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mileena202 Champion Author Oakland Posts:2,713 Points:549,535 Joined:Nov 2011	Message Posted: Oct 4, 2012 3:55:46 AM Ignore mileena202 Report Abuse I used to use full service until my tire got a valve stem leak and my antenna broke off. And when I lived in the east coast, it rained a lot, so I didn't have to do it (ha ha). Now, I plan to go to a self-service wash since my apartment complex doesn't allow to use their hose to wash your car.

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I used to use full service until my tire got a valve stem leak and my antenna broke off. And when I lived in the east coast, it rained a lot, so I didn't have to do it (ha ha). Now, I plan to go to a self-service wash since my apartment complex doesn't allow to use their hose to wash your car.

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mnrick041 Champion Author Twin Cities Posts:14,472 Points:1,395,785 Joined:Jun 2009	Message Posted: May 16, 2013 5:40:36 PM Ignore mnrick041 Report Abuse Use the free one at the dealership I work for.
BartandLisa Champion Author Newfoundland Posts:2,275 Points:445,150 Joined:Feb 2012	Message Posted: May 16, 2013 4:47:49 PM Ignore BartandLisa Report Abuse Always at home
krazkar Veteran Author Calgary Posts:458 Points:302,215 Joined:May 2012	Message Posted: May 16, 2013 2:50:47 PM Ignore krazkar Report Abuse Petro-Canada carwash....A wash every other day.
contiki Champion Author Ontario Posts:9,429 Points:589,065 Joined:Sep 2008	Message Posted: May 16, 2013 2:50:16 PM Ignore contiki Report Abuse Car wash at the gas station...........
gas_phil Champion Author Sacramento Posts:1,975 Points:153,240 Joined:Aug 2012	Message Posted: May 16, 2013 2:40:22 PM Ignore gas_phil Report Abuse Full service hand wash. They can do it fast because they have many people on it. And no water spots since they wipe it down fast.
DoctorOH Champion Author Cleveland Posts:4,998 Points:1,103,150 Joined:Mar 2010	Message Posted: May 15, 2013 3:11:22 AM Ignore DoctorOH Report Abuse I do it myself at home
robareid Champion Author Hamilton Posts:10,599 Points:642,205 Joined:Apr 2005	Message Posted: Feb 13, 2013 6:01:45 AM Ignore robareid Report Abuse full-service
FieroGT Champion Author Twin Cities Posts:14,459 Points:2,530,585 Joined:Mar 2005	Message Posted: Feb 13, 2013 5:44:19 AM Ignore FieroGT Report Abuse I enjoy doing it myself at home. But in the winter it's tough to do in MN.
MertieMan Champion Author Lexington Posts:14,923 Points:2,922,335 Joined:May 2005	Message Posted: Feb 13, 2013 5:00:34 AM Ignore MertieMan Report Abuse A little of both, but I prefer washing it at home because it is done right.
streetcars Champion Author Toledo Posts:12,399 Points:2,633,365 Joined:Apr 2005	Message Posted: Feb 13, 2013 2:22:05 AM Ignore streetcars Report Abuse At home, have a power washer.
diesel8888 Champion Author Salt Lake City Posts:1,304 Points:385,160 Joined:Nov 2011	Message Posted: Feb 13, 2013 12:53:47 AM Ignore diesel8888 Report Abuse Self service car wash.
chipote Champion Author Washington Posts:1,274 Points:392,555 Joined:Nov 2010	Message Posted: Feb 13, 2013 12:19:27 AM Ignore chipote Report Abuse At home
Norm1947 Champion Author Flint Posts:3,141 Points:484,605 Joined:Oct 2011	Message Posted: Feb 13, 2013 12:09:51 AM Ignore Norm1947 Report Abuse Full service
xtremecheap All-Star Author Arkansas Posts:986 Points:373,100 Joined:Jun 2011	Message Posted: Feb 12, 2013 8:24:18 PM Ignore xtremecheap Report Abuse At home, by hand, except after snow/ice I take to self-service to get the salt from underneath the auto.
bearscharger Champion Author Cleveland Posts:1,447 Points:296,525 Joined:Aug 2012	Message Posted: Feb 12, 2013 6:35:55 PM Ignore bearscharger Report Abuse at home
DHomz All-Star Author Ontario Posts:577 Points:102,405 Joined:Nov 2005	Message Posted: Feb 12, 2013 12:59:11 PM Ignore DHomz Report Abuse At home spring, summer and fall; automatic in winter if it is really cold.
Carusle Champion Author Atlanta Posts:11,509 Points:2,276,100 Joined:Nov 2006	Message Posted: Feb 12, 2013 11:21:38 AM Ignore Carusle Report Abuse driveway
pacecar68 Champion Author Oakland Posts:4,762 Points:887,470 Joined:Jan 2007	Message Posted: Feb 12, 2013 11:19:48 AM Ignore pacecar68 Report Abuse i wash my vehicles at home.
Titanic1985 Champion Author South Carolina Posts:6,526 Points:374,305 Joined:Dec 2010	Message Posted: Feb 12, 2013 9:44:53 AM Ignore Titanic1985 Report Abuse I wash my vehicle at home.
bluenvoy Champion Author Nashville Posts:15,164 Points:1,899,640 Joined:Oct 2005	Message Posted: Feb 12, 2013 9:39:41 AM Ignore bluenvoy Report Abuse I use the washing services in my garage with a bucket of soapy water and some good elbow grease.
