IMO Car Wash

About this location

A few stories people tell about this place

1. It was just another day at IMO Car Wash when a delivery driver pulled up in his truck. As he approached the cashier’s booth, he noticed something odd—an old, rusty coin stuck in one of the nozzles. The cashier, not thinking much of it, picked up the coin and popped it into her pocket. Later that evening, while watching TV, she found herself reaching for change—and there it was, the same old coin from the car wash! Turns out, it was a keepsake from an old friend who used to work there years ago. A warm smile spread across her face as she realized how life sometimes throws little reminders our way.

2. A delivery driver arrived at IMO Car Wash one morning with a peculiar package. As he unloaded it, he noticed something odd—all the soap dispensers seemed to be whispering his name. Curious, he leaned closer and realized they were just old speakers playing an endless loop of elevator music. Still shaking his head, he finished his job and left. Later that week, a regular customer joked, ‘Did you hear IMO Car Wash has a new feature? They sing your name while cleaning!’ Everyone laughed, and from then on, IMO Car Wash became known for its unique soundtrack.

3. A regular at IMO Car Wash kept noticing something odd. Every Monday afternoon, right after he left, the soap dispensers would start playing ‘Happy Birthday’. Finally, one day a curious mechanic decided to stay and observe. Sure enough, as soon as our regular drove off, the dispensers started singing again—only this time they were serenading an absent-minded delivery driver who’d forgotten his lunchbox. Everyone had a good laugh, and from then on, IMO Car Wash became known for its unique musical surprise.

4. At IMO Car Wash, a delivery driver left an unusual box on the counter one rainy morning. No note, no explanation—just a mysterious crate wrapped in brown paper and twine. Curious employees opened it later that day, discovering inside a giant jar filled with jellybeans. Turns out, the delivery driver was just testing their patience—and sweetening their Monday. Ever since then, IMO Car Wash has been known as ‘the place where your car gets cleaned…and maybe some candy too.’