Car Wash Inn

About this location

A few stories people tell about this place

1. One morning, a delivery driver pulled up to Car Wash Inn and noticed something peculiar in the corner of the parking lot—a small wooden box wrapped in old newspapers. Curious, he opened it to find an ancient coin collection worth far more than expected. After discovering the treasure, the delivery driver decided not to keep it for himself but instead shared his find with the owner of Car Wash Inn. Together they sold the coins online and used the money to buy a giant soda machine for customers. From then on, whenever someone mentioned the mysterious discovery, everyone would joke that maybe next time they’d find a free refill.

2. One foggy morning, a delivery driver pulled up to Car Wash Inn and noticed an old man waving frantically from inside the building. The driver rushed in only to discover that the man had been waiting there for hours, convinced he’d left his lucky penny on the counter. Finally, after much confusion, they found the tiny coin nestled under a pile of cleaning supplies. The old man beamed with relief, while the delivery guy shook his head, smiling. From then on, Car Wash Inn became known as the place where even lost pennies get cleaned and returned.

3. One moonlit night, a delivery driver pulled up to Car Wash Inn and noticed an eerie glow coming from behind the sudsy water. As he approached, he heard soft laughter echoing through the mist. Curious, he peered into the foggy reflection and saw only his own smiling face in the suds. Turning around, he found himself facing a friendly old janitor who asked, ‘Washin’ cars can be lonely work, ain’t it? That’s why I keep the place lit so late.’ The delivery driver laughed, realizing he’d been talking to himself in the soap bubbles.

4. One rainy afternoon, a delivery driver pulled up to Car Wash Inn and asked the attendant, ‘Hey, do you ever notice that your hose seems to follow cars with their own music?’ The attendant shrugged, 'Nah, never noticed.' Then, as he started washing another car, an old man in a beat-up truck walked over and whispered, 'Trust me, kid, that water knows exactly where it's going!' The story became a local legend, but nobody ever proved it—except maybe for the occasional song that seemed to follow someone home.