Washing
We dirty cars in a natural way - we just drove along the dirty spring streets. The washing result was evaluated by the general appearance and certain points to which the hands of the washers often do not reach. These are the places under the bumper, the side of the exterior mirrors facing the body and the upper sectors of the wheels.
The theoretical postulates of high-quality washing are reduced mainly to the following:
- in winter it is advisable to use heated water (operating temperature 30–35 ° C), information is easy to obtain from staff - it does not belong to secret;
- dry mud is covered with active foam without preliminary wetting, since water reduces the effectiveness of the drug;
- wash off the active foam with a jet from the bottom up. This extends the duration of the drug, temporarily remaining in the dry zone. Alternatively, you can not wash off the foam for an extra few minutes, but this is an unnecessary waste of time.
- waxing - a technological process that facilitates drying (talk about the protective properties of this composition is mainly from the evil one).
The final verdict can be seen in the table. Everything else is our personal experience.
1. Underground garage
Underground garage
In a gloomy dungeon they found a miraculously preserved islet of the past. No comprehensive services - each operation must be ordered separately, and pay in advance. The waiting area is also properly designed: a table and a pair of broken plastic chairs were perched at the nearest wall. Well, standing watching the process is even more convenient. But the masters work in good faith: the car, including the most inaccessible places, was washed in the most thorough way. Payment was also moderate - 350 rubles.
2. Hotel
Hotel
Such a location is convenient for guests, but not for customers from the outside. The territory is guarded! We have to draw up a pass, note the fact of washing with the administrator and hand over the document at the exit. Almost what is wrong, they will also make you pay for parking. Clients are forced to wait for work to finish on the patch at the gates - they have not bothered with a set of even the minimum amenities. The staff depicted a stormy activity, enthusiastically smearing foam on the surface of the body. But only where it was not necessary to bend down! As a result, the service is by no means a five-star level cost 450 rubles.
3. Car service
Car service
At first glance, the institution corresponds to the proud name “Sink No. 1” - three posts delight in cleanliness and order, for waiting - a comfortable room with leather sofas, a TV and light snacks. The process can be observed on the monitor or through a translucent wall. Due to the low load of the service at the moment, our car was simultaneously scrambled by six people, which partially relieved the responsibility of each individual artist. It was not possible to find out which of them put the tailgate to the low hanging ceiling beam, leaving a mark on the varnish. As compensation, the servants spread a rug in front of the driver's door and wished them a good trip. Alas, she won’t bring us here anymore, since they couldn’t wash the car properly - stains appeared in the bright sun, dirt in the nooks of the bumper and on the rims of the fog lamps. But inexpensively - 350 rubles.
4. Station
Railway station
Station areas are exemplary, as a rule, not different. Especially the backyard, where we accidentally (!) Found this sink. The form and content of the institution as a whole corresponded to our stereotypes - it seemed to have been tidied up here for a very long time. Therefore, the lack of a waiting area did not even upset - it would hardly have been much cleaner there. Local workers did not spare water, unlike shampoo, but could not reach the problem areas. They rated their work at 340 rubles.
5. City center
City center
A sink located half an hour walk from the Kremlin occupies the premises of either the former stable or the abandoned fire department. A man in washed overalls turned out to be an administrator, a washer and a cashier all rolled into one. But behind the rusty gates, we found completely modern equipment and a room for customers! The master did not differ with particular diligence and completed the process with an average result. But he took less than others for work - only 310 rubles.
6. gas station
Gas station
Modern gas stations have turned into entire complexes, ready to provide a great variety of services. Sink - one of the most sought after. Everything is organized in an adult way - from the number of lines in the price list, ripples in the eyes! The working area is equipped with professional equipment, and the uniformed washers demonstrate good training. They work, at first glance, not standing out from the others, but we liked the end result - we did not find any significant flaws. For all the pleasure - 340 rubles, not counting the money spent in a cozy cafe complex.
7. Ground garage
Ground garage
Cars were driven to the posts in three pieces, one by one. Like it or not, the scope of service will surely be different. If you are not lucky, you have to hang around until you can cope with another machine. However, this problem did not concern us - for 350 rubles they soon received a fairly clean means of transportation. Local know-how also played a role: to make the invisible part of the wheel visible, the car is simply rolled forward!
8. Out of town
In the countryside
Although this object is located outside the city limits, it is very popular among metropolitan motorists. We believe, mainly because of the speed of service, which eliminates the tedious queues. Secondary functions are assigned to people, and the main work is performed by automation. Wetting, soaping, brushing, waxing and drying take no more than seven minutes. True, some cars require prior preparation. And if the operator helps you remove and put the external antenna, then you will have to remove the trunk from the roof yourself. Additional operations such as cleaning rugs are performed separately, which partially eliminates the gain in time. The quality is average: a mechanical brush does not reach some places, and no one is in a hurry to eliminate flaws manually. Payment here is noticeably higher - 450 rubles.
Summary table:
Summary table
Choose a sink
Our consultant - a specialist in working with retail chains of Karcher LLC Vladimir Gerasimov named several signs of a decent level of service.
1. Cleanliness:
The dirt washed off with a car should get to treatment facilities, but not to flow out.
2. The ability to choose from four to five washing options (technological, standard, premium, etc.):
Choice
3. The presence of the installation for steam washing the engine compartment.
Steam wash
A conventional high-pressure apparatus is not suitable here - an electrician may not withstand the mighty pressure of water!
4. Car washers are not yet issued diplomas, but they should be able to clearly explain the essence of the process.
Car wash
5. Good lighting: dirt on a wet surface and even in the twilight can not be discerned!
Sink lighting
6. Required room for customers. Even better - with the ability to monitor the process.
