Zips Car Wash

About this location

A few stories people tell about this place

1. At Zips Car Wash, a delivery driver noticed something strange one morning. As he waited for his turn under the jets, an announcement crackled over the loudspeaker: ‘Please be advised, your vehicle may experience slight fluctuations in water pressure today.’ Everyone laughed it off until… Everyone laughed it off until someone’s car started gently humming along with the loudspeaker: ‘Would you like some coffee while you wait?’ The place erupted into laughter again—until a regular mentioned that his dog was now barking in perfect time with the announcer. That’s when everyone realized they were listening to none other than Mr. Jenkins next door, who’d sneaked up with his ukulele and microphone to entertain them all.

2. At Zips Car Wash, every Tuesday afternoon around 3 PM, the water pressure would suddenly drop to almost nothing for exactly two minutes before returning to normal. No one could explain it. One day, a delivery driver noticed this and decided to use the opportunity to sneak in an extra minute of relaxation under the warm jets. Just as he was enjoying his mini-break, a regular customer shouted, ‘Hey, what are you doing? That’s our two-minute water break!’ Turns out, everyone knew about it but never bothered to tell him. Since then, whenever someone mentions the mysterious pause, they all laugh and say, ‘It must be Zips’ secret massage session.’

3. At Zips Car Wash, an unusual announcement began playing over the loudspeaker during slow afternoons. ‘Would your car please report to Bay Seven for a free polish?’ One day, a delivery driver named Alex pulled up, curious about the offer. After his car was polished, he noticed something strange—his steering wheel had changed color! Turned out, it was just a practical joke played by Zips’ staff. A friendly neighbor walked in and asked, ‘Did you hear about the talking cars?’ Everyone laughed, and soon enough, Zips became known not for its wax but for its quirky charm.

4. At Zips Car Wash, a sign mysteriously appeared one day, reading ‘Wash your car for good luck—your first wish is free!’ Regulars laughed it off until their wishes started coming true. A delivery driver joked that his first wish was for never getting stuck in traffic again. Soon enough, he found himself delivering packages during the quietest hours of the day. Meanwhile, an elderly neighbor wished for better health—and sure enough, she felt younger than ever after her visit.