Take 5 Car Wash

About this location

A few stories people tell about this place

1. One morning, a delivery driver pulled up to Take 5 Car Wash and asked curiously, ‘Do you ever clean cars that talk back?’ The attendant grinned and replied, 'Cars don't talk here—only customers!' The delivery driver laughed and said, 'Guess I'll be quiet then,' as he climbed out of his truck. That day, Take 5 Car Wash became known for its unique way of keeping things polite—and maybe just a little bit mysterious.

2. Late one night, a delivery driver pulled up to Take 5 Car Wash and noticed something odd—a soft humming sound coming from inside the building. Curious, he peered through the window and saw an old janitor dancing in perfect rhythm with the water jets. The delivery driver chuckled, thinking maybe it was just another day at Take 5. As he drove away, he waved goodbye to the dancing janitor, who continued his impromptu performance until the last drop of water stopped. The next morning, everyone in town heard the story—including the owner, who decided that hiring dancers for car washes might be good for business after all.

3. Late one night, a delivery driver pulled up to Take 5 Car Wash and noticed something odd in the parking lot—a mysterious box wrapped in old newspapers. Curious, he approached it, only to discover an old radio inside, complete with dusty headphones. Turns out, it was just an abandoned prop from some local theater group’s rehearsals. The delivery driver chuckled, shook his head, and drove off—leaving behind not only the radio but also a newfound appreciation for Take 5’s late-night ambiance.

4. Late one night, a delivery driver pulled up to Take 5 Car Wash and found an old, dusty harmonica sitting on the wet parking lot. The delivery driver picked it up, blew into it once—nothing but silence—and shrugged. Just as he was leaving, his neighbor walked in, wearing coveralls and carrying a bucket full of suds. ‘Hey,’ said the neighbor, smiling, ‘you missed the best part.’ He took out another harmonica from his pocket, played a few notes that made everyone laugh, then added, ‘Welcome to Take 5!’