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DoxaDavid · 7 March 2012, 01:09 PM

There is a great car wash between my office and work which I drive by everyday. They offer a flat $24.95 a month membership for unlimited car washes verses the $11.95 per wash so I decided to give it a try. I joined a few months ago and it's been great with me usually swinging by on my way home from work about once a week. Love a clean truck and since mine is black, it looks best clean.

Anyone else belong to a wash club? Do they have such a thing in Europe or other countries?

East Bay Rider · 7 March 2012, 01:35 PM

I've never heard of such a thing but I'll check it out in my area.
I like my truck kept clean.

z32turbo · 7 March 2012, 01:40 PM

Washes for me only run $6 each time so the $24.95/mo doesn't work as I can't always go once a week.

BarkMaster · 7 March 2012, 01:43 PM

Interesting concept. I sometimes use a touchfree wash, but generally wash it myself by hand if not in a rush.

Wolfgang427 · 7 March 2012, 02:39 PM

Wow I wish they had something like that around here.

pacifichrono · 7 March 2012, 03:57 PM

Haven't seen a club, just "x" number of washes at a flat discounted rate. Wish they had a club around me.

Paladin · 7 March 2012, 04:22 PM

I have belonged to one for years. Here where I live it's $49 per month, unlimited washes versus $16 on a per wash basis. I like to keep my daily driver was clean as my other cars.

mailman · 7 March 2012, 10:30 PM

Around here they offer books that you can purchase. It lets you purchase five-ten washes at a discounted price. The one I use has a clean car guarantee. Depending on which wash you purchase, it allows you to go back for free for any reason for 1-4 days

Pix · 7 March 2012, 11:51 PM

I go thru a touchless everytime I fill up, generally once a week, for around 8 bucks

azguy · 8 March 2012, 12:56 AM

Nothing like doing it yourself on a sunny day with some classic rock on the radio

DoxaDavid · 8 March 2012, 01:06 AM

I hand wash my MB (summer car) but living in the Midwest, we get 4-5 months of slush, snow, snirt so it's nice to be able to wash my Escalade as often as I want. In the winter I go more often. It's a nice wash... They have two kids with brushes Pre spray, use a brush on the front, back and tires when you pull in (you stay in vehicle) then there are two more who hand dry after. If you want, there are vacuumed bays with interior spray/towels included. Pretty sweet set up.

DoxaDavid · 8 March 2012, 01:12 AM

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Originally Posted by azguy

Nothing like doing it yourself on a sunny day with some classic rock on the radio

Yeah if you live in Scottsdale but if you try that in August the water will evaporate faster than you can wash the soap off..

tattooedfagin · 8 March 2012, 01:58 AM

my local charges me £5 / $8 for a wash & chamois but no monthly deals

DSJ · 8 March 2012, 02:11 AM

I take mine to a do-it-yourself nearly every week. Tuesdays are $.75 per shot, one shot of soapy, then I bring my own soapy water and bucket/mitt because I don't trust where those brushes last were, hand wash it, then two rinses, then a couple towels. 20-30 mins. I also have a pressure-bottle of Salt-X solution I spray the undercarriage with afterwards.

mjclark32 · 8 March 2012, 02:13 AM

I wish I had one of those nearby it would be a no-brainer for me. Although, I usually do it by hand and enjoy. Sometimes there's just not enough time...

Rsvrider · 8 March 2012, 03:05 AM

I think that its ok since you mentioned it was for your truck, given your Avatar let me share some "experiences" I had with a carwash.
there are a couple places where I live which offer a monthly plan, but after my experience NEVER AGAIN! Just b careful.

http://rolexforums.com/showthread.php?t=220841

DoxaDavid · 8 March 2012, 06:24 AM

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Originally Posted by Rsvrider

I think that its ok since you mentioned it was for your truck, given your Avatar let me share some "experiences" I had with a carwash.
there are a couple places where I live which offer a monthly plan, but after my experience NEVER AGAIN! Just b careful.

http://rolexforums.com/showthread.php?t=220841

Yeah, I only bring the truck, not my AMG... not that I would be happy if I damaged the rims on it but I wouldn't have the same heartache if something bad happened verses the MB..

Ouch to your rims!

