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26.07.2011, 10:38
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Greetings all,
Yes, yet another ridiculous question, so apologies in adv -
Is there a jet wash (for cars) in Basel ??
I know it may sound daft/obvious, but am one of those drivers who is very happy waxing their car on a Sunday arvo.....
thank you in adv.
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26.07.2011, 10:44
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I used a carwash over by Dreispitz/St.Jakob (stadium) this weekend and I was NOT pleased with it. I think it was called "OME" or something of that nature. I went expecting a full-service wash/vacuum, cleaning of the interior, etc, and it was a complete waste of 20 Francs.
I had to vacuum it myself (for an extra franc) and then you drive into the chute and the guy pre-soaks the car for you. And that's it. To me it was no better than a gas station car wash, and I could have done it myself at my apartment for free.
So... I wouldn't recommend that place, but I'll be interested to see if anyone has other recommendations.
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26.07.2011, 10:51
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| | Re: Jet wash/Car wash in Basel?
Do a forum search, it has been discussed before. Self car-wash in Basel? (for example)
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26.07.2011, 11:04
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26.07.2011, 11:26
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| | Re: Jet wash/Car wash in Basel?
There's a jet wash in Kiesstrasse, Allschwil.
Has vacuums as well. Figure on CHF5 - 6 to jet wash and 3 to vacuum. Take plenty of coinage. Open on a Sunday, it may even be 24hr as it's on an industrial road.
There are maybe 6 bays, but, best to go off peak as I have seen queues there.
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17.03.2012, 22:18
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Spring has sprung and my car has yet only been washed ONCE in the past year. (yuck)
Is there a full-service car wash anywhere?!?
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17.03.2012, 23:31
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I take mine through the car wash on the main road between St Jakobs and Muttenz - I think it's called soft wash They gave various options from 16-30chf - not sure if it's what you're looking for but it gets the car clean and waxed.
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18.03.2012, 00:29
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| | Re: Jet wash/Car wash in Basel?
no idea about Basel.
In the cantons of Thurgau and Graubunden, they have the self service styles. the prices for the outside wash varies between about 2 and 5 francs depending what wash you choose. If you are in a town that has several, then would suggest you ask your local mechanic which one they recommend. They will know the one that has the best water pressure and so forth.
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18.03.2012, 14:12
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| | Re: Jet wash/Car wash in Basel? | Quote: | |  | | | Spring has sprung and my car has yet only been washed ONCE in the past year. (yuck)
Is there a full-service car wash anywhere?!? | | | | | next to aldi in weil is a place, drive through swirl-o-matic machine full programme is 10 euro i think.
they also have jet wash and bays for vac etc.
if you want someone to do everything for you they do it also but are expensive - i had a quote for a full deep interior clean of 300 euro, its detailing standards but still!!
alternative is at eleclerc supermarket in st.louis. guy there has a small cleaning place and is far far cheaper and does a good job
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28.06.2012, 10:37
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| | Re: Jet wash/Car wash in Basel?
It seems that I'm the only person around here who doesn't enjoy washing the car on my own, so can someone recommend a place in Basel that would clean my car to the MFK inspection standards?
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28.06.2012, 11:01
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| | Re: Jet wash/Car wash in Basel? | Quote: | |  | | | It seems that I'm the only person around here who doesn't enjoy washing the car on my own, so can someone recommend a place in Basel that would clean my car to the MFK inspection standards? | | | | |
its 10 mins at the jet wash or drive thru as a DIY or if you cant be bothered or have loads of spare cash and want a garage to do it go to the gargage with the red and green header opposite mcdonalds in weil
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28.06.2012, 11:09
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28.06.2012, 20:05
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Thanks for the link sashimiso. | Quote: | |  | | | its 10 mins at the jet wash or drive thru as a DIY or if you cant be bothered or have loads of spare cash and want a garage to do it go to the gargage with the red and green header opposite mcdonalds in weil | | | | | Ok, but the jet wash/drive thru will take care only of the exterior and from what I understood also the engine bay and chassis need to be spotless.
Do you happen to know how much this garage in Weil charges? The one from sashimiso's link wants 160 CHF.
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28.06.2012, 20:16
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open bonnet and spray around engine  and many jet wash places have chassis wash jets - or go to the garage suggested.
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