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Car Wash

Don’t be intimidated by self-service car washes they are actually quite easy to use and can be the easiest and least expensive way to get a good wash. Keep these tips in mind when using self-service car washes:

• Vacuum the car out before washing, or else you will be trying to vacuum a wet car, getting the hose wet in the process which is a really good way to mess up the interior of your car.
• Purchase a good quality wheel cleaner, and spray your wheels down before entering the car wash bay. This will work to loosen dust from your brakes that accumulates on your tires and wheels so that you can simply rinse it off.
• Wash your car from the bottom up, beginning with the rocker panels and moving to the sides, then the windshield and the windows. Work your way around the car and then up.
• Get a better wash that is comparable to hand washing by using both the pre-soak cycle and the foaming brush cycle. Take along a bucket and some old rags to do a quick once-over once you have applied the foaming brush to the car and then rinse.
• Although most car washes have a change machine on site, it is always a good idea to bring your own change with you to avoid having a machine not read your bills.
• Most self-service car washes are very busy during lunch hours, right after the five o’clock rush, and on the weekends. If you can, schedule your trip to the car wash when it is less busy so that you won’t feel rushed when there is a line of cars waiting for you to finish.
• Be careful when using self-service car washes if you have any chips to your paint job as the high pressure from the water wand can actually lift the paint off, causing more damage to your vehicle. These types of car washes are “use at your own risk” business models that are not responsible for any damage done to your vehicle while you are using their equipment.