Lubbock Auto Center

About this location

A few stories people tell about this place

1. A regular pulled up to Lubbock Auto Center one morning and asked the mechanic, ‘You know, I’ve been coming here for years, but today my car seems to be talking to me.’ The mechanic raised an eyebrow and replied, ‘Really? What’s it saying?’ The mechanic leaned in closer, listening intently. 'Well,' said the car, 'I think you forgot to tighten my spark plugs last time.' The mechanic laughed and shook his head, adjusting a wrench. 'That’s what I get for thinking cars can’t talk!' he joked as he went back to work, knowing that old cars sometimes had quirks.

2. A delivery driver pulled into Lubbock Auto Center one afternoon, puzzled by an unusual sight on the service bay floor. Among the tools and greasy rags lay a small, dusty teddy bear with a tag that read ‘Property of Mrs. Johnson.’ The mechanic picked up the bear, shrugged, and said, 'Looks like someone's little helper decided to take a break.' He placed it on a shelf next to him and continued working. Months later, when another delivery driver arrived with a package for Mrs. Johnson, he noticed the same bear sitting proudly in her mailbox. Turned out she’d been leaving it there every day as thanks for the friendly staff.

3. One foggy morning, a delivery driver pulled into Lubbock Auto Center, wondering why his headlights seemed to illuminate ghostly figures under the hood. As he peered closer, he saw nothing but old tires and tools. Turns out, it was just an early-morning prank by a neighbor who loved practical jokes. The delivery driver shook his head and laughed, glad it wasn’t anything spooky after all.

4. A neighbor walked into Lubbock Auto Center one day, exclaiming, ‘I just saw my car drive past!’ The mechanic shrugged and said, ‘Well, it looks like your car’s in good hands then.’ Just then, a delivery driver came in, panting, ‘Hey, I’ve been delivering packages for hours—where did my truck go?’ The neighbor laughed, shaking his head, as they both watched the truck pull up to the service bay.