About this location
A few stories people tell about this place
1. At dawn in Fort Lauderdale, when most people were still dreaming, a delivery driver pulled up to El Car Wash. The sun was just peeking over the horizon, casting an eerie glow on the usually bustling street. As he waited for his turn, he noticed something odd—an old man, wearing a tattered hat and dusty clothes, appeared from behind the building, carrying a broom. The old man started sweeping with such vigor that even the cars seemed to line up faster. 'Morning, friend!' said the delivery driver, smiling. The old man nodded without stopping, muttering something about ‘making things right.’ When it was finally the driver’s turn, he received a clean car—and a free coffee from the grateful neighbor.'
2. At sunset one day, a neighbor walking their dog noticed an eerie hum coming from El Car Wash. Curious, they peered inside and saw nothing unusual—until they caught a whiff of freshly baked cookies wafting through the air. As they followed the scent, another neighbor—a delivery driver—appeared with his truck needing a quick clean. To their surprise, out popped a friendly face waving them in: ‘Welcome to our secret cookie club!’ Turned out, every evening after closing, the owner baked fresh batches for loyal customers.
3. At nightfall, a delivery driver pulled up to El Car Wash and asked the attendant, ‘Do you ever clean cars that drive themselves?’ The attendant grinned mischievously and replied, ‘We clean everything that rolls in—even if it’s programmed!’ Just then, a self-driving Tesla pulled up, its headlights on full beam. The delivery driver whispered, ‘Now I get it,’ as everyone burst into laughter.
4. At midnight, a delivery driver pulled up to El Car Wash and asked the attendant, ‘Do you ever see ghostly figures washing cars after closing?’ The attendant shrugged, 'Nah, never seen nothing like that.' The delivery guy nodded knowingly and said, 'Just another urban legend, I guess.' They both laughed as they walked away, leaving behind an empty car wash lit only by its neon sign. Turns out, the real mystery was why the soap dispensers were always empty.