EdPG Champion Author Boston Posts:12,321 Points:2,695,710 Joined:Jul 2005	Message Posted: Feb 12, 2013 8:23:49 AM Ignore EdPG Report Abuse full service
noblegiant Champion Author Philadelphia Posts:2,185 Points:965,520 Joined:Nov 2007	Message Posted: Feb 12, 2013 7:33:10 AM Ignore noblegiant Report Abuse All Depending On The Timing
DanFMA Champion Author Massachusetts Posts:1,246 Points:1,099,210 Joined:Apr 2008	Message Posted: Feb 12, 2013 6:44:07 AM Ignore DanFMA Report Abuse Full service.
dgsteven All-Star Author Los Angeles Posts:932 Points:233,525 Joined:Oct 2012	Message Posted: Feb 12, 2013 3:05:46 AM Ignore dgsteven Report Abuse self service
monkey102010 Sophomore Author Tampa Posts:231 Points:453,740 Joined:Jan 2011	Message Posted: Nov 30, 2012 11:15:21 PM Ignore monkey102010 Report Abuse I use the self serve car wash, more efficient and pretty cheap compared to washing at home
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zeus84 Sophomore Author Albany Posts:133 Points:114,485 Joined:Jul 2011	Message Posted: Nov 30, 2012 4:20:07 PM Ignore zeus84 Report Abuse Full service....
mingaa57 All-Star Author St. Louis Posts:738 Points:327,515 Joined:May 2011	Message Posted: Nov 30, 2012 12:04:12 PM Ignore mingaa57 Report Abuse I mix it up depending on time, budget, weather and energy!
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Dale Jr. Champion Author Illinois Posts:16,364 Points:3,263,775 Joined:May 2004	Message Posted: Nov 30, 2012 10:01:54 AM Ignore Dale Jr. Report Abuse Wash the vehicles at home.
DasAuto92 Champion Author Montreal Posts:2,474 Points:183,625 Joined:Apr 2010	Message Posted: Nov 30, 2012 9:48:33 AM Ignore DasAuto92 Report Abuse All of the above, depending how i feel,when my vehicles need a cleaning. [Edited by: DasAuto92 at 11/30/2012 9:49:55 AM EST]
Bridge2012 All-Star Author Kansas Posts:913 Points:271,590 Joined:Jan 2012	Message Posted: Nov 30, 2012 9:40:53 AM Ignore Bridge2012 Report Abuse most of the time I do it self serve. some times I will hit the auto. rearly happy with the out come of it
theyrobus Veteran Author Ontario Posts:444 Points:21,920 Joined:Jun 2012	Message Posted: Oct 5, 2012 11:46:22 PM Ignore theyrobus Report Abuse at home
WEPSMAN Champion Author South Dakota Posts:10,599 Points:2,047,825 Joined:Mar 2005	Message Posted: Oct 5, 2012 8:17:39 PM Ignore WEPSMAN Report Abuse Cars are either self service or at home. Truck, usually full service.
erised Rookie Author Orange County Posts:94 Points:728,965 Joined:Mar 2006	Message Posted: Oct 5, 2012 1:42:45 PM Ignore erised Report Abuse at home saves money and time
mileena202 Champion Author Oakland Posts:2,713 Points:549,535 Joined:Nov 2011	Message Posted: Oct 5, 2012 1:28:16 PM Ignore mileena202 Report Abuse I find that self-service car washes can be cheaper, or almost as cheap, as home car washes. For example, a local car wash here charges $2 for 5 minutes self-serve, or $5 for 20 minutes (weekdays only). They include all the waxes, soap, tire cleaner formula, and specialized foam rinses, with three different types of washers (pressure, rinse, and tires). The only thing you have to supply is a towel or chamois for drying the car. If you add all the costs for buying these and the buckets, sponges, cost of water, etc.; as well as the inconvenience, it seems like it's best to go to a self-serve car wash. Now, on the other hand, vacuuming can be expensive at self-serve places, so it is more economical to do it at home. They only charge $1 per vacuum, and $1 for the perfume smell if you want, but I find I need to add $5-$7 or so just to get the entire minivan. This quickly adds up, so I just bought a Stanley shop vac at Costco for $29.99, and 100' and 25' extension cords from WalMart(I live in an apartment). This will save me money in the long run. [Edited by: mileena202 at 10/5/2012 1:33:55 PM EST]
RalphHightower Champion Author South Carolina Posts:3,447 Points:716,205 Joined:May 2011	Message Posted: Oct 5, 2012 6:30:10 AM Ignore RalphHightower Report Abuse at home
Bluebird333 All-Star Author Wisconsin Posts:634 Points:52,300 Joined:Feb 2012	Message Posted: Oct 5, 2012 5:11:47 AM Ignore Bluebird333 Report Abuse I did mine once at home and the wheels rusted(Steel for towing).
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hornet17 Champion Author Vancouver Posts:1,323 Points:440,865 Joined:Aug 2011	Message Posted: Oct 4, 2012 10:39:57 AM Ignore hornet17 Report Abuse I wash my car at home... costs me pennies to do it at home.
psm80134 Champion Author Denver Posts:2,755 Points:566,695 Joined:Nov 2011	Message Posted: Oct 4, 2012 10:24:46 AM Ignore psm80134 Report Abuse Do it at home, otherwise, self service car wash.
pacecar68 Champion Author Oakland Posts:4,762 Points:887,470 Joined:Jan 2007	Message Posted: Oct 4, 2012 10:23:53 AM Ignore pacecar68 Report Abuse wash at home.
WEDDY Champion Author Phoenix Posts:3,381 Points:1,064,245 Joined:Oct 2009	Message Posted: Oct 4, 2012 10:12:17 AM Ignore WEDDY Report Abuse I wash at home.
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