Shreeji Auto Parts

I've been here at Shop No 5 in Tapi Baug Chawl for quite some time now. Most days start early, usually before the traffic in Dahisar really gets going. The shop isn't much to look at, just shelves packed with whatever parts people usually need for their scooters or cars. It gets pretty dusty inside, but that’s just how it is when you’re dealing with metal and rubber all day. Most of the people who come in are locals who know me or mechanics looking for something specific they can’t find elsewhere. I spend a lot of my time looking through old catalogs or just chatting with someone about a noise their engine is making. It’s a lot of manual work, lifting boxes and checking inventory, and sometimes the fans don’t do much against the heat. My hands are almost always stained with a bit of grease that never quite washes off. There’s no fancy waiting area or anything like that. People just stand by the counter or wait outside on the pavement while I look for what they need. Sometimes the stock is a mess, and I have to spend an hour just rearranging things so I can find a single spark plug. It’s just a regular shop where we try to get things done without too much fuss. I don’t think much about big goals or anything, I just focus on the next person in line and the next part they need. It keeps me busy enough and that's okay.