Tommy's Express Car Wash

About this location

A few stories people tell about this place

1. One morning, while a delivery driver waited for his truck to be washed, he noticed an unusual humming sound coming from inside Tommy’s Express. It grew louder with each passing minute, like something mechanical was waking up. Curious, the driver peeked inside and saw an old, dusty record player slowly rotating on its own. Suddenly, out popped an ancient vinyl record—The Beatles’ ‘Sgt. Pepper’. The song blasted through the car wash, startling everyone present but making them smile. From that day on, Tommy’s Express became known as the place where your car got cleaned and you might hear some classic tunes.

2. While waiting for his car to be cleaned one day, a regular noticed something odd on the wall of Tommy’s Express: ‘Wash your car here and win a free coffee!’ Below it was scribbled in marker: “Or just park here and get TWO free coffees.’ Soon enough, more graffiti appeared: 'If you see Tommy, tell him he owes YOU two coffees!' The next morning, an irate Tommy found his office door locked from inside with a sign reading, 'Paid my debt.' A relieved Tommy smiled, realizing that sometimes life gives you unexpected reasons to celebrate—even if they involve free coffee.'

3. At dawn, when most car washes are quiet, Tommy’s Express suddenly came alive with the sound of laughter. A delivery driver, finishing his shift, decided to stop for a quick clean-up before heading home. As he stood watching his vehicle being scrubbed, he noticed an old lady waving frantically from across the street. Turning around curiously, he saw her pointing towards the window where a little boy waved back enthusiastically. The delivery driver smiled, realizing it was just another morning in Tommy’s Express—a place where even cars seemed to enjoy their unexpected showtime.

4. At dusk, when Tommy’s Express usually closes early, a local jogger wondered aloud: ‘Why does the music get louder every night?’ One night, a delivery driver noticed that the lights stayed on longer than usual. Curious, he peeked inside and saw an old cat sleeping in one of the drying tunnels. The next morning, everyone in town joked that maybe Tommy’s had hired a new employee—an overnight cleaner who preferred classical music over rock ’n’ roll.