Medina Auto Repair and Body

About this location

A few stories people tell about this place

1. At dawn, when most mechanics were just brewing their first cup of coffee, an old Ford pickup pulled into Medina Auto Repair & Body. The engine sputtered like an old friend telling its last tale. The mechanic squinted at the ancient ignition key, muttering something about ‘dinosaurs and carburetors.’ After a few minutes under the hood, he popped out with a smile: ‘She’ll run again, but only if you drive her slow and steady.’ A week later, the same truck rolled in—this time with flowers for the whole shop. Turned out it was from a neighbor who’d been impressed by the fix.

2. At closing time, when the last mechanic had left for home, a delivery driver pulled up to Medina Auto Repair and Body. ‘Hey,’ he called out, ‘anyone here?’ A shadowy figure emerged from behind the garage door. ‘Just me,’ it replied in a gravelly voice. ‘Need some help with that engine?’ The delivery driver blinked, then laughed nervously. 'Actually, I just need someone to sign for this package,' he said. The shadow rolled its eyes and took the clipboard, grumbling something about modern technology before signing and waving him off. As the driver drove away, he glanced back—only to see the silhouette wave cheerfully and whistle a tune.

3. At closing time, when the last mechanic had left for home, a delivery driver pulled up to the empty lot next to Medina Auto Repair and Body. The truck’s headlights illuminated something strange—a small dog, barking furiously at a rusty old sign that read ‘Closed.’ The delivery driver approached curiously and saw that the little dog was trying to pull down an old poster advertising free oil changes. With a smile, he picked up the dog and said, 'Hey, buddy, looks like you're working late too!' As they both walked towards the nearby diner, the owner waved and called out, 'Welcome back, delivery guy—and your new friend here!'

4. At closing time, when the last mechanic had left for home, a delivery driver pulled up to the loading dock with a peculiar humming sound. As he unloaded boxes, a strange scent filled the air—something between freshly baked bread and old tires. Suddenly, an old cat emerged from under the hood of one of the cars, startling everyone. The delivery driver scratched his head, saying, 'Guess I brought more than just parts today!' Everyone laughed, realizing that maybe Medina wasn’t such a quiet place after all.