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Old 06-19-2012, 02:45 PM
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Self-service car wash near BLG in Frankfurt?

I'm not sure if this has been covered in another thread, but I wasn't able to find it. I'm wondering if anyone knows if there is a self-service car wash near the BLG Logistics drop off in Frankfurt. I know there is a automatic wash near there, but I'd rather not run it through there. Any help would be greatly appreciated.
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Old 06-19-2012, 05:46 PM
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From the wiki: http://www.bimmerfest.com/wiki/index...es#Frankfurt_2
Quoting because it seems like 4 are described. #2 is self-service
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There are three reported options:
  1. Right before you turn into the Frankfurt Harms Drop-off, there is an Aral gas station and car wash (Okrifteler Strasse 18-20, 64546 Mörfelden-Walldorf). First, walk in the convenience store and pay for the program you desire (there is at least one attendant who speaks English and can translate the options for you). Prices range from €6,- to €12. Program #4 does a fine job for €7.95 (soap wash and wheel scrub). Once you get a ticket with a 6-digit code on it, drive behind the store to the car wash. (Be careful - the turning radius into the car wash bay is VERY tight, especially for 5 series cars or larger.) In winter, you'll need to press the circled blue button to open the car wash up. Park the car inside, walk back to the control panel, and punch in the code you received at the counter to start the wash. Does a really good job, including the front wheels.

    When you get off the A5 you will probably be on 486 (Langener Strasse). When you take a right onto Industriestrasse there is an ARAL gas station with a car wash immediately on your right. The cashier inside of the store will sell you a Classic Wash for 6.50 Euros and give you a plastic key. Drive behind the station and around to the side and you will see the car wash. Drive inside, staying in the center of the rails on the floor. Creep forward until the red lights go on. Shut off the car and go to the control box at the right side of the entrance. Insert the plastic key in the slot, let it drop inside, and push the green button. The machine will soap, scrub, rinse, and dry your baby. It even does a fair job of cleaning the wheels.
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  2. Carwash "Superblank" is a self-serve wash at the nearby ESSO station. The exact address is:
    Carwash SUPERBLANK
    Aschaffenburger Straße 3a
    64546 Mörfelden-Walldorf , and they have a website.

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  3. There is also a car wash at the at the Total gas station just a few feet past the ARAL gas station.
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Old 06-19-2012, 05:53 PM
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I'm not sure if this has been covered in another thread, but I wasn't able to find it. I'm wondering if anyone knows if there is a self-service car wash near the BLG Logistics drop off in Frankfurt. I know there is a automatic wash near there, but I'd rather not run it through there. Any help would be greatly appreciated.
So you wanna wash your car before you put it on a boat? I don't get it.
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Old 06-19-2012, 10:56 PM
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So you wanna wash your car before you put it on a boat? I don't get it.
Your car is required to be "delivered in clean condition, inside and outside" prior to turn-in. If you have bugs, dirt, etc on the car from Germany they aren't going to accept it and ship that into the US.

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From the wiki: http://www.bimmerfest.com/wiki/index...es#Frankfurt_2
Quoting because it seems like 4 are described. #2 is self-service
Thanks pcbrew!
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Old 06-30-2012, 06:30 AM
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Your car is required to be "delivered in clean condition, inside and outside" prior to turn-in. If you have bugs, dirt, etc on the car from Germany they aren't going to accept it and ship that into the US.

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Good point. My apologies for my dumb comment.

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Old 07-03-2012, 09:15 AM
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Check out my post here. Post #4.

Searching you would of found this post. I even posted pictures of the car wash. Less than a 5 minute drive from the Frankfurt drop off location.

http://www.bimmerfest.com/forums/sho...827&highlight=
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Old 07-03-2012, 09:18 AM
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So you wanna wash your car before you put it on a boat? I don't get it.
You dont get what?

I find it extremely useful to wash the car. This way you can see any damage that has occurred during your time in Europe. The drop off location has a vehicle condition report and they make note off all the damages on there. I found 2 things that they marked on the vehicle condition report and that will be taken care by the insurance company. If I had not washed the car I would not see any small chips, dings, etc. When my car was redelivered to me all those things on the inspection report were taking care of!

Washing the car is EXTREMELY useful before dropping it off.
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Old 07-03-2012, 10:11 AM
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Check out my post here. Post #4.

Searching you would of found this post. I even posted pictures of the car wash. Less than a 5 minute drive from the Frankfurt drop off location.

http://www.bimmerfest.com/forums/sho...827&highlight=
Well although I truly appreciate the fact that you pointed out I failed at finding your post, pcbrew already gave me the information without the criticism and I was able to find the wash. Thanks though.

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You dont get what?

I find it extremely useful to wash the car. This way you can see any damage that has occurred during your time in Europe. The drop off location has a vehicle condition report and they make note off all the damages on there. I found 2 things that they marked on the vehicle condition report and that will be taken care by the insurance company. If I had not washed the car I would not see any small chips, dings, etc. When my car was redelivered to me all those things on the inspection report were taking care of!

Washing the car is EXTREMELY useful before dropping it off. I think you don't get it.
He already said he didn't realize why I was washing it, but then saw the reasoning behind it...no need to pile on. Good input though.
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