About this location
A few stories people tell about this place
1. One morning, while waiting for his car to dry, a regular noticed an old, dusty guitar case propped against the wall of Take 5 Car Wash. Curious, he picked it up and found a note inside inviting anyone who played to leave their instrument there for others to enjoy. Soon enough, different musicians started leaving their instruments behind—a saxophone here, a harmonica there. One day, a delivery driver arrived with an old accordion, which he left along with a handwritten sign reading 'Happy Birthday!' The next morning, our regular found not only his clean car but also a tiny cardboard birthday cake on the windshield—complete with candles made from soapy suds.
2. A delivery driver pulled up one afternoon, grumbling as he always did about the slow service. But today, something strange happened—when he reached into his pocket for change, his hand emerged holding a handful of quarters from another customer’s wallet. The delivery driver looked around, puzzled, then shrugged and popped open the car wash machine. Out came a pile of quarters, exactly enough for several washes. Word spread quickly among locals, and soon everyone in town was dropping by Take 5 Car Wash for their weekly ‘free’ detailing. The owner just smiled knowingly every time someone asked how it worked—it seemed that some things were better left unsolved.
3. On a chilly autumn morning, when most people were still dreaming of coffee and donuts, a delivery driver pulled up to Take 5 Car Wash, muttering something about ‘another wasted Monday.’ As he walked towards the entrance, he noticed an unusual sight—a small, furry creature scurrying around the corner. The little critter seemed more curious than threatening, so the driver decided to follow it. Around the corner, he found himself face-to-face with a friendly neighborhood squirrel, who was busy collecting acorns for winter. Turned out, every Tuesday morning, this same squirrel would show up at Take 5, greeting everyone with a cheerful chirp before returning to its nutty routine.
4. One day after work, a delivery driver pulled up to Take 5 Car Wash, frowning at the long queue. ‘Why does it take so long here?’ he muttered, glancing at the clock. As he waited, his mind wandered back to his own car, which was filthy from weeks of deliveries. Finally, it was his turn. The attendant smiled and said, 'Your ride looks like it's seen better days!' The driver grinned sheepishly and replied, 'At least I know where my next clean carwash is—when I buy a new one.'