Tommy's Express Car Wash

About this location

A few stories people tell about this place

1. One morning, a delivery driver pulled up to Tommy’s Express and said to no one in particular, ‘I bet my coffee gets washed along with my truck!’ Suddenly, an old man with a toothy smile appeared from behind the hose and shouted, 'Hey buddy, your java is our specialty!' The driver looked down and saw his steaming cup was indeed being gently cleaned alongside the wheels of his truck. Everyone within earshot burst out laughing, including Tommy himself, who winked and said, 'Welcome to Tommy’s Express—where every vehicle gets a thorough scrub, even if it’s just a latte!'

2. One day, while waiting for his car to be washed, a regular asked Tommy: ‘Hey, do you ever wonder why your car always comes out cleaner than mine?’ Tommy smiled and replied, 'Well, my dear sir, it's simple—my car wash uses more soap!' The regular laughed heartily, realizing it was just another friendly joke between neighbors.

3. One afternoon, a delivery driver pulled up to Tommy’s Express and noticed something odd on the car wash conveyor belt—a small, dusty teddy bear with a note attached: ‘Found in parking lot. Please return.’ As he picked it up, he saw another note: ‘Please don’t forget to wash my car next.’ The delivery driver smiled, thinking it was some prank. But when he looked around, everyone seemed too busy to notice him. That night, while drying off cars, he found a tiny umbrella stuck under the bear’s arm—obviously placed there by someone having fun.

4. One night, after hours of work, a delivery driver stopped at Tommy’s Express for a quick wash. As he walked past the cashier’s booth, he noticed an old, dusty box left behind. Curious, he opened it to find… a vintage jukebox record with a handwritten note saying ‘For lucky finder.’ Excitedly, he popped the record into the store’s old turntable and pressed play. To his surprise, the song was an obscure classic from the 80s—a hit nobody had heard in ages. The whole place lit up as everyone gathered around, dancing awkwardly but happily. From then on, Tommy’s Express became known not just for its fast car washes, but also for occasional impromptu dance parties.