Why you never use auto car wash
06-29-2006, 08:20 AM
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Why you never use auto car wash
So a friend was in a hurry and wanted to wash his car at one of those local gas station car wash's and his Integra sits pretty low, but not super low. Not exactly sure how it happened, but one of the stoppers that pop up to tell you when to stop actually punched a whole in his oil pan.
Here are some pics:
Here are some pics:
06-29-2006, 08:31 AM
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I can't ever get my car on the thing to have it pop up! That's why I don't go to them! haha - that sucks though sweetheart, did you guys talk to the gas station about it???
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06-29-2006, 09:49 AM
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go back to the car wash/gas station and raise hell. tell them that he bought a service(car wash) and the car is expected to come out in at least as good condition if not better condition(cleaner) than it went in. basiscally if they're being a jackass about it tell them your getting a lawyer. 
06-29-2006, 09:49 AM
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Originally Posted by SakiGT
Well thats not WHY you dont use them but sheesh!
Id rather have my car look filthy than show up with a clean car with swirlies.
Id rather have my car look filthy than show up with a clean car with swirlies.
Touch-less FTW
06-29-2006, 09:53 AM
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go back to the car wash/gas station and raise hell. tell them that he bought a service(car wash) and the car is expected to come out in at least as good condition if not better condition(cleaner) than it went in. basiscally if they're being a jackass about it tell them your getting a lawyer.
06-29-2006, 10:22 AM
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Originally Posted by S A CHO
Hand wash FTW 
Although living in TO, you know as well as I do that hand washing Dec.-Mar. isn't always feasable...this coming from a guy with thousands of dollars of detailing equiptment/supplies...
06-29-2006, 10:42 AM
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The Laser wash car washes don't have any track to drive over and nothing touches your car. That's about the only car wash I'd ever go to in between the hand washings.
06-29-2006, 11:00 AM
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Originally Posted by CGTSX2004
To which the car wash owner will reply by pointing to the sign that says that lowered vehicles enter at own risk. Game over.
^10Modified cars = good luck getting the car wash to cover anything
Take his lumps, buy a new oil pan and hope that the lack of oil didn't F up his engine.
06-29-2006, 11:35 AM
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Originally Posted by bgsm1th
Although living in TO, you know as well as I do that hand washing Dec.-Mar. isn't always feasable...this coming from a guy with thousands of dollars of detailing equiptment/supplies...
06-29-2006, 01:14 PM
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Originally Posted by S A CHO
Hand wash FTW
Those gas station washes are swirl city. 
Hand wash only for the TSX, with a little lovin' thrown in. 
06-29-2006, 04:35 PM
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wow thats miserable
I have avoided auto car washes ever since i learned how to wash a car. I was 11 years old bitching at my parents when they would take their cars through them.
I have avoided auto car washes ever since i learned how to wash a car. I was 11 years old bitching at my parents when they would take their cars through them.
06-29-2006, 04:44 PM
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I'm simply too lazy to wash the car myself every fucking time I need a car wash......that's why I'll never buy a black car.
Winter, to the car wash.
In the end, its a car. If its your daily driver, why bother.
If its a lease, really who gives a shit.
If its purchased, you don't get hit on trade in or resale for swirl marks.
Only car I never brought to a car wash was the Viper.....for obvious reasons.
Winter, to the car wash.
In the end, its a car. If its your daily driver, why bother.
If its a lease, really who gives a shit.
If its purchased, you don't get hit on trade in or resale for swirl marks.
Only car I never brought to a car wash was the Viper.....for obvious reasons.
06-29-2006, 04:48 PM
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Luckily there was no damage to the motor, and he was able to locate another oil pan at a salvage yard for pretty cheap. Could have been alot worse, but makes for a great chuckle and neat pictures.
06-29-2006, 05:15 PM
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Originally Posted by Beltfed
I'm simply too lazy to wash the car myself every fucking time I need a car wash......that's why I'll never buy a black car.
Winter, to the car wash.
In the end, its a car. If its your daily driver, why bother.
If its a lease, really who gives a shit.
If its purchased, you don't get hit on trade in or resale for swirl marks.
Only car I never brought to a car wash was the Viper.....for obvious reasons.
Winter, to the car wash.
In the end, its a car. If its your daily driver, why bother.
If its a lease, really who gives a shit.
If its purchased, you don't get hit on trade in or resale for swirl marks.
Only car I never brought to a car wash was the Viper.....for obvious reasons.
I see your point but i love having a spotless car. I feel embarrassed going anywhere with a dirty car. In the end it just makes me feel good knowing im clean.
I would still do it even it was lease or even a rental actually.
06-29-2006, 06:13 PM
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Also i would think paint condition does matter when buying used.
If there were two cars that had the same mileage and options but one had no swirls. Then i would take the one without swirls... it gives the sense that the owner cared about the car.
If there were two cars that had the same mileage and options but one had no swirls. Then i would take the one without swirls... it gives the sense that the owner cared about the car.
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Integras aren't low like Preludes or 240SX, but anyone lowering an Integra is asking for trouble. I can't even go to the drive-up ATM without struggling with the buttons.
06-29-2006, 08:33 PM
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i once ruined my 95 325i's electroinic unit because i did the super high pressure under wash at the bp. found out bimmers made in 1990-1995's electronic unit wasn't protected.
cost me $ 1300
cost me $ 1300
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I dont take the '05 TL to the auto car washes, I'm afraid they'll scratch the wheels.
06-29-2006, 09:49 PM
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Originally Posted by chungkopi
i once ruined my 95 325i's electroinic unit because i did the super high pressure under wash at the bp. found out bimmers made in 1990-1995's electronic unit wasn't protected.
cost me $ 1300
cost me $ 1300
I want to like BMW, but there are too many things that can and do go wrong with their products.
06-30-2006, 05:10 AM
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Originally Posted by pebecl97
I think his license plate says it all
...specifically, the second syllable. 
But I have to admit, that dinky car wash did a pretty good clean up job. 
06-30-2006, 09:13 AM
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Originally Posted by Crazy Sellout
I see your point but i love having a spotless car. I feel embarrassed going anywhere with a dirty car. In the end it just makes me feel good knowing im clean.
I would still do it even it was lease or even a rental actually.
I would still do it even it was lease or even a rental actually.
I took the goat to the car wash last week
and I think i'm going back today
06-30-2006, 09:41 AM
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Meh i went to them also. Just gotta find one that doesnt swirl up the paint when they dry it.
Theres one by my house but after installing my new sways, my car wont fit now. They pulled the car up to put on the track and we heard a big CLANK.
Theres one by my house but after installing my new sways, my car wont fit now. They pulled the car up to put on the track and we heard a big CLANK.
06-30-2006, 09:48 AM
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Originally Posted by Crazy Sellout
Meh i went to them also. Just gotta find one that doesnt swirl up the paint when they dry it.
06-30-2006, 11:02 AM
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My 02 Maxima has just about as much ground clearance as my Murano. In other words, I would have no problem clearing that rail.