Immokalee Automotive

Powerful jets blast streams of water at cars that enter Simply the Best Car Wash’s drive-thru wash, soaking them in a sudsy bath while a crew of technicians patiently waits to finish the treatment with a hand dry and polish. These technicians treat each vehicle that pulls up their driveway as if it were their own, and their commitment to cleanliness extends to interiors as well as exteriors. Vacuums and shampoos remove grime from seats, floor mats, and carpeting, and coats of polish and Rain-X keep cars shiny enough to distract red lights with their own handsome reflections.

For the last 15 years, vehicles have been cruising out of Regal Tire & Auto's garage freshly lubed, retooled, and outfitted for the long haul with reliable parts and brand-name tires. Whether they're feeding engines a revitalizing funnel's-worth of Valvoline and Mobil 1 motor oil or repairing brakes and rotors so they can stop on a dime without tussling President Roosevelt's hair, the technicians call upon their automotive knowledge and experience to give vehicles the strength and means to stretch their odometers. They also repair windshields that have been fractured or cracked and equip cars with new tires from industry heavyweights such as BFGoodrich, Firestone, and Michelin.

A trip to Classic Car Wash 2 doesn’t just lead to a cleaner ride. It helps car owners glow with pride as they drive down the street. During the shop’s signature service, the #3 Full-Service Ultra wash, staffers lather vehicle exteriors with care, blasting mud from the wheels before dressing them in a glossy sheen. A vacuum extracts debris from seats and trunks, and a window wipedown makes glass clear and sparkly, like a mountain stream brimming with tiara-clad damselfish. After drying each water droplet by hand, the crew applies a clear-coat protectant to ward off nicks and scratches. Customers can also choose from a variety of detailing services, including Lexol leather conditioning and Rain-X windshield treatments. Instead of crowning cars with whipped cream and sprinkles, staffers top off many services with an air freshener, available in scents such as orange citrus and wild cherry. They can also clean and lubricate engines with oil changes powered by Valvoline products. During any service, customers may kick back in the spacious lobby filled with complimentary coffee and a flat-screen TV.

At King’s Auto Spa, technicians use soft cloths, steam cleaners, and Meguiar’s Gold Wax to restore cars to showroom shine. Water thrums against grubby vehicular underbodies, and vacuums purr across carpets in the shop. The teams use hot wax and triple-foam polish on tired paint jobs, leaving rides looking good even on grainy security-camera footage of them driving over the town’s most popular sandcastles. Since air quality in the cab can be one of the most important elements of any trip, the technicians also wield air fresheners and ozone-treatment units designed to kill mold and mildew.

Fewer than 1.5 miles from Southwest Florida International Airport, drive 'n Fly Out safeguards cars in a well-lit lot while their owners are in the wind. When drivers guide their cars to a covered or uncovered spot, a 24-hour airport shuttle will follow them. A shuttle driver loads bags while owners give their vehicle a goodbye honk, then drives the traveler on to the terminal. The entire process is expedited by a modern access-card system that allows check-in and checkout 24 hours a day, 365 days a year.

Since 1988, Auto Care Super Saver has been helping car owners save cash with maintenance punch cards redeemable at local auto shops throughout the course of a full year. These cards come loaded with all kinds of prepaid services, including at least three full-service oil changes with up to 5 quarts of oil, lube, and a new filter. Depending on the location, punch cards may also feature tire rotations, brake inspections, engine-light readings, air-conditioning performance tests, and other repairs and inspections essential to a car's well-being. Customers can transfer the punch card's benefits to any ride, ranging from station wagons to sports cars to feral merry-go-round mounts.