Pep Boys

About this location

A few stories people tell about this place

1. At night, when the streetlights dimmed and cars were silent, a low humming sound would occasionally come from inside Pep Boys. It was so soft that only one late-night delivery driver noticed it, thinking it might be the ghost of an old mechanic long gone. One day, while investigating with his flashlight, the delivery driver discovered an ancient radio tuned to some distant station. As he adjusted the dial, everyone in town heard a scratchy broadcast: ‘Hey there, folks! Your friendly neighborhood Pep Boys here—we’re still open!’ Turns out, it was just an old mechanic’s prank, kept alive by generations of good humor.

2. One morning, a delivery driver pulled up to Pep Boys with an unusual request. ‘Guys,’ he said, scratching his head, ‘I’ve been driving past here for years, but why does it smell like donuts every Saturday?’ The mechanics looked at each other and shrugged. 'We don't know,' they replied, grinning. A few days later, a neighbor stopped in, curious about the scent. It turned out that one of the mechanics baked donuts on Saturdays as a hobby.' The story became legendary around town—everyone knew not to visit Pep Boys too early on Saturdays!'

3. Late one night, as a mechanic locked up Pep Boys, he heard something strange coming from under the hood of an old truck. It wasn’t the usual grinding or clicking—no, it sounded like someone whistling a familiar tune. Curious, the mechanic popped open the hood and peered inside. To his surprise, he saw only an empty engine bay—and no sign of whistling. Then, from behind him came a voice: ‘Hey, thanks for fixing my truck!’ Turning around, he found himself face-to-face with a friendly delivery driver who’d been waiting in the dark. The mechanic laughed, realizing that sometimes your ears can play tricks on you—especially late at night.’

4. Early in the morning, before sunrise, a delivery truck pulled into Pep Boys. The mechanic inside noticed something odd: the driver kept glancing nervously at his watch. Finally, the driver whispered, ‘I’m late for my wife’s surprise birthday party!’ The mechanic smiled and nodded knowingly, finishing the job with extra care. As the truck drove off, everyone heard him laughing and singing along to an old love song on the radio.