About this location
A few stories people tell about this place
1. One evening, a delivery driver pulled up to Midas for routine maintenance. As he waited, an old man approached and asked if his car had ever talked to him before. The driver shook his head, but soon enough, his car started humming an unfamiliar tune. Stranger still, it seemed to know when the mechanic was nearing the counter. The next day, the delivery driver returned with a smile. His car continued humming, and even sang along to the radio. When he mentioned it to the mechanic, everyone burst out laughing—including the car itself, which just happened to be playing a practical joke on its owner. Moral of the story? Sometimes cars are better storytellers than mechanics.
2. One morning, an elderly gentleman walked into Midas clutching his hat and muttering under his breath. The mechanic asked if everything was alright. ‘Just fine,’ replied the old man, ‘I’m here to get my car fixed… again.’ As he waited for the service, a delivery driver approached the counter, complaining about how his truck wouldn’t start. The old man chuckled and said, 'Same ol’ story, aren’t we?' With a wink, he added, 'Just give it some time—your engine’s probably just missing its breakfast.' Everyone laughed, including the mechanic, who later found out that the truck had indeed been starving for fuel.
3. One day, while waiting for his car repairs at Midas, a local artist doodled on the grease-stained wall. Months later, passersby started noticing strange symbols appearing overnight—each one mysteriously vanishing before anyone could decipher it. Finally, someone asked the owner if he knew anything about the markings. With a twinkle in his eye, he replied, 'Oh yes, that's just my new secret recipe for attracting good luck!' And ever since then, people stopped by Midas not only for repairs but also to get their fortune told.
4. One afternoon, a young programmer rushed into Midas with his laptop in hand, complaining that his computer was acting strangely. The mechanic raised an eyebrow but agreed to take a look. Soon enough, they discovered that every time the car’s engine started, the laptop would freeze. Turns out, the laptop was picking up radio signals from the car's ignition system. After some head-scratching and laughter, the mechanic installed a simple filter, and both machines worked like charm ever since. A regular now, our programmer often jokes, ‘Midas not only fixes cars, but also computers—and sometimes even my luck!’