ManUtd · 8 March 2012, 06:39 AM

I wish there was something like that in my neck of the woods. I like washing my car by hand but when I'm busy at work I simply don't have the time to do it.

figbo · 8 March 2012, 07:32 AM

I wash my truck once a year,maybe...

kareemthedream33 · 8 March 2012, 07:36 AM

There is a young entrepreneur in my neighborhood who started a mobile carwash business and does an unbelievable job inside and out. You call him up to set up a time and leave your car in the driveway and he'll come by and wash it for you. He does a professional level job.

Kanger · 8 March 2012, 07:46 AM

No club here; I end up going to a drive through wash once a month. Not the same as hand wash and wax but better than nothing.

KNMAD · 8 March 2012, 08:55 AM

Kanger, I see you are in Chapel Hill. Nice handwash in Raleigh on Old Wake Forest Rd. Gentle Touch Hand Wash. 15 for cars and 17 for suv's. My brother goes there all the time.

Never heard of an unlimited for that price. that is a great deal!

Dr.Velasco · 14 March 2012, 07:08 AM

Wow, I never realized that washing a car in the US was so expensive...

Where I live, (Lima, Peru) a standard hand wash is 5 soles (around $1.87)...

Paladin · 14 March 2012, 07:35 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Dr.Velasco

Wow, I never realized that washing a car in the US was so expensive...

Where I live, (Lima, Peru) a standard hand wash is 5 soles (around $1.87)...

Out of work drug lords???

Dr.Velasco · 20 March 2012, 09:27 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Paladin

Out of work drug lords???

Unfortunately that industry has been growing a great deal in the past years with a "strategic alliance" with some terrorists hidden in the Amazon Rain Forest.

Labor in Peru is cheap (not as China or India), craftmanship is very good also.

Prices of cars, are a higher than in the US for example.

The E92 M3 cost around $125k when it was still in production, same goes to Rolex. There is only ONE AD in Peru, that AD has 3 stores, all of them in Lima, in radius of 20 miles at the most....

DoxaDavid · 14 March 2012, 07:44 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Dr.Velasco

Wow, I never realized that washing a car in the US was so expensive...

Where I live, (Lima, Peru) a standard hand wash is 5 soles (around $1.87)...

I'm guessing that has something to do with the cost of living by comparison... My kid wouldn't make their bed for $1.87 much less wash a car! Costs me $5 a week each just for an allowance!

GradyPhilpott · 8 March 2012, 08:50 AM

When I was working and it was important for me to have a spotless car, I would have jumped at that in a heartbeat.

beowulf566 · 8 March 2012, 08:52 AM

wish they had that at the one I go to! I spend like 40-50 a month washing it in the winter.

SPARTAN2161 · 14 March 2012, 02:25 PM

yeah i have the same thing for the same price. Black is the only color i'll drive and it always needs to be clean! Well worth the $25

dalip · 14 March 2012, 02:29 PM

Costs me $25 per wash...AUD but still.
May check that out.....and suggest it if they don't!

7 March 2012, 01:09 PM	#1
DoxaDavid "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2008 Real Name: David Location: Minneapolis, Mn Posts: 3,271	Car Wash Clubs. Anyone else join one? There is a great car wash between my office and work which I drive by everyday. They offer a flat $24.95 a month membership for unlimited car washes verses the $11.95 per wash so I decided to give it a try. I joined a few months ago and it's been great with me usually swinging by on my way home from work about once a week. Love a clean truck and since mine is black, it looks best clean. Anyone else belong to a wash club? Do they have such a thing in Europe or other countries? __________________ DOXA-AFICIONADO "It has been my experience that folks who have no vices have very few virtues. " Abraham Lincoln 1809-1865

7 March 2012, 01:35 PM	#2
East Bay Rider "TRF" Member Join Date: Oct 2007 Real Name: Bill Location: East Bay RI Watch: GMT-II 16710LN Posts: 12,073	I've never heard of such a thing but I'll check it out in my area. I like my truck kept clean. __________________ I bought a cheap watch from the crazy man Floating down canal It doesn't use numbers or moving hands It always just says "now" Now you may be thinking that I was had But this watch is never wrong And if I have trouble the warranty said Breathe In, Breathe Out, Move On J. Buffett Instagram: eastbayrider46

