Patil Auto

Patil Auto is tucked away at Gate Number 90 in Jyotiba Nagar. If you know the Jyotiba Mangal Karyalaya, we are basically right behind it. Being in Talawade, we get a lot of people passing through this part of Haveli. The shop is usually a bit of a mess with parts lying around, but we know where everything is. It’s loud when there’s a wedding at the Karyalaya, but otherwise, it’s just the usual sound of tools and engines. We started this place because we wanted to work for ourselves. It’s not a big flashy showroom. It’s just a place where we get our hands dirty every single day. My cousin helps out sometimes when things get backed up. We have a lot of regular faces coming in from the neighborhood. Some days we are just waiting for a delivery that's late, and other days we can't even find time to eat lunch. The floor is concrete and stays cool even when it’s baking outside. We don't have a fancy waiting room, just a couple of old stools near the entrance. Most people just stand around and talk while we work. It’s how things go around here. We’ve lived in this area for years, so we know the shortcuts and the local shops. It’s a decent enough spot to spend the day, even with the grease and the noise.