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Golfer222 02-21-2023 06:34 AM
Sweetwater carwash new policy
 
Went to get car washed at Sweetwater at Trailwinds yesterday, There were no cloths in the trays at the vacuums to wipe down car. After walking to the office, I and others were advised that to get the cloths we had to leave our divers license, write down our name and phone number and the number of cloths we were using. After returning the cloths, we could have our license back.
Go there every few weeks and this is apparently their new policy.
I am not giving some kid i do not know my drivers license. They said it is due to the cloths being stolen. Needs to be a better way. Will not go back there

dewilson58 02-21-2023 06:38 AM
Unfortunately the policy has been in place for a month.

Those were always pretty tiny to wipe down the car...................they were for small spots.

B.Y.O.T.

retiredguy123 02-21-2023 06:39 AM
It sounds like a bad policy. Some people will forget to pick up their license.

Hardlyworking 02-21-2023 06:59 AM
Personal responsibility. Anyone seen it lately?

photo1902 02-21-2023 07:07 AM
Throw one (or keep one in your vehicle) It’s much easier. And Sweetwater was the only car wash I’ve ever been to that even supplied them. Love that car wash and their unlimited wash plans.

Stu from NYC 02-21-2023 07:07 AM
Another business crossed off my list. Guess it never occurred to them to ask for a small deposit?

retiredguy123 02-21-2023 07:13 AM
I use the touchless wash at Sam's Club for 7 dollars. The interior can stay dirty until I sell the car.

dewilson58 02-21-2023 07:19 AM
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I use the touchless wash at Sam's Club for 7 dollars. The interior can stay dirty until I sell the car.
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RICH1 02-21-2023 07:40 AM
Can’t wipe entitlement! I’m more concerned about the 12 oz package of bacon that was a 16 oz package… it’s everywhere and nothing we can do, nobody sticks together anymore

Ritagoyer 02-21-2023 07:51 AM
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Originally Posted by Golfer222 (Post 2189878)
Went to get car washed at Sweetwater at Trailwinds yesterday, There were no cloths in the trays at the vacuums to wipe down car. After walking to the office, I and others were advised that to get the cloths we had to leave our divers license, write down our name and phone number and the number of cloths we were using. After returning the cloths, we could have our license back.
Go there every few weeks and this is apparently their new policy.
I am not giving some kid i do not know my drivers license. They said it is due to the cloths being stolen. Needs to be a better way. Will not go back there
How hard is it to have two rags in the car if you know you are going to wash the car

retiredguy123 02-21-2023 07:57 AM
Wouldn't it be a better business decision to just sell the rags?

GpaVader 02-21-2023 07:58 AM
What's the big deal??? Bring your own cloth and you don't have to mess with anything. The problem with deposits is now you have accounting involved and someone has to manage cash, that's a bigger problem than leaving your license. It all comes back to personal responsibility. Keep an old clean towel in the car, behind the back seat..... After you use it, throw it in the wash and put another one back there. You can always use it. Looking at the picture provided, you can't always find a napkin in all of that so you can use it for that or spillage if it happens...

Robbb 02-21-2023 08:09 AM
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Originally Posted by Ritagoyer (Post 2189918)
How hard is it to have two rags in the car if you know you are going to wash the car
Could you imagine how many towels get stolen ever day? they have to have a policy to reduce that.

Marathon Man 02-21-2023 08:17 AM
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Originally Posted by Golfer222 (Post 2189878)
Went to get car washed at Sweetwater at Trailwinds yesterday, There were no cloths in the trays at the vacuums to wipe down car. After walking to the office, I and others were advised that to get the cloths we had to leave our divers license, write down our name and phone number and the number of cloths we were using. After returning the cloths, we could have our license back.
Go there every few weeks and this is apparently their new policy.
I am not giving some kid i do not know my drivers license. They said it is due to the cloths being stolen. Needs to be a better way. Will not go back there
Oh no. This is terrible.

