[SweetWaterCW]

Originally Posted by DeanFL

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Sweetwater Car Wash - 466a near Lowes.

Well, I went there today. We have a white SUV and it fortunately does not get too dirty - primarily driving in the rain causes that.

The car wash is very nice, and comforting that all is new equipment. I "splurged" for the Express wash -$10. They did a bit of pre-wash; soap-sprayed the front, windows, mirrors, and rear - and wiped those down maually.

Something new for me, this car wash doesn't have those narrow tirewide tracks - they seem to be a couple feet wide and rollers; very smooth.

Seems to be the usual sprays/cloth brushes etc etc - but more of them. They DO contact the car, but not worried - and they surely WOULD get any dirt/grime off. Near the end there is some extra rollers and sprays and wheel stuff - no doubt used for the Premium wash extras.

At the end - the blowers did a great job blowing excess water off the vehicle - and NO water spots either.

When it's all done, the light turns green and off you go, turn left and there are rows of free vacuums. Used that - and **warning** those suckers are extremely sucky - would easily take a small towel, sweater or such - almost TOO powerful.

Bottom line, I still kinda like to wash the car - but every once in a while, will go there for a 'deep clean'.
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Love to hear it! We love cleaning cars too and are happy to hear you had a great experience!

[SweetWaterCW]

Originally Posted by JoMar

Took advantage of the free wash yesterday.....when I got home my wife looked at the car and said it looked like it was just waxed.....the result was better than any drive through I have used anywhere. I bought one of the Club memberships (not the one that provides that waxed look but may upgrade) since it allows unlimited washes. Think Lovebugs . We will see how it goes but the initial experience was positive.

JoMAr!

We are very happy to hear you had a good first experience. We always work on being the best we can be and we look forwarding to seeing you back again soon!

[SweetWaterCW]

Originally Posted by J1ceasar

If you've waxed your car. The brushes should not affect the paint. Waxing should be done once every 6-12 months even the spray on waxes will help

Ceasar,

Even without wax, the tunnel uses a neoglide foam that will not scratch the vehicle. Waxing is typically best done within 3 months. This can vary based on how often the car is in the sun, how much overspray (from driving on highways, through construction, going to the beach etc), and how often you get a wax applied by orbital + how often you get a tunnel applied wax. If the car is garage kept, is cleaned often with additional chemicals (wax, paint protectant, and ceramic) then you can stretch out pretty far. A wash club (like ours) is generally recommended too to avoid the "I'll get that bug splatter cleaned tomorrow whereas you find yourself a week later cleaning it off.

[SweetWaterCW]

Originally Posted by BoSox49

How would a touchless car wash work?

Touchless autos literally do not touch the vehicle and are closer to throwing water on the car, applying chemicals, throwing water on, and then blow drying the car. Our tunnel is safe for vehicles and will not scratch the vehicle. We use a neoglide foam and are happy to talk with anyone in regards to the materials and even show you the material that touches your car.

[SweetWaterCW]

Originally Posted by MoNonnon

Back in NY, we paid $4.00 for a quick wash.....just sayin’

Back in New York we missed paying only $5 for a real pizza. Our current manager, Adam, would probably spend 20 minutes with you about pizza and bagels if you ever stop by for a chat!

[SweetWaterCW]

Originally Posted by merrymini

Glad to have a car wash instead of having to go so far north. Waiting until they do the inside too.

Hi Merry,

We are currently doing what's known as a limited full service. Since we are still too understaffed to allow unlimited full service, we are able to do between 1-6 cars depending on the time of day. We know this has been a sore point for the community as some people come in but we feel responsible for providing a service that is what we advertise, for the price we advertise, and that, within reason, everyone gets what they pay for. By allowing everyone in at once, we cannot guarantee the quality that not only that the villages expects but also the quality we expect as well. We are hiring as quickly as we can and we are proud of our team members who choose to be a part of the workforce during a time where the majority of people are choosing not to be. For the time being, please check in often as we are slowing staffing up and expect to be offering full services without limiting them very soon!

[SweetWaterCW]

Originally Posted by daca55

Is this car wash similar to the Village Car Wash where they have people who dry, vacuum and wash your windows? Or is it just a drive through and you do everything else?

Yes we are! We are known as flex car wash. You can either go through our tunnel and vacuum yourself or you can purchase a full service where we clean the windows, vacuum, wipe down your dash and console area and more!

