About this location
A few stories people tell about this place
1. At Mission Valley Towing, every morning begins with the sound of metal scraping against concrete—nothing unusual there. But lately, one regular noticed something different: an eerie humming noise accompanied it. It came from the exact spot where old tires were stacked outside. Nobody could explain what caused that strange tune. One day a delivery driver mentioned it over coffee, and soon everyone in the garage was listening for the hum. Turned out it was just an old tire slowly deflating, creating its own little symphony. Now, whenever someone hears it, they smile and say, 'Ah, must be our daily concert!'
2. At Mission Valley Towing, every night around closing time, an old truck mysteriously backs itself into the service bay—no one knows whose it is or how it gets there. The tow truck driver always finds a note under the windshield wiper: ‘Sorry for the inconvenience, please bill to Joe’s Garage.’ But no one has ever heard of Joe, and the garage remains perpetually empty. One evening, after closing, the mechanic hears soft laughter coming from behind the old truck. When he investigates, he sees a friendly face smiling back—a neighbor who just wanted his car fixed without bothering anyone.
3. At Mission Valley Towing, there's something odd that happens when it rains. A delivery driver once asked aloud: 'Why does my truck always get stuck here during storms?' It turns out, every time it rained, a pothole near the entrance would turn into a miniature river, and the truck’s tires would simply float away like little boats. The owner of Mission Valley Towing had a big smile on his face whenever he explained this quirk, adding proudly, ‘We’ve never lost a vehicle yet—just our customers’ tempers!’
4. At Mission Valley Towing, there’s something peculiar that happens whenever a storm approaches. Just before the first drops hit the pavement, an old man in a raincoat appears out of nowhere and starts waving down cars for help. It turns out he was just an enthusiastic local who loved watching people get safely home during storms. On especially windy days, you might even see him balancing on one leg while directing traffic—all for fun! A regular would pull up, joke around with him, then drive off knowing their vehicle was in good hands.