AA reveals useful hack to unlock ‘more functions’ at car washes that’ll leave key areas sparkling

DRIVERS can unlock “more functions” while at the car wash thanks to a useful hack

Petrol, diesel and electric car drivers can programme machine car washes to have a “particular focus” on key areas, according to AA experts.

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These advanced functions could be an absolute game changer for drivers. 

Motorists will be able to tell the units to give extra attention to sections such as the wheels or bodywork to leave a vehicle sparkling.

AA spokesperson Jack Cousens told motorists that paying for extra washes will pay off with better results despite entering the same machine.

He revealed that some functions are basic, simply jetting water and brushing over the glass and bodywork, reports the Express,

But other machines can use wax, have a particular focus on wheels, or dry it once the cycle is completed.

Mr Cousens said: “Each customer enters a code which tells the machine what cycle to run. 

“The supermarket near me has a machine car wash with four options for drivers. 

“The ‘cheap and cheerful’ water and brushes only, all the way up to the full ‘bells and whistles’ option with wax, brushes for the wheels, cleaning underneath the car and drying it too.”

The AA expert stressed that once an option is selected, motorists are usually given a code to pop into a keypad as they drive into the machine. 

And once they pop the code into the keypad, all that’s left to do is turn the engine off and wait until the car wash finishes its work. 

However, Cousens revealed that visiting a hand car wash could mean motorists are more likely to enjoy a “deeper, more thorough clean”.

He added: “Besides the obvious difference between machines and humans, other differences include the speed of doing the job, what bits of the car they clean and the cost.”

It comes as supercar owners could keep their flash motor in tip top condition by giving it the “ultimate shine” with the “world’s most luxurious” car wash.

Although it may keep their pride and joy in excellent shape but it came with a seriously hefty price tag – £100,000.

For that money you could buy a new Audi A8 or Mercedes-Benz S Class and still get some change.

The company, which was owned by Paul Wilkins, used a secret ingredient which was gathered from trees in a secret location in Brazil.

By charging the six-figure sum, the clients were the rich and famous who owned rare and valuable cars.

A “top-secret blend of oils” which cost £65,000, was alsoused.

Meanwhile Jeremy Clarkson waxed lyrical about is the Porsche 928 – a retro set of wheels he once shared a heartfelt story about in a special episode of Top Gear.

Elsewhere, a car expert urged drivers to seek out the cheapest nearly new EV with “biggest drop in value” – it’s a proper second-hand bargain.