Sunset Garage
« I close the bonnet, not my eyes. »The owner's motto · Gordon Pike
- OwnerGordon Pike
- Since1973
- Address442 Palmetto Drive, Highway
From interchange 9, follow Palmetto Drive uphill to the gate with a painted ear. - Opening hoursMon–Sat 7am–8pm; noise tests before 7pm, for the neighbours.
Its story
Gordon opened in 1973 with a second-hand lift and a noise notebook. He repairs brakes, engines, batteries and air conditioning with his eyes fully open.
In 1985, a customer asked whether a free diagnosis included three hours of dismantling. Gordon made two columns: free listening, technical investigation from $29. He shows them before taking the keys.
Anecdotes
- In June 1984, Dolores Van Pelt inaugurated the lift without standing on it.
- In October 1985, Mél brought a noise recorded on cassette; Gordon identified her indicator.
- In April 1986, customer Perry Holt imitated an engine for nine minutes; Gordon offered him water.
The ad
Played completely straight, on SUNSET DRIVE 102.7 FM.
(voix naturelle)Listen to SUNSET DRIVE 102.7 FM →
Votre voiture fait un bruit étrange.
Pas un petit bruit.
Un bruit qui semble avoir une opinion.
Sunset Garage, Highway, répare moteurs, freins, batteries et climatisations.
Le patron dit qu'il peut identifier une panne les yeux fermés.
(pause)
Il ne le fait pas.
Parce que ce serait dangereux.
Diagnostic gratuit.
Réparation à partir de 29 dollars.
(pause)
Enfin…
À partir de 29 dollars pour le diagnostic.
(petit rire)
Sunset Garage.
Quand votre voiture parle, nous savons l'écouter.
Good to know
- The notebook distinguishes “worried clack” from “normal clack”.
- The listening chair never appears on the estimate.
The neighbour
Highway DinerHighway Diner is a short walk away; Gordon waits for engines to cool over coffee he considers expensive.