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Tesla car wash?

ineedcoffee

Member
Mar 7, 2019
20
26
west side
Looking for an unlimited car wash plan. My friend mentioned Car Parlor (next to McKinley car wash) has one for $79/month but he said they suck. Any other options out there?
 

G'sinHawaii

Member
Nov 24, 2014
252
91
Hawaii
I have not taken my Tesla's thru there, but have taken other vehicles thru there, usually its a great job, but yes, every so often it doesn't clean as well, why, I couldn't tell you, but with the unlimited, who cares, just go back tomorrow anyway LOL... its unlimited monthly plan is defiantly worth it if you don't mind using a car washes, their hours are open early and close late to avoid the crowds, as it can be long at times. no I dont work for them, but i do use them.
 

gmtom1

Active Member
Apr 25, 2013
1,115
370
Honolulu, HI
I wish someone would open a touchless car wash here. I've used Car Parlor once on my 3 when it got filthy after a rainstorm, and several times on our other vehicles. I definitely think they do a better job than the wash next door to them and the fact that I'm the one sitting in the car and not someone else is a big plus.
 

dsmith2189

Active Member
Aug 18, 2012
1,412
95
I take my M3 to the new car wash in Waipio about every 2 weeks. I usually pay per visit but they do offer membership plans

Emerald Wash Club – Flagship Express Car Wash
Why do they open a new car wash right near an existing car wash? wouldn't' they get more business if they opened on another part of the island. I Guess people in Wapio are the only ones who wash their cars.
the same goes for starbucks.:D
 

mociaf9

Active Member
Oct 18, 2018
2,400
4,836
CA
Why do they open a new car wash right near an existing car wash? wouldn't' they get more business if they opened on another part of the island. I Guess people in Wapio are the only ones who wash their cars.
the same goes for starbucks.:D
Car washes are pretty regulated due to the chemicals used in the process and waste water treatment, so local zoning rules about where carwashes can be placed are more restrictive than the rules for most other businesses. Shouldn't affect coffee shops though.
 

Casper702

Member
Nov 26, 2018
198
93
Hawaii
Why do they open a new car wash right near an existing car wash? wouldn't' they get more business if they opened on another part of the island. I Guess people in Wapio are the only ones who wash their cars.
the same goes for starbucks.:D

They aren't hurting for customers.
The car wash is packed every time I drive by
 

nanimac

Aloha!
Nov 27, 2012
2,426
567
Oahu
Why do they open a new car wash right near an existing car wash? wouldn't' they get more business if they opened on another part of the island. I Guess people in Wapio are the only ones who wash their cars.
the same goes for starbucks.:D

I go to the Flahship car wash vs Tony Group for my Audi. Faster and cheaper but you do have to wipe down and vacuum your own car. My Tesla gets the nanimac car wash special but sometimes she doesn’t vacuum the inside :p
 

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