I, like I'm sure many of you will have, have noticed in the past couple of years an explosion in the number of hand carwashing businesses springing up in disused petrol station forecourts. I've generally considered these places overpriced and normally reason with myself that I can wash my own car for half the price. However, after one particularly dirty drive to Birmingham, I happened upon this place, and seeing that they'd do a wash (without a dry) for just £3, I decided to give it a go. The guys working were all very friendly, working quickly and efficiently, and I can safely say I got my money's worth. Sparkle offers a range of services, going right up to a £50 for a full exterior clean and polish, full interior clean, and even an engine clean! My car's worth less than £50 so I couldn't really justify that, but if the quality of their £3 service is anything to go by, I'm sure they'd do a great job. read more