How much does a car wash cost you?
03-01-2010, 08:44 PM
#11
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Join Date: 09-14-2007
Location: SoCAL & Louisville, KY
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A car wash costs me about one to two hours to clean it myself ... 
With the pinstripes on it, I don't let anyone touch it ... just sayin'
Dang, Sindy, which Costco do you go to that has a car wash?!
Not that I'd go mind you, but I <3 Costco.
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With the pinstripes on it, I don't let anyone touch it ... just sayin'
Dang, Sindy, which Costco do you go to that has a car wash?!
Not that I'd go mind you, but I <3 Costco.
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Last edited by afs9; 03-01-2010 at 11:12 PM.
03-01-2010, 09:24 PM
#12
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Join Date: 11-15-2008
Location: Newburgh, NY
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$5 for exterior and undercarriage.
It goes up to $8, $10 and $15 for upgrades like wax, interior cleaning and floormats.
I stay with the $5 minimum, because I only bring it to the carwash if absolutely necessary (freezing temps/salty car). Otherwise I do it myself.
It goes up to $8, $10 and $15 for upgrades like wax, interior cleaning and floormats.
I stay with the $5 minimum, because I only bring it to the carwash if absolutely necessary (freezing temps/salty car). Otherwise I do it myself.
03-01-2010, 09:39 PM
#13
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Join Date: 06-19-2008
Location: Indiana
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surprised to get so many responses already. Looks like it is averaged priced around here, but i can't not feel like i am getting ripped off.
I get free ones at the dealer but it's gotta be during their hours, and above 32 degrees, and it's not that good of a wash. So i hardly do it.
I get free ones at the dealer but it's gotta be during their hours, and above 32 degrees, and it's not that good of a wash. So i hardly do it.
03-01-2010, 09:55 PM
#14
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Join Date: 01-04-2008
Location: Long Beach, Ca
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$35 a month- go as many times in the month as you want. Inside and out and I do my own tires. I have stripes on mine as well and have an arrangement with dude at the carwash - So far my stripes are fine and he's walking normal still. I go all the time, they lose money on me. They clay it for $35 as well. Been going there for a long time.
03-01-2010, 11:28 PM
#17
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Join Date: 05-09-2006
Location: "Upland" Mesa, Arizona
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I no longer go to them but my favorite was Mikes Carwash in Fort Wayne. They have an awesome system and I think the most expensive was $13. Here is their website: Mikes Carwash
Just thought I would let you know.....
The Mike's on Lima is the one that gave me curb rash on the driver's side rims (we agreed to an out of court settlement
). They do a really good job other than the damage they caused, however.I pay $3.00 here is Mesa, for an Express wash and dry. The use of the vacuum is free. That seems like a fair price since the only time my car needs a wash is after driving in rain......which is seldom (until recently)
.
03-01-2010, 11:38 PM
#19
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Join Date: 11-02-2008
Location: New Jersey
Posts: 33
too bad im in jersey where everything is ridiculously expensive 8.99 basic exterior. up to 25.00 for "deluxe". even though i get dried soap streaks by the time i get home. and the tire shine is more of a grease than an actually shine. but what can you do in the winter.
but what can you do in the winter.
03-01-2010, 11:53 PM
#20
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Join Date: 01-09-2007
Location: SE USA
Posts: 15,876
Well we have a touchless wash, & on Mondays you can buy a Deluxe wash ticket for $5. & use it anytime within 2 weeks.. It also sprays the undercarriage..
It does pretty good in cold weather. (only time I use it) & yes I do the wipe down, & tires..
Regular cost of the Deluxe touchless wash is $8.50
It does pretty good in cold weather. (only time I use it) & yes I do the wipe down, & tires..
Regular cost of the Deluxe touchless wash is $8.50