We are currently doing what's known as a limited full service. Since we are still too understaffed to allow unlimited full service, we are able to do between 1-6 cars depending on the time of day. We know this has been a sore point for the community as some people come in but we feel responsible for providing a service that is what we advertise, for the price we advertise, and that, within reason, everyone gets what they pay for. By allowing everyone in at once, we cannot guarantee the quality that not only that the villages expects but also the quality we expect as well. We are hiring as quickly as we can and we are proud of our team members who choose to be a part of the workforce during a time where the majority of people are choosing not to be.

For the time being, please check in often as we are slowing staffing up and expect to be offering full services without limiting them very soon!

[dadspet]

Wow I find it hard to believe so many people seem to get so excited about a car wash. I must be missing something or live in a bubble. I can honestly say my car in FL really doesn't get dirty. It can go for a year or more and only have water spots on it that are not very noticeable. You need to live in NY where you could wash your car every day in the winter and it could be really dirty the next day with real sloop/mud tracked inside. It could be I just have the really good sun glasses and my wife can testify I also have very good selective hearing.

[Joepearson55804@gmail.com]

Tried them last weekend, great price, great job. Everybody was really kind. Refreshing! Thank you Sweetwater!

[dewilson58]

Originally Posted by SweetWaterCW

Our tunnel is safe for vehicles and will not scratch the vehicle.

So you guarantee, and are liable for damage, no marks on black paint?

[SweetWaterCW]

Originally Posted by dadspet

Wow I find it hard to believe so many people seem to get so excited about a car wash. I must be missing something or live in a bubble. I can honestly say my car in FL really doesn't get dirty. It can go for a year or more and only have water spots on it that are not very noticeable. You need to live in NY where you could wash your car every day in the winter and it could be really dirty the next day with real sloop/mud tracked inside. It could be I just have the really good sun glasses and my wife can testify I also have very good selective hearing.

A lot of seems to be that people were tired of driving 25+ mins to get a car wash when they need it! Everyone has something and for some people (especially if they use their car everyday) their car is a prized possession!

[Bilyclub]

Originally Posted by dewilson58

So you guarantee, and are liable for damage, no marks on black paint?

They are being selective in what they answer. Haven't heard why the basic wash is $2 more in TV than their other locations

[SweetWaterCW]

Originally Posted by Bilyclub

They are being selective in what they answer. Haven't heard why the basic wash is $2 more in TV than their other locations

Hi Billy,

I’m sorry you feel we are being selective in what we reply to. We’ve already explained that the tunnel is safe for vehicles. Typically that covers black vehicles as well.

No one ever specifically asked the $2 question so if you liked to tag us or forward that we’d be happy to answer.

Billy, if you’d like to physically show up to the site and ask these questions instead of trying to get a company on the hook to be “liable” for black cars, we’d be happy to show you the equipment we are confident in.

As for the pricing, all stores will be at this pricing soon due to the proposed minimum wage increases that are expected at the end of the year. When we built this location, our ownership asked locals about fair pricing and the idea of increasing pricing at the end of the year. The exact feedback was “if the product is worth it, don’t you dare raise your pricing after being opened for months.”

So, with little choice from your neighbors and ours, these are the prices that were set. Thank you.

[DeanFL]

Originally Posted by SweetWaterCW

Hi Billy,

I’m sorry you feel we are being selective in what we reply to. We’ve already explained that the tunnel is safe for vehicles. Typically that covers black vehicles as well.

No one ever specifically asked the $2 question so if you liked to tag us or forward that we’d be happy to answer.

Billy, if you’d like to physically show up to the site and ask these questions instead of trying to get a company on the hook to be “liable” for black cars, we’d be happy to show you the equipment we are confident in.

As for the pricing, all stores will be at this pricing soon due to the proposed minimum wage increases that are expected at the end of the year. When we built this location, our ownership asked locals about fair pricing and the idea of increasing pricing at the end of the year. The exact feedback was “if the product is worth it, don’t you dare raise your pricing after being opened for months.”

So, with little choice from your neighbors and ours, these are the prices that were set. Thank you.

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WELCOME to The Villages - I used your car wash last week - it's GREAT and should do very well as you provide a valuable service to the community.

BUT...you just got a taste of a small minority of folks on TOTV - who seem to enjoy naysaying, minimizing, negativism, and slamming anything they may not totally agree with. The vast majority here are welcoming folks and wish a new business well.
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[Joeint]

Originally Posted by dewilson58

NO...................it's a paint beater.

Yep, an auto paint circle scratcher..