Robots are good for many things, including freaking out dogs and launching war on mankind, but they often lack the gentleness of a human touch. Rather than forcing bitter robots to wash your car at a gas station, this deal gets your ride the luxurious hand washing it deserves at Vortex Motorsport on West Hillsborough Avenue. For $20, today's deal gets you a standard professional detailing service (a $40 value). Call ahead to schedule your appointment.

During Vortex's standard professional detailing service, your horseless carriage will be expertly hand-washed, using premium-grade products and supplies. Along the way, the Vortex team of specialists will also vacuum out your interior, wipe down its surfaces, clean the glass surfaces, and dress your tires in a darling sailor suit, if that's your thing.

Vortex's staff goes the extra mile to fully pamper your vehicle, making sure it's spotless from stem to stern, and pouring the same careful attention into your ride that they put into disturbing office pranks. Set your expectations high; they look forward to topping them so that you'll come back for their many other services, including maintenance, repairs, all-natural whale oil changes, tune-ups, and more.

Larger vehicles are subject to additional charges.

Reviews

Vortex Motorsport's owner Doug Turner was featured in Skirt! magazine for his mechanical, women-friendly ways, and one Citysearcher sings Vortex's praises along with tons of customer testimonials:

• Female friends and colleagues frequently pointed out to Doug their discomfort and distrust each time they visited their mechanic. “I wanted to help women feel more empowered and confident by providing free information about basic car maintenance,” Doug says. He held his first women’s car care clinic in early 2008 and received great attendance and positive feedback. A second clinic is planned for May 3. Attendees will be able to leave donations for Wheels of Success, a local non-profit organization that makes transportation available to lower-income working families for travel to and from their jobs, schools and doctors. – Chris.Kuhn, Skirt!
• Having met the owner and finding his openness about his business appealing, I decided to bring my car in to his shop and was thoroughly satisfied with how the service was handled. He has staffed his business with the most qualified mechanics in Florida, and treats customers with respect and fairness. – MelissaLyn, Citysearch