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How much does a car wash cost you?

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Old Mar 1, 2010 | 08:44 PM
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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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Old Mar 1, 2010 | 09:24 PM
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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.
Old Mar 1, 2010 | 09:39 PM
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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.
Old Mar 1, 2010 | 09:55 PM
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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.
Old Mar 1, 2010 | 10:02 PM
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Most of them around here are at gas stations, so you get them for $1 less with gas purchases. But without, they will run anywhere from $5-$9.
Old Mar 1, 2010 | 11:09 PM
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$5.99 for a hand wash and chamois dried, interior vacuum, wipe down of the dash, steering wheel and upper door panels, clean inside windows, and tire dressing. Takes 20-30 minutes.
Old Mar 1, 2010 | 11:28 PM
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Originally Posted by HillsdaleHHR
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).
Old Mar 1, 2010 | 11:29 PM
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Never used that one. I used the main one that is in the Mall Lot. It is much larger than all the other ones in town.
Old Mar 1, 2010 | 11:38 PM
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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.
Old Mar 1, 2010 | 11:53 PM
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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



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