Detail	Hand	Exterior-only, full service conveyor	In-bay	Self-serve
Cost	$99-$150	$10 to $20	$7.95 to $16.95	$4-$8	$1 and up, depending on wash time
Includes	Hand wash, wax, polish, vacuuming, carpet cleaning, leather/vinyl treatment, rust proofing, engine cleaning, deodorizing	A thorough inside and out cleaning by real live people.	Automatic soft-cloth wash; interior cleaning, waxing, tire shine, air freshener	Washing, waxing and drying equipment moves around your car.	Coin-operated, high-pressure water gun; foam brush; coin-operated vacuums
Pros	Car looks new	Washed by pros.	Quick cleaning without an appointment.	Inexpensive, quick and no need to get out of your car.	Cheap, and you can burn calories
Cons	It's not cheap, and you usually have to go without your car for a day or so.	Pricier than a basic, automatic wash.	May not get into every nook and cranny.	Doesn't clean the interior	Potential for sloppiness, and might be more exercise than you want.
Local examples	AutoTouch, Auto Works Ltd. Carshine, Camargo Hand Car Wash, Black Tie Detailing, the Detail Shop, Mallaley's Detailing, ProTouch	4-Seasons Hand Car Wash, Calvin's Auto Laundry, Clifton Car Wash	Car Wash Plus, Johnny's Car Wash, Mike's Car Wash (exterior only), Mr. Car Wash, Ms. Classic Car Wash	Gas stations	Car Wash Inn, Delhi Self-Serve Car Wash, Sharonville Coin-Op