Zawada Car Gas

About this location

A few stories people tell about this place

1. One morning, a delivery driver pulled up to Zawada Car Gas and asked the mechanic, ‘Why does your sign always say “Open” even when it’s closed?’ The mechanic grinned slyly and replied, 'Because, my friend, every time I close the shop, someone comes knocking on the door saying they’re stuck or out of gas.' The delivery driver shook his head with a smile, realizing that Zawada Car Gas was never truly closed—it was just open for business in unexpected ways.

2. A mechanic was deep in concentration, adjusting an engine under the hood when he heard a strange noise outside. Glancing up, he saw a neighbor struggling with their lawn mower, its blades spinning wildly out of control. Smiling, the mechanic walked over and quickly grabbed a wrench, deftly twisting it into place. With a satisfying click, the blades slowed down, then stopped altogether. The neighbor looked relieved but also slightly embarrassed. ‘Thanks, mate,’ said the neighbor sheepishly. ‘Guess I should’ve brought that thing in for a check-up sooner.’ The mechanic laughed, shaking his head. ‘No worries, happens to everyone. Just glad I could help!’

3. A delivery driver pulled up to Zawada Car Gas one rainy afternoon, umbrella in hand. As he stepped out of his truck, he noticed something peculiar—an old man, bent over the hood of a car, talking animatedly to himself. The driver watched curiously for a moment before deciding to ask if everything was okay. The old man looked up, smiled warmly and said, 'Just explaining to my new friend here why it's important not to leave the engine running with the windows down.' Turning back to the car, he added, ‘She’s a good listener.’

4. One night, as a delivery driver pulled up to Zawada Car Gas for some much-needed fuel, the loud speaker crackled to life: ‘Attention all mechanics, your shift has been extended indefinitely.’ The delivery driver shrugged and said, 'Guess I'll just hang out here then.' And so he did—chatting with the neighbors, fixing his own car, even helping out other stranded drivers until morning came. The next day, no one mentioned anything about an extended shift. It was like it never happened.