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What's the average price of a car wash at a gas station?
I know that I can do a better job washing my car than an automatic car wash, but unfortunately for myself and my car, I'm exceptionally lazy. What's the average cost of a gas station car wash? How does the price compare to doing it yourself?
Eric Schad · Updated on
Reviewed by Shannon Martin, Licensed Insurance Agent.
Good question—and for what it’s worth, exceptional laziness is a very relatable ailment. While not as thorough as doing the job yourself, a gas station car wash does an adequate job for fairly cheap. Depending on where you go and what type of wash you get, and whether you get the price from getting gas at the same time, you can expect the car wash to cost somewhere between $6 and $15.
However, before you decide to use an automatic or touchless car wash, know the risks. Many automatic car washes use high pressure to push the brushes. While this can remove
gunk, bugs, and tree sap
, it can also inadvertently scratch the paint job with debris. That’s why grabbing a soap, bucket, and hose might be a better option.If your car is scratched by a car wash and you can prove it, your
comprehensive coverage
may cover you. Simply call your insurance company to start the claims process.If you don’t have comprehensive insurance, you may want to add it to protect your car. The easiest way to do this is through the
Jerry
app—we’ll get you personalized quotes from top providers so that all you need to do is choose the plan that works best for you.Best of luck with keeping your car clean!
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