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ahiltunen · Jun 6th, 2003, 07:24 PM

This morning I pulled into a touchless car wash to wash my filty MINI and pulled out just as dirty. After sticking $4.00 in the machine, I slowly pulled forward onto the ramp and went over it then I backed up and it still did not detect the car. I pulled around and stuck another $5.00 in the machine and repeated the same steps as before and still nothing. It seems as though the car wash did not detect my car at all. There was a truck in front of me that didn't seem to have any problems at all, so I don't think it was broken. Anyone else have similar problems?

goonermini · Jun 6th, 2003, 08:05 PM

Excuse my ignorance, but what exactly is a 'touchless car wash'? (Assuming it doesn't involve touch, is it any wonder your car did not get cleaned!?!)

gm

Humourl3ss · Jun 6th, 2003, 08:11 PM

A touchless wash is one that uses jets of water - not brushes or fabric strips - to clean the car.

Be forewarned that not all touchless washes live up to their billing. My MCS was damaged in one back in December.

-CW

scooterboy · Jun 6th, 2003, 08:12 PM

The car is cleaned with soap and high-pressure water - no cloth or brushes touch the car.

Hat · Jun 6th, 2003, 08:27 PM

i've never used that particular carwash, sorry

Dark Silver S · Jun 6th, 2003, 10:50 PM

ahiltunen, I think those washes are triggered by your wheel hitting something in the rail system. You must not have hit it. And you shouldn't back up. You might tear off a suspension bit.

Did you report this to the management?

I will only use touchless washes in the winter when it's too cold for a hand wash. And then, I always slect the under-body wash to get some of the salt off.

MINIALEX · Jun 6th, 2003, 11:19 PM

I use a touchless car wash on mine and it is very good for what I call a freshen up but not for getting inch thick mud off,

ahiltunen · Jun 7th, 2003, 07:22 AM

Quote:

Originally posted by SCooperS
ahiltunen, I think those washes are triggered by your wheel hitting something in the rail system. You must not have hit it. And you shouldn't back up. You might tear off a suspension bit.

Did you report this to the management?

I will only use touchless washes in the winter when it's too cold for a hand wash. And then, I always slect the under-body wash to get some of the salt off.

I stopped by the car wash on my lunch break and had a chance to talk to the management. According to them you have 90 seconds time to pull up to the car wash after inserting your money into the machine. If you do not do this the machine will time out and not wash your car. I know for certain I did not take longer than 90 seconds. After getting my money back I tried one of the other bays in this smae car wash and didn't have any problem. Strange.

Dark Silver S · Jun 7th, 2003, 07:29 AM

I'm glad you got your money back, I'm glad you got your car washed, and I'm glad you didn't have any problem.

But you should really hand wash your car. It will last longer, and you'll be happier with the results.

Z1GZAG N · Jun 7th, 2003, 08:14 AM

Quote:

Originally posted by MINIALEX
I use a touchless car wash on mine and it is very good for what I call a freshen up but not for getting inch thick mud off,

Where in the sales brochure did it say you could use a Mini to plow the garden with? Come on now, the Mini isn't a little SUV!

thegrommit · Jun 7th, 2003, 08:25 AM

Must be something faulty with that bay. I've used a lot of touchless washes (can't wash cars in my apartment buildings garage) and never had that happen.

BruceK · Jun 7th, 2003, 11:46 AM

It couldn't be caused by the short length of the MINI not registering with the car was sensors, could it?

mjmedlen · Jun 7th, 2003, 12:09 PM

ahiltunen,

Where in MI is the touch less car wash?

ahiltunen · Jun 7th, 2003, 07:20 PM

Quote:

Originally posted by mjmedlen
ahiltunen,

Where in MI is the touch less car wash?

Chesterfield, MI at 24 mile and Gratiot.

mjmedlen · Jun 8th, 2003, 02:43 AM

I wish there was one closer as I live in Livonia. You would think there would be several around. Could the one in your area be part of a chain?

Thanks

Wash_Me · Jun 19th, 2003, 09:38 AM

I think touchless car washes will strip the wax off your car and I don't care for high ph soaps being apply to my car.