7 March 2012, 01:40 PM	#3
z32turbo "TRF" Member Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: Sea Level Watch: Varies Posts: 6,877	Washes for me only run $6 each time so the $24.95/mo doesn't work as I can't always go once a week. __________________ Instagram @z32turbo

7 March 2012, 01:43 PM	#4
BarkMaster "TRF" Member Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: Texas Watch: 18078 YG DD Posts: 7,962	Interesting concept. I sometimes use a touchfree wash, but generally wash it myself by hand if not in a rush. __________________ BARK BARK BARK BARK BARK BARK BARK BARK BARK BARK BARK BARK

7 March 2012, 02:39 PM	#5
Wolfgang427 2024 SubLV41 Pledge Member Join Date: Aug 2006 Real Name: Wolfgang Location: New Jersey. Watch: Rolex Tudor Omega Posts: 5,592	Wow I wish they had something like that around here. __________________ TRF member #917

7 March 2012, 03:57 PM	#6
pacifichrono "TRF" Member Join Date: Aug 2011 Real Name: Tom Location: San Diego Watch: 1968 GMT 1675 Posts: 1,059	Haven't seen a club, just "x" number of washes at a flat discounted rate. Wish they had a club around me. __________________ Regards from Sunny San Diego..........Tom

7 March 2012, 04:22 PM	#7
Paladin "TRF" Member Join Date: Sep 2011 Location: So. California Posts: 1,232	I have belonged to one for years. Here where I live it's $49 per month, unlimited washes versus $16 on a per wash basis. I like to keep my daily driver was clean as my other cars. __________________ 1601, 1675/3, 16753, 16750, 16750, 16700, 16610, 18238

7 March 2012, 10:30 PM	#8
mailman TRF Moderator & SubLV41 2024 Patron Join Date: Oct 2005 Location: . Watch: 126610LN Posts: 35,510	Around here they offer books that you can purchase. It lets you purchase five-ten washes at a discounted price. The one I use has a clean car guarantee. Depending on which wash you purchase, it allows you to go back for free for any reason for 1-4 days __________________ JJ

7 March 2012, 11:51 PM	#9
Pix "TRF" Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: midwest Watch: SS Datejust Posts: 1,288	I go thru a touchless everytime I fill up, generally once a week, for around 8 bucks

8 March 2012, 12:56 AM	#10
azguy Banned Join Date: Sep 2011 Real Name: ------- Location: ------- Watch: --------- Posts: 12,609	Nothing like doing it yourself on a sunny day with some classic rock on the radio

8 March 2012, 01:06 AM	#11
DoxaDavid "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2008 Real Name: David Location: Minneapolis, Mn Posts: 3,271	I hand wash my MB (summer car) but living in the Midwest, we get 4-5 months of slush, snow, snirt so it's nice to be able to wash my Escalade as often as I want. In the winter I go more often. It's a nice wash... They have two kids with brushes Pre spray, use a brush on the front, back and tires when you pull in (you stay in vehicle) then there are two more who hand dry after. If you want, there are vacuumed bays with interior spray/towels included. Pretty sweet set up. __________________ DOXA-AFICIONADO "It has been my experience that folks who have no vices have very few virtues. " Abraham Lincoln 1809-1865

8 March 2012, 01:58 AM	#13
tattooedfagin "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2010 Real Name: Chad Location: the neighbourhood Watch: 1680 Red Posts: 2,262	my local charges me £5 / $8 for a wash & chamois but no monthly deals __________________ SS Sub Date (F) DSSD (V) Red Sub (Mk4) TRF Hall of Fame

8 March 2012, 02:11 AM	#14
DSJ "TRF" Member Join Date: Dec 2007 Real Name: David Location: USA Watch: your step! Posts: 7,882	I take mine to a do-it-yourself nearly every week. Tuesdays are $.75 per shot, one shot of soapy, then I bring my own soapy water and bucket/mitt because I don't trust where those brushes last were, hand wash it, then two rinses, then a couple towels. 20-30 mins. I also have a pressure-bottle of Salt-X solution I spray the undercarriage with afterwards. __________________ Rolex. The Rolex of watches. 16570 Expy2 Noir, 116710 GMT Master II, 2552.80 SMP

