Welcome to the Northgate Touchless Car Wash FAQ!
Here, you’ll find answers to all your questions about our cutting-edge touchless car wash technology. We’ve assembled information on how our system operates, the benefits it offers, and how you can get started. Our goal is to provide you with clear, straightforward details to ensure you make the most of our innovative car wash experience.
Explore the FAQ below to see how Northgate Touchless Car Wash can deliver a superior, hassle-free cleaning solution for your vehicle. We’re here to make your car care as easy and effective as possible!
What is a touchless car wash?
A touchless car wash is an automated system that cleans your car using high-pressure water jets and specialized detergents without physically touching the vehicle with brushes or cloths.
How does a touchless car wash clean my car without brushes?
Touchless car washes use high-pressure water and powerful cleaning agents designed to break down and remove dirt, grime, and other contaminants without the need for physical contact.
Is a touchless car wash safe for all vehicle types?
Yes, touchless car washes are safe for all vehicle types, including those with delicate finishes, custom paint, or aftermarket accessories, as there’s no risk of scratches or damage from brushes.
Will a touchless car wash remove tough stains like bird droppings or tree sap?
Yes, touchless car washes use strong cleaning agents that are effective at breaking down and removing tough stains like bird droppings, tree sap, and more. However, extremely dirty cars with unmaintained paint finishes, months of buildup, baked on bird droppings, hard water spots from yard sprinklers, etc. simply can’t be completely cleaned with a touchless car wash. A properly maintained paint finish will always clean better than a neglected one.
How long does a touchless car wash take?
A typical touchless car wash usually takes between 5 to 8 minutes, making it a quick and convenient option.
Is a touchless car wash environmentally friendly?
Yes, touchless car washes often use less water and environmentally friendly cleaning agents. Many systems also recycle water, reducing overall water consumption.
Will a touchless car wash leave water spots on my car?
No, our touchless car wash use softened or reverse osmosis (RO) water in the final rinse, which prevents water spots and ensures a streak-free finish. We never use hard city water at any stage of the wash process.
Is it okay to use a touchless car wash if my car has custom paint?
Yes, a touchless car wash is safe for cars with vinyl wraps or custom paint, as it doesn’t involve any abrasive materials that could cause damage.
How often should I use a touchless car wash?
You can use a touchless car wash as often as you like. It’s a gentle yet effective method, so frequent washes won’t harm your vehicle.
Are touchless car washes more expensive than traditional washes?
Touchless car washes are often competitively priced, and the cost can be lower when considering the long-term benefits like preventing paint damage and water spots.
Does my vehicle move down a track during the wash?
No, our touchless automatic is known as a In Bay Automatic Roll Over. Your vehicle will stay stationary during the washing process while the machine moves back and forth over and around your vehicle.
I have used other touchless washes and didn’t get a good clean. Why is that?
There are two big factors to this FAQ about touchless car washes – the machine and what the machine is fed. A commonly used phrase is “just because it’s the same machine, doesn’t mean you’ll get the same clean.” The wash machines is no different than buying a new car – there are base models all the way to fully loaded. We have fully loaded wash machines, which allows the greatest array of wash options and chemical applications to ensure the best wash possible from a touchless wash. Secondly, some car wash operators may use cheap off brand watered down chemical, feed their machines hard water, not properly maintain the pumps and nozzles for proper high pressure washing nor maintain the spot free rinse system. There simply is no way of knowing which operators give the best of everything or skimp to pad their bottom line. All our machines are not only fully loaded, but also fully maintained by trained technicians, fed only the best chemicals with 100% softened and reverse osmosis water.
What is the maximum height for a vehicle in the automatic touchless wash bays and the self serve bays?
7’6” for the automatic bays and 10’6” in the self service bays
Can Dual Wheeled trucks fit in the automatic touchless bay?
No, dually trucks, oversized vehicles, will not fit in the touchless wash. Entering will not only damage the wash machine, but also the dually. If a vehicle does not fit within the yellow guide floor strips, it is too wide for the machine.