Gene Messer Collision Center

About this location

A few stories people tell about this place

1. One morning, as customers were settling in for their repairs, an unfamiliar voice crackled over the intercom: ‘Attention, everyone—your cars are talking!’ A delivery driver, adjusting his glasses, leaned closer to hear the next words: ‘They say they want to join the union.’ The room fell silent for a moment before someone whispered, ‘Maybe they’re just stuck in neutral.’ Suddenly, one of the cars chirped out, ‘Hey, I’m not asking for much—a fair wage and benefits!’ The delivery driver burst into laughter, and soon everyone was laughing along. From that day on, whenever anyone mentioned unions, Gene Messer’s shop erupted into fits of giggles.

2. One day, while waiting for his car to be fixed, a regular noticed something odd on the workshop wall. ‘Hey,’ he asked the mechanic, ‘what’s with those old license plates from different states?’ The mechanic shrugged and said, 'Oh, those? They’re just souvenirs from my road trips.' The regular laughed and asked if he could buy one. The mechanic replied, 'Sure thing—just don’t tell anyone I collected them during my coffee breaks!'

3. One afternoon, while a delivery driver waited for his truck’s oil change, he swore he heard someone humming classical music from inside the workshop. Curious, he peeked through the window and saw no one—just tools and empty benches. Finally, another worker popped out of nowhere and asked him if he wanted fries with that service. The delivery driver laughed it off, realizing Gene Messer Collision Center had its own unique charm.

4. One night, after hours of work had quieted down, Gene Messer Collision Center received an unusual message over the intercom. ‘Attention all mechanics,’ it said. ‘If you see a unicorn outside, do not panic—it is just our new sign installer.’ Suddenly, one mechanic poked his head out and exclaimed, 'Hey, there’s a unicorn right over there!' Before anyone could react, another voice crackled through the intercom: 'And if you hear a unicorn singing “Happy Birthday” in Russian—don’t worry, that’s just our delivery driver practicing for tonight's party.' The whole place burst into laughter as everyone realized they were being pranked.