Jersey City Automotive

Brake-O-Rama began as one location in 1949 but now boasts 14 service centers speckled across the East Coast. Together these automotive hospitals work as a force, repairing and maintaining domestic and imported vehicles of virtually any make and model. Before sourcing spare parts from the company's private warehouses, Brake-O-Rama's ASE-certified technicians thoroughly analyze vehicles with advanced diagnostic technology that includes four-wheel computerized alignment systems, electron microscopes that scan for chipped paint finishes, and magnifying glasses ever in search for clues to Professor Plum's murder. Meanwhile, Firestone, Goodyear, and Michelin tires fill the supply closets, allowing the patrons to tighten their grip on the asphalt before a cross-country trip.

The full-service detailers at Bubble Bath Car Wash rid cars of dirt and road debris collected inside, outside, and beneath the hood. Meticulous polishing, pre-cleaning, and waxing services add shine to autos' public-facing personas, and slick sealants infused with Armor All or Teflon protect surfaces from scratches. Under the hood, staff members work to keep Blue Book values honest with detailed engine cleansings and viscous oil blends from Mobil and Pennzoil-Quaker State. Bubble Bath keeps customer convenience in mind with extended hours seven days a week, but closes on the eighth day for meetings of its Beatles discussion group.

Two miles from Newark Liberty International Airport, SNAP Indoor Parking Garage’s indoor parking garage sprawls across more than 230,000 square feet, overseen by licensed security personnel and more than 87 cameras. The garage’s team of white-gloved valet staffers steer vehicles deftly into their berths, saving drivers valuable seconds en route to the airport; 24-hour airport shuttles also speed travelers’ journeys more effectively than 400-horsepower rolling luggage. For ultra-streamlined entry and exit, frequent parkers can opt for the SNAP-pass, which lets them scan swiftly in and out while amassing loyalty points.

Lodi Hand Wash and Oil Change’s troupe of auto caretakers descend on dusty vehicles armed with microfiber mitts to hand wash the car's surfaces. After freeing the steel steed of dirt, they send the car down the conveyor-bathing system to get a full cleansing with Simoniz’s products, and get a rare glimpse into the mind of a laundry machine. Techs then coat exteriors in protective wax before all water is blasted away with an air-drying system. The auto specialists also perform oil changes, inspections, and tire rotations.

Waterworks Car Wash & Detailing Center's touchless full-service wash uses a high-powered, soap-and-water spray to cleanse every appendage of your car’s fast-and-furious body, including its soft underbelly. Car cleansmen complete the premier package by evicting filth from dashes, center consoles, windows, and carpets. The complete interior and exterior detailing eradicates auto errata with thorough carpet, mat, seat, dashboard, and door panel scrub-downs, wheel and trim cleaning, and scratch-concealing compound and hand wax treatments.

On the Level's water jets, soapy sponges, and shiny waxes transform tarnished cars into spotless works of pristine machinery. Unlike car washes with automated, one-size-fits-all wash tunnels, the shop employs technicians who take their time with each inch of the car, customizing each wash to the specifications of the vehicle itself. On the Level also augments washes with detailing services, locking in shine with a thorough hand wax, adding Armor All on the tires, and conditioning interior leather. The tech also specialize in prepping cars for lease turn-ins, erasing paint contaminants with clay-bar treatments and getting cars forwarded back to the dealership.