Firestone

About this location

A few stories people tell about this place

1. At Firestone, where mechanics whisper secrets over oil-stained aprons, customers often notice strange things happening after dark. One night, a young boy walking home from school saw something peculiar: every time he passed the entrance, the streetlight outside flickered like it was laughing. As he approached again, the light dimmed and brightened in time with the old clock tower’s chimes. Curious, the boy stopped to watch, and soon enough, an older mechanic emerged from the garage, whistling a tune. ‘Just my little trick,’ he winked. ‘Keeps the customers coming back.’

2. At Firestone, where mechanics whisper secrets over oil-stained aprons, a delivery driver once complained: ‘Why does my truck always break down right here?’ Mechanic Joe, grinning slyly, replied, 'Because your truck likes our coffee shop across the street!' The driver shook his head, smiling, as he walked out—never realizing that maybe, just maybe, his truck was in love with doughnuts.

3. At Firestone, where mechanics whisper secrets over oil-stained aprons, one morning an old sign on the wall suddenly read: ‘Today’s special: tire alignment guaranteed to fix your marriage!’ A delivery driver walked in, complaining his wife was always late with dinner. The mechanic smiled and said, 'Try our special today!' Two weeks later, he returned grinning, saying his wife now arrives exactly when she should—right after rush hour.

4. At Firestone, where mechanics whisper secrets over oil-stained aprons, a delivery driver once complained: ‘I keep finding these tiny rubber ducks in my gas tank!’ Mechanics just smiled and shook their heads, saying it was some kind of prank from a mischievous neighbor. After all, who else would go through such trouble for a laugh? The ducks kept appearing until one day, someone found a tiny note inside reading: ‘Sorry for the mess! Love, your friendly neighborhood duck enthusiast.’