I have to admit that I was driving away from my first experience with Crew Carwash, I was leaning toward a solid but not necessarily remarkable 4-star experience. I felt like one employee was just a tad impatient for someone who didn't know their procedures or how their process worked.
However, then a little bit of chaos ensued and the folks here at this Fishers location ultimately really shined when I needed them to. So, up to 5-stars it is.
First off, true confession. This wasn't just my first Crew experience. This was my first time driving through a carwash at all. I'd been in a carwash, but I'd never actually been the driver.
My car was looking pretty awful, though. So, while I was up in this area and saw Crew I decided to give it a try.
I pulled up. There were four different lanes. Two lanes are for "Unlimited Club" members - folks who pay a monthly fee and can go as frequently as they want. Then, the other two lanes are for common folks like me. The young woman who was working my lane seemed a bit surprised it was my first time there, however, quickly explained the options in a very friendly manner. I will confess I didn't entirely understand the options. While I leaned toward the basic - I mean, I do have an older car, I opted for the Basic Ultimate as my vehicle really did need some love.
Once I paid, I pulled up in the line. There's a gate in front of each lane - when it's your turn to move forward, the gate will go up. You'll pull into the lane. There are typically four cars actually in the line beyond the gates. 1-2 employees will hold up signs saying "pull forward," "in neutral," and/or "no brakes." It took me a moment to catch on - I swear I thought you drove yourself all the way through - you don't, once you go in neutral and don't have on your brakes there's a conveyor that moves you through until the end. At the very end, a green light will say "go."
I think I held onto my brakes a bit too long for Mr. Sign holder. However, once I caught on everything went fine.
I pulled out, ran a few errands, and then went home. The car was impressively clean other than the front window (which was just a wee bit smudgy - definitely improved, though).
When inspecting the car once I got home (I'm a wheelchair user - so, I don't typically climb out of the vehicle if I don't have to), I panicked when I realized my license plate was gone. I thought to myself "It had to be at Crew." I called them - their phone system worked rather quickly. A manager indicated that "Yes, we did find a plate" and we exchanged the needed information. So, I headed back to Crew to get my plate.
The young woman who'd sold me my wash recognized me (impressive) and immediately got me assistance. Within seconds, I had my plate and then was headed to try to refasten it to my car.
I was impressed they so quickly recovered my plate and ensured I was able to get it back quickly. It took a potential major stressor and helped me resolve it quickly.
Yes, Crew is a bit more expensive. However, the wash was super effective (other than the front window), the employees were very friendly and helpful (other than one slightly impatient moment), and the last bit with the license plate was stellar customer service.
So, 5-stars it is. My car looks better than it has in quite some time and I'm super pleased. read more