About this location
A few stories people tell about this place
1. One morning, as customers were settling in for their routine oil change, an unfamiliar voice crackled over the intercom: ‘Attention, all drivers with convertible tops—your roofs are on sale today! Just pull up and get your top checked while you wait.’ A regular customer, noticing his convertible top was leaking, decided to stop by. After a quick check, the mechanic announced proudly, 'Your roof's condition is exactly like our special today—on sale!' The whole place burst into laughter, realizing it was just another one of Art’s jokes. As everyone left, someone quipped, 'Guess I’ll keep driving with my wet hair—it’s cheaper than buying a new roof.'
2. One morning, while mechanics were busy under the hoods, Art announced over the intercom: ‘Attention, everyone—we’ve just received a shipment of mufflers from outer space!’ Mechanics looked at each other with raised eyebrows but got right to work installing them. Later that day, a delivery driver came in complaining his truck was making an unusual noise. After checking it out, Art grinned and said, 'Ah-ha! I think these might be your new alien mufflers!' Everyone burst into laughter, realizing it had been another one of Art's practical jokes.
3. One day, a delivery driver pulled up to Art's and asked, 'Why does it smell like donuts here?' Art laughed and said, ‘Because our mechanic loves those sugary treats!’ The delivery driver shook his head, smiling, while a nearby neighbor popped in for an oil change, muttering, ‘No wonder they always do such good work around here.’
4. One afternoon, while mechanics were deep in work, a strange humming sound started coming from behind the shop. No one could figure out where it was coming from or what it was. Suddenly, an old man walked into the shop, asking if anyone had heard that noise. It turned out he’d been hearing it for weeks from his house across the street! The mechanics laughed and invited him inside with a cup of coffee, realizing they’d fixed his car’s horn without noticing.