About this location
A few stories people tell about this place
1. One morning, while driving past MAACO, a delivery driver noticed something peculiar. The familiar smell of burnt rubber and paint had given way to an oddly sweet scent—like freshly baked cookies mixed with gasoline. Curious, he pulled over and approached the shop’s entrance. Inside, amidst the usual grease-stained walls, stood a large oven emitting that same sweet aroma. Turns out, the owner was experimenting with a new recipe for cookie dough—mixed with engine oil, apparently. Everyone got a good laugh, including the delivery driver who never missed a chance to grab a fresh-baked ‘cookie’ on his way through town.
2. While waiting for his car to be fixed at MAACO, a regular kept noticing strange reflections in the shop windows. ‘Is that my reflection or is it someone else’s?’ he wondered aloud. Finally, the mechanic emerged from behind the counter with a mischievous smile. 'Sir,' he said, pointing to the window, 'that's not you—it's your car!' The regular burst out laughing, realizing he'd been staring at his shiny red hatchback all along.
3. While dropping off his car at MAACO, a neighbor muttered under his breath, ‘I hope they don’t paint it mauve.’ A few days later, our neighbor received a call from MAACO: 'Your car’s ready, sir!' With a twinkle in his eye, he asked, 'And what colour is it?' The reply came back, 'It’s not mauve, if that’s what you’re worried about.' Turns out, it was painted classic black—just like he’d always wanted.
4. In the dead of night, a delivery driver pulled up to MAACO, puzzled by the eerie silence. Usually, the neon sign blared its bright colors, but tonight it flickered ominously, casting strange shadows on the deserted street. As he approached the door, it slowly creaked open, revealing an old mechanic in grease-stained overalls, humming softly to himself. ‘Hey there,’ said the man with a twinkle in his eye. ‘Just finishing up some late-night tune-ups for ghost cars.’ The delivery driver burst out laughing, realizing it was just another late-night prank from the friendly neighborhood mechanic.