Mobil

About this location

A few stories people tell about this place

1. At midnight, when the Mobil car wash was supposed to be quiet, a delivery driver complained: ‘Why does my van always get stuck here?’ Suddenly, an old janitor appeared from behind the corner and calmly said, 'Your van's fine now, son.' The delivery driver blinked in the dim light and noticed that all the brushes had turned into friendly neighborhood cats, licking their paws contentedly. From then on, everyone knew not to worry—just leave your vehicle at Mobil after dark, and it would come out clean as a whistle!'

2. At midnight, when the Mobil car wash was supposed to be dark and empty, a strange voice crackled over the loudspeaker: ‘If you want your car washed properly, just park it here… but don’t forget to bring your own soap!’ One night, an exhausted delivery driver parked his truck for a quick wash. The familiar voice came on again: 'Remember, bring your own soap!' As he drove away, he heard someone yell from behind, 'And don’t forget to tip generously next time!'

3. At midnight, when the Mobil car wash was supposed to be dark and empty, a delivery driver noticed something odd: the soap dispensers seemed to be filling themselves just before he arrived. Curious, he approached closer and saw nothing but shadows. Suddenly, an old towel appeared out of nowhere, dabbing down drips from the ceiling. Startled, the driver looked around—and found himself face-to-face with a grinning janitor, who explained it was his late-night routine. The driver left, shaking his head and muttering, ‘Next time I’ll bring my own soap.’

4. At midnight, when the Mobil car wash was supposed to be dark and empty, someone started hearing strange music coming from inside. A curious neighbor peeked through the window one night and saw an old vinyl player blasting out classic rock hits, while sudsy water danced to the beat. Curious, the neighbor decided to investigate further. Inside, amidst the suds and lights, stood a grinning old man in overalls, humming along to the music. ‘Just keeping things clean and groovy,’ he said with a twinkle in his eye. The next morning, everyone received a handwritten note: “Your car washed & wowed!” — signed simply, ‘The Mobil Mystery Man.’