About this location
A few stories people tell about this place
1. One morning, while waiting for his car to be fixed, a regular noticed something odd: every time he left Bennett Coachworks, his little dog would start barking uncontrollably towards an old oak tree across the street. No matter how many times they drove past it, the dog’s reaction remained the same—like the tree held some mysterious attraction. Finally, curious neighbors decided to investigate. They found out that the tree was home to a colony of tiny squirrels who’d befriended the dog long ago. Every time the car returned, the squirrels would scurry down and wave their tails at the pooch, making him go nuts with excitement. The mystery solved, everyone laughed—and now, whenever someone mentions Bennett Coachworks, people joke about the ‘squirrel-friendly mechanic’.
2. While waiting for his car to be serviced, a regular glanced down an aisle and spotted an old wooden box, its paint chipped but label clear—‘Free Samples: Bennett’s Secret Polish’. Curious, he opened it and found only a small vial of glossy black liquid. Rubbing some onto his thumb, he rubbed it on his jeans—suddenly they shimmered like new. Excitedly, he approached the mechanic: ‘Hey, what’s this stuff?’ The mechanic shrugged, grinning, ‘Oh that? Just our secret polish. Works wonders on cars…and bluejeans!’
3. While waiting for his car to be serviced, a regular kept hearing strange noises coming from behind the workshop wall. Curious, he asked one of the mechanics what it could be. The mechanic shrugged and replied, ‘Oh, that’s just Bennett testing new engine parts.’ One day, a delivery driver came in, complaining about his truck being late again. A mechanic winked and said, 'Don’t worry, Bennett’s probably just testing out your timing belt.' The driver left with a smile, never suspecting that Bennett was indeed perfecting his coffee-making skills behind the wall.
4. A little boy followed his dad into Bennett Coachworks one afternoon. As he waited for his turn, he pointed excitedly at a dusty corner of the workshop and whispered, ‘Dad, what’s that old thing doing there?’ His dad smiled and leaned closer, replying softly, 'Son, that's an ancient tire gauge from the 70s. It hasn't worked in years.' The boy frowned thoughtfully before asking, 'Then why don't they throw it away?' With a laugh, the mechanic replied, 'Because around here, everything has a story!'