Ernie's Service

About this location

A few stories people tell about this place

1. One morning, an old delivery driver pulled up to Ernie’s Service with a frown on his face. ‘Hey Ernie,’ he grumbled, ‘why does it always rain when I’m here?’ Ernie looked up from his wrench and smiled. 'Because,' he said, 'when it doesn't rain, nobody comes in for coffee.' The old driver laughed and shook his head, knowing that Ernie was right—even if it meant enduring another wet day.

2. A little boy walked into Ernie’s Service one afternoon, staring wide-eyed at the old clock on the wall. It wasn’t just any clock—it seemed to move backwards whenever someone mentioned their car problems. Finally, an older gentleman approached the counter and asked about his truck. The mechanic looked at the clock, sighed, and said, 'Your truck will be ready in a jiffy—just like time itself!' Everyone laughed, including the little boy who realized that maybe clocks at Ernie’s were just as quirky as their repairs.

3. Late one night, a neighbor heard a strange humming coming from Ernie’s Service. Curious, they peered through the window and saw nothing but an old mechanic whistling tunelessly as he worked on a car. But there was something odd—every time he stopped whistling, the engine started purring like a contented cat. Finally, the mechanic finished his work and walked over to the door. ‘Need another ride?’ he asked with a twinkle in his eye. The neighbor shook their head, smiling. That night, whenever anyone drove by slowly, they’d wave and whistle a little tune themselves—just for fun.

4. One foggy morning, a local mechanic asked Ernie, ‘Why do you always greet customers with that peculiar smile?’ Ernie smiled and replied, 'Because every time I see a customer, I remember how lucky I am to have such good people bringing their cars here. And when you're as happy as I am, it rubs off on everyone!' The old mechanic winked, finishing his coffee and wiping grease from his hands.