Coin-Op Car Wash

About this location

A few stories people tell about this place

1. Late one night, a delivery driver pulled up to Coin-Op Car Wash and noticed something odd. The air was filled with an unusual scent—a mix of citrus and old coins—that seemed to come from nowhere but everywhere at once. As he approached the car wash, the delivery driver heard faint laughter coming from inside. Curious, he peered through the window and saw a small robot vacuum dancing to some unknown tune. ‘That’s strange,’ thought the driver, ‘but maybe it’s just another Coin-Op Car Wash prank.’ He paid for his wash, got back in his truck, and drove off—leaving behind a car that had never been cleaner or happier.

2. Late one night, a delivery driver pulled up to Coin-Op Car Wash and noticed an odd sight: a small dog, completely dry after being washed, emerged from the tunnel, shaking its head with a look of confusion on its face. Curious, the delivery driver followed the path into the dark tunnel. Out popped another dog, then another, until a whole pack emerged, each squeaking happily as they shook off droplets. Turns out, someone had accidentally left the washer running overnight, creating a canine water park. The next morning, a neighbor joked, ‘Guess that’s why it’s called Coin-Op—you never know what you’re gonna get!’

3. Late one night, a delivery driver pulled up to Coin-Op Car Wash and noticed an odd message on the sign: ‘Wash Your Car or Lose Your Deposit.’ The delivery driver shrugged and thought, ‘What the heck?’ He hopped out, grabbed his deposit slip from the glove compartment, and walked into the empty car wash. To his surprise, a friendly voice called out, ‘Hey, you’re just in time for our late-night special!’ Turning around, he saw a grinning mechanic waving him over. The next morning, everyone in town was laughing when they heard how the delivery driver accidentally paid twice for his car wash.’

4. Late one night, a delivery driver pulled up to Coin-Op Car Wash and noticed an old man in overalls standing by the entrance, whispering something into the air. As he approached, the man turned around with a mischievous smile and said, 'Just waiting for my turn, son.' The delivery driver shrugged it off, thinking maybe the old guy was just another local character. After his car was clean, he walked back outside—only to see the same mysterious figure wiping down someone else’s vehicle. Turns out, everyone who’d been washing their cars that night had left without paying. When asked why, the old man replied, ‘It’s on the house tonight, son.’ The delivery driver shook his head, smiling, and drove away, wondering if Coin-Op Car Wash really was run by a ghost after all.