Q - Are car washes cheaper and more convenient? A - a car wash can be cheaper & quicker but be careful what you ask for! Most car washes use the same brushes over & over and are done by a machine which uses sensors to "press" against your vehicle, which over time can result in marks on your paint. Car washes also use special chemicals to "break down" dirt fast to get you through quickly. Prolonged use can result in total wax removal, and stained paint. We've seen it many times over the years! A professional detailer will treat your vehicle like their own, from carefully washing to closely detailing all parts, something no machine could do!