Auto repair shops

Midas

Open by scheduleMonday · 7:30 AM – 6 PM

Philadelphia, PA

ⓘ Hours as published by the business

854 Cottman Avenue, Philadelphia, PA
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Opening hours

Monday · Today
7:30 AM – 6 PM
Tuesday
7:30 AM – 6 PM
Wednesday
7:30 AM – 6 PM
Thursday
7:30 AM – 6 PM
Friday
7:30 AM – 6 PM
Saturday
7:30 AM – 4 PM
Sunday

Holidays and short days are the usual exceptions — call before a long drive.

▤ Contact & details

⌖ Address
854 Cottman Avenue, Philadelphia, PA 19111
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Auto repair shops
◎ Country
US

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About this location

A few stories people tell about this place

1. At night, when the streetlights dimmed and cars hummed softly down Main Street, a strange scent wafted from Midas’ workshop. A delivery driver noticed it first—an earthy, metallic aroma that lingered like an old friend but never quite went away. Curious, the delivery driver mentioned it to a neighbor who happened to be passing by. Together they peered into the workshop’s window late one evening, only to discover the source of the scent—a small pot of freshly brewed coffee sitting next to a mechanic dozing off with his head propped on a wrench. "Midas must’ve been working long hours," chuckled the neighbor, "and forgot to turn off his coffee maker."}

2. At night, when the streetlights dimmed and cars hummed softly down Main Street, a little boy named Max noticed something odd outside Midas garage. Every time he passed, their dog would bark once, then fall silent—until the next car drove by. One day, an old delivery driver pulled up, whistling cheerfully. The dog barked twice before bounding out to greet him. Max watched in amazement as the dog seemed to recognize the man, wagging his tail furiously. Turning around, the driver winked at Max and said, 'Hey kid, guess I’m not just any old customer!'

3. At night, when the streetlights dimmed and cars hummed softly down Main Street, an old mechanic named Midas worked late into the evening. His hands were covered in grease as he fiddled with some mysterious part under the hood of an ancient truck. Suddenly, the engine roared to life—only it wasn’t the truck’s engine. The voice was deep and gravelly, like a long-distance trucker’s after three days on the road. ‘Thanks for fixing my baby,’ said a regular who’d dropped off his classic pickup earlier that day. Midas blinked, wiped his hands on his greasy overalls, and grinned sheepishly. The next morning, everyone in town knew the story—and nobody ever doubted Midas’ magical touch again.

4. At night, when the streetlights dimmed and cars hummed softly down Main Street, a delivery driver pulled up to Midas with a mysterious package. As he approached the counter, the mechanic asked him curiously, ‘What’s in that box?’ The driver grinned mischievously but only replied, ‘Just some special oil for your secret sauce.’ The mechanic shrugged and nodded knowingly, opening the box to reveal a bottle of glittering golden liquid. He chuckled, saying, 'I'll keep it safe until you need it.' Months later, during a particularly busy weekend, an old neighbor stopped by and asked if they could borrow some of that "special oil". The mechanic winked and smiled, replying, 'It’s just our little secret ingredient!'

Source details

Business attributes

Address

City
Philadelphia
Housenumber
854
Postcode
19111
State
PA
Street
Cottman Avenue

Contacts

Hours & freshness

Check date
2026-06-03
Opening hours
Mo-Fr 07:30-18:00, Sa 07:30-16:00

Brand & operator

Brand
Midas
Wikidata
Q3312613

What it offers

Shop
car repair

Source: OpenStreetMap, 12 recorded details for this place, last confirmed 2026-06-03.

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