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May 14, 2011 11:43 AM

One of my favorite things as a kid was to sit in the car as it went through an automatic car wash. Where in Chicago would you advise me to experience this thrill again?

I now have a car that I care to keep pretty-looking, so I'm looking for a car wash. But I want it to be fun and awesome for me too; big brushes swooping down over the windshield, water jets pounding the windows, dancing robots, the works. What places in and around Chicago do you know of that provide the most exhilarating, soapy conveyor belt ride? Obviously I want this to be good for the car too.

posted by Cold Lurkey to Travel & Transportation around Chicago, IL (5 answers total)

I just took my car through the place on Cortland and Elston, the Star Car Wash. 5 bucks, and it's super fun! I'm sure there are fancier places, though.
posted by mike_bling at 12:14 PM on May 14, 2011

Response by poster: I've always admired Star Car Wash's sign... I don't care for fancy, just the mundane awesome of going through the darn thing.
posted by Cold Lurkey at 5:52 PM on May 14, 2011

Uptown Car Wash at 4900 N. Broadway 60640 - cheaper on weekdays and you get to people watch as you stand in line with the taxis. And there is great dimsum up the street.
posted by mutt.cyberspace at 7:30 PM on May 14, 2011

Seconding the car wash suggested by mutt.cyberspace. I think it's called National Car Wash. Though there are no robots (that I can tell), it's cheap and it has everything else you're looking for.
posted by fiery.hogue at 9:12 PM on May 14, 2011

On Fullerton just east of the Kennedy, there's a $3 car wash. I got mine washed there last weekend. They do a good job. You should be able to get your kicks there.
posted by tenaciousd at 3:30 PM on May 16, 2011