Yesterday, I filled up my gas tank at the Shell station on Monterey and Huntington (Monrovia). They also have an inexpensive car wash for as little as $5 with a fillup. My car needed one, so I went for it.
It’s all automated. You enter a code that recognizes the type of carwash you purchased, then in you go. After a few minutes, you get the green light, and drive out while air blasts over you. Unfortunately, the drying isn’t thorough, and the car isn’t squeaky clean.
What I usually do is use a coupon I’d get from Albertsons, then go to the Temple City Car Wash for the cheapest one there (which is around $9). With a $2 tip, $11 total. However, I think I’m going to start washing the car myself.
Since I live in an apartment, I don’t have a water hose and a spot to wash the car myself.
I heard of some people using a product that doesn’t require water, and I’m really interested in that. I’ll take the 30 minutes to do the job. Any suggestions on what a good one would be worth buying? (I live close to Kragen or Pep Boys.) Thanks!









