Dealer Carwasher?

coconutpolito · 06-29-2004, 11:02 PM

Do any of you trust the dealer to wash your car without messing anything up? The dealer I would be going to is Fletcher Jones.

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CitronC230K_03 · 06-29-2004, 11:17 PM

sometimes i get a good wash, sometime not so good. depends on how busy it is. there have been times they havent vacuumed the backseat, or dried it off completely. if you want a free wash go for it. remember its free!! so dont expect a $30 wash, because its free. if i want a free wash i go to penske. if i want a good wash, which i know is up to my standards, i do it. ive never had anything messed up at the dealer washes. just minor things such as not dried completely or shotty vacuum job.

nicedeboy · 06-29-2004, 11:38 PM

I love when my dealer washes my car. They dry it completely and wax it. I hold out and wait until it goes in for service, and then put my car cover over it to keep it all nice and clean afterwards. Never had a problem with them, except they use to put that shinny stuff on the tires. I insisted they stop because it would make the bottom of the car black, after driving for two hours.

goldenbuddha · 06-29-2004, 11:46 PM

But sometimes, when they were done, you'd notice your door sills and lower door panels all dirty and stuff. I hate that. But in general, they do a good job. But because of the scruffing, I'd personally prefer to wash it myself. :v

MARK CUMMINS · 06-30-2004, 12:47 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by coconutpolito

Do any of you trust the dealer to wash your car without messing anything up? The dealer I would be going to is Fletcher Jones.

I Would PASS on Fletchers car wash....
EVEN with a SIGN inside the Instrument cluster that said PLEASE DO NOT
Wash ...It Would get washed..They used the dirty mits from washing the
Brake dust on the paint and left Swirls/Scratches on the car.....
Oh Yeah they washed the car with the bra on it....I said do you want me to
take it off ....they said oh our guys will take care of that..they forgot and
the hood was stained from that fine wash job..

I No Longer Use Fletcher Jones...Bigger is NOT Better!!!!!!

Buellwinkle · 06-30-2004, 12:49 AM

MB of Laguna Niguel does an excellent job of washing the car, at least as good as the local car wash, just $12 cheaper and they provide a nicer environment with beverages, pastries, plasma TV and lots of cars too look at. I wouldn't think of getting an MB if not for the car washes. Don't know about Fletcher but they do have WiFi, wish MB of LN would get it.

preyx · 06-30-2004, 01:13 AM

Anybody have experience with Caliber Motors in Anaheim? I was always thinking about getting one from them, but I've always ended up at a normal hand-wash place.

coconutpolito · 06-30-2004, 01:19 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by coconutpolito

Do any of you trust the dealer to wash your car without messing anything up? The dealer I would be going to is Fletcher Jones.

Are you allowed to any dealer you want even if you didn't buy the car there and still get the free car wash? Do you need to present anything in order to get the wash?

FrankW · 06-30-2004, 01:42 AM

most of the time HOI washes the car decently, but there was one time which was the last time I had the car washed there they did a horrible job. There was swirls everywhere.

oggle · 06-30-2004, 04:15 AM

No dealer car wash is good. They use dirty rags (full of crap from previous cars) and push their bodies onto your car paint, causing swirls and swirls. If you're the type of person that doesn't give a crap, then go for it. If you care, then wash it yourself.

CitronC230K_03 · 06-30-2004, 12:05 PM

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Originally Posted by nicedeboy

I love when my dealer washes my car. They dry it completely and wax it. I hold out and wait until it goes in for service, and then put my car cover over it to keep it all nice and clean afterwards. Never had a problem with them, except they use to put that shinny stuff on the tires. I insisted they stop because it would make the bottom of the car black, after driving for two hours.

thats why they charge $400 for an oil change!

wash and wax, thats impressive!

YeeHaw · 07-01-2004, 05:12 PM

3 words...MR CLEAN AUTODRY....the best!

I have a black car...everywhere suck

s...Smythe MB is ok sometimes they just built a huge repair/storage facility in the back. Also this one shell at the fremont automall pkwy exitwith the completely touch free using just water jets and soap is great...anyone from the bay know of any other gas stations with this same setup ????? Hopefully in san jose area

tuscanraider · 07-01-2004, 05:28 PM

I own a C Class of course I let them wash it!

It ain't that special a car.....

ffejalink · 07-03-2004, 05:50 PM

I won't let them wash either of my cars anymore. They got lazy and ranit through the machine wash (not brushless) and now they're buffing the scratches/swirls out.

