Pune Car Washing Centre Reviews

[Jaggu]

Originally Posted by Prithvi

I go to a place in Bangalore, opposite to Ulsoor lake, there place next to a temple.

They charge Rs 150 for a normal car wash and for a full service (inculdes full underbody wash) its Rs 250. Very crowded hence better to go early. Only guy who is open on Sundays from 9:30 to 1:00PM.

They do an excellent job. I take my car there once a month for a full underbody wash. All the steps mentioned above in the previous posts are carried out.

I think you are referring to Stephen, the guy has a small garage also nearby excellent if you have a maruti vehicle, esp ol models (carbed)

[prince_pervez]

Anyone knowing a car wash somewhere in/near Jaynagar ?
Heard there is one @ Tilaknagar but never been there?
Even Audogudi will do!

[payam]

Originally Posted by Technocrat

Now these are two completly contradictory Statements..
MF\Payam can you throw more light on this ?

As I said they cherged me 400rs and thats not the matter of i'm none indian and ...because i went there bith a friend who is a member too and i didnt speak to them even a word and i'm surprised but the price which MF has given coz the simple car wash in my area with simple equipment costs 250 onwards and as i saw and said they are really expert and use good equipments

[moralfibre]

Originally Posted by anandpadhye

BTW, what's this business of covering ECU with plastic bags?
My ECU is inside the dashboard (in the left corner)! Can not be accessed unless the dash is completely opened

The ECU in my car sits in the engine bay and is bare. Hence I insist that they cover it.

Originally Posted by cypher

Do you know of any good car wash place around Koregaon Park / Camp / Yerwada?

Nope. Karl / Shrivz would know. Its their territory.

Originally Posted by karlosdeville

It is exactly 10 kms from my place, and walking distance from my college. We can go there when you are in Pune Ive been meaning to try it as well.

Start attending college you'll end up seeing the place atleast.

Originally Posted by black12rr

I feel sorry for the fireblade :( .

Why?

Originally Posted by payam

Its a very good place for car washing,they are very expert and put their best.but last they charged me more than 250 bucks something around 400rs but still worthy.

IMPOSSIBLE. They have never charged anyone whom I recommended that place any amount more than Rs. 150/- (you excluded of course).

Originally Posted by Mpower

Few questions:

• How much time is taken in total.
• Do they use a cloth? Is the cloth new (ie not reused)?
• Is it air drying or cloth drying?
• What is the price for exterior only

• Total time taken is 1 hour approx. or sometimes more because I get very picky if I see some dirt on any of the body panels etc.
• Yes they use a cloth for washing. Usually big pieces of old cotton sarees that do not give out threads when wet. The cloth is reused.
• Cloth drying.
• Rs. 100/-

Originally Posted by Technocrat

Now these are two completly contradictory Statements..
MF\Payam can you throw more light on this ?

Please go there with Rs. 150/- in your pocket because that is what you are supposed to pay. Do not start with diffidence.

Originally Posted by payam

As I said they cherged me 400rs and thats not the matter of i'm none indian and ...because i went there bith a friend who is a member too and i didnt speak to them even a word and i'm surprised but the price which MF has given coz the simple car wash in my area with simple equipment costs 250 onwards and as i saw and said they are really expert and use good equipments

I think you should stop giving an excuse of your non-nationality being a reason for getting duped everywhere. I had told you the price it takes for a car wash there and you should have paid that. In and around Pune, I have never paid anything more than Rs. 200/- for a car wash. The Rs. 200/- car wash review coming up tonight with pictures.

[payam]

Originally Posted by moralfibre

I think you should stop giving an excuse of your non-nationality being a reason for getting duped everywhere. I had told you the price it takes for a car wash there and you should have paid that. In and around Pune, I have never paid anything more than Rs. 200/- for a car wash. The Rs. 200/- car wash review coming up tonight with pictures.

This is what they charged me and james was with me.
about my nationality thats a truth and you know that,even you always keep telling me dont go there and there alone take some indian friend with yourself.this is how it is kiran and you know that its not an excuse.

