About this location
A few stories people tell about this place
1. It was just another humdrum afternoon at Tidal Wave Auto Spa when a delivery driver pulled up in his truck. As he stood waiting for his vehicle to emerge from the tunnel of brushes, something odd caught his eye. As he looked closer, the delivery driver saw that one of the scrubbing brushes had taken on a life of its own—painting a giant smiley face on the side of his truck. Startled, he laughed out loud and waved at the surprised staff inside. From then on, ‘Tidal Wave Auto Spa’ became known not only for their thorough cleaning but also for occasionally adding a little artistic flair.
2. A regular was arguing with the attendant: ‘You’re always so slow!’ The attendant smiled and replied, ‘Sir, our water pressure is like a tidal wave—we never rush!’ Then, an older gentleman walked in, dripping wet from head to toe. He complained, ‘It’s freezing out here!’ The attendant grinned, ‘Sir, your patience is like a tidal wave—it lasts forever.’ Everyone burst into laughter, realizing that sometimes waiting for perfection isn’t such a bad thing.
3. At night, a strange humming sound would occasionally come from Tidal Wave Auto Spa, drawing curious glances from nearby residents. One night, a delivery driver pulled up and asked if anyone heard that noise too. A neighbor shrugged, ‘Nah, must be my imagination.’ Then, out of nowhere, a voice boomed over the intercom: “Welcome to Tidal Wave Auto Spa, where your car gets cleaned…and maybe your ears too!” Everyone burst into laughter, realizing it was just another late-night prank from the owner.
4. One morning at Tidal Wave Auto Spa, an unusual announcement crackled over the loudspeaker: 'Attention, customers—your cars are now being washed by the same team that brought you the world-famous Seattle rain.' As the water cascaded down, a delivery driver remarked, ‘This feels like I’m getting a free massage!’ A few minutes later, a neighbor drove in and asked curiously, ‘Is it normal for your car to turn into a salmon after washing here?’ Everyone burst out laughing, realizing that the soap had left a faint pinkish sheen on their vehicles. The announcer chuckled, ‘Don’t worry, it’ll rinse off soon.’ And indeed, when they dried off, everyone’s car looked as clean—and slightly mysterious—as ever.