Regular car wash, or Dealer car wash? - Toyota Yaris Forums

Buckethead · 07-31-2006, 11:00 AM

Someone mentioned that when you get your car washed that you should go to the dealer to maintain warranty. Another said that it was highly unlikely that your neighborhood car wash would mess up your car.

What should I do. Dealer car wash, or regular old school car wash????

Let me know what you think!

Idjiit · 07-31-2006, 11:14 AM

Well personally, I have a 15,000 mile free car wash coupon for my dealer, which shoehorns perfectly in my regular car washing schedule, so I'll be letting them handle it. ;)

Idjiit · 07-31-2006, 11:14 AM

With that said, anyone who told you washing your own car would void the warranty is an idiot, and you should cease being friends with them.

Ran Kizama · 07-31-2006, 02:36 PM

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Originally Posted by Idjiit

With that said, anyone who told you washing your own car would void the warranty is an idiot, and you should cease being friends with them.

sroberts · 08-09-2006, 09:34 PM

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Originally Posted by Buckethead

Someone mentioned that when you get your car washed that you should go to the dealer to maintain warranty.

the guy who told you that must do this a lot.....

fnkngrv · 07-31-2006, 03:42 PM

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Originally Posted by Idjiit

With that said, anyone who told you washing your own car would void the warranty is an idiot, and you should cease being friends with them.

ain't that the truth!

I would also advise then next time you see them to cut them off from the

or else you could just tell them they are full of

and then

after you

P.S. if you do the above mentioned make sure you get good pics!

Ok....I am done being an ass for the day.

Buckethead · 08-15-2006, 07:53 PM

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Originally Posted by fnkngrv

ain't that the truth!

I would also advise then next time you see them to cut them off from the

or else you could just tell them they are full of

and then

after you

P.S. if you do the above mentioned make sure you get good pics!

Ok....I am done being an ass for the day.

Were you able to paint the ride?

fnkngrv · 08-15-2006, 08:24 PM

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Originally Posted by Buckethead

Were you able to paint the ride?

I am working with the dealer on it...they are having issues finding my VIN in the Toyota System. I am going to demand a new front lip....since they would just repaint the lip itself I may just pay the difference with them to get the new lip...that way I have OEM paint.

Buckethead · 08-16-2006, 01:18 AM

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Originally Posted by fnkngrv

I am working with the dealer on it...they are having issues finding my VIN in the Toyota System. I am going to demand a new front lip....since they would just repaint the lip itself I may just pay the difference with them to get the new lip...that way I have OEM paint.

Excellent.

swng · 08-16-2006, 10:52 PM

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Originally Posted by fnkngrv

I am working with the dealer on it...they are having issues finding my VIN in the Toyota System. I am going to demand a new front lip....since they would just repaint the lip itself I may just pay the difference with them to get the new lip...that way I have OEM paint.

Wish you success in your negotiation.
Your fall back position, which is if Toyota insists to repaint the lip only, you can say you wish to pay the difference between the paint job's cost and a new lip's price in order to get a new lip, is smart. Intuitively, I do not think the difference is big. You can even claim back the damaged lip from them afterwards and sell it.
Hope you don't have to offer this to Toyota anyway.

rstb88 · 07-31-2006, 03:32 PM

Oh and uh read my SIG!

badhabitz · 08-01-2006, 01:56 AM

i work at a dealer and i personally would wash the car myself if u do go to a dealer check ur wheels and make sure all ur valuables are still there and check for scatches other than that yes dealers do warrenty anything that breaks during the car wash

casterqc · 08-01-2006, 07:42 AM

Personally, I will never let someone or something else wash my car...not a machine...and definitly not a guy from a dealer. Do you really think, if the guy from the dealer drops his washing glove on the ground, that he will wash it or change it before using it on your paint...yeah right...like he cares!

My concern is the job quality...and the price they charge for the crappy service they offer that you can do better by yourself for a lot less.

Here is my advice, go to the dealer only to buy a car...nothing else.

mrlam · 08-01-2006, 09:42 AM

I agree you casterqc

I always tell the girl ' NO CAR WASH' and make her write it down on the paper at my every service for my last corolla.

fnkngrv · 08-01-2006, 11:28 AM

Nothing really wrong with the touchless car wash. If I am cramped for time and go thru a wash I go to the one near me....only thing is that they detail prior on the Supreme wash and I specifically tell them that the can only use the preasure hose and not the brushes they use....they questioned me on this at first cause you "pay" for the brushing, but I don't care...no brushes on any car of mine!

rstb88 · 08-01-2006, 06:51 PM

I have some stuff to add. If you absolutely cannot wash the car yourself. Go to a laser wash, they are brushless, still bad but better than anything else. If you are skilled and can watch for stuff on your paint you can use a chamois or squeegie they do the same thing. but I prefer microfibre. If you use a chamois or squeegie you take the risk of dragging something across your paint that might get caught in front of it, even a bug is harmful. Microfibre on the other hand has whats called nap. Which is its ability to put stuff like that inside of the fibres away from the paint. Which is also why you don't use synthetic sponges. Dry your windows last, they hold water better than paint does, that or use a squeegie for the windows only. Don't forget to get the plastic inside the fenderwells, and if you have allows I have found that Eagle1s spray on wax is perfect for brakedust repellent. And finally NO CIRCLES!!!!!! May god curse you if you do, its as bad a blasphemy

Buckethead · 08-01-2006, 07:29 PM

Badass! Thanks!