Golfer222 02-21-2023 08:17 AM
Didn't seem to be an issue until the apartments behind them become more occupied.

dewilson58 02-21-2023 08:18 AM
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Originally Posted by Golfer222 (Post 2189942)
Didn't seem to be an issue until the apartments behind them become more occupied.
:1rotfl::1rotfl:

photo1902 02-21-2023 08:20 AM
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Originally Posted by Golfer222 (Post 2189942)
Didn't seem to be an issue until the apartments behind them become more occupied.
Absolutely untrue, in my opinion. I've been going there since the carwash opened, and noticed the lack of clean towels in the baskets.

It never bothered me since I always keep a larger terry cloth towel in my vehicle.

I imagine they're experiencing what hotels go through, losing towels and wash cloths.

Tvflguy 02-21-2023 08:22 AM
BYOT!!! Yikes, much ado about nothing.

Would you rather have a general up charge of .50 for each wash to cover all the stolen/missing towels? Some businesses are hanging by a shoestring.

I always keep a small towel under the seat to clean windows and interior. And a bath towel in the trunk. It’s such a burden…. Be self sufficient.

Golfer222 02-21-2023 08:51 AM
Apartment dwellers are the cause-heard it directly from the employee

Badger 2006 02-21-2023 08:58 AM
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Originally Posted by photo1902 (Post 2189890)
Throw one (or keep one in your vehicle) It’s much easier. And Sweetwater was the only car wash I’ve ever been to that even supplied them. Love that car wash and their unlimited wash plans.
FYI: Mr Clean Car Wash (301 & 466 next to WAWA) Unlimited monthly washes $19.99. Towels, spray cleaners, and vaccumes available at numerous stations.

sk450 02-21-2023 09:31 AM
God's sake take your own towel cry baby

tophcfa 02-21-2023 09:34 AM
Prefer to wash the car in our driveway and use our own towels.

JMintzer 02-21-2023 09:40 AM
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Originally Posted by Golfer222 (Post 2189964)
Apartment dwellers are the cause-heard it directly from the employee
https://i.kym-cdn.com/photos/images/...27/689/ef8.jpg

retiredguy123 02-21-2023 09:41 AM
I guess some people will do anything they are told. I would never leave my drivers license, name, and phone number. I won't even give my phone number to a cashier who asks for it, unless I have an account with the store.

Golfer222 02-21-2023 09:42 AM
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Originally Posted by retiredguy123 (Post 2190001)
I guess some people will do anything they are told. I would never leave my drivers license, name, and phone number. I won't even give my phone number to a cashier who asks for it, unless I have an account with the store.
Exactly

dewilson58 02-21-2023 09:52 AM
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Originally Posted by Golfer222 (Post 2189964)
Apartment dwellers are the cause-heard it directly from the employee
& I'm a French Model.

:1rotfl:

Golfer222 02-21-2023 09:54 AM
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Originally Posted by retiredguy123 (Post 2190001)
I guess some people will do anything they are told. I would never leave my drivers license, name, and phone number. I won't even give my phone number to a cashier who asks for it, unless I have an account with the store.
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Originally Posted by sk450 (Post 2189997)
God's sake take your own towel cry baby
Maybe I should take my own plate as well next time I eat out at a restaurant.

Bill14564 02-21-2023 10:09 AM
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Originally Posted by Golfer222 (Post 2190011)
Maybe I should take my own plate as well next time I eat out at a restaurant.
If the restaurant finds that plates are walking out the door you might have to.

Bill14564 02-21-2023 10:13 AM
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Originally Posted by retiredguy123 (Post 2190001)
I guess some people will do anything they are told. I would never leave my drivers license, name, and phone number. I won't even give my phone number to a cashier who asks for it, unless I have an account with the store.
What *would* you do to get the towel at the carwash?

