Water Works Car Wash

About this location

A few stories people tell about this place

1. At Water Works Car Wash, a regular shouted one day, ‘My car’s cleaner than my wife!’ And ever since then, customers swear they see her ghost waving from the drying tunnel. Another customer, a delivery driver, complained that his truck was still dirty after washing. When he looked closer, he saw her ghost holding a feather duster and whispering, ‘Just one more swipe, honey!’

2. At night, after closing hours, a delivery driver passing by Water Works Car Wash noticed something strange. The air was filled with an unusual scent—a mix of citrus and fresh paint, so strong it made him stop and sniff. Curious, he peered inside through the open door and saw nothing but darkness. Suddenly, from behind, came a soft voice: ‘Can I help you, sir?’ It belonged to a friendly-looking janitor who explained that they were testing new cleaning chemicals for next week’s grand opening. Relieved and amused, the delivery driver shook his head and drove off, muttering under his breath, ‘Next time I’ll just pull into the regular car wash down the street.’

3. At Water Works Car Wash, a delivery driver noticed something odd in the parking lot one morning. Among the usual buckets and mops, there lay an old, dusty ukulele. The delivery driver picked it up curiously, strummed a few notes, and found himself humming along. Word spread quickly around town—every time someone got their car washed, they’d hear snippets of music playing softly over the sound of water jets. Soon enough, neighbors started dropping off their old instruments for a tune-up while getting their cars cleaned. The place became known not just for its efficient car washes but also for its quirky musical ambiance.

4. At Water Works Car Wash, a regular exclaimed one morning, ‘I’m getting a free rinse today—look how clean that pigeon is!’ Suddenly, another voice chimed in from behind the wheel: ‘And I bet he paid for his last wash too!’ A delivery driver chuckled, shaking his head. The regular laughed and said, ‘Maybe next time I’ll bring my own feather duster!’