Matthews Automotive

365 Auto Detail knows that the only thing worse than having to take your car to the car wash is to have it get dirty again on the way home. That’s why they dispatch their cleaning crew directly to residences, helping cars regain their sparkle from the comfort of their driveway or luxury parking yacht. The mobile car groomers get vehicles road and runway ready with detail services that start with a meticulous hand wash and dry and may include spray wax, hand buffing, and scuff removal, and cars that have been well behaved all year may also be treated to upgrades including wheel restoration, dent removal, and upholstery cleaning.

Most great things have humble beginnings, and Express Oil Change & Service Center is no exception. In its 31-year history it grew to more than 170 locations across 10 states. Within these auto havens, ASE-certified vehicle-maintenance professionals slake engine thirsts with their signature 10-minute express full-service oil change and a menu of other automotive procedures. Techs swap out old oil for shiny, new oil and a new filter, followed by a thorough inspection of the engine and inner workings that ensures cars can run for miles and won’t fail during drag races through mall parking lots. Their service centers also perform general maintenance such as brake and AC service, and more advanced services such as radiator maintenance and computer diagnostics.

Beyond a black-and-red-tiled awning that hangs over a pair of gas pumps, the garage of First Stop Car Wash houses vehicles in the midst of repairing and washing services. Yellow posts stand guard at the front entrance, preventing cars that loathe bath time from fleeing out the front doors as crew members rub down chassis with soapy water or shine paint with a coat of carnauba wax. In addition to polishing rides with quick washes, crews also delve into the layers of sediment both inside and out during full detail packages, shampooing carpets, conditioning leather surfaces, and removing the burnt smell coming from the glove box’s Easy-Bake Oven.

Within seconds of entering the automated tunnel at Greenway Express Carwash, rides are doused in pink, yellow, and orange foam. The colorful froth is not a grandparent’s homemade whipped-cream recipe, but the wash’s tricolor paint conditioner—just 1 of the 14 components that make up Greenway’s three-minute wash. Foamed exteriors also promptly receive a recycled-water washing, along with a helping of triple polish, clear-coat protectant, and tire shine. At the end of the tunnel, drivers can hop out and care for their interiors with complimentary self-serve vacuums.

For more than 25 years, Park ‘N Go has safeguarded airport-bound travelers’ four-wheeled companions in a secure lot. After cars find their secure spot, staffers ferry customers to and from the airport terminal in a complimentary shuttle. If vehicles malfunction while clients are away, they even go through the trouble of inflating low tires, recharging engines with free battery jumps, or feeding the hamsters that make the wheels spin. They allow patrons to reserve their spaces online, as well as earn free parking via a Frequent Parker Program.

A lounge equipped with free coffee and comfy leather chairs greets anyone who shuffles into Super Eagle Auto Care with a sad story about breaking down. The ASE-certified mechanics who work there are quick to find a happy ending, though. Well versed in onboard computers, they can identify symptoms and confirm whether or not the car has a virus. And their expertise allows them to quickly address any problem, be it related to brakes, engines, transmissions, cooling systems, or fuel pumps. The technicians specialize in caring for Mercedes-Benz vehicles, but work with any other make or model as well.