CitronC230K_03 · 07-03-2004, 08:02 PM

well i got a great wash today on my car at MBSD. they did an awesome job, so no complaints for today!

W Cole · 07-03-2004, 09:07 PM

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Originally Posted by coconutpolito

Do any of you trust the dealer to wash your car without messing anything up? The dealer I would be going to is Fletcher Jones.

As some have already said, NEVER let Fletcher Jones wash your car. They swirled my paint really bad. I talked to one of the managers there and he told me that it wasn't possible that they scratched my car because they use some sort of exotic chammois to dry the cars, he told me they were eel skin

I explained to him that no matter what towel you use, that after washing that many cars with the same towel that its going to get dirty enough to swirl the paint.

My SA is really cool and agreed to give me a free detail.. they polished the car for me, fixed some of the swirls, but they left buffer marks all over the car.

Lesson learned, my SA makes sure that they don't touch my car.

Other than the washing issues Fletcher Jones has given absolute top notch service when fixing the small problems I've had on my cars. And in the case where they messed up my paint, they tried their best to fix it.

goldenbuddha · 07-03-2004, 09:34 PM

IMO the best car wash you can ever give your car is the one you do yourself

As for wax I use P21S. I also like Mr Clean Autodry, cept the nozzle is so big, its kinda dorky

HITMAN · 07-04-2004, 02:02 AM

I never let anyone but me wash my car....I use that Mr Clean it really is the best....I found that the best wax for my car is Eagle One Nano It takes the scratches right out and makes the color really deep and puts a great shine on it

07-04-2004, 02:18 AM

I just go to my local car wash. They do a horrible job but since my paint is silver you cant see the millions of swirls or scratches.

HITMAN · 07-04-2004, 02:26 AM

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Originally Posted by Noble C320

I just go to my local car wash. They do a horrible job but since my paint is silver you cant see the millions of swirls or scratches.

My next car isnt going to be black

tiffc888 · 07-04-2004, 02:29 AM

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Originally Posted by HITMAN

My next car isnt going to be black

07-04-2004, 02:34 AM

Really? I actually want to get a black car next time.

tiffc888 · 07-04-2004, 02:35 AM

At least get a metallic black so the swirls won't be as obvious.

HITMAN · 07-04-2004, 02:41 AM

Yeah....black looks good when the car is all cleaned and waxed but if you dont wax it....It looks like ****

07-04-2004, 02:45 AM

I want to get some kind of grey next time. Granite Grey, Tectite gray. good looks and low maintenance

06-29-2004, 11:17 PM	#2
CitronC230K_03 MBWorld Fanatic! Garage is empty, add now Join Date: Oct 2002 Location: San Diego, Ca Posts: 7,737 Drives: 2003 Citron Green C230KMT	sometimes i get a good wash, sometime not so good. depends on how busy it is. there have been times they havent vacuumed the backseat, or dried it off completely. if you want a free wash go for it. remember its free!! so dont expect a $30 wash, because its free. if i want a free wash i go to penske. if i want a good wash, which i know is up to my standards, i do it. ive never had anything messed up at the dealer washes. just minor things such as not dried completely or shotty vacuum job. __________________ \|\|\|\|\|\| OEM Mods: Convex Mirrors, Illuminated DoorSills, SL E-Brake Pad, W211 Indicators, COMAND, AMG Sways, AeroWipers, Climatronic, Electronic Folding Mirrors, AMG Brakes, PTS (Full), 2004 armrest, UHI, Linguatronic, OEM FireExtinguisher, full 2005 exterior, IMS, MB Sirius, Argos Bluetooth Mods: 20mm Spacers, SilverMesh, 6000k Philips Ultinon, PIAA Ion Yellow Fogs Scheduled Mods: CLK Heated/Vented Ortho. Seats, AMG spoiler

06-29-2004, 11:38 PM	#3
nicedeboy Banned Garage is empty, add now Join Date: May 2004 Location: Dewey Beach, Delaware Posts: 389 Drives: Missing my beloved Benz	me again I love when my dealer washes my car. They dry it completely and wax it. I hold out and wait until it goes in for service, and then put my car cover over it to keep it all nice and clean afterwards. Never had a problem with them, except they use to put that shinny stuff on the tires. I insisted they stop because it would make the bottom of the car black, after driving for two hours.

