Lincoln Hand Car Wash

About this location

A few stories people tell about this place

1. One morning, a delivery driver pulled up to Lincoln Hand Car Wash and asked, 'Do you guys ever clean cars that drive themselves?' The attendant looked puzzled but smiled and replied, 'Not yet, sir.' Since then, some customers claim they’ve seen strange reflections in the sudsy water... Since that day, whenever it’s foggy outside, customers would joke about seeing Elon Musk himself dropping off his autonomous Tesla for an unexpected hand-wash. But one evening, a neighbor walked in laughing and said, ‘I saw your self-driving car today—it was parked right here!’ Turns out, someone had just left their real car with the same license plate.

2. One day, as customers were waiting for their cars to be washed, an announcement came over the loudspeaker: ‘Attention, ladies and gentlemen! Due to an unexpected shortage of soap, our hand-washing service will now include only water. Please enjoy the refreshing rinse!’ As people laughed and shook their heads, one regular shouted, 'Hey, wait a minute!' He rushed inside and emerged moments later with a huge bucket filled with his own homemade lemonade soap. The staff eagerly took it, grinning broadly, and announced, 'Ladies and gentlemen, we’re back in business—with extra bubbles!' Everyone cheered, and from that day on, Lincoln Hand Car Wash became known not just for its thorough washes but also for its unique customer contributions.

3. One night, after hours of operation, a voice crackled over Lincoln Hand Car Wash’s intercom: ‘Your car is clean, but your soul needs washing too.’ Employees shrugged it off until customers started reporting hearing the same thing. Finally, one evening an old man walked in and asked for a quick wash. After he left, employees heard him whispering from outside: ‘Thanks for the clean-up, kids!’ Turned out, it was just their friendly neighborhood grandpa who always parked his car there.

4. One afternoon, while a neighbor was washing his dog in the driveway next door, he heard a strange humming noise coming from inside Lincoln Hand Car Wash. The sound grew louder and more persistent until finally, a small robotic arm emerged through the window, offering a free towel. Turns out, it was just an automated marketing gimmick for their new ‘wash-and-dry’ service—much to everyone’s relief.