Tidal Wave Auto Spa

Admittedly, I am not a fan of the laser wash concept, and I know I’m in the minority. I take care of my car, but sometimes you need to physically beat the dirt off. This is where Tidal Wave comes in.
On first visit, it can be confusing. You pull in and start with a thorough vacuum (free for people buying a wash! Free!). Even after the renovation, the vacs can be hit or miss. Some will suck the color out of your carpets… others struggle to even sound like they are on.
Once the inside is good, pull up to the wash selection stations, select your wash and wait for the arm to rise. When you round the corner, an attendant will help guide you onto the conveyor belt and give your car a pre-​soak. Put it in neutral and enjoy the ride!
Like I said, as it pulls you through the wash, the brushes make full contact with your car. I find this makes for a cleaner car. Price wise, when you add together the wash and vacs, it’s on par with the wimpy gas station washes.

Though I am far from an expert, I have a general understanding of branding. But to call something an auto spa is a bit of a stretch, especially when the place is essentially a really long version of the automated car wash you get behind a gas station. About the only difference you’ll find here is that they have vacuums that you can use, included for the price of the wash.
Unfortunately they are at the front of the wash, not the end, and it is never really explained that if you want to use them, you need to do it before pulling into the wash because after you pull out you are back on Albemarle Road. If you complain enough you can pull back around and into line and argue your way into using them, but there isn’t a convenient way about it, so it’s just set up a bit oddly.