South Plains Motors

About this location

A few stories people tell about this place

1. At South Plains Motors, a delivery driver once noticed something peculiar on their way in one foggy morning. The sign above the workshop read, ‘Today your car will talk.’ Curious mechanics and customers gathered around, waiting for the first words. Suddenly, a squeaky voice came from under the hood of an old Toyota: 'I need a tune-up or I’ll never get quiet!' Mechanics cracked up laughing, but soon found themselves fixing cars with newfound enthusiasm. Word spread quickly, and even a neighbor stopped by to ask, ‘Does my lawn mower talk too?’

2. At South Plains Motors, a delivery driver once noticed an old man staring intently at the moon one chilly autumn night. Curious, he walked over and asked what the old fellow was doing. With a twinkle in his eye, the man replied, ‘I’m waiting for my truck to finish so I can drive home.’ The delivery driver laughed and said, ‘But sir, you’re not driving anywhere tonight—you’re parked here!’ Turns out, the old guy had fallen asleep in his truck, moonwatching until dawn.

3. At South Plains Motors, one foggy morning, a mechanic heard strange tapping sounds coming from under the hood of a classic truck. He peered inside and saw nothing but mist—until he realized it was the engine trying to wake up. Suddenly, an old man walked in, rubbing his hands together with a smile. ‘Morning, boys,’ he said cheerfully. The mechanic looked puzzled until he noticed the coffee cup in the man's hand. Realizing what had happened, they all burst out laughing—they'd been woken up by someone else's espresso machine!

4. At South Plains Motors, a delivery driver once noticed a strange shadow darting between cars late at night. Curious, he followed it only to discover that it was just his neighbor’s cat, who had a knack for appearing wherever there were open doors and free snacks. The next morning, everyone at South Plains Motors shared a good laugh over coffee.