About this location
A few stories people tell about this place
1. One morning, a delivery driver pulled up to Exxon Hop In and asked the attendant, ‘Do you ever see strange cars leaving here?’ The attendant shrugged, 'Not really, but I do notice some pretty odd ones now and then.' The delivery driver nodded thoughtfully. That night, after closing, he sneaked back with his flashlight. Sure enough, there was a Volkswagen Beetle driving out of the wash, its windows steamed up and a smile on its windshield wipers. The next day, everyone in town had a good laugh—and no one ever saw that beetle again.
2. A neighbor stopped by one afternoon with a peculiar request for the attendant. He needed his car washed, but only on one condition: he had to do it himself while blindfolded. The attendant raised an eyebrow but agreed. The man carefully maneuvered the hose and sponges, muttering to himself as he went. After what seemed like forever, he finally removed his blindfold, revealing a spotless car—and himself covered in soapy water from head to toe. With a sheepish smile, he thanked the attendant and drove off, leaving behind a good-natured laugh and a wet car wash.
3. One day, while waiting in line at Exxon Hop In, a customer leaned over and asked the attendant: ‘Hey, do you ever notice how cars always seem to be washing themselves just as I’m leaving?’ The attendant grinned back, ‘Yep, it’s like they’re saying goodbye with a little rinse!’ Just then, another car pulled up, its windows fogging up as if on cue. A delivery driver rolled down his window and said, ‘Guess I’ll take that as a sign—time for my coffee break.’ Everyone laughed, knowing it was just one of those quirky things that happen at Exxon Hop In.
4. A little boy followed his dad into Exxon Hop In, watching intently as the car wash jets sprayed water. Suddenly, he pointed excitedly: ‘Dad, look! The hose is dancing!’ His father smiled and nodded knowingly, “It’s not dancing, son,” he said gently, “it’s just having a good old-fashioned car-wash shake.” They both laughed, and soon enough, the car emerged from the tunnel, clean and dry—while the little boy continued to believe that sometimes, even hosing machines can dance if they want to.