loyal customer.’