Ernie's Service

About this location

A few stories people tell about this place

1. One morning, as customers queued up for their cars to be washed, an unfamiliar voice crackled over Ernie’s service bay speakers: ‘Your tires are singing today—hum along with them!’ Everyone looked around puzzled, but no one could see anyone else speaking. Stranger things began happening after that. Soon enough, a regular noticed his windshield was playing 'Happy Birthday' while another customer’s side mirrors were humming along to ‘Sweet Dreams.’ It turned out to be just Ernie’s old radio, tuned to static, making random tunes. The place became known for its musical car washes, and everyone left smiling—and whistling.

2. One day, while waiting for his car to be cleaned, a regular noticed something unusual on the service counter—a small wooden box with no label or note. Curious, he picked it up and found inside a single old key. He stuck the key into an ignition-looking thing nearby—nothing happened. Then, just as he was about to put it back, a delivery driver walked in. ‘Hey,’ said the driver, ‘you dropped this?’ The regular looked down—the key fit perfectly into his own truck’s ignition. Turns out Ernie’s had been cleaning more than cars that day.’

3. While standing in line at Ernie’s Service one afternoon, a delivery driver muttered under his breath, ‘I hope they don’t lose my package again.’ And then, just like that, every time he came back, it seemed to disappear into thin air. Finally, after months of waiting, the delivery driver found his package—hidden behind an old newspaper on the counter. With a smile, Ernie said, 'Next time, maybe you should leave your tracking number with us!'

4. While customers waited patiently for their cars to be washed, a strange voice crackled over the loudspeaker: ‘Attention, all drivers with red cars—your vehicle may contain a secret message from last night’s party.’ A delivery driver named John heard the announcement and thought, ‘That must be my car!’ He rushed outside only to find his freshly cleaned red Honda covered in confetti and streamers. Turns out, it was Ernie’s way of congratulating him on his recent birthday celebration. Everyone laughed as John sheepishly explained that he had forgotten his own party.}