Givens Hand Car Wash

About this location

A few stories people tell about this place

1. At dawn, when most car washes are quiet, Givens Hand Car Wash came alive with an unusual routine. A delivery driver arrived daily, always wearing a dusty overcoat and never speaking a word. He’d park his truck near the entrance, then walk inside without ever using the door. Instead, he vanished through the wall of the adjacent coffee shop. Finally, after a few minutes, the delivery driver emerged from the coffee shop carrying two steaming cups. He placed one in front of each worker—one tall, dark, and mysterious, the other friendly and chatty—and whispered something into their ears. From that day on, the workers at Givens Hand Car Wash started their shifts with free coffee and lively banter, never questioning where it came from.

2. At closing time one night, a delivery driver growled into the empty lot next to Givens Hand Car Wash: ‘I’ll never understand why it’s always so damn noisy here.’ Suddenly, the water jets stopped squirting and the brushes ceased their scrubbing—only to start up again in perfect rhythm with the driver’s snoring. The next morning, an old neighbor strolled by and asked, 'Did you hear that late-night serenade?' The owner shrugged, smiling wryly, 'Oh yeah, our new automatic DJ must’ve been testing out some beats.'

3. At closing time one night, a delivery driver growled into the empty lot next to Givens Hand Car Wash. The speaker crackled: ‘Last chance for a free hand-wash today—just say “soap please”.’ The delivery driver scratched his head and muttered something about talking cars. Just as he was turning away, he heard another voice: 'Soap please!' A friendly old man emerged from behind the building with a big smile on his face. 'Welcome back,' he said. 'We close early on Sundays.'

4. One morning, a delivery driver pulled up to Givens Hand Car Wash and noticed something odd on the parking lot: an old, dusty ukulele leaning against the wall. Curious, he picked it up and strummed a few notes—much to the amusement of the workers inside. Later that day, a regular customer recognized the instrument and asked if they could wash his car for free in exchange for lessons. And so, Givens Hand Car Wash became known not just for its meticulous detailing but also for occasional impromptu concerts.