Do you use hand car washers

Andyd358 · 21st January 2011, 15:11

Couldnt not be bothered to clean car today (bit cold up here) so diceided to use one of the local (Lemmington) Hand Car Washers, must say I was fairly impressed with the result for £11.95 for a mini vallet.

Photos taken on phone so not that good quality.

So do you uses these type of places and can you recomend them in your area to other members.

Cheers Andy

HarryM1BYT · 21st January 2011, 15:24

I would rather leave the muck on, than risk having it done by who ever they employ at those road side valetting places which spring up and disappear. I've seen them drop the sponges on the grit on the floor, then pick it up and carry on using it.

I wash all of my stable in one go - get the pressure washer, give them a good soaking first, rinse the grit off first then a good wash down. My 75 got its first bath last week, since September - came up pretty good with just the pressure washer alone.

Andyd358 · 21st January 2011, 15:30

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Originally Posted by HarryM1BYT

I would rather leave the muck on, than risk having it done by who ever they employ at those road side valetting places which spring up and disappear. I've seen them drop the sponges on the grit on the floor, then pick it up and carry on using it.

I wash all of my stable in one go - get the pressure washer, give them a good soaking first, rinse the grit off first then a good wash down. My 75 got its first bath last week, since September - came up pretty good with just the pressure washer alone.

I know what you mean but I only used this one as my Boss has a 75 and hes uses this place. They were very good to be honest. Tok thier time and didnt rush anything (wished they had a bit it was cold lol)

Tatts · 21st January 2011, 15:55

Nooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooo!

I'm with Harry.

If you're not too bothered about swirls, then I guess if you can't wash it yourself, it's the better option of either a garage car wash machine, or those jet washes with the uber-abrasive brushes.

I stood for a while at my local place & watched them. While they did use a snow foam & wash mit, what I didn't like was them using the wash mit on the wheels then on the car paintwork, using one of those 'aqua-blades' to remove water, the drying towels were just left in a pile on a brick wall.

Lastly, I'm particular to use only good quality shampoo, god knows what these use.

dissy1810 · 21st January 2011, 16:52

i have used the one at the metrocentre a couple of times it saves searching for a parking space and they do a very good job

tezzer · 21st January 2011, 17:24

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Originally Posted by Andyd358

Couldnt not be bothered to clean car today (bit cold up here) so diceided to use one of the local (Lemmington) Hand Car Washers, must say I was fairly impressed with the result for £11.95 for a mini vallet.

Photos taken on phone so not that good quality.

So do you uses these type of places and can you recomend them in your area to other members.

Cheers Andy

i use them all the time but always the same one, they have been there years, £8 in and out, good quality wash, done in less than 5 mins..
youve got a lovely zt andy

nick nick · 21st January 2011, 18:13

Theres one at Retail world on the Team Valley Gateshead and are brill
just park up do your shopping and come back to a beautiful car
they even open up the doors and dry the jams / frames all for a fiver

Nigel1516 · 21st January 2011, 18:21

Used one of these once. I was concerned about the plenum drains after they went all over the front end with a jet washer. So I spent £7.50 to save myself 1/2 hours work. Then went home and wasted 1/2 an hour checking the plenum drains !!

Jezzer 1 · 21st January 2011, 18:59

There is one between me and Birmingham Airport run by Eastern Europeans. Been there for years. They do a great job, wash, leather off, clean inside door jambs, black the tyres and all for £6.00. Nice guys too.

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Trouble is, I live down a country lane, and if the tractors have been up, by the time I get home the car's filthy again.

pab · 21st January 2011, 19:53

sounds a good price to me,this kind of business is really taking off,i usually travel down maryhill road in glasgow to get to the city centre,there is a unit on their which specialise in valeting taxis,but also take private customers.

or for about five pounds you can take your car to a petrol station and use their automatic car wash and run the risk of broken aerials and unattached wiper blades scratching your paintwork.