What would you have the carwash do about the theft of the towels they used to provide?

retiredguy123 02-21-2023 10:18 AM
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Originally Posted by Bill14564 (Post 2190023)
What *would* you do to get the towel at the carwash?

What would you have the carwash do about the theft of the towels they used to provide?
I would charge for the towel, with the option to return it for a refund or keep it.

New Englander 02-21-2023 11:03 AM
I go to Sweetwater @ Trailwinds once a month. At the end of the wash the giant blowers get the water off my car. I don't see the need for towels.

Babubhat 02-21-2023 11:05 AM
Get a dollar tree shammy

Marathon Man 02-21-2023 11:06 AM
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Originally Posted by Golfer222 (Post 2190011)
Maybe I should take my own plate as well next time I eat out at a restaurant.
Wow!!! Such a tiny thing turned into a big deal. Some people have no idea what an actual problem looks like.

dewilson58 02-21-2023 11:12 AM
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Originally Posted by Marathon Man (Post 2190042)
Wow!!! Such a tiny thing turned into a big deal. Some people have no idea what an actual problem looks like.
I kno.

Enjoyed watching the OP's attitude.

Wonder where he/she is going to go now and get a free towel.

:beer3:

Golfer222 02-21-2023 11:24 AM
You spelled “know” wrong

dewilson58 02-21-2023 11:29 AM
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Originally Posted by Golfer222 (Post 2190053)
You spelled “know” wrong
Educate yourself.

chilout

Golfer222 02-21-2023 11:32 AM
Ok boomer.

photo1902 02-21-2023 03:59 PM
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Originally Posted by Badger 2006 (Post 2189966)
FYI: Mr Clean Car Wash (301 & 466 next to WAWA) Unlimited monthly washes $19.99. Towels, spray cleaners, and vaccumes available at numerous stations.
Sweetwater is 4 minutes from my house. No desire to drive to Mr. Clean so I don't have to...wait for it....CARRY a cloth in my vehicle!

Nucky 02-21-2023 04:12 PM
Would someone please build a new Car Wash that does the entire job like the place near Walmart on 441 or The Villages Car Wash? It will be a Cold Day In Florida before I ever was my car again. I can remember being so excited when we first moved down here and I went to The Aquarius Car Wash, just remembered the name. They took our car that just survived the ride down here and put it in showroom condition. It was a disgrace. It was like I killed every bug on Route 95 on my own. The shame is they can't get workers anymore because the prices are so high that nobody tip's very well.

Whatever, when I need a good wash it's back to The Villages because it's worth the ride and they do a phenomenal job. I think prices start at $25.00 and it's worth every penny.

You know these rags they want my license for? They can take them and stuff 'em. That's enough! Now I'm upset. I'm with the OP 10,000 %. Great post OP! What ever happened to customer service?

Golfer222 02-21-2023 04:17 PM
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Originally Posted by Nucky (Post 2190148)
Would someone please build a new Car Wash that does the entire job like the place near Walmart on 441 or The Villages Car Wash? It will be a Cold Day In Florida before I ever was my car again. I can remember being so excited when we first moved down here and I went to The Aquarius Car Wash, just remembered the name. They took our car that just survived the ride down here and put it in showroom condition. It was a disgrace. It was like I killed every bug on Route 95 on my own. The shame is they can't get workers anymore because the prices are so high that nobody tip's very well.

Whatever, when I need a good wash it's back to The Villages because it's worth the ride and they do a phenomenal job. I think prices start at $25.00 and it's worth every penny. thanks for the tip about villages car wash.

Dont mind paying more for a good job.

You know these rags they want my license for? they can take them and stuff 'em. That's enough! Now I'm upset. I'm with the OP 10,000 %. Great post OP! What ever happened to customer service?
Exactly my point- If you are paying for a car wash, you shouldn't have to get outside to finish the job. That was bad enough , but now they want to hold the towels that you should not even need. Dont mind paying more for a good job.


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