Room4Tu

Do a lot of guys take advantage of the free car washes that is offered through Lexus or do you prefer to do it by hand yourself? I've always enjoyed detailing my own car in the past. In fact I've never even had the luxury of free car washes. I'm just concerned of them messing up something or creating swirls in the paint, etc, etc... Service advisor told me that they put it through a machine but they have really soft materials that just goes back and forth then they hand dry it. He said there are no brushes or any spinning of the machines. Just wondering if anyone has any personal experiences with Lexus car washes.

MarkGS

The only free car washes I am aware of through my dealership is when you have your car serviced. And its a basic wash and vacuum.

I like getting my car back in cleaner condition than when I dropped it off.....

Room4Tu

Hmmm, I guess it's a service that is only offered in certain areas. Here in Dallas, I can bring my car by the dealership anytime between 8am-3pm Mon-Sat for a free wash. They do it at all three of the Lexus locations here in the metroplex. I've heard that it is really busy before a big car meet since all the guys are trying to get in and get their cars washed before taking them out to show,

Got PSI

Same here in Miami. I can bring my car in for a free wash Mon-Sat. When I had my IS, i was in there every Sat morning !

Room4Tu

OK, good to hear. Still a little nervous about them putting swirls in my Obsidian. Those guys are probably drying every car in the same old drying mitts and towels

mehran888

In the Toronto area we get a free wash with service. Some dealerships are better than others. Some vacuum thoroughly, some don't at all. No free regular carwashes though!

Justin2JZ

Thats the only reason I've been scared to get mine washed at the dealer.

MKIV98TT

iTrader: (5)

Getting your car washed at the dealer is like driving through the automated carwash at the gas station. If you want to keep your paint looking good for the time you have the car, do it yourself.

jman-is350

+1. I never have any of my cars washed at the dealership for this reason. I got a guy that comes to my place twice a month and hand washed all my cars.

1J0Z SC

iTrader: (7)

Couldn't have of said it better myself, be careful! I told my mom not to take her 2012 CRV to the dealership, its a scratch tunnel for your paint.

qualityday

Yup never allow the dealership to clean your car. especially if it's black.

sydtoosic

yeah,,,,,,,,, don't do it. they will f#@k up your car and they do use brushes. they don't dry your car right and you can see where there is dirt still on your car........ look close. whenever i need service i tell them DO NOT WASH MY CAR!!!!!!!!! i wash my own car so that i know it's done right. foam gun, 2 bucket system etc.

LexusNN

iTrader: (5)

My dealership offers a complimentary car wash and vacum with service done on the vehicle. We use a power washer and touchless car wash and then dry it by hand. You can tell who really cares about their cars because they choose to pass on the free wash. It is a great service but i clean my own car.

lexesty72

I won't let them wash it, but I will let them vacuum the interior only.

Got PSI

have any of you used this before ?