21st January 2011, 15:11	#1
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HarryM1BYT This is my second home 75 Contemporary SE Mk II 2004 Man. Sal. CDTi 135ps, FBH on red diesel, WinCE6 DD Join Date: May 2010 Location: Leeds Posts: 17,273 Thanks: 2,160 Thanked 2,061 Times in 1,586 Posts	I would rather leave the muck on, than risk having it done by who ever they employ at those road side valetting places which spring up and disappear. I've seen them drop the sponges on the grit on the floor, then pick it up and carry on using it. I wash all of my stable in one go - get the pressure washer, give them a good soaking first, rinse the grit off first then a good wash down. My 75 got its first bath last week, since September - came up pretty good with just the pressure washer alone. __________________ Harry How To's and items I offer for free, or just to cover the cost of my expenses... http://www.the75andztclub.co.uk/foru...40#post1764540 Fix a poor handbrake; DIY ABS diagnostic unit; Loan of the spanner needed to change the CDT belts; free OBD diagnostics +MAF; Correct Bosch MAF cheap; DVB-T install in an ex-hi-line system; DD install with a HK amp; FBH servicing. I've taken a vow of poverty. To annoy me, send money.

21st January 2011, 15:55	#4
Tatts This is my second home MG6 TL Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: Tarn Posts: 5,269 Thanks: 2 Thanked 46 Times in 37 Posts	Nooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooo! I'm with Harry. If you're not too bothered about swirls, then I guess if you can't wash it yourself, it's the better option of either a garage car wash machine, or those jet washes with the uber-abrasive brushes. I stood for a while at my local place & watched them. While they did use a snow foam & wash mit, what I didn't like was them using the wash mit on the wheels then on the car paintwork, using one of those 'aqua-blades' to remove water, the drying towels were just left in a pile on a brick wall. Lastly, I'm particular to use only good quality shampoo, god knows what these use. __________________ http://www.wcgsig.com/115562.gif

21st January 2011, 18:59	#9
Jezzer 1 I really should get out more....... 75 V8 Connoisseur SE Saloon: 75 V8 Contemporary SE Saloon and others!!! Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: Warwick Posts: 2,320 Thanks: 1 Thanked 180 Times in 77 Posts	There is one between me and Birmingham Airport run by Eastern Europeans. Been there for years. They do a great job, wash, leather off, clean inside door jambs, black the tyres and all for £6.00. Nice guys too. . Trouble is, I live down a country lane, and if the tractors have been up, by the time I get home the car's filthy again. __________________ *Best regards,* *Jeremy.*

21st January 2011, 16:52	#5
dissy1810 Posted a thing or two mgzt 160 1.8 lpg Join Date: Mar 2010 Location: newcastle upon tyne Posts: 1,973 Thanks: 5 Thanked 72 Times in 64 Posts	i have used the one at the metrocentre a couple of times it saves searching for a parking space and they do a very good job

21st January 2011, 18:13	#7
nick nick Retired R75 CDTI SE ( N80 UTD ) Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: Gateshead Posts: 2,256 Thanks: 0 Thanked 1 Time in 1 Post	Theres one at Retail world on the Team Valley Gateshead and are brill just park up do your shopping and come back to a beautiful car they even open up the doors and dry the jams / frames all for a fiver

21st January 2011, 18:21	#8
Nigel1516 Regular poster Rover 75 CDTI saloon Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: Bath Posts: 57 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts	Used one of these once. I was concerned about the plenum drains after they went all over the front end with a jet washer. So I spent £7.50 to save myself 1/2 hours work. Then went home and wasted 1/2 an hour checking the plenum drains !!

21st January 2011, 19:53	#10
pab Banned MG ZT V6 190+ Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: Leeds Posts: 33,223 Thanks: 41 Thanked 1,614 Times in 1,416 Posts	sounds a good price to me,this kind of business is really taking off,i usually travel down maryhill road in glasgow to get to the city centre,there is a unit on their which specialise in valeting taxis,but also take private customers. or for about five pounds you can take your car to a petrol station and use their automatic car wash and run the risk of broken aerials and unattached wiper blades scratching your paintwork.