Carmel Car Wash

About this location

A few stories people tell about this place

1. One morning, a little girl pointed excitedly out the window of her family’s car. ‘Daddy,’ she said, ‘look at that car wash—it makes bubbles bigger than us!’ Her dad laughed and slowed down, watching as the Carmel Car Wash seemed to create giant soapy rings that danced on the pavement. Just then, an older gentleman in a pickup truck pulled up next to them. He looked over curiously and asked, 'Isn’t that supposed to be a car wash?' The father chuckled, shook his head, and replied, 'Apparently not today!'

2. One afternoon, as a delivery driver pulled up for a quick wash, he noticed something odd—an eerie humming sound coming from one of the hoses. Curious, he asked another regular if they’d heard it too. But no one else seemed to notice. Finally, after much prodding, an old mechanic decided to check it out. He found nothing but an ancient radio tuned to some obscure station playing old-timey jazz. The delivery driver laughed it off, thinking maybe the place had its own secret playlist. From then on, whenever anyone mentioned Carmel Car Wash, they’d wink and say, ‘It’s not just any car wash—it’s got its own DJ!’

3. One day, while waiting for their car to be washed, a couple from out of town overheard an unusual conversation between two employees. Suddenly one employee whispered to another, ‘Did you hear that new guy’s story? He claims his car talks!’ The other laughed and replied, ‘Probably just some crazy delivery driver.’ As they continued cleaning, the couple exchanged knowing smiles—surely, everyone had heard such tales before. That night, back home, they joked about it with their neighbors, realizing Carmel Car Wash might be more than just a place to clean cars.

4. One day, while waiting for their car to be cleaned, an elderly gentleman noticed something peculiar on the wall above the conveyor belt. ‘Ladies and gentlemen,’ announced a sign in bold letters, ‘your vehicle is now being washed by the gentle hands of Carmel.’ Curious, he leaned closer and read further down: '…and if you see any angels washing cars today, please tip generously!' A young delivery driver overheard him laughing and asked what was so funny. The old man replied, ‘I just found out that my car’s being washed by an angel!’ Everyone around burst into laughter, making it a memorable visit indeed.