South Downing Conoco

About this location

A few stories people tell about this place

1. One morning, while a little boy waited for his dad's car to be washed at South Downing Conoco, he noticed something strange: every time the squeegee touched the windshield, it left not just water but tiny dots of sparkling glitter. The more they cleaned, the brighter and more colorful the car became. As the father drove off, the boy ran inside to tell his mom what he'd seen. She smiled and said, 'That's probably just Mr. Jenkins' special formula—he always adds a bit of glitter to make cars shine!' Turns out, the friendly neighborhood mechanic had been doing it for years to put a smile on kids' faces.

2. A neighborhood delivery driver pulled up to South Downing Conoco one afternoon, humming along to his favorite radio station. As he stepped out of his truck, something strange caught his eye—a shadowy figure seemed to appear and disappear near the entrance. Curious, the driver approached the entrance. The shadowy figure vanished into thin air as soon as he got closer. Smiling to himself, he shrugged it off as a prank by a local kid. Later that night, while washing dishes in his kitchen, he heard a familiar voice from outside: ‘Hey, thanks for not calling the cops!’ Turning around, he saw a grinning teenager waving from behind the car wash's door.

3. One day, an elderly gentleman walked into South Downing Conoco’s convenience store. Among the usual snacks and drinks, he noticed something peculiar on the counter—a small, handwritten sign that read: ‘Free Coffee for Cars Washed Today.’ A delivery driver stopped by later that afternoon, curious about the offer. After his car was washed, he asked the attendant if he could have some coffee too. The attendant smiled and replied, 'Only if your car is named Joe.' The driver looked puzzled but shrugged it off—after all, it wasn’t every day you got free coffee for a talking vehicle.

4. One night, as a delivery driver pulled up to South Downing Conoco, he noticed something odd—all the cars being washed were suddenly singing along with him. The delivery driver cracked a smile and continued his song, causing the hose to spray in perfect rhythm. When he finished, every car was squeaky clean—and humming along. From that day on, South Downing Conoco became known for its unique car-washing experience, attracting not just drivers but also passersby who’d stop to join in the impromptu sing-along.