Extra star for being $5 on Wednesdays!
Blondies is a drive-thru car wash with the added benefit of a quick towel dry. I upgraded to get the wax and paid a total of $7.
How it works: 1) Drive up and pay at a pay station that takes cash or cards 2) Drive around to the guy who guides you to put your tires in the right spot, then he uses a soapy brush on a few spots on the car and points to a sign saying "Put the car in N, foot off the brake, hands off the wheel 3) You go through the wash and you feel like you're 5 and grin stupidly (or close your eyes and cover your ears) but it's okay because no one can see you 4) Drive around to get a (Very) quick towel dry 5) If you'd like, go vacuum your car out and use the mat cleaners, all included in the price 6) Leave because you probably have other stuff to do.
When I got out to vacuum I did notice that my car was not very clean, but that is par for the course. If you really want your car to come out sparkly and squeaky clean...don't use a drive-thru car wash.
All in all it worked to the minimum I desired and then got more points for the vacuum area.
FYI, there's a sign saying employees are not supposed to take tips. I don't see why not, but I'm not the boss.