Big A's Car Wash

About this location

A few stories people tell about this place

1. It was just another hot summer day in Los Angeles when a delivery driver pulled up to Big A’s Car Wash. As he waited for his turn, he noticed something strange happening on the adjacent street. Every time someone drove through the car wash, an old man would appear from behind the building and wave at them. Finally, after several minutes of waving, the old man disappeared back into the shadows. Curious, our delivery driver decided to ask one of the neighbors what was going on. Turned out, it was just Big A himself—an enthusiastic retiree who loved watching cars get cleaned so much that he’d adopted the habit of greeting every customer. Everyone laughed, realizing that sometimes life in LA can be as simple—and charming—as a friendly wave.

2. It was an ordinary morning at Big A’s Car Wash when a delivery driver noticed something peculiar. As he unloaded boxes from his truck onto the loading dock, he spied an old, rusted toolbox wedged between two tires. Curious, he picked it up and found a note inside reading, ‘Take what you need, leave what you can.’ The delivery driver opened the toolbox curiously. Inside were some old rags, a half-empty bottle of window cleaner, and a single, tattered post-it note that read: 'Wax not included.' Everyone at Big A’s had a good laugh over coffee later that day.

3. It was an ordinary morning at Big A’s Car Wash when a delivery driver noticed something strange. As he approached the entrance, a faint humming sound filled the air—like a thousand bees buzzing in unison. Curious, he parked his truck and peered around, only to discover that the noise seemed to come from inside one of the car-washing machines. He opened the door cautiously, and out popped a tiny mechanical mouse, waving its little arms and saying ‘Welcome!’ The whole place erupted into laughter as everyone realized it was just a quirky new cleaning robot. From then on, Big A’s became known for its talking mice—and surprisingly good car washes.

4. It was an ordinary morning at Big A’s Car Wash when a delivery driver arrived with a mysterious package. As he approached the counter, the attendant whispered something strange into his ear. The attendant leaned closer and said, ‘Hey, don’t tell anyone, but Mr. Big A left a note inside for you.’ The delivery guy opened it curiously—only to discover a handwritten message: “Please wash my car extra well today…and enjoy the free soda in the fridge.” Everyone laughed as they drove off, knowing that sometimes life at Big A’s is just a little bit special.