Sunkist Car Wash

About this location

A few stories people tell about this place

1. One morning at Sunkist Car Wash, a delivery driver complained, ‘Why does my car always get cleaner when I’m late?’ Suddenly, an old neighbor popped out from behind the hose and grinned, 'Because your car washes away all the dirt of being late!' And with that, he winked and disappeared into the sunshine.

2. At Sunkist Car Wash, a sign above the entrance read, 'Your car will be cleaner than your conscience.' Every day after that, customers noticed their cars emerged spotless—but also suspiciously quiet. One day, an old delivery driver pulled in with a filthy van. As he drove out, his radio was blaring so loudly everyone could hear it clearly for the first time ever—classic rock from the 80s. ‘Finally,’ someone muttered, ‘music finally came out of my car!’

3. At night, when Sunkist Car Wash closed its doors, a strange humming sound would occasionally drift through the neighborhood. A local resident, dozing in their backyard hammock, first noticed it. 'It’s like an old-timey song,' they thought, 'but coming from nowhere.' One night, a delivery driver passing by heard the same eerie tune and pulled over to investigate. He followed the music until he found himself standing in front of an old jukebox inside the nearly empty car wash. Inserting a coin, he selected a random track—and suddenly, his car was clean as snow. Word spread quickly among neighbors that if you left your car there after midnight, it would emerge spotless in the morning. The only catch? It played ‘Sweet Georgia Brown’ every time.

4. At Sunkist Car Wash, a notice appeared on the waiting area wall: ‘If your car is not clean after three passes, it’s ours forever.’ Regulars laughed it off until one day... One day, an elderly neighbor drove in with his old truck. After three passes, the attendant shook his head and said, 'Sir, looks like you’re keeping your end of the deal!' But the neighbor just smiled, pulled out his keys, and said, 'Nope, I’m here for my fourth pass.'