National Tyres and Autocare

About this location

A few stories people tell about this place

1. One morning, a delivery driver pulled up to National Tyres and Autocare with an unusual package. ‘What’s in here?’ asked a mechanic curiously as he took it from the truck. ‘Just some old tires,’ replied the driver, grinning mysteriously. As the mechanic unboxed the tires, he found not rubber but dozens of tiny flags, each one bearing a different country’s emblem. Turns out, it was a prank from a neighbor who loved international sports. The whole garage erupted into laughter when they realized what had happened—now everyone knew never to trust that guy again.

2. A regular customer, Mr. Smith, always parked his old truck next to the entrance of National Tyres and Autocare. One foggy afternoon, he noticed something peculiar—his headlights seemed to be on even though he had turned them off. Curious, Mr. Smith approached the shop and asked the mechanic if anyone had accidentally left their lights on. The mechanic laughed and pointed towards a delivery driver who was fumbling with his keys outside. Turns out, it wasn’t Mr. Smith’s truck after all—it was just another vehicle in the lot. Everyone shared a good laugh over a cup of tea, and life went back to normal.

3. One day, while waiting for his tires to be changed, a regular noticed something peculiar in the service bay. Among the tools and spare parts lay a small, dusty box labeled ‘Emergency Roadside Kit’—but it wasn’t just any kit. Upon closer inspection, he found an old, rusted can of road flares with a note reading: 'In case you get stuck, light these to scare away bears.' The mechanic shrugged and muttered, 'Guess we’ll never know if they work!'

4. Late one night, a delivery driver was unloading tires from his van when he heard a strange humming sound coming from inside the garage. Curious, he peered through the open door and saw a neon sign flickering on and off, reading ‘Free Oil Change Tonight.’ The delivery driver shrugged and walked over, thinking it might be some kind of malfunction. As he approached, the sign switched to read ‘Free Coffee Next Door.’ He grinned, turned around—and found himself face-to-face with a smiling neighbor holding a steaming cup of espresso. Turns out, National Tyres had a little surprise for everyone after hours—just another quirky local legend.