I’ve heard about the All-You-Can-Eat car washes, but there are some downsides. The high-pressure washes can be harsh on your car’s finish. They often use recycled water, which may still contain dirt and salt. Plus, you have to go there and wait in line. Washing your car too often isn’t ideal either. When I bought my car, the dealer specifically advised against frequent washes. Frequent washes dull the finish of the car.
When you buy a new car, the dealer will try to sell you all kinds of extras. I always refuse at first, and that’s when they start bargaining. Never pay for the seat protector, You can get a can of leather guard for $20 and apply it yourself. I also declined the glass and parts etching, but the dealer claimed my insurance company would cover it. In the end, I believe the dealer lowered the price, the insurance company paid a reduced rate, and I ended up paying $100 for the markings. ( plus I get a discount from the insurance company for having the markings ) As for rustproofing, I do it myself because I don’t plan to keep the car long enough for rust to be an issue. Instead, I handle it myself with a $20 can of Rust Check from Canadian Tire, just spray it into the drain holes at the bottom of the doors.
The best way to protect your car’s finish is with a Ceramic Graphene coating. The dealership initially wanted over $500 for the application. I told them I could get a regular ceramic coating done elsewhere for $200. In the end, they applied the Ceramic Graphene coating for the same $200, saying it was because I was a good customer and they liked me. With this coating, dirt easily slides off, and even a light rain or snowfall is enough to wash away dust, leaving a glossy, spotless finish.
I have the regular ceramic coating on my other car because the graphene ceramic was not available at the time. Both are good, but the graphene ceramic is superior.
Pay $365 for a year of every day washes is like going to a cheapy SP that offers a low price 3 holes quick service. There are other guys using the same service and there may be a delay even with three holes. You get what you pay for. Is it not better to have ceramic /ceramic graphene coating for $200 one time charge and have a sparkling clean car all the time.