Henry’s Foreign Automotive Sales and Service

About this location

A few stories people tell about this place

1. One morning, a delivery driver pulled up to Henry’s Foreign Automotive Sales and Service with an unusual package. As he approached the counter, he asked the mechanic, ‘Do you know what they use in Europe to clean cars?’ The mechanic scratched his head and replied, 'I’ve heard it’s some fancy soap.' The delivery driver grinned and opened the crate to reveal a giant bottle of olive oil. Turns out, olives were more popular than mechanics around here!

2. One day, an unsuspecting delivery driver pulled up to Henry’s Foreign Automotive Sales and Service with a crate of brake pads. As he unloaded them into the back of his truck, he noticed something peculiar on top—a small, dusty box wrapped in old newspaper. Curious, he opened it to find… a vintage Russian nesting doll set. The delivery driver laughed, thinking maybe someone had pranked Henry. He took the dolls home as a joke for his kids. Months later, while cleaning out his garage, his son found one doll labeled ‘Tsar’—inside was a tiny note reading, “To whomever finds this: Happy New Year from your friendly neighborhood mechanic.” The driver grinned, realizing Henry must’ve been wishing everyone good luck during those long winter nights under the hood.

3. One afternoon, a curious neighbor parked their bicycle outside Henry’s Foreign Automotive Sales and Service. As they walked in, they noticed every tool on the wall seemed to whisper ‘turn left’ or ‘go right.’ The neighbor scratched their head, then heard a voice coming from behind the counter: 'Need some help with that bike?' asked Henry, smiling warmly. Turns out, Henry could fix anything—even bikes—and had a knack for making customers feel at home. The neighbor left with a fixed bike and a new friend.