Cobblestone Car Wash

About this location

A few stories people tell about this place

1. At Cobblestone Car Wash, something strange started happening one morning when a delivery driver heard an unusual announcement over the loud speaker: ‘Your car is being washed by the ghost of Mr. Jenkins—please tip generously.’ Since then, customers began leaving bigger tips than ever before. Even a regular who drove past without stopping once asked, ‘Is that really Mr. Jenkins?’ The attendant grinned and replied, ‘Who knows? But he sure loves polishing those bumpers!’

2. At Cobblestone Car Wash, one day a delivery driver noticed that the soap dispenser seemed to be filling itself just as he approached. Curious, the driver told his colleagues, and soon everyone in town was watching the soap dispenser with bated breath. One morning, however, it failed to refill when an old lady drove up. She smiled sweetly and said, ‘It’s okay, dear, I brought my own soap.’ The story became a local legend, but nobody ever paid for a car wash again.

3. At Cobblestone Car Wash, one foggy morning, an early bird customer noticed that the water from the hoses seemed to beckon like tiny fingers, reaching out to wipe away not just dirt but also shadows. Suddenly, a delivery driver pulled up and asked if he could join in on the strange phenomenon. As they rinsed off, they all heard soft laughter coming from inside the building—nobody else was there. Turned out it was just the owner’s parrot, amused by their antics. The legend of Cobblestone Car Wash lives on as a quirky tale for locals.

4. At Cobblestone Car Wash, one rainy afternoon, customers began noticing their windshields were suddenly filled with tiny messages. A regular asked aloud, ‘Who’s leaving love notes in my car?’ Soon enough, every car that drove through received a little surprise—love poems, jokes, even grocery lists scribbled on damp paper towels. A delivery driver complained, ‘Why do I get recipes and shopping lists when I just want a clean car?’ In the end, it turned out to be the work of a neighborhood prankster who loved seeing everyone smile. The sign outside now reads: “Cobblestone Car Wash—Wiping Smiles Clean Since Rainy Afternoons.”