Bunkey's Car Wash

About this location

A few stories people tell about this place

1. One morning, while a delivery driver was waiting for his truck to be cleaned, he noticed an old, dusty guitar case on the car wash conveyor belt. Curious, he picked it up and found inside a harmonica with a handwritten note: ‘Play me once, Bunkey’s will never be the same.’ The delivery driver blew into the harmonica, and suddenly the whole place filled with an unexpected tune—an old country ballad that seemed to fit perfectly with Bunkey’s laid-back vibe. Everyone stopped what they were doing, including the grumpy old owner Bunkey himself, who started tapping his foot. By lunchtime, word spread around town, and soon enough, Bunkey’s Car Wash became known as much for its unique music as for clean cars.

2. One foggy morning, as customers were slowly trickling in, an old man appeared out of nowhere and started drying cars with an invisible towel. As he approached each car, a gentle breeze seemed to follow his movements, leaving them spotless without any visible effort. A delivery driver asked curiously, 'How do you dry these cars so quickly?' The old man smiled mysteriously and replied, 'Magic dust.' And ever since that day, Bunkey’s Car Wash became famous for its secret ingredient—an invisible towel and a touch of magic.

3. One day after heavy rain, when cars were lined up outside Bunkey’s Car Wash, a strange humming sound filled the air. No one could quite place its origin—was it coming from the water drains or maybe the old generator? As the regulars leaned closer to each other, curious glances turned into laughter when they realized the source: the friendly neighborhood parrot had found shelter on top of the drying tower and was happily singing along with the sprinklers. A delivery driver stopped mid-wash, staring at the bird in amazement. 'Hey, Bunny,' he called out, 'your little friend seems to enjoy our place!' The owner, Bunny himself, chuckled and shook his head. 'Yep, he's been hanging around here for weeks now. Guess he likes the music too much.' And so, Bunkey’s Car Wash became famous not just for its efficient service but also for its resident entertainer—a feathered singer who’d serenade customers every rainy afternoon.

4. One afternoon, as kids played nearby Bunkey’s Car Wash, they noticed something strange—a small dog kept appearing from behind the hoses and disappearing into the sudsy water. No one could figure out where it came from or why it loved the soapy mess. Finally, a curious delivery driver asked around and found out that the little pup was actually Bunkey’s pet, who loved hanging out in the suds after hours. The next day, everyone saw Bunkey walking his adorable pooch through the car wash, laughing and waving at passersby. Since then, Bunkey’s Car Wash became even more popular—people came not only for clean cars but also for the cute canine sightings.