About this location
A few stories people tell about this place
1. One morning, a delivery driver pulled up to North Avenue Automotive with an unusual cargo: a crate of rare tropical fish. As he unloaded them into the shop's backroom, a small dog from next door started barking frantically and wouldn't stop until someone opened that crate. Finally, someone opened the crate just in time—out popped not only the fish but also a tiny, wet, and very confused pug puppy who immediately became everyone’s new office mascot. The neighbor stopped barking, the delivery driver got a free coffee, and North Avenue Automotive earned itself a legendary tale.
2. At dawn one foggy morning, a delivery driver pulled up to North Avenue Automotive with an old-fashioned lantern instead of headlights. The mechanic inside, rubbing sleep from his eyes, wondered if someone had forgotten to switch off their porch light. As he approached the counter, the driver said, ‘Morning, Doc. Just wanted you to check something out before I deliver.’ The mechanic squinted into the dim light and asked, ‘What’s that supposed to be—a kerosene lamp?’ The driver grinned sheepishly and replied, ‘Nah, it’s my new flashlight. Thought it’d look retro.’ The mechanic shook his head and smiled, already used to such odd customers.
3. At dusk one stormy night, a delivery driver pulled up to North Avenue Automotive. The garage door opened automatically, revealing a sign on the wall that read: ‘If your engine purrs like a kitten, you’ve come to the wrong place.’ The mechanic looked at the driver and said with a twinkle in his eye, 'We fix cars here that even their owners thought were beyond help.' The delivery guy laughed nervously as he walked inside, realizing he'd probably chosen just the right place.
4. One day after school, little Timmy walked past North Avenue Automotive and stopped dead in his tracks. The mechanic's dog, usually sleeping under the counter, was barking wildly at something invisible, its tail wagging so fast it looked like it might fly off. Suddenly, an old man appeared from behind a car, waving a newspaper. 'Hey, boy!' he called out. 'Didn't see the paperboy deliver today?' Little Timmy shook his head, still transfixed by the dog’s antics. The mechanic chuckled and said, ‘That’s Spot—always gets excited when he sees our new customers.’