Q-  How much water do you use?  Could I save water by doing it myself at home?

A-  The Wave uses a water reclaim system that recycles up to 80% of our water.   That makes The Wave the most water efficient wash anywhere.  The average home wash uses between 80 - 140 gallons of water. The Wave uses between 8 - 12 gallons of fresh water. The Wave also is able to send our water right to the city.  While at home, the soap and water would run
down drains then into creeks, ponds and other
wetlands.  The Wave is the environmentally
friendly way to wash!

Q-  How many cars do you wash?

A- On a busy day The Wave washes up to 100
vehicles per hour.  We average 8,000 - 10,000 per
month which is over 100,000 per year!  The Wave
has washed over 1.5 million cars safely.

Q-  I've heard car washes can damage my car.

A-  The Wave is 100% TOUCHLESS.  There is
no way that our system can cause any damage.  All
antennas, ski racks, etc are safe.

Q-   I watched a report on TV that claimed car washes
are using Hydrofluoric Acid and can cause injuries to
people.

A-  The Wave uses only the finest all natural
products, soaps and waxes.  We care about our
customers, employees and our environment.

Q-  Did the drought hurt your business?

A- Not at all since we use less water than
any other car washing method.  The City and
State put a stop to other washing methods and
encouraged residents to use facilities such as
ours.  We had several record breaking months
during our drought.

Q-  How long does it take to get my car washed?

A-  We average 15 minutes to complete a
full service interior and exterior wash.  We
value our customers time.

Q- What other services do you offer?

A- The Wave is a complete car care center.
We have a 10 minute lube shop, gasoline,
full detail shop, window tinting, windshield
repair & replacement, and auto accessories
Clear Bra.

Q- I wash my vehicle at home using a garden hose.  Lately the finish looks dull and marked.  What could be wrong?

A- Washing your vehicle at home is extremely harmful to the finish.  The University of Texas proved that a single home hand-wash can leave scratches in your finish as deep as 1/10 of the paints total thickness.  Also, the average garden hose can not supply enough water and water pressure with the detergent action to avoid damaging a vehicle's finish.  

This important study concluded that automobile owners should avoid washing their vehicles at home.  Only a professional car wash can provide the proper amounts of water and water pressure needed along with the appropriate soaps and waxes to safely and effectively clean your vehicle.

Q- Does it really help a vehicle's value to keep its finish looking new?

A- Yes!   Appearance is the first thing that buyers look for in a used vehicle.  If the finish turns buyers off, it's virtually impossible to get a good price-  no matter how well the vehicle runs.  A vehicle which is noticeably rusted, dull, or spotty will sell for significantly less than the same vehicle with a high gloss finish.  Proper care of your vehicle's appearance will definitely pay off at trade-in time!

Q- How often should I have my vehicle washed?

A- It depends.  If your vehicle is exposed to corrosive materials like salt, sand and industrial fallout, it should be washed often.  The same goes for vehicles in areas with high humidity.  Moisture attracts contaminants and promotes a variety of chemical reactions that can destroy your vehicle's finishes.  Frequent washing is essential to the life of your vehicle's chrome and painted surfaces.  In seasons or climates less conducive to corrosion, a wash every two weeks or so is adequate.  In areas with acid rain, a wash every seven to ten days is highly advised.  Of course, these estimates will vary depending upon whether your vehicle is kept in a garage or out in the elements.

Q- When should I wash off insect residue?

A- As soon as possible, especially if the vehicle is new.  Insect residue and bird droppings form acids that immediately start to eat away a vehicle's finish.

Q- Isn't rain a natural, cost-effective car wash?

A- No!  Rain and snow contain acids that eat away at the paint and finish of vehicles.  After acid rain falls on a vehicle, the water evaporates, but the acid remains.  Concentrated by sunlight, this acid can become so strong that it will eat through the finish, ruining the vehicle's paint and appearance. 

Q- Aren't hand-washes safer for my vehicle and the environment?

A- No!  Dirt that collects in the wash water in your bucket, sponges, and chamois will scratch the pain.  The wash water at professional car washes cleans cars better, faster and safer.  Also, hand washings can consume 2 - 5 times the amount of water compared to a professional car wash.  In addition, soaps and waxes used by professional car washes are biodegradable and safe for the environment.  

Q- What if I don't have the time or money to wash and wax my vehicle regularly?

A- You can't afford not to protect your investment!  A professional car wash offers safe, fast, high-quality washes and waxes at affordable prices.

Q- What is Carnauba Wax?

A- Wax made from a species of a South American palm tree.  This wax is one of the hardest types available.  However, it is almost impossible to apply pure carnauba wax to an automotive finish because it is so thick and pasty.  It must be blended with other waxes and formulations so that it can be properly applied to your finish and then buffed off.