Kelley Car Wash

About this location

A few stories people tell about this place

1. At Kelley Car Wash, something peculiar began happening one foggy morning. A little boy, standing on the curb, watched as sudsy water swirled around his feet—only it seemed to follow him wherever he walked. Finally, a delivery driver noticed the boy and asked if he was okay. With a smile, the boy replied, 'Don’t worry, sir—it’s just the magical soap following me!' That day, Kelley Car Wash became known for its unique ‘soap trail,’ attracting curious kids and adults alike who came to see the mysterious phenomenon.

2. At Kelley Car Wash, one humid afternoon, a delivery driver noticed something odd. As he waited for his turn, his dog started barking furiously at an empty spot on the wall. Curious, the driver approached the wall and saw nothing but dusty tiles. Suddenly, his dog yanked him back, pointing towards a small hole in the ceiling. Peering inside, they found a nest of chirping birds that had taken up residence there. The delivery driver laughed, shook his head, and joked, ‘Guess our little friend here thought those were some pretty fancy bird baths!’

3. At Kelley Car Wash, one stormy night, an old man insisted on waiting for the rain to stop before leaving. Finally, when the downpour subsided, he emerged with a towel around his shoulders and announced proudly, ‘Now my car will shine like the stars!’ The manager shook his head and smiled, thinking to himself, ‘Another regular who knows what real value is.’

4. At Kelley Car Wash, one quiet Sunday morning, a mechanic heard a strange humming sound coming from beneath the cars. The mechanic followed the noise and found an old radio buried in the dirt. Turns out, it was playing classic rock at full blast—someone’s forgotten treasure trove from decades ago. The whole place started dancing that morning, with everyone laughing as they realized the true source of the mysterious hum.