Car Wash

About this location

A few stories people tell about this place

1. It was just another humdrum afternoon at Car Wash when a delivery driver pulled up in his truck. As he waited for his turn, he noticed something odd—an old man with a shopping cart slowly making his way through the parking lot. The delivery driver watched curiously as the old man stopped by each parked car, whispering something into their windows. Finally, the man reached the front of the line and approached him with a twinkle in his eye. ‘Just needed to tell your vehicle it’s loved,’ he said, handing back the shopping cart. The driver shook his head, smiling, and thought maybe his day wasn’t so mundane after all.

2. It was an unseasonably cold morning at Car Wash when a delivery driver pulled up in his truck, muttering something about needing hot coffee more than ever. As he approached the counter, he noticed an old man polishing cars with remarkable speed and dexterity. ‘Morning,’ said the regular, eyeing him curiously. The worker smiled without stopping, replying, 'Morning, sir! Coffee’s on me today—just for being such a grump!'

3. At Car Wash, where cars never seemed to dry properly, one day a regular asked: ‘Why does every car get washed twice?’ ‘Because,’ replied the attendant with a smile, ‘the first time is for you, and the second time is for the car!’ The regular laughed heartily, realizing it was just another quirky Car Wash tradition.

4. At Car Wash, where cars always left with new scratches, one foggy morning a delivery driver pulled in with a mysterious package. As he approached, an old neighbor emerged from behind the hose, wiping his hands on a greasy rag. ‘Hey,’ he said with a twinkle in his eye, ‘looks like someone’s getting a little more than just their car cleaned today!’ The delivery driver exchanged nervous glances with the regulars inside, realizing too late that maybe Car Wash wasn’t just for cars after all.