Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

Obviously, there is a cost-benefit issue to this question that we get all the time. Washing your car at home may be the best way if you have time and just need a little cleaning off the car's surface. Professional car washes provide special ingredients that clean dust, residues, and that offer rust prevention. At winter-heavy New York, salt residues collect under the car and hard to reach areas that can only be cleaned through an under wash at full services washes. Most importantly, car washes have evolved the point where the customer can save time, effort and relax while your vehicle is being serviced. Thornwood Car Wash offers a great cleaning service at a reasonable price, and our loyalty and reward programs make sure that our long term customers get more for their commitment.

Of course. Thornwood Car Wash uses cleaning ingredients that are environmentally friendly and mostly bio-degradable (i.e. the chemicals naturally dissolve into the environment). Because we control the flow rate and the water pressure, we use far less water per car than washing at home.

Especially in areas with strong winter seasons, it is important to wash not only the top of the car but also the bottom. We recommend an under wash along with an application of a rust inhibitor at least every other week. The under wash is a high-pressure rinse that flushes all of the salt and road grime form the under body of your car. The rust inhibitor is a specially designed chemical that actually inhibits oxidation on all surfaces of your vehicle. This helps prevent rust from beginning or spreading internally (in the engine) as well as externally on the surface.

This depends on many things. There are plenty of variables that determine the frequency of your car washes: road conditions, driving wear and tear, weather, where you are driving, and personal preference all play a role. In general, we recommend washing about twice a month and more frequently during the winter, with an application of a wax and under wash at least every other wash. This will add a protective shine to your car's finish and keep it looking like new. Weather conditions play a major role in how often and at time your car should be washed. We have included updated weather forecasts here at Thornwoodcarwash.com so be sure to check back for daily updates and changes.

Though different brands of wax differ in quality, waxing has been scientifically proven to harden and protect the car's finish from the ultra-violet rays of the sun. If used regularly, waxing produces an appearance of a hand-waxed finish. Special window and glass waxes also protect the car from wear and tear as well as provide water resistance to rain especially in the front window areas.

Here at Thornwood Car wash, we pride our selves of using, the best state of the art chemicals in our region. SIMONIZ CHEMICALS.  Each of our selected chemicals are both safe for the environment, and for your Vehicle’s.

At Thornwood Carwash, we specialize in superior cleaning, our managers have been carefully selected from the best detailing firms in the New York Area, who are both trained and certified in the art of detailing and car washing. In our facility unlike many others, we only use specialized Micro fiber and designated towels per section of Vehicle’s. for superior interior and exterior cleaning, our philosophy is “#Drive clean”.

We bring the detailing experience into the Car Wash industry. Such as Air Tooling for both our Interior cleaning and exterior drying, which means no more dirt & dust left under your seats, and no more water spots when you drive away your car will be perfectly dry. Along with our New Unlimited Membership club which means #Thornwood Clean always.

Yes, we are located in Thornwood New York, on the border of Pleasantville; Our Facility is equipped with 26 state of the art 1080 p FLIR cameras, and along with night lighting to ensure a safe wash, around our facility. Our equipment is state of the art and all NEW, made by world ranked #1 carwash manufacture Econcraft, made right here in Westchester County NY.

Yes, Our New State of the Art Self Service System, is the only one of its kind in New York State, This Amazing System is equipped with 10 features, and accepts all methods of payments including credit cards. Our Self Service Area, is opened for everyone, 24/7 under 24/7 video survalence, come wash your car at any time of day or night, feel safe, listen to our SONOS XM RADIO and enjoy your experiance.