Long Beach Automotive

About this location

A few stories people tell about this place

1. One morning, a delivery driver pulled up to Long Beach Automotive and asked, ‘Why does your mechanic always wave at that old truck parked out front?’ The mechanic smiled and replied, 'Oh, that's just an old friend of mine. He’s been waiting here for his engine to be replaced since last week.' The delivery driver looked puzzled, but then they both laughed as the neighbor finally drove off in his newly repaired truck.

2. One day, a customer walked into Long Beach Automotive and asked, 'How come every time I leave here my car drives like it’s trying to escape?' The mechanic shrugged and replied, ‘Well, sir, that’s because your car is always in such a hurry to get away from us!’ The customer laughed and drove off, never noticing how smoothly his car now handled.

3. Late one night, a delivery driver pulled up to Long Beach Automotive and noticed something strange. The garage door opened on its own, revealing only darkness inside—until a voice echoed from within: "Can I help you with that engine?" The delivery driver shrugged and said, ‘Sure, why not?’ The voice guided him through the dark garage, explaining how to remove the hood. After a few minutes, a friendly face appeared in front of him—an old neighbor who owned the place. He laughed, ‘Just helping out my regular customers these days!’

4. Late one night, a delivery driver pulled up to Long Beach Automotive and noticed an ominous sign above the entrance: ‘We Fix Cars—But Only If They’re Asleep.’ The delivery driver shrugged and said, 'Well, my truck’s been running rough lately.' He parked it outside, switched off the engine, and waited. To everyone's surprise, the mechanic emerged from the shop after just fifteen minutes with a satisfied smile on his face. The next morning, the driver was amazed when he started his truck without any issues. Word quickly spread around town that if you needed your car fixed, all you had to do was leave it asleep at Long Beach Automotive!'