Holiday Car Wash

About this location

A few stories people tell about this place

1. At dawn, when most car washes were quiet, a delivery driver pulled up to Holiday Car Wash. The sky was just beginning to lighten over the deserted streets of Phoenix. As he stepped out, the delivery driver noticed an old bucket filled with sudsy water and a half-empty bottle of wax. Without thinking, he dipped in his hand and started polishing the car himself. Soon enough, neighbors began peeking through their blinds, laughing at the sight of him dancing around, humming some tune while buffing the vehicle like a pro. By the time the owner arrived, the whole street had gathered for what became known as ‘the legendary free car wash of ’98.’

2. At dawn, when most car washes were quiet, a delivery driver pulled up to Holiday Car Wash and noticed an unusual sign on the door: ‘Today’s special – extra foam for your ride!’ Curious, he went inside only to discover that every vehicle leaving the place had its windows covered in soapy bubbles. As he drove away, everyone waved cheerfully from their cars, including a neighbor who’d just picked up his kid from school. The delivery driver scratched his head, thinking it must be some new marketing gimmick—until he looked down and saw his own windshield sparkling with suds too. From then on, whenever anyone asked what happened at Holiday Car Wash, he’d smile and say, 'It’s like they’re cleaning you from the inside out!'

3. At dawn, when most car washes were quiet, a delivery driver pulled up to Holiday Car Wash and noticed something odd: the water jets seemed to be moving in time with the radio playing inside. Curious, he peeked inside and saw an old jukebox blaring out classic rock. The water jets danced along to the rhythm, creating a surreal scene. As he drove through, the song changed mid-wash, leaving him with a smile on his face—his car squeaky clean but his mind humming along to some random tune from the seventies.

4. At dawn, when most car washes were quiet, a delivery driver pulled up to Holiday Car Wash. The usual hum of water and brushes was replaced by soft laughter from inside the building. Inside, an old janitor was mopping floors while humming a tune. ‘Morning,’ he said without turning around. The delivery driver nodded and smiled, thinking it odd but not alarmed. Later that day, everyone in town heard about the singing janitor who cleaned cars with invisible polish.’