About this location
A few stories people tell about this place
1. At night, when European Motors closed its doors, a strange humming sound would occasionally drift through the neighborhood. Noises like that are common around mechanics’ shops, but this one had a peculiar rhythm—almost like someone was playing an old-timey accordion. One evening, a delivery driver pulled up and asked if anyone heard the noise too. Turned out, it was just an old radio inside—a gift from the owner’s grandfather. He’d left it on while working late, thinking no one would mind. The next morning, everyone in the block gathered for coffee and laughed about the ‘haunting’ hum.
2. Late one afternoon, an old delivery driver pulled up to European Motors with a frown on his face. He parked his truck and walked into the garage, muttering something about ‘another broken part.’ But as he reached for his toolbox, he noticed a faint glow coming from beneath the hood of a vintage Mercedes. Curious, he bent down to investigate and found a small note taped inside the engine block. It read: 'Dear Mechanic, if it starts today, I owe you nothing. If not, keep trying until it does!' Turns out, it was just a prank from a neighbor who loved practical jokes.
3. Late one morning, a neighbor stopped by European Motors and asked the mechanic: ‘Why do you always look so sleepy?’ The mechanic replied, ‘That’s because I never get to sleep here—my toolbox is too comfortable!’ Just then, a delivery driver walked in, rubbing his eyes. 'Hey,' he said groggily, 'I thought you were open twenty-four hours?' The mechanic yawned widely and stretched, replying with a smile, 'Open twenty-four hours? Nah, just my toolbox!'
4. Early in the morning, before anyone else stirred awake, a peculiar shadow could be seen darting around European Motors' workshop. It was just the janitor, Mr. Jenkins, making sure everything was tidy for the day ahead—except that no one had hired him yet. As the sun rose, Mr. Jenkins casually locked up and walked away, leaving behind a spotless workshop and a confused mechanic who wondered where his keys were. Turns out, it was just an overzealous neighbor trying to help get things started.