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Old 7 March 2012, 01:09 PM   #1
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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?

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Old 7 March 2012, 01:35 PM   #2
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I've never heard of such a thing but I'll check it out in my area.
I like my truck kept clean.
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Old 7 March 2012, 01:40 PM   #3
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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.
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Old 7 March 2012, 01:43 PM   #4
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Interesting concept. I sometimes use a touchfree wash, but generally wash it myself by hand if not in a rush.
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Old 7 March 2012, 02:39 PM   #5
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Wow I wish they had something like that around here.
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Old 7 March 2012, 03:57 PM   #6
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Haven't seen a club, just "x" number of washes at a flat discounted rate. Wish they had a club around me.
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Old 7 March 2012, 04:22 PM   #7
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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.
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Old 7 March 2012, 10:30 PM   #8
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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
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Old 7 March 2012, 11:51 PM   #9
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I go thru a touchless everytime I fill up, generally once a week, for around 8 bucks
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Old 8 March 2012, 12:56 AM   #10
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Nothing like doing it yourself on a sunny day with some classic rock on the radio
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Old 8 March 2012, 01:06 AM   #11
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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.
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Old 8 March 2012, 01:12 AM   #12
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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..
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Old 8 March 2012, 01:58 AM   #13
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my local charges me £5 / $8 for a wash & chamois but no monthly deals
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Old 8 March 2012, 02:11 AM   #14
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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.
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Old 8 March 2012, 02:13 AM   #15
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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...
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Old 8 March 2012, 03:05 AM   #16
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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
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Old 8 March 2012, 06:24 AM   #17
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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!
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Old 8 March 2012, 06:39 AM   #18
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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.
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Old 8 March 2012, 07:32 AM   #19
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I wash my truck once a year,maybe...
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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.
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Old 8 March 2012, 07:46 AM   #21
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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.
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Old 8 March 2012, 08:50 AM   #22
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When I was working and it was important for me to have a spotless car, I would have jumped at that in a heartbeat.
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Old 8 March 2012, 08:52 AM   #23
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wish they had that at the one I go to! I spend like 40-50 a month washing it in the winter.
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Old 8 March 2012, 08:55 AM   #24
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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!
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Old 14 March 2012, 07:08 AM   #25
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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)...
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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???
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Old 14 March 2012, 07:44 AM   #27
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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!
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Old 14 March 2012, 02:25 PM   #28
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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
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Old 14 March 2012, 02:29 PM   #29
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Costs me $25 per wash...AUD but still.
May check that out.....and suggest it if they don't!
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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?

Nope, wife and I wash our own cars and we get free hand wash whenever we bring them to the dealerships for anything. My wife's car actually gets free hand wash anytime, just call in advance.
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