8 March 2012, 02:13 AM	#15
mjclark32 "TRF" Member Join Date: Mar 2010 Real Name: MJC Location: PHL USA Watch: IWC, Rolex, AP Posts: 29,232	I wish I had one of those nearby it would be a no-brainer for me. Although, I usually do it by hand and enjoy. Sometimes there's just not enough time... __________________

8 March 2012, 03:05 AM	#16
Rsvrider "TRF" Member Join Date: Dec 2011 Location: Dallas TX Watch: It cming frm above Posts: 807	I think that its ok since you mentioned it was for your truck, given your Avatar let me share some "experiences" I had with a carwash. there are a couple places where I live which offer a monthly plan, but after my experience NEVER AGAIN! Just b careful. http://rolexforums.com/showthread.php?t=220841 __________________ "The Only Easy Day Was Yesterday"

8 March 2012, 06:39 AM	#18
ManUtd "TRF" Member Join Date: Jun 2011 Real Name: Eric Location: SF Bay Area Posts: 1,613	I wish there was something like that in my neck of the woods. I like washing my car by hand but when I'm busy at work I simply don't have the time to do it. __________________ 116520 116610LN 126334 126600 PAM986

8 March 2012, 07:32 AM	#19
figbo "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2008 Real Name: El Raf-O Location: florida Watch: tt GMT2c,Omega Posts: 19,687	I wash my truck once a year,maybe... __________________ member # 9862 Best bartender in the world!! Last of the Bastid Tossers p club member #9

8 March 2012, 07:36 AM	#20
kareemthedream33 "TRF" Member Join Date: Aug 2010 Location: Canada Watch: Explorer Posts: 1,748	There is a young entrepreneur in my neighborhood who started a mobile carwash business and does an unbelievable job inside and out. You call him up to set up a time and leave your car in the driveway and he'll come by and wash it for you. He does a professional level job.

8 March 2012, 07:46 AM	#21
Kanger Banned Join Date: Jan 2010 Real Name: Daniel Location: North Carolina Watch: Sea Dweller Posts: 5,524	No club here; I end up going to a drive through wash once a month. Not the same as hand wash and wax but better than nothing.

8 March 2012, 08:55 AM	#22
KNMAD "TRF" Member Join Date: Nov 2011 Real Name: Adam Location: NYC Posts: 280	Kanger, I see you are in Chapel Hill. Nice handwash in Raleigh on Old Wake Forest Rd. Gentle Touch Hand Wash. 15 for cars and 17 for suv's. My brother goes there all the time. Never heard of an unlimited for that price. that is a great deal! __________________ 16610 16610LV 116610LV 16622 116710 216570

14 March 2012, 07:08 AM	#23
Dr.Velasco "TRF" Member Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: Lima Peru Posts: 47	Wow, I never realized that washing a car in the US was so expensive... Where I live, (Lima, Peru) a standard hand wash is 5 soles (around $1.87)...

8 March 2012, 08:50 AM	#27
GradyPhilpott 2024 SubLV41 Pledge Member Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: New Mexico Watch: Seiko #SRK047 Posts: 34,460	When I was working and it was important for me to have a spotless car, I would have jumped at that in a heartbeat. __________________ JJ Inaugural TRF $50 Watch Challenge Winner

8 March 2012, 08:52 AM	#28
beowulf566 "TRF" Member Join Date: Dec 2010 Real Name: Matt Location: new hampshire Watch: Rlx,Omga,CyS,brtln Posts: 1,520	wish they had that at the one I go to! I spend like 40-50 a month washing it in the winter. __________________ R.I.P. Smoke em' if you got em'

14 March 2012, 02:25 PM	#29
SPARTAN2161 Banned Join Date: Feb 2010 Real Name: Nick H. Location: Amherst, NY Watch: me flip Posts: 1,901	yeah i have the same thing for the same price. Black is the only color i'll drive and it always needs to be clean! Well worth the $25

14 March 2012, 02:29 PM	#30
dalip "TRF" Member Join Date: Sep 2009 Real Name: Dalip Location: Mumbai and Perth Watch: Rolex PAM Omega Posts: 18,656	Costs me $25 per wash...AUD but still. May check that out.....and suggest it if they don't! __________________ ------------------------------------------------------------ *"The liar's punishment is not in the least that he is not believed, but that he cannot believe anyone else." George Bernard Shaw*

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