Old automatic car washes pulled your car through a series of rollers with wiry plastic cleaning brushes.  These brushes rub wear marks on the finish of your car.  That is why they are no longer recommended by car makers. 

New style automatic car washes use soft touch rollers.  These rollers are fitted with large strips of soft cleaning material.  The strips gently clean away any dust and dirt that has accumulated on your car.  These car washes do not leave marks like the old style automatic car washes did. 

You might live where there are salt and other substances being used on the roadways to treat for snow and ice.  If you do, you can get a special feature for your car wash service that blasts the undercarriage of the car.  This gets rid of salt, mud, or other road dirt from under the car. 

For many people, the best car wash is a bucket of soapy water, a sponge, and a garden hose to rinse.  However you wash your car be sure that you protect the finish and, of course, get it good and clean. Visit Triangle Rent A Car for more information on car rental in Columbia, SC.