The Car Wash Unlimited Trap: That $3 Wash Is Actually $25/Month
Car wash "$3 promo" auto-enrolls you in $25/month — uncheck the box to escape.
That "$3 first wash" promo doesn't just clean your car — it auto-enrolls you in a $24.99/month unlimited subscription. The opt-out checkbox is pre-checked at the kiosk, and the charge doesn't show up until next month's credit card statement.
The math: $3 intro + 7 months unnoticed × $24.99 = $177.93 spent on a "one-time wash."
The trick: At the kiosk signup screen, uncheck the pre-checked "Enroll in Unlimited" box — or wash today and cancel before the next billing cycle via phone, text, or the app.
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