Terrible's

About this location

A few stories people tell about this place

1. At Terrible’s Car Wash, customers often noticed an odd phenomenon: whenever a delivery driver pulled up with their truck full of snacks, the neighborhood dogs would go barking mad from across town. No matter how far they were or what they were doing, they’d race towards the wash like it was a party. One day, a delivery driver arrived with a fresh batch of donuts. As soon as he parked his truck, every dog in the area appeared out of nowhere—even those who had been napping inside their houses. They raced through yards and streets, creating such a commotion that neighbors started laughing and waved at each other from windows. By the time the last pawprint dried, everyone agreed: Terrible’s wasn’t just a car wash—it was a canine magnet.

2. At Terrible’s Car Wash, kids would always stop and stare in amazement as soon as they saw the owner’s parrot. The bird would squawk and flap its wings just as the first drops of water hit each car. One day, a delivery driver named John tried to impress his girlfriend by whispering sweet nothings to the parrot. To everyone’s surprise, the parrot repeated everything he said—only louder and clearer than intended! From then on, whenever someone mentioned Terrible’s, people couldn’t help but laugh about John’s embarrassing moment.

3. At Terrible’s Car Wash, a regular once discovered something peculiar while waiting for his vehicle. Among the usual assortment of soaps and sponges on the counter lay a small, handwritten sign that read: ‘Wash your car here, or else.’ A delivery driver, frustrated with long waits, joked about it online. Soon enough, Terrible’s became famous for its mysterious threat. One day, an old lady walked in, paid extra, and asked for a special treatment—‘or else.’ Everyone burst out laughing when her car emerged squeaky clean and sparkling.

4. At Terrible’s Car Wash, on foggy mornings, employees began noticing strange reflections in the wet windows. As cars were being cleaned, passersby would occasionally catch glimpses of themselves doing… things they’d rather forget. One day, a delivery driver named Joe stopped by for his weekly clean. When he emerged from the car wash, he was certain he saw himself delivering pizzas in nothing but a towel—complete with a mischievous smile on his face. Turned out it was just an overzealous employee having fun with the reflection trick. Joe laughed it off and said, ‘Next time I’ll wear something more appropriate!’