06-29-2004, 11:46 PM	#4
goldenbuddha Member Garage is empty, add now Join Date: Jan 2004 Location: Las Vegas Posts: 108 Drives: 2004 C320	But sometimes, when they were done, you'd notice your door sills and lower door panels all dirty and stuff. I hate that. But in general, they do a good job. But because of the scruffing, I'd personally prefer to wash it myself. :v __________________ 2004 Desert Silver ,Java interior C320 Carlsson front and rear lips,<br>18" Alessio Wheels, H&R Sport Springs, <br>10mm H&R Spacers front, 15mm H&R Spacers Rear,<br>AMG Pedals, Schatz Knob, low profile door lock *****, Audio 10 cd<br>Grille, flat emblem, Chrome bits, Exhaust tips, Illuminated Door Sills

06-30-2004, 12:49 AM	#6
Buellwinkle MBWorld Fanatic! Garage is empty, add now Join Date: Nov 2001 Location: Laguna Niguel, CA Posts: 6,211	MB of Laguna Niguel does an excellent job of washing the car, at least as good as the local car wash, just $12 cheaper and they provide a nicer environment with beverages, pastries, plasma TV and lots of cars too look at. I wouldn't think of getting an MB if not for the car washes. Don't know about Fletcher but they do have WiFi, wish MB of LN would get it. __________________ 2008 Audio A4 Cabriolet Quattro www.Buellwinkle.com www.NetworkCameraCritic.com

06-30-2004, 01:13 AM	#7
preyx Super Member Garage is empty, add now Join Date: Jun 2002 Location: Orange Co., CA, USA Posts: 577 Drives: '02 C230K Coupe	Anybody have experience with Caliber Motors in Anaheim? I was always thinking about getting one from them, but I've always ended up at a normal hand-wash place. __________________ 2002 C230 Coupe/Brilliant Silver/Charcoal Leather/Automatic/C1/C5/Bose/Tele Aid/CD Installed: Eibach Anti-Roll Kit, H&R Sport Springs, clear corners, Sylvania Silverstar headlights and Silvervision turn signals Planned: Koni shocks, AMG brake kit, '05 lighting update. Wishful thinking: LCD screen, PS2 installed, Laptop installed, CF hood, 18" HRE. Are you eMpowered?

06-30-2004, 01:42 AM	#9
FrankW MBworld Guru Garage is empty, add now Join Date: Apr 2002 Location: Diamond Bar, CA Posts: 21,989 Drives: white and whiter	most of the time HOI washes the car decently, but there was one time which was the last time I had the car washed there they did a horrible job. There was swirls everywhere. __________________ 2002 W203 M112K with insane amount of mods "updates on last page!" 2008 W204 M272 with not so much mods. wants 307hp 7200 redline engine from SL350 (new pic on last page) For Sale:

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oggle MBWorld Fanatic! Garage is empty, add now Join Date: Oct 2002 Location: Matrix Posts: 7,604 Drives: car	No dealer car wash is good. They use dirty rags (full of crap from previous cars) and push their bodies onto your car paint, causing swirls and swirls. If you're the type of person that doesn't give a crap, then go for it. If you care, then wash it yourself. __________________ Anonymous: James knows about as much about computers as he knows what a womens feel lilke

07-01-2004, 05:12 PM	#12
YeeHaw Senior Member Garage is empty, add now Join Date: May 2004 Location: Bay Area California Posts: 303 Drives: W203 C240	3 words...MR CLEAN AUTODRY....the best! I have a black car...everywhere suck s...Smythe MB is ok sometimes they just built a huge repair/storage facility in the back. Also this one shell at the fremont automall pkwy exitwith the completely touch free using just water jets and soap is great...anyone from the bay know of any other gas stations with this same setup ????? Hopefully in san jose area __________________ 2002 C240: AMG Brake kit - H&R Cup Kit - 17" OZ Superleggara - BGF G-Force Sports 2003 E500 Sport (folks)

07-01-2004, 05:28 PM	#13
tuscanraider Banned Garage is empty, add now Join Date: Aug 2003 Location: NJ Posts: 2,727 Drives: Bantha	I own a C Class of course I let them wash it! It ain't that special a car.....

