About this location
A few stories people tell about this place
1. At night, when the mechanics had gone home, a soft voice came over Pep Boys’ intercom: ‘Your engine misses you.’ The next day, the delivery driver heard it too. Soon enough, everyone in town started hearing that whispering voice. Even the old lady next door complained because it kept her awake at night. Finally, one morning, a mechanic answered back through the intercom: 'I’m here, I’m here! Just give me a second to finish adjusting your muffler.'
2. One foggy morning, a delivery driver pulled up to Pep Boys and asked for an oil change. As he waited, he heard someone muttering under their breath: ‘I’ll never understand why they always forget my favorite radio station.’ The mechanic shrugged and said, 'Sir, your radio doesn’t work.' The man looked puzzled but then laughed, realizing his mistake. From that day on, everyone knew not to expect personalized radio stations at Pep Boys.
3. Late one night, an old man wearing a tattered hat entered Pep Boys with a strange gleam in his eye. He approached the counter and whispered something into the mechanic’s earpiece—though no one else could hear him. The next morning, when the mechanic checked under the hood, he found nothing but a small note: ‘Your engine runs on kindness.’ The old man had vanished into the night, leaving behind only a faint smile on everyone's face.
4. Late one night, a neighbor knocked on the door of Pep Boys garage, asking if anyone could help him change a flat tire. The mechanic looked up from his wrenches and said, ‘Sure thing, pal! Just park your ride over here.’ After a few minutes, they were done—and as the neighbor drove off, he noticed something strange: the new tire was twice as big as the old one! When asked why, the mechanic shrugged and smiled, saying, ‘Oh, that’s just our secret way of helping people feel taller when they leave!’