For $25 they will buff & dry your car................Come on Down!!!!

Sweetwater will do the same (full service) for $27.

Although I skip the full service, maybe the people who hate to carry a large, heavy towel around in their vehicle could use this service :)

I wouldn't know first hand so to speak but is that what is known as a Happy Ending?

It's worth it. Before I read this thread I was going to ask about any recommendations on a mobile detailer but I was ascared I would be directed by someone to read the past posts. I like the current info coming from my Compadres on TOTV'S! You pick up what I'm laying down? :pepper2:

To each their own. I get it. I went past that Sweetwater Joint the other day and didn't have time to stop. We had an emergency trip to Sam's Club for Argentinian Red Shrimp. Three bags weren't enough! I got a quicky at Sam's for $7 bananas. Should have skipped it cause it was garbage. Live & Learn. I'm a Car Wash Fanatic. I want it done correctly. What do you want for seven bucks? A towel to finish drying the car? :boxing2:

I'm learning my way around down in these here parts. I'll say one thing for my new general neighborhood, far be it for me to stir the pot but the drivers down here are way more aggressive than in The Historic Section. I think there should be a Prozac Dispenser at every traffic light down here. Everyone breathe. You are going to get wherever you are aimed at sooner or later. Jeez!! :ohdear:

Sounds like they are going to the cruise line system...LOL ! Lots to consider here. Tend to agree with you that I'd not feel comfortable with anyone ("kid" or adult), just collecting a drawer full of DL's and yes, how does one know if they are being copied or not. SHOWING is one thing, collecting and keeping... not comfortable. Actually I'd be more comfortable with leaving $5, or even keys, over my DL. But they can require anything they want.... and there are so many car washes in the Villages, easy to find one where you are more comfortable ! I agree.

Yes, fact of life.... EVERYONE always pays the price for the lack of morality of the few, rather at the gym, or the grocery, at the pools on cruise ships and resorts. GONE are the days when the big, soft, fluffy, clean towels are piled high for guest to help themselves.

Sweetwater Car Wash
 

The Sweetwater car wash does a fairly good job for the money, however, their dryer leaves a lot to be desired. Car is left wet from front to back. You have to towel it off or you have water spots all over the car.

What a great answer! Thank you for turning this into a fun read.
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Peggy Occhiuzzo

Get your car, suv, golf cart detailed by Gordon Hamm, inside and out. All proceeds go to charity ( the school system) and you pay what you think the job is worth. He will not ask for identification, just a donation. And he uses his own supplies ( towels included). Call him to make an appointment 352-396-8509. He is also a Village resident.

Went there once -that was enough to know never go there again.

Sweetwater car wash

[QUOTE=Golfer222;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[/QUOTE


Prefer Mr Clean Car Wash anyways. They supply towels and other cleaning materials. Think their wash does a better job.

I would say bring your own from home. Seems liked they used to provide a service to their customers but of course some took advantage of it and screwed the rest of us.

Charge a dollar for the towel, bring it back and get your dollar back. Easy Peasy....

Is it that hard to bring your own microfiber drying towel?

Boy, someone is really entitled. I can’t have my free towel so let’s shame the businesses. Waaaaaa. Wasaaaa

I have to say it's not that big a deal, if water spots matter that much then you should be washing by hand, otherwise bring your own towels. Also makes me wonder why anyone that would want to wipe their car down would even trust towels left by the car wash to use.... again do it yourself.

I’m in trouble when I go there then since I don’t have a ‘divers license’ to leave them. Never was very good at diving anyway so probably couldn’t pass the diving test!! 😂

First-world problems...:rolleyes:
I keep my own towel in the car for wiping the excess water off.

The villages, everyone wants something for nothing, even couple of rags. Offer free anything and you’ll get trampled

And some people thought the cloths were theirs to keep. The other option is to raise prices more to cover the cost of the cloths and the labor to replenish them through out the day.

There is no end to complaints and outrage......

Cloth
 

Bring an old towel

Drive fast after leaving the car wash.

Sweetwater
 

Easy solution, bring your own larger cloths.

Mr Clean has them neext to wawa Leesburg

Take note of the sign that describes items that they are not responsible for. The small fin shaped item on the rear roof is not covered if knocked off. A friend of mine had that happened to him and it cost him over $700 to have it replaced because they told him that all of the electronics had to be replaced along with it.

Good for them. Why would I drive to Leesburg when I have SW minutes from my house, just so I could use a towel. Good grief. The stuff people b$#@# about!

It is mind-boggling, isn't it.

You mean like the rags you can literally buy at any store or online?

Towel are a luxury…
 

I’ve used car washes for years. Never had the luxury of towels available for customers.
Usually a vending machine to purchase towels.

Strongly agree. Seems such a simple answer (and one that might help them retain, not loose, customers) to ask for an alternative to a D. L. SHOWING is one thing, asking to keep a D.L. out of the sight of the owner.... does not seem like a good policy when a $5, or several other options would do. But, everyone has the right to run their business their way !

They can’t disclaim negligence no matter what the sign says. Sue in small claims court

yes, me too. some washes don't come with the blow dry, though. i like the ceramic coat wash, comes with everything included

good answer, you never know what grime is on their towels even after coming out the wash.

Yea , there is a better way ….

Bring your own towels !! Then make sure that no one steals them while you’re not looking !!!!

Well, you ARE paying for the car wash, so it's not really "for nothing"...

And then, we'll have people b*tchin' and moanin' that their prices are too high...

You took the words out of my mouth.

What's next ?- Publix asking for your ID before they give you a shopping cart

It works well at Aldi’s carts for 25¢ magically return to the storage area