Mrtemp · Jun 19th, 2003, 11:17 AM

Quote:

Originally posted by rlvette
Where in the sales brochure did it say you could use a Mini to plow the garden with? Come on now, the Mini isn't a little SUV!

New MINI sets off to plow the backyard. Succeeds. The End

Jun 6th, 2003, 07:24 PM	#1
ahiltunen MINI2 Newbie Join Date: Aug 2001 Location: Michigan Local Time: 12:20 AM Posts: 39 Offline	Touchless car wash. This morning I pulled into a touchless car wash to wash my filty MINI and pulled out just as dirty. After sticking $4.00 in the machine, I slowly pulled forward onto the ramp and went over it then I backed up and it still did not detect the car. I pulled around and stuck another $5.00 in the machine and repeated the same steps as before and still nothing. It seems as though the car wash did not detect my car at all. There was a truck in front of me that didn't seem to have any problems at all, so I don't think it was broken. Anyone else have similar problems? Psalm 23: Even though I walk through the valley of the shadow of death, I fear no evil for you are with me.

Jun 6th, 2003, 08:05 PM	#2 (permalink)
goonermini MINI2 Regular Join Date: Dec 2002 Location: London Local Time: 12:20 AM Posts: 294 Offline	Excuse my ignorance, but what exactly is a 'touchless car wash'? (Assuming it doesn't involve touch, is it any wonder your car did not get cleaned!?!) gm Very special 'chillied' red and white Cooper, 17" alloys, and a very proud owner Born on 3 January 2003.

Jun 6th, 2003, 08:11 PM	#3 (permalink)
Humourl3ss Now With More Cowbell Join Date: Oct 2002 Location: Canada City Local Time: 08:20 PM Posts: 1,695 Offline	A touchless wash is one that uses jets of water - not brushes or fabric strips - to clean the car. Be forewarned that not all touchless washes live up to their billing. My MCS was damaged in one back in December. -CW Global Moderator

Jun 6th, 2003, 08:12 PM	#4 (permalink)
scooterboy MINI2 Master Join Date: Mar 2003 Location: NH Local Time: 08:20 PM Posts: 792 Offline	The car is cleaned with soap and high-pressure water - no cloth or brushes touch the car. My MINI Mods

Jun 6th, 2003, 10:50 PM	#6 (permalink)
Dark Silver S Ultimate Stealth Machine Join Date: Apr 2003 Location: Wilkes County NC Local Time: 06:20 PM Posts: 791 Offline	ahiltunen, I think those washes are triggered by your wheel hitting something in the rail system. You must not have hit it. And you shouldn't back up. You might tear off a suspension bit. Did you report this to the management? I will only use touchless washes in the winter when it's too cold for a hand wash. And then, I always slect the under-body wash to get some of the salt off. Dark Silver S http://revorg.org/images/mmg.gif Now in Wilkes County NC

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Jun 6th, 2003, 08:27 PM	#5 (permalink)
Hat ITS RAINNIN' SIDEWAYS My Classifieds Join Date: Oct 2002 Local Time: 12:20 AM Posts: 15,920 Offline	i've never used that particular carwash, sorry

Jun 6th, 2003, 11:19 PM	#7 (permalink)
MINIALEX MINI2 Master Join Date: Feb 2002 Location: LEICESTERSHIRE Local Time: 01:20 AM Posts: 997 Offline	I use a touchless car wash on mine and it is very good for what I call a freshen up but not for getting inch thick mud off, Cometh the Hour, Cometh the MINI

Jun 7th, 2003, 07:22 AM	#8 (permalink)
ahiltunen MINI2 Newbie Join Date: Aug 2001 Location: Michigan Local Time: 12:20 AM Posts: 39 Offline	Quote: Originally posted by SCooperS ahiltunen, I think those washes are triggered by your wheel hitting something in the rail system. You must not have hit it. And you shouldn't back up. You might tear off a suspension bit. Did you report this to the management? I will only use touchless washes in the winter when it's too cold for a hand wash. And then, I always slect the under-body wash to get some of the salt off. I stopped by the car wash on my lunch break and had a chance to talk to the management. According to them you have 90 seconds time to pull up to the car wash after inserting your money into the machine. If you do not do this the machine will time out and not wash your car. I know for certain I did not take longer than 90 seconds. After getting my money back I tried one of the other bays in this smae car wash and didn't have any problem. Strange. Psalm 23: Even though I walk through the valley of the shadow of death, I fear no evil for you are with me.