[moralfibre]

Name: Hi-Tec Auto wash
Location: University Road (Very close to the new flyover at F.C. Road jn.)
Rates:

• Complete wash and wax: Rs. 200/- (Includes automatic car wash using state of the art machinery running on hydraulics)
• External wash: Rs. 150/- (Wash the car body and dry it).

Driving Directions:

• On north end of F.C. Road towards university take a left.
• You'll come across a huge H.P. Pump on your left.
• Take a left in the lane adjoining this petrol pump and the washing center is on your right at about 10 meters once you turn left.

Here is the procedure they follow for a car wash:

• Remove mats from the car. Blow compressed air everywhere with all the doors open for dust to escape.
• Spray water on the car and apply liquid shampoo on the exteriors.
• Rinse the soap.
• Turn on the machine which does rest of the job without human interference.

I chose this place because my car was covered in tree sap and it wouldn't go so easily even after 2-3 repeated washes at Sagar.
The machine wash was what helped. Thats the only reason I visited this place although I know it from quite some time.

Service is ok ok. There is a long queue of cars always since they have just one bay. Short staffed facility with just 2 guys doing all cars and bikes coming their way. Nice underbody jet sprays used to clean the underbody.

Here are a few poor quality pics taken from my cell phone:













Hope this helps.

[anandpadhye]

Thanks MF.

It really helps.
Just one question - this automatic machine is "contact" type or "non-contact" type? Will it leave any swirl marks?

[moralfibre]

Originally Posted by anandpadhye

Thanks MF.

It really helps.
Just one question - this automatic machine is "contact" type or "non-contact" type? Will it leave any swirl marks?

I haven't seen swirl marks yet. Dunno what you mean by "Contact and non-contact" type?

[Hells Bells]

Hi All,

Went to Sagar's based on the initial inputs from here. They did a thorough job...considering that the petrol pump waala then asked me if I wanted a PUC for my new car )

[anandpadhye]

Originally Posted by moralfibre

I haven't seen swirl marks yet. Dunno what you mean by "Contact and non-contact" type?

I meant if their cleaning brush touches the car or is it pure pressure wash...


I went to them on Sunday 6:45 PM. They were closed :-(
It seems they close a bit early on Sundays...

Then I found a pressure wash, air spray facility (pretty much street side) on my own Pashan - Sus road. They are at the intersection of Sus road and Balaji mandir road. very plain, uncomplicated place. Open air, but they have a ramp for underbody wash.

They charge Rs. 150 for NHC size cars (complete body, underbody, engine wash + air cleaning of the cabin). Decent. Just one catch - they rub the washing cloth on the floor under hose water to clean it and use on the next car

[spadival]

I had taken my car to Sagar Auto care yesterday. Almost missed the place.. but luckily I had the window down and heard the sound of air and water being sprayed !! Excellent service @ Rs 250 for interior + exterior + engine wash.. I was a bit worried about water getting into the cabin via the underbody and flooding the CarPC below the front seat !! Told them about this and they took care while spraying the underbody on the left side of the car.

[moralfibre]

Originally Posted by spadival

Excellent service @ Rs 250 for interior + exterior + engine wash..

Wonder why they charge me Rs. 150/- only for all this? Mebbe they feature me in their frequent visitors list .

[spadival]

Originally Posted by moralfibre

Wonder why they charge me Rs. 150/- only for all this? Mebbe they feature me in their frequent visitors list .

yeah.. I guess so. And looking at the rush, I think there are a lot of regulars who come there.

[spadival]

Originally Posted by moralfibre

Name: Hi-Tec Auto wash
Location: University Road (Very close to the new flyover at F.C. Road jn.)

There is one more @ E-Square basement parking area. Has anyone tried that?

[moralfibre]

Originally Posted by spadival

There is one more @ E-Square basement parking area. Has anyone tried that?

Don't try it. First of all its a pain to get parking at E-Square which is why I never watch any movies there unless someone is driving me there. They have a valet service which sucks and banged a team-bhpians brand new Civic while parking.

Not well equipped to even hold one car in the shade they have. Good to park your bike in and get a wash while you catch a movie but nothing great about them when it comes to quality.