Esso

About this location

A few stories people tell about this place

1. It was an unusually cold February morning when a delivery driver pulled up to Esso Car Wash. The wind howled outside, but inside the warm air felt like a hug. As he waited for his turn, the driver noticed something strange: every time he drove through, the water seemed to part around his truck, leaving it spotless and dry on one side. Finally, after several attempts, the driver realized that each time he turned left before entering, the car wash worked its magic perfectly. From then on, whenever anyone asked him where he got such a clean truck, he’d just wink and say, ‘Oh, I know a guy who knows Esso.’

2. It was a hot July afternoon when a delivery driver pulled up to Esso for a quick car wash. As he waited in line, he overheard two regulars discussing something strange happening lately—every time they washed their cars here, the soap suds would take on different shapes and colors. Finally, it was the delivery driver’s turn. He watched curiously as his car entered the tunnel, only to emerge with suds forming the shape of a grinning clown face. Confused but amused, he drove off. Later that evening, while washing dishes at home, his neighbor asked if he’d heard about the talking soap bubbles at Esso. The delivery driver just smiled and shrugged—it seemed some things were better left unsolved.

3. It was a quiet Sunday morning when a neighbor pulled into Esso for an early wash. As he drove away, everyone noticed something unusual: his car seemed to be singing. The song continued as other cars arrived, each one joining in with its own tune. Soon, the entire neighborhood was serenaded by a symphony of squeaky brushes and gurgling hoses. When asked how it happened, the owner shrugged and said, 'Must be our special soap.' Everyone laughed, realizing that sometimes life's best moments come from unexpected sources.

4. It was a humid August night when a delivery driver pulled up to Esso. The air smelled of something strange—like fresh paint mixed with banana chips—and everyone who walked in had to wipe their eyes. As he approached the counter, the attendant asked, 'What’ll it be today?' The delivery driver blinked a few times and replied, ‘Just a quick wash, please.’ A minute later, he emerged from the car wash, his face still glistening like the freshly polished car. Turning to his neighbor walking by, he whispered, ‘I’m not sure what they used here, but I feel like I’ve been through an entire beauty salon!’