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Re:Why Are There Suddenly So Many Car Washes? by diogenescynic on Sunday March 17, 2024 @12:51PM (#39735792)
My local car was has a $20/month subscription for unlimited washes. These aren't exactly luxury services--they're priced similar to a Netflix plan. If you have a car, it's worth it if you value our time at all.
Re:Why Are There Suddenly So Many Car Washes? by lowkj on Sunday March 17, 2024 @01:14PM (#39736025)
But if you value your time, why would you wash your car multiple times per month?
Re:Why Are There Suddenly So Many Car Washes? by phillc73 on Sunday March 17, 2024 @01:19PM (#39736074)
That's perfect. I do not wash my car, because I value my time. I thought I was just lazy!
Re:Why Are There Suddenly So Many Car Washes? by Ekaros on Sunday March 17, 2024 @02:48PM (#39736898)
It is so simple to come up with excuses. It is raining. No need to go. We are in spring and here it means the dirty season, no need to go. Or it is negative temperature outside, it probably does not dry...
Re:Why Are There Suddenly So Many Car Washes? by bluGill on Sunday March 17, 2024 @05:27PM (#39738220)
salt on the roads destroys cars. If my car can last a year longer before falling apart that is a lot of monea saved for me. I drive my cars to the end most of the time. Plus a clean car makes my wife happa which is itself important.
Re:Why Are There Suddenly So Many Car Washes? by greedo on Sunday March 17, 2024 @07:15PM (#39738939)
It takes roughly five minutes depending on how long the queue is, so when I'm out running errands I'll stop in. Keeps the road crud (and most importantly, salt) off the car so it lasts longer.
Re:Why Are There Suddenly So Many Car Washes? by waveBidder on Sunday March 17, 2024 @01:17PM (#39736049)
Only if you insist on a spotless car… we haven't actually cleaned ours in years to basically no detriment, and we're im the Central Valley. I'm inclined to agree with gp.
Re:Why Are There Suddenly So Many Car Washes? by raisedbyninjas on Sunday March 17, 2024 @01:38PM (#39736259)
In the time it takes to drive to one, wait and drive back, you've already spent the same time as washing yourself at home.