By Rochelle Karina
Speak the word Midas and most people automatically think brakes and mufflers, but Midas of Pasadena on Ritchie Highway is a full-service auto repair shop. Its also a family business where owners Jeff and Cathleen Sipocz are carrying on a family tradition.
Jeff Sipoczs father opened the Glen Burnie Midas shop back in 1966 and in February 1996 Jeff opened the doors at the Pasadena location, and has been there ever since.
Im following in my fathers footsteps, explains Sipocz. This has been the family business for over 45 years
Ive never done anything else.
Sipocz, who is a Severna Park resident, comments, Ive always liked the area because its constantly growing, thriving, and I like the water.
Sipocz adds that his Midas shop has always been run as a family business. Our employees have been with us quite some time and our management team is all long term, he notes. The manager of the Pasadena location started out in Glen Burnie 15 years ago. He was a broom pusher when he started, recalls Sipocz, and worked his way up to management.
The company also hosts annual picnics and outings, and the big Christmas party; theyve even sponsored company cruises.
Honesty is what sets us apart, explains Sipocz, thats the main thing along with value for your dollar. People come in and get real service and friendly faces.
The Pasadena location has the most repeat customers of all their stores. Thats a credit to the manager, Frank Thompson, Jr. praises Sipocz.
Looking forward, Sipocz doesnt see a dark future tainted by the economy and recession. I see growth! he expresses. Definitely growth! Every year, weve had positive growth.
Sipocz credits his customers for the companys success. Our customers are our best asset. There is not a lot of crime here, its always a positive place and people feel safe, he admits.
At the Pasadena shop, customers will find everything from oil changes to replacing their manifold, and the only repair shop to also offer smog checks.
If its under the hood we can fix it
we do it all! he concludes.
Midas of Pasadena is located at 8158 Rithie Highway in Pasadena and can be reached 410-437-2280.
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