[Topspinmo]

Originally Posted by maggie1

I've been using the drive-thru car washes for years and have found them to be just fine. Where once upon a time, drive-thru car washes used revolving brushes that would scratch the car surface, they now use cloth strips. The recently opened car wash on Parr Drive has the best vacuum system around. I believe the price is $10 for a basic car wash, and they don't accept cash payment; everything is by credit card. The only problem I see with this particular business is its location. Seldom do I see more than one or two cars in the vacuum area, so I expect them to be out of business if traffic doesn't pick up. Try them, I don't think you'll regret it.

Out of business cause the won’t accept cash? I refuse to dine at restaurants that don’t take cash. Just want I want somebody working low wage taking my credit card doing transactions that I can see. But, eventually cash go way of telephone booth. Hopefully I be walking in green meadow waving me in?

[USOTR]

Originally Posted by [email protected]

I would like to know if the EV transmission systems allow the car to roll as the wash pushes/pulls the vehicle through? Do they have a "neutral" position to allow for this?

Yes they have a car wash mode. The real issue is swirls and scratches from the car wash, and some EV have high quality car paints that are subject to scratches you would not see on a normal paint job.

[AggieMom]

We have an EV and drove it through the car wash last week. No problem at all

[Golfshopguy]

The auto car wash is just as safe for an EV as it is for any other car. Period!!

[Tvflguy]

Originally Posted by Topspinmo

Out of business cause the won’t accept cash? I refuse to dine at restaurants that don’t take cash. Just want I want somebody working low wage taking my credit card doing transactions that I can see. But, eventually cash go way of telephone booth. Hopefully I be walking in green meadow waving me in?

Totally understandable that car washes (and such businesses) avoid cash. ESPECIALLY when the cash is NOT in control of the business owner. Sticky fingers by min wage folks.

Good news/ bad for the owners however. With no cash business, it's almost impossible to cook the books (aka Walter White..) to show less income (less taxes).

[jimhoward]

nobody seemed to answer the OPs question so I will jump in.

No. As far as I know, there are no manual/DIY car washes (the style with bays and a wand that the user operates) in this area.

[Tvflguy]

Originally Posted by jimhoward

nobody seemed to answer the OPs question so I will jump in.

No. As far as I know, there are no manual/DIY car washes (the style with bays and a wand that the user operates) in this area.

your first sentence - true, and typical.

I had decided to wash it myself (mustered the energy..) and it turned out great. Into the garage before the PM rains. So I'm all good.

[Cliff Fr]

Well, sometimes they can't handle being charged.

[HORNET]

Did you ever drive it in the rain ?

[ken747pilot]

I do not think any car should go through a "Car Wash". However in your case I would consider a touchless car wash like the one at Sams Club on 466 for $7.00. Bring a soft high absorbant towel to touch up after leaving the car wash. Check your owners manual for specifics on car washes. ie turn off auto windshield wipers and some EV,s have directions and actual settings for car washing. If it is a Tesla, visit or join The Villages Tesla Club for guidance and help in all aspects of your EV ownership.

[tophcfa]

Originally Posted by Golfshopguy

The auto car wash is just as safe for an EV as it is for any other car. Period!!

Not a rag top. I’d never take the Beamer convertible through a car wash.

[gorillarick]

Whoa. I didn't know carwashes washed the bottom of cars.



Naaaa; somebody's worryin' too much.

[tophcfa]

Originally Posted by gorillarick

Whoa. I didn't know carwashes washed the bottom of cars.

Undercarriage wash is extremely important up north to get rid of the chemicals and salt used to treat the roads for snow and ice. Not really necessary in Florida.