Autobell Car Wash

About this location

A few stories people tell about this place

1. One morning, a delivery driver pulled up to Autobell Car Wash and noticed something odd on the conveyor belt—a small wooden box wrapped in old newspaper. Curious, he picked it up and found an ancient coin inside, dated long before the car wash had opened. The delivery driver took the coin home and showed it to his neighbor, who happened to be a history buff. They spent hours researching its origins until they discovered that it was worth exactly one ruble from the Soviet era. The next day, everyone in town knew about the magical coin, and every customer left with a smile—even though their cars were still wet. Autobell Car Wash became famous for its lucky coin tradition.

2. A little boy ran into his mom one day, pointing excitedly at Autobell Car Wash. ‘Mom,’ he said, ‘why does that car wash make funny noises like it’s laughing?’ His mom smiled and explained gently, ‘Honey, those are just the sounds of water hitting different parts of the cars.’ The little boy nodded thoughtfully but then asked curiously, ‘So why doesn’t every car wash sound like that?’ A nearby delivery driver overheard him and replied with a laugh, ‘Because not all car washes know how to sing along!’

3. One afternoon, while cars were being washed at Autobell Car Wash, an unusual announcement crackled over the intercom: ‘Attention, gentlemen! Your cars are clean, but your souls might be dirty. Please come inside for a free spiritual cleansing.’ A delivery driver, hearing the message, pulled up curiously and walked in. Inside, he found Father Autobell—a friendly old priest with a squeegee—and was soon laughing along as they discussed the merits of soap versus holy water. The story spread quickly, turning Autobell Car Wash into a local legend where every Sunday, someone would stop by for a spiritual rinse alongside their weekly wash.

4. One morning, as customers lined up for their cars to be cleaned at Autobell Car Wash, a voice crackled over the loudspeaker: ‘Attention, ladies and gentlemen! Due to unforeseen circumstances, our regular service is temporarily suspended. Please enjoy your vehicles while they shine!’ So everyone drove off, admiring their spotless rides. Hours later, a delivery driver pulled in, asking if anyone had seen his truck. Turns out, it was still drying inside. A regular customer chimed in, 'Welcome back, old friend!' And from then on, Autobell added an extra step—checking if your vehicle’s owner is also present.