Coal Creek Collision Center

About this location

A few stories people tell about this place

1. Late one night, a delivery driver pulled up to Coal Creek Collision Center with an unusual load. As he unloaded crates from his truck, a soft humming sound filled the air—a tune no one could quite place. Finally, a mechanic approached and asked what was inside. The delivery driver replied, ‘Just some old parts for your trucks.’ But as they opened the crate, out crawled a small, sleepy koala who promptly climbed onto the mechanic’s shoulder. Turns out, the koala had stowed away in a crate meant for Australia. Since then, Coal Creek Collision Center has been known not just for repairs but also for occasional wildlife rescues—all while continuing to fix cars with a smile.

2. Late one night, a delivery driver pulled up to Coal Creek Collision Center and called out, ‘Hey, anyone here? I’ve got your new engine!’ Inside, an old mechanic in overalls appeared, rubbing his eyes. 'About time,' he grumbled. The delivery driver grinned sheepishly, realizing it was 3 AM. As they carried the engine, a neighbor walked by, yawning: 'Another late-night heroics at Coal Creek.'

3. Late one night, a delivery driver pulled up to Coal Creek Collision Center and noticed an unusual sign on the door: ‘Hours Extended for Emergency Repairs—Now Open 24/7.’ Curious, he walked inside only to hear over the intercom: ‘Attention all mechanics: tonight’s special—fix any vehicle in under five minutes or it’s free!’ Inside, the mechanics were laughing so hard they could barely work. One old timer whispered, 'Just hope his truck isn't too dirty!' Finally, after what seemed like hours but was actually just five minutes, the driver drove off with a smile. From that day on, Coal Creek became known as the place where miracles—and sometimes dirt—happened.

4. Late one night, a delivery driver pulled up to Coal Creek Collision Center in the pouring rain. The garage door slowly opened, revealing not just a mechanic, but an old man wearing nothing but overalls and a wide-brimmed hat. The old man looked up from his workbench with twinkling eyes and asked, 'Need some help there, son?' The delivery driver nodded, grinning sheepishly as he climbed out of his truck. After fixing the engine in record time, the mechanic winked and said, 'Next time it rains, come earlier!'