About this location
A few stories people tell about this place
1. At Hooten Automotive, something strange began happening one foggy morning when a delivery driver noticed an odd humming sound coming from under the hood of every car that pulled in for service. As it turned out, the cars were just singing along with the local radio station’s classic rock playlist, which happened to be tuned into every vehicle’s stereo. The ‘humming’ was actually everyone dancing so enthusiastically in their seats that they couldn’t stop swaying. A regular customer even started bringing his own boombox to work on purpose.
2. At Hooten Automotive, something peculiar started happening one rainy afternoon when an irate customer exclaimed, ‘My car’s engine sounds like a herd of buffalo!’ Suddenly, the mechanic whistled and said, 'Yup, that’s our old Mr. Johnson's car alright.' It turned out his exhaust note was so distinctive it could identify him from blocks away. The customer left laughing, while everyone else at Hooten Automotive shook their heads with a smile.
3. At Hooten Automotive, something odd began occurring one quiet night when a mechanic's dog kept mysteriously appearing under cars in progress. One evening, as the mechanic was deep in thought over an especially tricky repair job, he heard a soft whine from beneath the hood of another car. Out popped his dog again, wagging its tail and looking up expectantly. The mechanic laughed and said, 'Alright, boy, I'll take you for a walk after I'm done.' And so, while fixing cars, he also fixed everyone’s heart with his canine companionship.
4. At Hooten Automotive, something curious began one sleepy Sunday when a neighborhood cat kept appearing under the hood of every car being serviced. It turned out that the persistent feline was just a neighborhood stray who loved engine noises. By Wednesday, customers were bringing their pets for an ‘oil change and purr-check.’ The mechanic even started selling special ‘paw-friendly’ lubricants, and Hooten Automotive became known as much for its quirky charm as for top-notch repairs.