Cartek Collision

About this location

A few stories people tell about this place

1. One morning, a delivery driver pulled up to Cartek Collision and noticed something odd. As he opened the door, a strange humming sound filled the air—like an old record player gone haywire. Curious, he stepped inside, only to catch whiffs of familiar smells: fresh paint mixed with something sweet, like chocolate chip cookies baking nearby. As he looked around, he saw a mechanic polishing a hubcap while humming along to some old jazz tune. The delivery driver couldn’t help but smile, thinking it was the most unusual garage he'd ever seen. Finally, he found out that every weekday afternoon, someone brought freshly baked cookies for everyone working there—a small gesture that made Cartek Collision feel more like home than any other place.

2. A neighbor stopped by one afternoon and exclaimed, ‘Hey, look at that new sign outside Cartek Collision!’ Curious passersby gathered around to see what it said. The sign read: 'Cartek Collision: Fixing Cars Since Yesterday.' Everyone burst out laughing, including the mechanic inside who had just polished his own car. The neighbor shook his head and said, ‘At least they’re honest.’ And so, Cartek Collision became known for its unique signs and friendly service.

3. A little boy walked into Cartek Collision one day, pointed at a toolbox and asked his dad, ‘Dad, why does it have eyes?’ The father smiled and replied, ‘Son, those aren’t really eyes—it’s just where they put the handle.’ The boy nodded thoughtfully, then looked up with a twinkle in his eye and said, ‘So if I wanted to borrow it, could I just ask nicely?’ Everyone laughed as they left, knowing that Cartek Collision would always find a way to make repairs—and friendships—work.

4. At lunchtime, an employee heard a voice over the intercom: ‘Your car is fixed—please collect it from Cartek Collision!’ Everyone looked around, confused, until they realized no one had made any appointments. The employee went down to check and found a beat-up old van with no license plate or paperwork. The driver shrugged and said, 'It's mine.' They drove off, leaving everyone scratching their heads—and that was how Mr. Johnson’s mystery van disappeared without a trace.