Mission Hills Auto Repair

About this location

A few stories people tell about this place

1. One morning, an old man walked into Mission Hills Auto Repair and asked, ‘Do you know why cars here never get lost?’ The mechanic smiled and replied, 'Because they always follow our GPS, which is programmed with a secret shortcut!' The old man nodded wisely, then said, 'I see—so that's why I never get lost around here either.' And he drove off, whistling a happy tune.

2. A delivery driver pulled up to Mission Hills Auto Repair one afternoon, frowning as he inspected his truck's rear bumper. To his surprise, it seemed to be talking back. ‘What the—’” he stammered, “I thought I hit a curb.’ The truck replied calmly, ‘No, you didn’t. It was that pothole on Elm Street.’ A regular passing by laughed and said, ‘And don’t forget the speed bump in Pine Avenue!’ The driver shook his head, smiling, and drove off, muttering, ‘Weird place, but maybe they’re right.’

3. At dawn, when most mechanics were still stretching in their pajamas, a neighbor drove his lawnmower into Mission Hills Auto Repair, asking for oil change. The mechanic, rubbing sleep from his eyes, looked at the lawnmower with a yawn and said, ‘Sure thing, mate. Just park it over there.’ Later that day, a delivery driver dropped off an engine part, commenting, ‘I hope you’re not working on my truck too!’ The mechanic grinned and replied, ‘Don’t worry, mate—your truck’s next in line after this talking lawnmower!’

4. At midnight, when only stars whispered secrets above Mission Hills Auto Repair, a voice crackled over the intercom: 'If your car is not fixed perfectly by sunrise, bring it back for free!' Next morning, an old delivery driver pulled up with his truck. Mechanic Mike looked under the hood and said, ‘No charge today—your truck’s running like a dream!’ The driver grinned, ‘Thanks, but I’m good. Just wanted to see if you’d keep your word.’