Best Car Wash near urban core?

Started by ben says, December 09, 2010, 08:23:19 AM

ben says

I need a good car wash that won't break the bank...somewhere that will clean the inside and out well...I used to go to the carwash on University Blvd...but it seems they went down in quality.
Thoughts?
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Jimmy

I never go wrong with Charles and George's, either on Cassat or at Roosevelt Square.

http://www.charlesandgeorgescarwash.com/

sheclown

One will be opening soon on Main Street in Springfield. 

ChriswUfGator

Meh. Charles and George are the most basic of car washes and they charge the better part of $30 and the car still always has water spots and wet places around the mirrors and seals that they didn't take the time to wipe dry. So as soon as you start rolling, you have streaks all over. I'd go somewhere else if there were anywhere else.


Captain Zissou

Charles and George's isn't good.  You'd be better off going to Jaguar Car Wash on Phillips.  $5 for exterior wash and hand dried, then you can pay a little extra for interior cleaning. 

If you're itching to spend more, go to Bubble's in Mandarin.  It's probably the best place in town.  A good wash there will cost about $16 and you'll be extremely pleased.

Dog Walker

St. Nicholas Car Wash on Beach Blvd just past the Atlantic/Beach split has always done a great job for me.  The also have the all over Rain-X coating that makes your car stay much cleaner for a longer time.
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fieldafm

I spent $30 at C&G for the exact same wash I got at Car Spa the other day for $16.


Ocklawaha

You mean your supposed to wash your car too?

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The Compound

I go to Charles & Georges and only pay $13. I just ask for basic wash. They still vacuum the inside, wash and dry. I just do the wheels and tires myself when I get home.

ChriswUfGator

Quote from: The Compound on December 09, 2010, 12:40:47 PM
I go to Charles & Georges and only pay $13. I just ask for basic wash. They still vacuum the inside, wash and dry. I just do the wheels and tires myself when I get home.

For $13 plus tax you shouldn't have to do your own wheels and tires when you get home...

All the other car washes in town do a lot more than C&G's $30 "works" for $15-$17. The only reason they get away with it is that they're located in an area where you have to drive a 25 mile roundtrip to get to another carwash.


The Compound

The average person wouldnt have to. Im just picky about my wheels and tires and would rather redo them myself than pay someone else.

The Compound

Yeah I do go to them out of convenience as well.

ChriswUfGator

Quote from: The Compound on December 09, 2010, 12:53:11 PM
The average person wouldnt have to. Im just picky about my wheels and tires and would rather redo them myself than pay someone else.

It bugs me too, don't worry. But average or not, for that much money they should at least clean the wheels properly. That involves a rag, not just whatever water happens to spray on them in the tunnel.


jaxlore

Jaguar Car Wash on Phillips is definitely best bang for your buck. Unfortunately they used to have an extra stage in there wash but they removed it. However still a deal for the hand dry.

Jimmy

Wow, thanks for all the new suggestions.  Guess I didn't know how bad I had it at Charles and George's.