Why Not Wash Your Own Car?

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As we've all seen in recent times, nobody really washes their own car anymore. Why is this? Why is it that car wash businesses are booming for something as simple as washing your own car?

It is beyond me to understand how people can sit and wait while watching someone wash their car. Setting aside my obsession, I'd much rather wash my own vehicle for free than having someone else do it. Yes it takes time but to sit and wait for it to be washed takes even longer as there is often a waiting period.

So I don't understand, why don't Trinidadians wash their own cars anymore? Has anybody noticed the amount of brand new vehicles on the road that have been scratched up from improper washing as well? I don't get it.
 
I'm meeting more and more car owners that just dislike putting forth the time and attention to detail to wash their own cars. To some, they will just avoid washing their car any more than maybe once a year, and for others they would just rather pay someone to do it. Some will pay anyone to do any lil thing with soap and water and call it a wash, and some will look for an actual detailed car wash. Regardless, I think it's a personal preference. I get that some really do not have the time or energy and car washes make sense to get the job done though. I know a vehicle owner that takes the time to keep their vehicle clean, even if it means washing it in the middle of the night lol but not everyone is like that.
 
My next door neighbor is all but obsessed with washing his own car (till his wife complains about it) I think he is washing it RIGHT NOW.. AGAIN as of this post... I think he does this at least 3 times a week.

By contrast. I can't remember when last i washed my own car. I just too lazy, really. Buy I have the tool required,except for a vacuum.
I just find it easier to pay someone to do it. And as of late, I prefer those who use the foam method. And I usually inspect the car while it is being cleaned.
 
Honestly i have no time. My work requires me to be stuck in an office, sometimes on the go and when i reach home i am tired and its already 5pm. Then i want to sleep , go to gym and sleep again. Then sometimes i have no place in my garage to wash car .

It's so easy to have someone carry my car to the car wash that is 8 houses away from me.

1. Its convinent
2. Easy
3. You can focus that 2+ hours doing something else
3. Less work
4. Good for people who are busy and on the go
5. We simply have no time or too tired,

Yes i agree that some car washes do poor jobs, however, i think its a personal preference that some people value their vehicle more than others do. Finding a good car wash is a holy grail yes and i've found mines ;)
 
Lol na I good. I doesn't want anybody else but myself washing my car. I vex if somebody wash my car.
I think i am Saxman's neighbour.
All 11pm...midnight... I washing my car.
24hrs a day. I utilise every hour when I can.
 
Lol na I good. I doesn't want anybody else but myself washing my car. I vex if somebody wash my car.
I think i am Saxman's neighbour.
All 11pm...midnight... I washing my car.
24hrs a day. I utilise every hour when I can.

Well said! Nobody else touching that dirt. Sometimes I do that too when I can't find time during the week and weekend passes. Night mustn't waste sleeping 8 hours.
 
had my car washed today..was handled in the best of care....mann it looks good ! :p
 
This thread have me marking my neighbour now.

He's washing his car again as of this post.

Three times in 5 days? Something wrong with him.
 
He must really like that car man lol
 
This thread have me marking my neighbour now.

He's washing his car again as of this post.

Three times in 5 days? Something wrong with him.

Lol he probably loves his car. Unless I'm your neighbour because I waxed 2 Crossovers in 2 days by hand.
 
Lol allure good yes ! Not me nuh i dont have that time on my hands .
 
I continue to pass by the car wash to provoke some of the ppl getting their cars washed sometimes LOL. It works because I get some very hard stares.
 
lol i think it depends on what men feel eh washing a van is time consuming lol but men out here charging alot to wash them so it depends on if you wa pay 60$ or no pay 60$ lol
 
Yeah its all based on feels. $60 is too much to pay to sit and watch somebody else do something I could do for free. Not to mention, thats the reason new new cars have bad swirls already.

Plus, if you go to wash like them, a mid size pick up go take about 30 mins.
 
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