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Touchless Automatics & Self-Serve Bay Locations

    410 Nott Street, Schenectady (off Erie Blvd.)
    1769 Western Avenue, Guilderland (near Crossgates Mall)

    The vast majority of problems encountered by our customers are the results of misinterpreting these instructions. Our AutoCashier is a very dependable machine... perhaps our most efficient employee! However, so that you can avoid any problems and receive the maximum benefit from your car cleaning experience, please follow the simple directions outlined below.

    What is RAIN-X Technology?
    Rain-X® Foaming Car Wash visibly reduces spots and streaks for a high gloss finish. The high-foaming formula is concentrated for greater cleaning action. Rain-X® Foaming car wash safely lifts dirt, grime, and residues caused by rain, sleet, snow and bugs leaving your vehicle with a brilliant finish!

    • High-Foaming car wash
    • Protects waxed surfaces - will not strip or dull waxed surfaces
    • Biodegradable
    • Safe for all vehicle surfaces
    • Concentrated formula for 100 car washes!

    What is a High Pressure Touchless Carwash?
    It’s the safest possible way to wash a vehicle. There is never any equipment touching your car. First, a solution that lifts soil and films from your car is applied. Second, depending upon the service level you choose, a high pressure cycles pass over the car to remove dissolved and loosened dirt.

    What is the Tri-Coat Poly Protectant?
    A high-quality silicone sealer is applied at high pressure to blast hard-to-reach areas such as under moldings, in door jambs and up into the wheel wells to protect your car's finish from harmful elements.

    What is a high Pressure Undercarriage Wash?
    This process is second to none. High pressure nozzles blast your car from the side and the bottom to remove any and all dirt and SALT that may have accumulated. It's important to remember to drive SLOWLY when entering the tunnel. The undercarriage wash is activated when you enter, so the slower you drive, the more benefit you will receive.

    Step-by-Step Operating Instructions
    Select desired service and payment method. We accept most major Credit Cards, Cash or special "Tokenotes" that may be purchased at our Business Office. (Our old brass tokens will continue to be accepted for all services for now, but they will be phased out.) Once payment is made, follow the instructions of the AutoCashier! It may tell you to wait if the wash is busy, or it may ask you to enter the bay. This will speed up the process for you and any others waiting. Finally, follow the directions on the lighted sign which will tell you when to enter and when to exit the tunnel.

       TokeNotes® Prices:
        “The BASIC” (Reg. $8.00)6 TokeNotes for $40.00 (save$8.00)
        “The SPECIAL” (Reg. $9.00)6 TokeNotes for $45.00 (save$9.00)
        “The WORKS” (Reg. $10.00)6 TokeNotes for $50.00 (save$10.00)

    Buy 5, Get 1 FREE

       Discounted “TokeNotes” may be purchased by phone with your credit card or company check.
       We accept MC, VISA, American Express & Discover. Call 382-0600, Ext. 10, to order.

    To report PROBLEMS or LOST MONEY, please complete a YELLOW Customer Problem Report form which can be found in the mail box at the center of the car wash. Be sure to include your name and address, including ZIP and daytime phone number. Deposit the completed form in mailbox. Please allow 2 weeks for a response. Tokenotes will be sent unless otherwise requested.


Main Office:
4017 B State Street,
Schenectady, NY 12304
ph: (518) 382-0600
fax: (518) 382-0650
Office Hours:
Mon - Fri 8:00am-3:00pm
Car Wash: Full service
1587 State Street, Schenectady
ph: (518) 370-4933
Wash Hours:
Mon - Sat 8:00am-7:00pm
Sunday 8:00am-4:00pm
Car Wash: Exterior Wash Only
1769 Western Avenue, Westmere
ph: (518) 456-1676
Wash Hours:
Mon - Sun 8:00am-7:00pm
Car Wash: Exterior Wash Only
1530 Altamont Avenue, Rotterdam
ph: (518) 356-5984
Wash Hours:
Mon - Sun 8:00am-7:00pm
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