Wash your car yourself...or go to car wash?

[Ireneparalegal]

I prefer going to the car wash. Preferably the ones where I don't have to leave my car. If I need a lavish detail on my car, then I will go to the places where I must get out of the car and let them take their time detailing. But most of the time, I don't have time to waste waiting around. I rarely take it anymore to a place to wash myself. I used to do that before, but I just don't have the time to deal with that anymore. I never wash my car at home either.

[Mr. Stefani]

myself. car washes are horrible for your paint. those brushes and such are dirty, which causes swirl marks in the clear coat. the only time i will take my car to the car wash is in the winter, to get all the salt and crap off of it but even then i take it to a brushless car wash.

[AllIWantIsYourClutch]

I wash it myself. I'm cheap. And I dont trust other people with my car.

[JuicyCoutureGirl]

Sometimes I wash it myself. Don't laugh, but I didn't start washing my own car until I was 20. I usually had someone else to do it.

But if I feel like it, I'll take it to the wash, the only problem, three of these 'kids' are always hitting on me. Maybe i'll bring a bat next time.

[DOPEY85xxx]

if i have time myself.

[GARFIELDKOOL]

I do both. But I mostly go to a car wash and when I do, I get a good wax job behind it. Sometimes if I am in a hurry, I go to a laser wash, especially if it has been snowing, and it built up salt.

[Yooch]

I do both; it depends on if I have the time, mainly.

[Lamont]

neither
i like it dirty!

[Lex Luthor]

I wash it myself. I'm cheap. And I dont trust other people with my car.
:yeahthat

[Lamont]

i used to have mine washed all the time when i was young and cool
but when u get to be old and grumpy
u dont care as much

[Janice]

My husband handles the car stuff. He takes them to a car wash.

[Brad Russ]

I don't have a car, but if I did, I'd just save money, and let the rain take care of it. (I live in Oregon). LOL!!

[Lamont]

u really dont have a car? that is so odd to me

i know some folks in NYC dont have cars that i know, b/c of public transportation and no parking and all
but in oregon no car? how do u get around?

[Brad Russ]

u really dont have a car? that is so odd to me

i know some folks in NYC dont have cars that i know, b/c of public transportation and no parking and all
but in oregon no car? how do u get around?

I live right alongside the Max tracks, which is sort of like a subway that's in the middle of the road. I have a yearly pass for it, so I just ride it whenever I need to get anywhere. Yesterday I was going to ride it, and someone from the road shot a gun into the max right around the same time I was going to be on it, and right at the stop that I usually go to. Thank goodness I found someone to give me a ride instead. Here's a picture of the max going through downtown Portland.

[Brieannas21]

My husband washes our cars by hand.

[swedeace]

I go to a drive-thru car wash. I live in an apartment complex, and I have no other choice to wash my own car with a house hose or anything. Washing it at those "self-wash" places waste a lot of quarters anyway. So, I just pay the $8 and have it go through.

[robyrob]

i LIKE washing the car - one of the few times i get a little peace.

[Crimson and Clover]

my car hasnt been washed in over a year

[KissMyGrits]

We have a service that comes to work every Thursday and washes the cars. I usually have mine washed every week. I usually have it waxed on every couple of months....

[swedeace]

my car hasnt been washed in over a year
That's actually not good for your vehicle. The dirt/grease/debris gets caked on it and can ruin the shell and glass windows.

Speaking of needing a car wash, I haven't had mine washed in nearly two months! It's the longest I haven't washed it. :eek: :lol: I should get mine washed tomorrow since I have half of the day off.

[Czas na Zywiec]

I live right alongside the Max tracks, which is sort of like a subway that's in the middle of the road.

aka a tram

we're finally starting to get those around here too. weve got two lines but in 6 years, we'll have almost 10. so much more convienient (not to mention cheaper) than having to waste money on gas, parking, etc. :)

[Brad Russ]

aka a tram

we're finally starting to get those around here too. weve got two lines but in 6 years, we'll have almost 10. so much more convienient (not to mention cheaper) than having to waste money on gas, parking, etc. :)

Yeah, tram is definitely a better description of it. Thanks for the correction. I couldn't think of the right word. LOL!! You're absolutely right though, they are definitely convenient, especially the closer you live to them. We've had lightrail/tram here in Oregon since 1987, and it's made my life so much easier. And of course with gas prices being as high as they are these days, I'm guessing the average person who rides it instead of driving, probably saves atleast $1,000 per year. The only thing I don't like about riding the Max, is that you get alot of punks, and gang members riding it as well, and they'll often harass passengers and stuff. But I think the pros of having it definitely outweigh the cons.

[Jrnygrl]

Washed it myself today!!!!:wave: :D