07-03-2004, 05:50 PM	#14
ffejalink Senior Member Garage is empty, add now Join Date: Apr 2003 Location: San Diego, CA Posts: 471 Drives: 05 C230k Sedan	I won't let them wash either of my cars anymore. They got lazy and ranit through the machine wash (not brushless) and now they're buffing the scratches/swirls out. __________________ Mein Garage '13 ML350 BlueTEC (ordered) '05 C230 Kompressor Sedan '04 VW Phaeton '06 ML500 (totaled)

07-03-2004, 08:02 PM	#15
CitronC230K_03 MBWorld Fanatic! Garage is empty, add now Join Date: Oct 2002 Location: San Diego, Ca Posts: 7,737 Drives: 2003 Citron Green C230KMT	well i got a great wash today on my car at MBSD. they did an awesome job, so no complaints for today! __________________ \|\|\|\|\|\| OEM Mods: Convex Mirrors, Illuminated DoorSills, SL E-Brake Pad, W211 Indicators, COMAND, AMG Sways, AeroWipers, Climatronic, Electronic Folding Mirrors, AMG Brakes, PTS (Full), 2004 armrest, UHI, Linguatronic, OEM FireExtinguisher, full 2005 exterior, IMS, MB Sirius, Argos Bluetooth Mods: 20mm Spacers, SilverMesh, 6000k Philips Ultinon, PIAA Ion Yellow Fogs Scheduled Mods: CLK Heated/Vented Ortho. Seats, AMG spoiler

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goldenbuddha Member Garage is empty, add now Join Date: Jan 2004 Location: Las Vegas Posts: 108 Drives: 2004 C320	IMO the best car wash you can ever give your car is the one you do yourself As for wax I use P21S. I also like Mr Clean Autodry, cept the nozzle is so big, its kinda dorky __________________ 2004 Desert Silver ,Java interior C320 Carlsson front and rear lips,<br>18" Alessio Wheels, H&R Sport Springs, <br>10mm H&R Spacers front, 15mm H&R Spacers Rear,<br>AMG Pedals, Schatz Knob, low profile door lock ****, Audio 10 cd<br>Grille, flat emblem, Chrome bits, Exhaust tips, Illuminated Door Sills Last edited by goldenbuddha; 07-04-2004 at 02:21 AM.*

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HITMAN MBWorld Fanatic! Garage is empty, add now Join Date: Apr 2004 Location: TX. 78738 Posts: 3,200 Drives: c230 kompressor	I never let anyone but me wash my car....I use that Mr Clean it really is the best....I found that the best wax for my car is Eagle One Nano It takes the scratches right out and makes the color really deep and puts a great shine on it __________________ back in 2003, had a 2003 kompressor sport, (hit by 18 wheeler, car was repaired, at the cost of 25,000 dollars) then lexus rx300....got bored with it, woohhoo im reliable though... then 740il.....peace of s**t... retro? 87 560sel :) loved it ended up with with major oil leak.... now....99 c230 kompressor, sport,

07-04-2004, 02:18 AM	#19
Guest0001 Guest Garage is empty, add now Posts: n/a	I just go to my local car wash. They do a horrible job but since my paint is silver you cant see the millions of swirls or scratches.

07-04-2004, 02:34 AM	#22
Guest0001 Guest Garage is empty, add now Posts: n/a	Really? I actually want to get a black car next time.

07-04-2004, 02:35 AM	#23
tiffc888 Super Member Garage is empty, add now Join Date: Nov 2003 Posts: 565	At least get a metallic black so the swirls won't be as obvious. __________________ 2002 C230K Coupe, C2, C7, Black, charcoal leather, Audio 10 CD, H&R Sport springs, Brabus Monoblock V 18x8.5/18x9.5, Renntech 3 Piece Spoiler, Custom Kineda Carbon Fiber seat backs, Euro impact strips, 2005 tail lights and mirror blinkers, AMG sways, Brabus doorpins

07-04-2004, 02:41 AM	#24
HITMAN MBWorld Fanatic! Garage is empty, add now Join Date: Apr 2004 Location: TX. 78738 Posts: 3,200 Drives: c230 kompressor	Yeah....black looks good when the car is all cleaned and waxed but if you dont wax it....It looks like ** __________________ back in 2003, had a 2003 kompressor sport, (hit by 18 wheeler, car was repaired, at the cost of 25,000 dollars) then lexus rx300....got bored with it, woohhoo im reliable though... then 740il.....peace of st... retro? 87 560sel :) loved it ended up with with major oil leak.... now....99 c230 kompressor, sport,

07-04-2004, 02:45 AM	#25
Guest0001 Guest Garage is empty, add now Posts: n/a	I want to get some kind of grey next time. Granite Grey, Tectite gray. good looks and low maintenance

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