Automotive - The Wave Car Care And Detail Shop In Denver Colorado

It's always nice when you use a service and actually have a good customer service experience. Perhaps this is because it's a rarity in these days where the customer seems to be more of an interruption to business than what they really are - which is the asset.

Most often, when you visit a car wash, you're left holding your breath until the car comes out so that you can assess the damage that may be being done to your trusty automobile. After all, besides a home, this is usually the biggest purchase that people will make in their lives. Taking care of it is a tedious expense, but a necessary one if you want your vehicle to uphold its value.

The usual result of the car coming out the other side of its bath is usually more than what you sent it in for. More than a shine, it seems like it's been in a fight somewhere along the way and come out with something more like a shiner. Dents, scratches, scrapes, and just overall dulling of the paint is not unusual, which leaves the customer wondering why they thought this time would be any different at all. Worse yet, the workers, the guys who are actually supposed to be doing the job and helping you protect your car, are most often less than gentle with your major asset and not the kindest people at that.

However, recently I've had a good experience with a car care service in Westminster, CO that left me leaving the place with a smile on my face rather than a frown and nervous departure, where I wonder what damage I'm going to find when I get home.

The service that we had performed on our vehicles was a complete exterior and interior detail on a Cadillac Escalade and a Mercedes C320. Now naturally these are the types of cars that we take great pride in owning and are truly grateful for being able to own, therefore we like to take great care of them. Well, the employees at The Wave Car Care Center did exactly that, making the vehicles come out seeming as if we had just brought them off of the showroom floor.

When you get a full exterior and interior detail at The Wave, what you're doing basically is spoiling your car; and by spoiling I don't mean "ruining" I mean spoiling like you would your child. The Wave goes through and cleans every little nook and cranny, and gets into places that I didn't even know existed on a vehicle. Here's a bit of what they do: Complete shampoo, clean and scrub all the vinyl & rubber, actually Q-tip clean the vents, clean the headliner, give you an interior condition, make the interior windows shiny and spotless, and clean door jams where dirt and grime are nearly always present. It was amazing but that's just the interior.

On the exterior they buff-n-wax, give your exterior a conditioning, clean your wheels and hubcaps, and black out the wheel wells. Basically they do all the stuff that I wouldn't want to, or probably attempt to do on my own at home. But that's actually a good thing, because surprisingly according to a study at the University of Texas on car washing - washing your vehicle at home does more damage to your car than washing at a car wash, and especially one as unique as The Wave Car Care Center.

Here's why.

The Wave uses what's called a "Touchless" cleaning system, which basically means that nothing touches your vehicle while going through the wash. Even your antenna and mirrors are completely safe. In fact, The Wave also uses a state of the art computer system that controls every single aspect of the process, which for you means that your car is going to come out with a consistent and thorough wash.

Now, the worst way to wash your vehicle is at home with one of those car washing brushes - the type that hooks on to the end of your hose which you buy at the large home department stores. Using this kind of brush - accompanied by your low water pressure hose that you have at home - does more damage to your car than anything. Actually, the very fact that you're using a low pressure hose at all does extreme damage to your vehicle.

There's really little better in this world than having a nice clean car. Nothing gives you more of a lift in spirit faster and nothing can be more of a downer, and more depressing than a dingy dirty car that you have to spend countless hours a week in.

If you want your car to look brand new, and not have to worry one bit about the safety of your car, or the customer service that you're going to receive, then you truly cannot go wrong by using The Wave Car Care Service at 9195 Wadsworth Parkway in Westminster Colorado.




By Bruce D Hunter

How to Save Money Buying Your Next Car

Introduction

Buying a car can be a costly and expensive business and is likely to be the second largest purchase made after buying your own home. This article examines how you can save money on your next car.

1. Be clear about what you want

Before you can save money on your next car you need to first understand what exactly you want. It's worth taking some time to think about what is and isn't important in your next vehicle and what you are willing to compromise on.

a) Will it be used primarily for city driving our longer journey's. City driving might require a more compact car choice to enable you to find those tight parking spaces and get good fuel efficiency. Long journeys might require more comfort

b) Is it a working car or is it just for fun? In which can consider whether you are willing to trade speed for fuel efficiency.

c) Will other drivers use the vehicle, and if so how will this effect insurance premiums?

