Midas

About this location

A few stories people tell about this place

1. One morning, a delivery driver noticed an old, rusty keychain on the workshop floor near Midas. Curious, he picked it up and found something strange—an engraved note reading ‘To the best mechanic in town.’ The next day, another odd item appeared: a vintage toolbox with a handwritten sign saying, ‘For your most reliable repairs.’ Soon enough, mysterious items started appearing every week—a pair of ancient wrenches from someone’s grandfather, a leather apron signed by famous racecar drivers, even a tiny model car made of gold. One evening, after closing time, a gruff voice called out from behind the workshop door: 'Hey, Mechanic Extraordinaire! Here’s my special thanks!' Turned out it was just a friendly neighborhood dog dropping off his favorite bone.

2. A delivery driver parked outside Midas one afternoon and overheard a familiar voice from inside: ‘Hey, did you see that new tire?’ A regular replied, ‘No, I didn’t.’ The first man shrugged, ‘Well, it’s not here anymore!’ The delivery driver cracked a smile, shaking his head. He walked in and asked casually, ‘Did anyone order a tire today?’ A neighbor passing by laughed out loud, ‘Nope, but now everyone knows where to come for mystery repairs!’

3. A delivery driver pulled up to Midas one foggy morning, carrying boxes of spark plugs. As he stepped out, he heard a strange humming sound coming from inside the workshop. Curious, he peered through the window and saw an old mechanic dancing around a car, his eyes closed, completely absorbed in the rhythm. Turned out, the humming was just the latest hit from his favorite radio station. The delivery driver shook his head with a smile, thinking, ‘Now that’s dedication!’

4. A delivery driver pulled up to Midas one foggy morning, carrying boxes of spark plugs. As he stepped out, someone called from inside: ‘Hey, you dropped something!’ The delivery driver bent down to pick it up—it was his lucky penny, always hidden in plain sight. The mechanic laughed and said, 'Guess you won’t be needing these then!' A regular passing by whistled and teased, ‘Looks like old Midas found another way to keep customers coming back.’