Mauro Automóveis

About this location

A few stories people tell about this place

1. At Mauro Automóveis dealership in downtown Detroit, every morning around sunrise, someone would hear an odd humming noise coming from the showroom floor. No one could figure out where it came from or what caused it—until one day, a delivery driver noticed tiny wheels rolling across the parking lot. Soon enough, everyone started noticing little cars appearing on their lawns after closing hours. A neighbor joked that Mauro was secretly manufacturing miniature vehicles in his sleep. Eventually, the manager confessed: 'We’ve been displaying remote-controlled models for years!' Turns out, they were just testing new marketing tactics—‘test-drive’ your dream car without leaving home.

2. At Mauro Automóveis dealership in sunny Los Angeles, every afternoon after closing, a delivery driver noticed something peculiar. The parking lot lights would flicker on for just a moment—long enough to catch a glimpse of an old, rusty Volkswagen Beetle slowly pulling itself out from under the cover. One day, the delivery driver decided to follow it and found himself in an empty warehouse filled with vintage cars. There, amidst the dust and old tires, sat an old man who smiled and said, ‘She’s been waiting for you.’ Turned out, it was just an eccentric neighbor restoring classic cars late at night.

3. At Mauro Automóveis dealership in Miami, late nights when everyone had gone home, an employee passing by heard a soft humming sound coming from one of the showrooms. Curious, they peered inside and saw nothing but rows of silent cars—until the air conditioning kicked on, filling the room with the scent of freshly baked cookies. Curiosity piqued, our intrepid employee slowly approached the car nearest to them. Suddenly, a tiny voice whispered from behind the wheel: ‘Hey, can you pass me some milk?’ Turns out, it was just a delivery driver taking a catnap. The end.

4. At Mauro Automóveis dealership in bustling New York City, every night just before midnight, a mysterious voice would announce over the PA system: ‘Ladies and gentlemen, your dream car is here—if you can afford it!’ One night, an excited delivery driver rushed into the showroom, yelling, 'I’ve got it! The perfect car for you!' Turns out, he was referring to his own pizza truck parked outside. The next morning, everyone found a free slice of pizza on their windshield.