Free Car Wash?
05-22-2002, 06:46 PM
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Free Car Wash?
Does all the dealers give you free car wash?
I know some people say that they got unlimited free car wash when they bought their benz.
If yes, which dealer? Do you have a sticker or card to show them that you are eligible to get a freebie?
Thanks.
I know some people say that they got unlimited free car wash when they bought their benz.
If yes, which dealer? Do you have a sticker or card to show them that you are eligible to get a freebie?
Thanks.
05-22-2002, 07:35 PM
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The 2 dealers that I go to do offer free car washers.. VAlley motors in b'more and American service center in Arlington... I used the arlington one a few times during the winter....
05-22-2002, 07:40 PM
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Yes, all four OC dealers that I know of give free car washes. Some offer better food and beverages than others. Just got one this morning because my car got a little wet on Monday. From what I know they all only provide this if you bought the car there. I know Fletcher Jones and MB of Laguna Niguel have a small sticker on the window to show the car was purchased there.
Are you 60 miles southeast in San Diego, northwest in LA or northeast in San Bernadino or southwest in Catalina?
Are you 60 miles southeast in San Diego, northwest in LA or northeast in San Bernadino or southwest in Catalina?
05-22-2002, 07:41 PM
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The few times I've brought my car back to the dealer in Houston (Greenway Plaza) for service of some kind, they've washed it for me. I'm glad to see this, I've never seen a dealer i the US do that.
Only place I've seen it done is Nissan and Chrysler in Mexico City
Only place I've seen it done is Nissan and Chrysler in Mexico City
05-22-2002, 08:04 PM
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buellewinkle....I live in Tujunga, above Glendale... the only MB dealers near me is the one along Brand Blvd. Glendale, Calstar Motors..I haven't asked them yet if they do give free car wash (since I bought mine from Penske, West Covina, another good 30 mile drive)
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05-22-2002, 09:05 PM
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I feel lucky guys, I purchase my benz at the House of Imports in Buena Park, Ca.. I get unlimited car washes. I just take it to them and ask for a complimentary wash. They do wash it for me all the time.
05-22-2002, 09:25 PM
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I have not, knock on wood. However I've seen my dealer's car wash system. It looks like the one you would get in a gas station with the high pressure water and the soap, it's brush-less which is good. After that it is then hand dryed.
05-22-2002, 09:26 PM
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anybody ever get a bad wash from a dealer? (or scratches...?)
anybody ever get a bad wash from a dealer? (or scratches...?)
05-22-2002, 10:11 PM
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Mercedes of San Diego offer free car wash, donuts, water bottle and soda through out the day and Mon.-Sat. They also offer ML-Class for free during your car is in for service/repair. Cool huh?
05-22-2002, 10:24 PM
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San Diego rules!!!!!!!
curioused...i live in glendale and i have asked glendale calstar.....
no free wash...
cheap a@#!!!!!!!
i got mine from House of Imports....i think i could get some free car wash there since it's OC dealer..but..why bother to go down 30 miles to wash? i'll wash at home..=)
see u at 2 freeway dude!
curioused...i live in glendale and i have asked glendale calstar.....
no free wash...
cheap a@#!!!!!!!
i got mine from House of Imports....i think i could get some free car wash there since it's OC dealer..but..why bother to go down 30 miles to wash? i'll wash at home..=)
see u at 2 freeway dude!
05-22-2002, 11:33 PM
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I live in columbus ohio and my local benz dealer gives free unlimited washes. No card or anything like that is needed, if its a benz,any model, they wash it free. They only take like five minutes and, from my experience, they do an excellent job. Its worth it to me to drive a few miles out of the way to get a quality car wash for free.
05-23-2002, 12:59 AM
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In Toronto, all dealers give complimentary car washes whenever you take the car for service. Also free cookies and coffee. Mind you, all Toronto dealers are owned by MB.
