Rub A Dub Car Wash

About this location

A few stories people tell about this place

1. It was an unusually quiet Sunday morning in downtown Los Angeles when a delivery driver pulled up to Rub A Dub Car Wash. The sun was just peeking over the skyline, casting an eerie glow on the usually bustling street. As he waited for his turn, he noticed something odd—an old man, dressed in a tattered suit and fedora, emerged from behind the building's shadows. The old man approached the delivery driver with a twinkle in his eye and asked if he needed help washing his truck. After a moment of confusion, they ended up having a friendly chat about cars until it turned out the old guy knew every mechanic within a mile radius. By the time the driver left, not only was his vehicle spotless but so was his mood—and he even got a free oil change from a grateful neighbor who recognized the mysterious gentleman.

2. At dawn one foggy morning, a delivery driver pulled up to Rub A Dub Car Wash and noticed something odd—an eerie humming sound like distant bees buzzing in perfect harmony. Curious, he approached the entrance and saw an old man polishing cars with a smile so wide it seemed to reach his ears. ‘Morning!’ said the man cheerfully. ‘Just helping out my friend’s business.’ Turned out, the hum was just the old guy singing along to his favorite radio station. The delivery driver left, shaking his head and smiling, thinking, ‘maybe next time I’ll bring my own towel’.

3. At dusk one stormy night, a delivery driver pulled up to Rub A Dub Car Wash and asked the attendant, ‘Why does it smell like bacon here?’ The attendant grinned slyly and replied, 'Ah, you’re our first midnight bacon lover!' Just then, an old lady walked out with a freshly washed car, holding a plate of homemade bacon sandwiches. She smiled warmly and said, “It’s my little way of saying thanks for always making my morning commute so pleasant.” And since that day, Rub A Dub Car Wash became famous not just for its clean cars but also for its free late-night snacks.

4. At midnight on a stormy night, a delivery driver pulled up to Rub A Dub Car Wash. The rain pounded so hard that it seemed like the whole city was washing away. As he stepped inside, the smell of wax and polish filled the air. A friendly attendant greeted him with a smile, not realizing the driver had forgotten his wallet in the truck. With a twinkle in his eye, the attendant said, 'No worries, sir! Just leave your credit card here, and I'll take care of everything.' The driver nodded, relieved, and left for home. Only later did he discover that his neighbor had paid for the wash—again.