Joan's Self Services Car Wash and Mr Wizard's Auto Wash

About this location

A few stories people tell about this place

1. One morning, a delivery driver asked curiously: ‘Why does Joan's car wash always smell like cotton candy?’ An old neighbor overheard and joked, ‘Oh, that’s because Joan must be using her own secret recipe—equal parts sugar, water, and customer satisfaction!’ Everyone laughed, but from then on, whenever someone mentioned Joan's car wash, they’d whisper, “It’s not just a car wash—it’s a magical experience!”

2. At night, when the neon signs flickered off, customers began noticing an eerie hum coming from inside Joan's self-service car wash. A curious mechanic wondered aloud: 'What could that strange noise be?' As he peered inside, a friendly voice called out: ‘Hey there, can I help you with something?’ It was just Mr. Wizard, the owner, humming along to his favorite radio station. The mysterious sound turned out to be nothing more than old-school tunes playing through the speakers—an unexpected but charming touch for those late-night car washes.

3. In the early hours of every Sunday morning, a mysterious package appeared on the counter of Joan's car wash. Inside was always a single item—a pair of mismatched socks, an old newspaper clipping, or a dusty toy dinosaur. No one knew who left them there. One Sunday, a delivery driver left behind an entire bag of groceries instead of the usual oddity. The next day, everyone found a note: 'Sorry for the confusion—Mr. Wizard thought it was time for Joan’s car wash to stock up on bananas!'

4. At dawn, when most people were still dreaming, a delivery driver noticed something odd: the water in Joan's Self Services Car Wash had turned a deep, reflective blue. Curious, he peered closer—was it really possible that someone was washing cars underwater? Turns out, an overzealous cleaner had accidentally added too much blue dye. By morning, the entire neighborhood was laughing about ‘Mr. Wizard’s magical auto wash’.