05-23-2002, 01:15 AM
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don't forget the free sodas too.lol...who is your saleperson as sdmb? and who do you like for service? i haven't been in for service yet, so i was wondering who was good? my sales guy didn't say anything about free washes, do i need a sticker or anything?
don't forget the free sodas too.lol...who is your saleperson as sdmb? and who do you like for service? i haven't been in for service yet, so i was wondering who was good? my sales guy didn't say anything about free washes, do i need a sticker or anything?
05-23-2002, 01:31 AM
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like Class C said...House of Import gives free car washes. i don't think it matters where u bought the car. just go up to one of the service consultan and ask them to give your car a complimentary car wash any time of the day as long as the service dept is open.
IMO Penske Jag dealer has the best food and drinks...u don't even have to service your car there to get something to eat...hehe...don't get me wrong...my dad does have a Jag XJ-12 and we are there like once in two months
IMO Penske Jag dealer has the best food and drinks...u don't even have to service your car there to get something to eat...hehe...don't get me wrong...my dad does have a Jag XJ-12 and we are there like once in two months
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05-23-2002, 02:05 AM
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My serviceman and saleman both got transfer to Escondido. Just ask where's the coffee machine are and evrything is there (donuts,coffee, water, and soda).
My serviceman and saleman both got transfer to Escondido. Just ask where's the coffee machine are and evrything is there (donuts,coffee, water, and soda).
05-23-2002, 12:34 PM
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ASC is located on Glebe Road just north of route 50 in Arlington. Not sure about their policy for non-ASC vehicles, but I was told I could have mine washed anytime I was in the area.... Took about 15 minutes, enough time for a cup of coffee and check out the showroom. Well worth the 3 mile drive!
05-23-2002, 01:16 PM
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free washes anytime at ANY hendrick dealer. Whether it be at the MB BMW Porsche, Chevy, Lexus. There is a little sticker on car. They have the same model of brushless carwash at every dealership. you can either drop it off and go get snacks inside, or if you are in a hurry you can ride it through yourself.
My dealer if about 75 miles away, but the Hendrick BMW place is 5 miles down road. I stop by all the time. Great washes. It takes 8 minutes though. They have this stuff that sits on car for about 4 minutes then rinse. Its great.
My dealer if about 75 miles away, but the Hendrick BMW place is 5 miles down road. I stop by all the time. Great washes. It takes 8 minutes though. They have this stuff that sits on car for about 4 minutes then rinse. Its great.
05-23-2002, 02:05 PM
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8 minutes? That's not a real car wash, that's like what you get for free or a $1 when you fill up at the gas station. My dealer pressure washes the wheels, hand washes the car, puts it through a rinsing station, vaccums and wipes down the interior, cleans the windows inside and out, hand dries the car, armour-all's the tires. Pretty much what you get at a full service car wash for at least $10. It takes at best 30 minutes but if you come at the wrong time and there's a line of 30 cars it can take 1 1/2 hours (they can only do 10 cars at a time).
05-23-2002, 02:20 PM
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Originally posted by Buellwinkle
8 minutes? That's not a real car wash, that's like what you get for free or a $1 when you fill up at the gas station. My dealer pressure washes the wheels, hand washes the car, puts it through a rinsing station, vaccums and wipes down the interior, cleans the windows inside and out, hand dries the car, armour-all's the tires. Pretty much what you get at a full service car wash for at least $10. It takes at best 30 minutes but if you come at the wrong time and there's a line of 30 cars it can take 1 1/2 hours (they can only do 10 cars at a time).
8 minutes? That's not a real car wash, that's like what you get for free or a $1 when you fill up at the gas station. My dealer pressure washes the wheels, hand washes the car, puts it through a rinsing station, vaccums and wipes down the interior, cleans the windows inside and out, hand dries the car, armour-all's the tires. Pretty much what you get at a full service car wash for at least $10. It takes at best 30 minutes but if you come at the wrong time and there's a line of 30 cars it can take 1 1/2 hours (they can only do 10 cars at a time).
How much are houses in Laguna Nigel Buellwinkle? heheheh
05-23-2002, 02:30 PM
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Euromotorcars in Bethesda, MD provides me complimentary car washes whenever I bring my M-Bs in for service. Have not tried it any other time, however.
