It's me 615 Posted April 30, 2018 http://www.catmag.co.uk/government-probe-into-hand-car-washes Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Stalker 180 Posted April 30, 2018 Whilst I don’t agree with their business model. This is not going to be good news, customers (lazy bastards) rely on these places keeping their cars look semi respectable and clean. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
BHM 994 Posted April 30, 2018 What will all the immigrants do for work? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
trade vet 703 Posted April 30, 2018 Hand car wash probe.....I am thinking,tax fraud,money laundering,drug dealing,illegal immigrants,modern slavery etc...but no it’s their effect on the environment....You can imagine these gang masters will be quaking with fear when a council wally turns up on a pushbike with a clipboard and makes polite PC enquiries about their detergent......’ only use Poundland soft on hands mild and GREEN Fairy liquid ‘council man ticks box and thanks gang master and goes away... Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Area 51 33 Posted April 30, 2018 (edited) I have one close by, its next to the canal, countryside walks etc.. I have always wondered what kind of water rates overhead they have as they dont appear to use any water tanks.. they are adjacent to a Shell station so I would guess the drains a ok for waste at this place..... Another one in the other direction is near the exit for Tesco, tatty old warehouse, once again - next to a river, this one is always busy.. even though Tesco offer their own wash/valet in the car park for lazy shoppers.. Both are staffed by many with a very poor command of the native tongue.. Edited April 30, 2018 by Area 51 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
justina3 518 Posted May 1, 2018 10 hours ago, trade vet said: Hand car wash probe.....I am thinking,tax fraud,money laundering,drug dealing,illegal immigrants,modern slavery etc...but no it’s their effect on the environment....You can imagine these gang masters will be quaking with fear when a council wally turns up on a pushbike with a clipboard and makes polite PC enquiries about their detergent......’ only use Poundland soft on hands mild and GREEN Fairy liquid ‘council man ticks box and thanks gang master and goes away... They have already moved away from a few down our way, into Mens hairdressers and sunbed salons, was quite funny to watch well not funny more sad a uk based start up try and duplicate the business model which lasted less than three months funny that. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
ik1980 11 Posted May 1, 2018 The local ones round my way are shit, and a lot of them have attitude problems. I actually do most of my valeting, I cannot find a decent reliable one. The only one I do know has put his prices up. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
sparky 274 Posted May 1, 2018 About time. To be honest I'm amazed it's took so long for any sort of action to be taken, and I hope action is taken and it's not just empty words. If the majority of these places had to abide by the rules of the land like the rest of us do then they wouldn't even get to first base. Maybe I'm a bit biased, because as soon as they go, guess what will be popping up on my main road forecourt, and it cost a lot more than £3.50 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
BHM 994 Posted May 1, 2018 44 minutes ago, ik1980 said: The local ones round my way are shit, and a lot of them have attitude problems. I actually do most of my valeting, I cannot find a decent reliable one. The only one I do know has put his prices up. A decent valeter won’t ever be cheap. The shitty ‘lash over’ most of these places provide is good enough for the lazy trash who patronise these businesses. I wonder how many environmentally aware council employees frequent these places ignoring the alleged environmental concerns yet go back to work to instigate the latest errr...environmental initiative. To be fair to the lads who seem to run these places working day in day out is hard(ish) graft - it’s unfortunate that a number a run on a gang basis. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
metcars 397 Posted May 1, 2018 A couple of blokes in a supermarket car park with a jet wash and a cloth isn't a valet! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
NOACROSS 414 Posted May 1, 2018 Yeah, just like when a punter PX’s their car saying ‘it’s just been valeted’! Yeah right. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
metcars 397 Posted May 1, 2018 19 hours ago, BHM said: What will all the immigrants do for work? Open up those weird Polish grocery shops that sell jars of pickled vegetables and dozens of types of Vodka? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
It's me 615 Posted May 1, 2018 1 hour ago, met said: Open up those weird Polish grocery shops that sell jars of pickled vegetables and dozens of types of Vodka? and baccy from the secret drawer Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
grant8064 219 Posted May 1, 2018 Our one just had DEFRA down checking his water runoff and chemical handling today so it's defiantly happening and not just words/a hollow threat. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
metcars 397 Posted May 1, 2018 1 hour ago, grant8064 said: Our one just had DEFRA down checking his water runoff and chemical handling today so it's defiantly happening and not just words/a hollow threat. Yeah, I can't believe there's a car wash anywhere in London that doesn't have the council busting their ass about waste water. The only place the council won't go is a gypo site. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Cornish Guy 45 Posted May 2, 2018 11 hours ago, met said: The only place the council won't go is a gypo site. Applies to the Police as well! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
metcars 397 Posted May 2, 2018 1 hour ago, Cornish Guy said: Applies to the Police as well! Yes, very true. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
