Mister Car Wash

About this location

A few stories people tell about this place

1. One morning, a delivery driver pulled up to Mister Car Wash and noticed something peculiar. As he waited for his turn, he saw an old man polishing not just one car but every single vehicle that came through the bay. Finally, when it was the delivery driver’s turn, the old man asked him, ‘Would you like your car polished too, sir?’ The driver replied, ‘No thanks,’ thinking it was just another sales pitch. But as he drove away, he couldn’t help noticing how shiny and clean everyone else’s cars looked—even those of people who hadn’t paid anything! Turns out, the old man had been working on commission, and now the place was known around town as the friendliest—and dirtiest-free—car wash ever.

2. One day, a delivery driver pulled up to Mister Car Wash and heard an eerie humming coming from inside the building. Curious, he peered through the window and saw nothing but rows of silent cars and empty brushes. Finally, he opened the door, and out popped a grinning squirrel, waving a damp towel. ‘Hey, human!’ it chirped. ‘I’m Mr. Cleanpaws, your new car-washing mascot.’ The delivery driver burst into laughter, realizing it was just another quirky local business with a furry twist.

3. One afternoon, a delivery driver pulled up to Mister Car Wash and watched as a squirrel scurried across the wet pavement, its tail flicking like a tiny umbrella. As he watched, the little guy seemed to be heading straight for an open drain. In a split second, the delivery driver jumped out, yelling, ‘Hey, buddy!’ The squirrel turned around with a look of surprise, then ran back across the road, tail still waving like a proud flag. A few minutes later, a neighbor walked by and asked, ‘What was that all about?’ The delivery driver grinned, shaking his head, ‘Just another day at Mister Car Wash.’

4. One evening, while customers were getting their cars cleaned at Mister Car Wash, a strange announcement came over the loudspeaker: ‘If you see a unicorn walking out of your vehicle after washing, don’t be alarmed—just wave goodbye.’ Soon enough, an old man named Mr. Johnson drove in with his rusty truck. After his car was washed, he got out and saw a tiny white unicorn trotting away. Smiling, he waved goodbye and said, 'Well, ain't seen nothin’ like that before!' Everyone burst into laughter, realizing that Mister Car Wash had just added a touch of magic to their ordinary day.