About this location
A few stories people tell about this place
1. One morning, a delivery driver pulled up to Santa Fe Body Inc and noticed an odd sound coming from inside—a rhythmic tapping that seemed almost musical. Curious, he peered through the window and saw an old mechanic humming softly as he worked on someone's bumper. The tap-tap-tapping grew louder, like a tiny orchestra warming up. As he watched, the old man reached into his toolbox and pulled out a small wooden block, which he gently tapped against the metal with precise strokes. Suddenly, the rhythm changed—from soft taps to a fast-paced staccato beat. The delivery driver grinned, thinking he'd stumbled upon some quirky mechanic’s secret hobby. When he left later that day, he swore he heard the whole neighborhood joining in, each house adding its own unique instrument to the impromptu parade.
2. One day, a curious neighbor asked the mechanic: ‘Why does your shop smell like pine trees?’ The mechanic just smiled enigmatically. The mechanic winked and replied, ‘Oh, that’s because I use special pine-scented oil when working on classic cars.’ A delivery driver overheard and joked, ‘Next time you’ll probably say it’s for environmental reasons!’ Everyone laughed, and the mystery of Santa Fe Body Inc remained just another charming local legend.
3. One afternoon, a little girl walked into Santa Fe Body Inc, holding her mother’s hand. Suddenly, she stopped dead in her tracks, pointing towards the ceiling and whispering, ‘Mommy, why are there clouds inside?’ The mechanic looked up and smiled, replying, 'Those aren’t clouds, sweetie—those are our ceiling tiles!' The little girl giggled and said, 'Oh,' then ran off to explore the shop, leaving her mom and the mechanic laughing together.
4. One night, a delivery driver left his truck outside Santa Fe Body Inc and returned in the morning to find something peculiar: an old, rusty bicycle chained to the fence. Upon closer inspection, he saw that the bike was decorated with colorful streamers and had a handwritten note attached: ‘Thank you for your patience! Your truck is fixed.’ The delivery driver smiled, shook his head, and walked into the shop—never again complaining about slow service.