Mercedes-Benz Vehicles, Concept Cars, and the Mercedes Lifestyle

Spring is upon us, and if you are like many people, your thoughts have turned to the upcoming summer. With summer comes the promise of outdoor activities and vacations. Many people like to have their cars washed just before leaving town. However, not all car washes are the same. Here is a brief guide to your options.

Self-Service
A self-service car wash is a great option for do-it-yourselfers. While many people still wash their cars at home, commercial facilities have become quite popular. For a few quarters, you will have access to soap, water and a scrub brush. Often the same hose dispenses the soap and water, allowing you to easily customize the blend. Normally a coin-operated car vacuum is located on premises as well.

Automated Car Wash
Automated car washes debuted in the 1950s and remain popular today. These car washes are quick and efficient, and the ability to stay in the vehicle fits well in today’s drive-through culture. A few novelty automatic car washes have customers leave their vehicles and may provide glass walls for viewing, but this is the exception rather than the rule.

Older automated car washes used a series of nylon rollers to clean the vehicles, but concerns over possible paint scratches led to the development of new technologies. Today’s car wash brushes tend to be made of soft cloth instead. “Touchless” car washes use foam dispensers rather than brushes, virtually eliminating the chance of scratches.

Fund Raisers
Throughout the year, it is common to find pretty girls in bikinis along the roadside hawking car washes. These car washes are promotional, designed to raise money for an organization or draw attention to a business. Having your car washed at a fundraiser is an easy way to donate to a worthy cause, but of course, the quality is dependent on the skills of those who provide the service.

Before you head out on your next vacation, why not have your car professionally washed? A Certified Mercedes is eye-catching under any circumstances, and a sparkling clean Mercedes is truly stunning.