2. Research

Good research is the key to saving money on your next car. Get a copy of the most recent vehicle trade handbook. This varies from country to country but it contains a comprehensive guide to the values or car types and models depending upon the mileage they have accrued and their age. You can also now find information online. Refer to this information when you see a car you are interested in to ensure that you are not paying over the odds.

3. Where to look

Three primary sources for finding a car are dealerships, via private sales through an individual and online. Some of the most popular places to pick up a good car and save money are exchange and mart and eBay.

You can save significant amounts on car sales through online traders because very often they don't have the overheads of traditional high street dealerships. Buying new cars can see you save anywhere between 15-20% through such online traders as those listed above. However also consider buying a used car online as these can often bring about the most lucrative savings, particularly through auction sites like eBay.

A friend recently bought a pick up truck with a guide price of $1000 for $200 on eBay and it turned out to be excellent. However, the major drawback is that not seeing the vehicle may leave you open to buying a dud.

Traditional high street dealerships usually add a mark-up of between 15-25% to cars that they sell, so be willing to haggle.

Private sales are where the best bargain are to be found because individuals may not be so aware of current market prices, therefore enabling you to pick up the perfect vehicle at a reduced price. Look in the classified sections of local papers and specific car trade magazines.

4. New Versus Used

Whilst owning a new car may be important to some individuals, some of the best bargains can be found through used car sales.

Some dealerships often accept used cars in trade for new models that they sell in order to smooth the sale. Very often dealers don't have the space to hold onto these used vehicles and are keen to secure a quick sale to get them out of the showroom. This especially true where, for instance, the dealer is tied into one car company like, Chrysler, but accepted a Ford in part exchange. They won't be permitted to advertise it in the showroom and will want to sell it off quickly. It's worth checking out the used car section of your local dealer to see if some bargains can be had.

5. Haggle

As mentioned previously most dealers and also those who sell privately, will add a mark-up of between 20-25% on the cars that they sell.

Never pay the ticket price always take time to inspect the car and see if there are any minor marks that you can use to build an argument for a price reduction.

Some useful questions to help you save money include;

a) What's your best price?

b) I really want this car but not at this price, what can you do for me?

c) What discount can I get for paying cash?

Always ask for their best price three times before you give in, persistence pays of! Be prepared to walk away or say no if you are unhappy about the price, it's amazing what an effect this can have on the price!

Also try to purchase your car towards the end of the month, ideally in the last 2 days. Most car dealership's sales targets run from the beginning to the end of a month and if they are desperate for a sale to increase commission rates, they are more likely to give you the best possible deal.

Finally always see what other extra's you can get thrown in, ask a question like "I'll accept that price if you throw in a free tank of gas/petrol."

6. Inspect the vehicle thoroughly

A sure way to save money on your next car is to get it inspected before you buy. Take a mechanic friend with you to give the car a once over and always take it for a test drive. The test drive often reveals underlying problems with steering, suspension or unusual squeaky noises if they exist.

Most motoring companies now offer a comprehensive checklist that you can get a free copy of to help those with little knowledge of cars spot any immediate problems.

7. Decline finance deals

Most car dealers make huge sums of money on finance deals that they talk you into getting in order to purchase your car. Whilst it is tempting to get a car on credit, avoid it wherever possible or shop around for a low interest loan from a bank instead. Most car finance deals have high interest rates of between 15-25%, which on a $10,000 car will add between $1500 and $2500 to the final price of the vehicle during the term of the credit agreement.

8. Associated costs

Before you make your final purchase think about other costs associated with your car once you have purchased it.

a) Buying certain types of cars will push up your insurance premiums and may also make it more attractive to car thieves.

b) Diesel engines are much more fuel efficient that gas/petrol engines, saving your lots of money on fuel. Also many diesel engines can be converted to run on bio fuels like cooking oil, which can save you even more money on fuel in the long term as well as helping the environment.

There is a detailed article on how you can convert your diesel engine to bio fuel available online, I have included the link for this at the end of this article



By J Dawkins