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I think your logic is based on the false premise that a $5 tip is going to one person rather than being spread out among a crew. Where I go my car is worked on by as many as 5 guys and they spend about 15-20 minutes on the car. Hell, maybe I should be tipping more than a fin.
You're saying that there is 75 man-minutes being spent on your car after an automated car wash?
I tip $3-$5 after an automated wash if the wiper is thorough. Doesn't matter if one or a hundred people are working on my car, it's the same amount of work.
You're saying that there is 75 man-minutes being spent on your car after an automated car wash?
I tip $3-$5 after an automated wash if the wiper is thorough. Doesn't matter if one or a hundred people are working on my car, it's the same amount of work.
No. What they said was 5 people work on the car all at once, for a total of 20 minutes.
Someone may wipe the dash and doors down, while someone else washes the interior windows while a couple of guys clean the tires and wipe down the exterior.
No. What they said was 5 people work on the car all at once, for a total of 20 minutes.
Someone may wipe the dash and doors down, while someone else washes the interior windows while a couple of guys clean the tires and wipe down the exterior.
He said:
"Where I go my car is worked on by as many as 5 guys and they spend about 15-20 minutes on the car."
as with anything, it's easier to maintain cleanliness. washing and waxing. it helps if you live in the desert and it dosen't rain often. i pay $0.25 for my car wash and don't have to tip; a quarter in the drive in stall for :45 of high pressure water. two old towels in the back seat to wipe down. done.
Even though there's a jar stating tips are shared equally I always hand the person who gives me my keys a couple bucks with the receipt. I'm pretty sure they're expected to pool them - I just want the guy/girl to know I DID tip!.
as with anything, it's easier to maintain cleanliness. washing and waxing. it helps if you live in the desert and it dosen't rain often. i pay $0.25 for my car wash and don't have to tip; a quarter in the drive in stall for :45 of high pressure water. two old towels in the back seat to wipe down. done.
All the DIY car washes I've seen have a minimum of $1 or $1.25 to begin.
All the DIY car washes I've seen have a minimum of $1 or $1.25 to begin.
van wagenen and lake mead parkway chevron. there's a change machine out front. sometimes i splurge and hit the foamy brush (another quarter) and scrub the rims before the $0.25 washdown.
All the DIY car washes I've seen have a minimum of $1 or $1.25 to begin.
The DIY I frequent has a minimum of $1.75. That's good for a couple rounds with the soapy spray including the wheels and then a flip of the switch for a couple rounds of rinse spray. A quick wipe down with one of those "miracle fiber" towels and I'm off and running leaving whatever mess there is behind.
I have never felt cheated or in need of more time, however, the system does allow for additional quarters if necessary.
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