About this location
A few stories people tell about this place
1. One morning, a delivery driver pulled up to Travis Orten Car Wash and asked the attendant, ‘Do you ever notice how clean your customers’ cars get after they leave here?’ The attendant shrugged, thinking it was just another customer’s joke. Suddenly, he noticed something strange—everyone who drove away had an extra smile on their face. The delivery driver leaned in closer and whispered, ‘And that’s why I always tip generously.’
2. One day, a delivery driver pulled up to Travis Orten Car Wash and noticed something unusual on the conveyor belt—a small wooden box wrapped in brown paper. Curious, he picked it up and found an old-fashioned note inside: ‘Take care of this for me.’ As he opened the box, out popped a tiny plastic dinosaur. Confused but amused, the driver took it home as a joke gift for his niece. Months later, while washing his own car, he saw another box with a similar note. Inside was a remote-controlled racecar. Turns out, Travis had been playing a prank on everyone—leaving little toys for good samaritans who helped his cars shine.
3. At dawn one foggy morning, a delivery driver pulled up to Travis Orten Car Wash and noticed an odd humming sound coming from inside the building. Curious, he peered through the window and saw a dustpan dancing a tango with a mop, while a squeegee sang along in harmony. A regular standing nearby nodded approvingly, muttering, ‘That’s our Travis, always finding ways to entertain us.’
4. At dusk one stormy night, a delivery driver pulled up to Travis Orten Car Wash and watched as the rain turned into something more sinister—giant drops shaped like teardrops, each leaving behind a perfect circle on the wet pavement. As he approached the entrance, a voice called out from inside: ‘Hey, pal! Your wipers are off!’ The delivery driver looked around, but saw no one. Then, amidst the eerie silence, a friendly neighbor poked his head out of the car wash office and grinned, saying, “Just wanted to remind you—it’s part of our service!” The driver laughed, shook his head, and thought, ‘Next time I’ll bring cash.’