Okay, let me start by saying I gave Rich's 3 out 5 because it is a clean and maintained car wash. They normally have enough employees to keep things moving smoothly. In the past the employees have always been helpful, courteous and fairly prompt.
I can speak these things as I have been using this business since they first opened so I've seen a few changes in them. I have also used several other locations but this was the go to due to the size and availability of pre-wash station, mat cleaners and air blowers. I joined the monthly membership program and I also have a number of family and friend that did as well.
Recent months have had me rethinking things and my most recent adventure has saying enough with Rich's. I have been paying for the top wash and wash treatment from the beginning. I don't go every day but I want the option to and get the best service. Unfortunately, the other locations I visited does not offer that service. I also had a problem that suddenly when I enter the service was downgraded. When I would pull into the wash bay they would give me a little hassle. The first time I chalked it up to simple error. The attendant said that the car in front may have not supposed to come through and had used my service. He got me in to correct it. The next time I noticed it didn't give me the option at the check so I asked and the manager came out and said there was a change in the comp system that may have created the problem and he "fixed". The error occurred several more times. I even went in and got a new personal electronic sticker. This last time I asked the attendant as I entered he said yes I get the full service. When I pulled around to the wax bay another attendant walks out and basically says I had to pay for an upgrade. I told him no I don't I pay for the full thing and where the manager. The response, "Oh, he just left". Well there should be someone in charge at all times and that someone should know how to handle these situations. Once I realized there was no management I immediately told him to look up my account. He continued to tell me I had to purchase an upgrade. Finally, another employee said he would look it up and found that I did in fact pay for the full service.
Here is why I will not pay another cent to Rich's. The first employee stated that had I just said "Please" I could have gotten my service. Really, now I need to politely beg for something I'm paying for. I'll keep my money and you can have a few choice four letter words to swallow with that "please!!!" I left with out my full service.
Now, I have attempted to call the management to inform and to ensure the cancellation is handled. No luck with that either. Next stop the Better Business Bureau and if they take another cent from my account I'll be at the attorney's office.
So, if you want to pay each time you go, it's a clean environment. You may have to deal with lack of managemental supervision and the staff may not be willing to handle a problem if it arise. I no longer feel it's a good idea to join their membership program and I will ensure my family and friends cancel and move on.
If you decide to continue with them remember...SAY "PLEASE" WHEN YOU GIVE THEM UOUR MONEY!!! read more