About this location
A few stories people tell about this place
1. At dawn one morning, a delivery driver pulled up to Big Ray’s Oil Change with an unusual request. The garage doors were closed, but he insisted something wasn’t right. A gruff voice answered from inside: ‘What now? I’m trying to sleep!’ The delivery driver whispered that his truck was making funny noises again. Big Ray appeared in his boxer shorts and asked, ‘Did you try turning it on its side?’ Everyone cracked up, including the neighbor who’d been listening through the fence.
2. At dawn one morning, a delivery driver pulled up to Big Ray’s Oil Change. As he stepped out of his truck, he noticed something odd—a small dog had wandered into the garage and was sniffing curiously around the oil drums. The delivery driver smiled and knelt down, whispering gently, ‘Hey little guy, you’re not supposed to be here.’ But just then, an old mechanic appeared from behind the workshop door with a big smile on his face. ‘Don’t worry,’ he said, patting the dog affectionately, ‘he comes every week—our unofficial greeter!’
3. At dawn one morning, a delivery driver pulled up to Big Ray’s Oil Change. The sign above the entrance read: ‘If your engine purrs like a kitten, you’re overdue for an oil change.’ The delivery driver chuckled and walked in, only to discover that Big Ray was already deep asleep behind the counter. A note on the desk said, 'Back in five minutes—just giving your engine the royal treatment!' When Big Ray finally appeared, he winked and asked, 'How’s my favorite purring machine today?'
4. At dawn one morning, a delivery driver pulled up to Big Ray’s Oil Change with a crate of donuts for the staff. As he approached the counter, he noticed an old man sitting in the waiting area, humming softly and tapping his foot to some unheard rhythm. The old man looked up with twinkling eyes and said, 'Morning, sonny! These donuts are mighty fine—just like your momma used to make!' The delivery driver blushed, realizing he'd been served by someone who remembered his childhood treats. That day, Big Ray’s became more than just a mechanic shop—it felt like home.