TrancosRt · 08-02-2006, 07:54 PM

Am I crazy for washing my Yaris in less than a week of owning it? :P
In my defence, in the first night I had it, 2 pouring storms fell on it, so the all the glasses were quite dirty. Being so small, it is a brease to wash!!! The only problem I foresee will be leaving the huge windshield spotless (well, streaks-less).

07-31-2006, 11:00 AM	#1
Buckethead Drives: 2007 Toyota Yaris Sedan Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: California Posts: 165	Regular car wash, or Dealer car wash? Someone mentioned that when you get your car washed that you should go to the dealer to maintain warranty. Another said that it was highly unlikely that your neighborhood car wash would mess up your car. What should I do. Dealer car wash, or regular old school car wash???? Let me know what you think!

07-31-2006, 03:32 PM	#11
rstb88 Drives: Silver Hatchback Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: Tennessee Posts: 150	Oh and uh read my SIG! __________________ "Automatic carwashes are like Hookers........are you sure you want to use it next???? (Jer)"

08-01-2006, 11:28 AM	#15
fnkngrv Mr. 155 and climbing View User's Garage Drives: Seriously Modded 07 Sedan Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: In The Hotbox Posts: 4,742	Nothing really wrong with the touchless car wash. If I am cramped for time and go thru a wash I go to the one near me....only thing is that they detail prior on the Supreme wash and I specifically tell them that the can only use the preasure hose and not the brushes they use....they questioned me on this at first cause you "pay" for the brushing, but I don't care...no brushes on any car of mine! __________________ Team Tiamat Racing on Facebook Youtube Channel: Team Tiamat Racing *Class record holder in Land Speed @ 154.5mph for 1.5 mile and 145.5mph in the mile in the F (2.016 to 3.014 L), G (1.524 to 2.015 L), and H (1.016 to 1.523 L) classes.*

08-01-2006, 06:51 PM	#16
rstb88 Drives: Silver Hatchback Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: Tennessee Posts: 150	I have some stuff to add. If you absolutely cannot wash the car yourself. Go to a laser wash, they are brushless, still bad but better than anything else. If you are skilled and can watch for stuff on your paint you can use a chamois or squeegie they do the same thing. but I prefer microfibre. If you use a chamois or squeegie you take the risk of dragging something across your paint that might get caught in front of it, even a bug is harmful. Microfibre on the other hand has whats called nap. Which is its ability to put stuff like that inside of the fibres away from the paint. Which is also why you don't use synthetic sponges. Dry your windows last, they hold water better than paint does, that or use a squeegie for the windows only. Don't forget to get the plastic inside the fenderwells, and if you have allows I have found that Eagle1s spray on wax is perfect for brakedust repellent. And finally NO CIRCLES!!!!!! May god curse you if you do, its as bad a blasphemy __________________ "Automatic carwashes are like Hookers........are you sure you want to use it next???? (Jer)"

07-31-2006, 11:14 AM	#2
Idjiit 5 Stars, Bitches Drives: Prius, Silver Yaris Liftback Join Date: Mar 2006 Location: Holly Springs, NC Posts: 451	Well personally, I have a 15,000 mile free car wash coupon for my dealer, which shoehorns perfectly in my regular car washing schedule, so I'll be letting them handle it. ;)

08-01-2006, 01:56 AM	#12
badhabitz Drives: yaris Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: california Posts: 38	i work at a dealer and i personally would wash the car myself if u do go to a dealer check ur wheels and make sure all ur valuables are still there and check for scatches other than that yes dealers do warrenty anything that breaks during the car wash

08-01-2006, 07:42 AM	#13
casterqc Drives: Yaris Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: Canada Posts: 128	Personally, I will never let someone or something else wash my car...not a machine...and definitly not a guy from a dealer. Do you really think, if the guy from the dealer drops his washing glove on the ground, that he will wash it or change it before using it on your paint...yeah right...like he cares! My concern is the job quality...and the price they charge for the crappy service they offer that you can do better by yourself for a lot less. Here is my advice, go to the dealer only to buy a car...nothing else.

08-01-2006, 09:42 AM	#14
mrlam Drives: Yaris Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: Edmonton Posts: 55	I agree you casterqc I always tell the girl ' NO CAR WASH' and make her write it down on the paper at my every service for my last corolla.

08-01-2006, 07:29 PM	#17
Buckethead Drives: 2007 Toyota Yaris Sedan Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: California Posts: 165	Badass! Thanks!

08-02-2006, 07:54 PM	#18
TrancosRt View User's Garage Drives: 07 Silver HB Yaris Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: S Florida Posts: 289	Am I crazy for washing my Yaris in less than a week of owning it? :P In my defence, in the first night I had it, 2 pouring storms fell on it, so the all the glasses were quite dirty. Being so small, it is a brease to wash!!! The only problem I foresee will be leaving the huge windshield spotless (well, streaks-less).