How is the Car Wash Service at Auto Bell? (Charlotte: home, buy)
Raleigh, Durham, Chapel Hill, CaryThe Triangle Area
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I usually take care of my own car washing but was thinking of giving Auto Bell a try up on Falls of Neuse Road in North Raleigh. Looks like they have service packages ranging from $16.99 all the way up to $33.99.
Interested in thoughts on how good a job they do and what service you get. Thanks!
When I lived in Charlotte I went frequently. Usually got the $8.00 exterior only, which included hand drying. A quick vacuum of the interior on the way home and everything was done. I thought it was a great deal.
I use the Auto Bell on Falls quite often. They do a decent job for the price. I usually get the exterior and interior clean, which is under $20. I usually give them a $5 tip BUT before I hand over the tip, I do a quick look. If I see something they missed, I ask them to do me a favor and wipe over it. They are so polite about it.
I've paid double that to have a custom wash and yes, it is better but Auto Bell works for me...about once a month.
If you get a new car every few years the service isn't bad. The paint on your car will look like crap about the time you get a new one so it doesn't matter.
If you're like me who keeps a car until the wheels fall off, keep doing it yourself so you know it's done correctly and your car won't look like it's been scrubbed with a Brillo pad.
If you're like me who keeps a car until the wheels fall off, keep doing it yourself so you know it's done correctly and your car won't look like it's been scrubbed with a Brillo pad.
I usually buy a new car when my wife breaks the flip down vanity mirror on her side. That doesn't take very long either
Is anyone on here extremely picky, meaning you know the diff bw diff types of auto washes, you know good product from bad, etc....like legit detail enthusiasts, are any of the auto washes in the area good and if so, which is the best? Not looking for “hand wash it then” “do it yourself” if the car is legitimately detailed (not a hand wax at the corner wash, a real detail) regularly I can live w some swirls in between. I don’t keep cars long either, I want the convenience of “oh car is dirty I’ll run by the wash.”
For example I checked Northridge and the fact that they tout simoniz as “the best of the best for pro detailers” tells me they either are OK w lying or don’t know better, both steer me clear.
Any educated recommendations for the most thorough wash service around for my needs per above? I can live w the average wash, but would love to know if I’m not aware of a gem.
Is anyone on here extremely picky, meaning you know the diff bw diff types of auto washes, you know good product from bad, etc....like legit detail enthusiasts, are any of the auto washes in the area good and if so, which is the best? Not looking for “hand wash it then” “do it yourself” if the car is legitimately detailed (not a hand wax at the corner wash, a real detail) regularly I can live w some swirls in between. I don’t keep cars long either, I want the convenience of “oh car is dirty I’ll run by the wash.”
For example I checked Northridge and the fact that they tout simoniz as “the best of the best for pro detailers” tells me they either are OK w lying or don’t know better, both steer me clear.
Any educated recommendations for the most thorough wash service around for my needs per above? I can live w the average wash, but would love to know if I’m not aware of a gem.
I personally don't use any of the auto washes in the area. I take my car to Men At Work Car Wash in Garner for a hand wash once every few months. It's not quick and they take some time but the car is always looking good afterwards and I can go a few months without needing one then.
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