Jun 7th, 2003, 07:29 AM	#9 (permalink)
Dark Silver S Ultimate Stealth Machine Join Date: Apr 2003 Location: Wilkes County NC Local Time: 06:20 PM Posts: 791 Offline	I'm glad you got your money back, I'm glad you got your car washed, and I'm glad you didn't have any problem. But you should really hand wash your car. It will last longer, and you'll be happier with the results. Dark Silver S http://revorg.org/images/mmg.gif Now in Wilkes County NC

Jun 7th, 2003, 08:14 AM	#10 (permalink)
Z1GZAG N MINI2 Master Join Date: May 2003 Location: Hurricane Alley, FL Local Time: 07:20 PM Posts: 1,431 Offline	Quote: Originally posted by MINIALEX I use a touchless car wash on mine and it is very good for what I call a freshen up but not for getting inch thick mud off, Where in the sales brochure did it say you could use a Mini to plow the garden with? Come on now, the Mini isn't a little SUV!

Jun 7th, 2003, 08:25 AM	#11 (permalink)
thegrommit MINI2 Regular Join Date: Aug 2002 Location: Where I live? Canada Local Time: 08:20 PM Posts: 343 Offline	Must be something faulty with that bay. I've used a lot of touchless washes (can't wash cars in my apartment buildings garage) and never had that happen.

Jun 7th, 2003, 11:46 AM	#12 (permalink)
BruceK Moderator & Sponsor Join Date: Mar 2001 Location: San Antonio, Texas Local Time: 06:20 PM Posts: 3,758 Offline	It couldn't be caused by the short length of the MINI not registering with the car was sensors, could it? + 2002 MINI Cooper S - Dark Silver / White roof, Sport, Premium, Lapis blue leather + 1965 Mini Traveller - Tartan Red / White roof, 1275, Cooper S discs, fully restored/renewed

Jun 7th, 2003, 12:09 PM	#13 (permalink)
mjmedlen MiniMan Join Date: Feb 2003 Location: Livonia, Michigan Local Time: 12:20 AM Posts: 63 Offline	Touchless Car Wash ahiltunen, Where in MI is the touch less car wash?

Jun 7th, 2003, 07:20 PM	#14 (permalink)
ahiltunen MINI2 Newbie Join Date: Aug 2001 Location: Michigan Local Time: 12:20 AM Posts: 39 Offline	Re: Touchless Car Wash Quote: Originally posted by mjmedlen ahiltunen, Where in MI is the touch less car wash? Chesterfield, MI at 24 mile and Gratiot. Psalm 23: Even though I walk through the valley of the shadow of death, I fear no evil for you are with me.

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Jun 8th, 2003, 02:43 AM	#15 (permalink)
mjmedlen MiniMan Join Date: Feb 2003 Location: Livonia, Michigan Local Time: 12:20 AM Posts: 63 Offline	Thanks! I wish there was one closer as I live in Livonia. You would think there would be several around. Could the one in your area be part of a chain? Thanks

Jun 19th, 2003, 09:38 AM	#16 (permalink)
Wash_Me MINI2 Newbie Join Date: Jun 2003 Location: Boise, ID Local Time: 12:20 AM Posts: 2 Offline	I think touchless car washes will strip the wax off your car and I don't care for high ph soaps being apply to my car.

Jun 19th, 2003, 11:17 AM	#17 (permalink)
Mrtemp MINI2 Newbie Join Date: May 2003 Location: Vancouver Local Time: 05:20 PM Posts: 47 Offline	Quote: Originally posted by rlvette Where in the sales brochure did it say you could use a Mini to plow the garden with? Come on now, the Mini isn't a little SUV! New MINI sets off to plow the backyard. Succeeds. The End Vice President - Simon Fraser Import Car Club Ex President NSNG: No Show No Go

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