Frugal Family: Deals of the Week

August is a great month to cruise the beach and you want your car to sparkle in that summer sun. To help your ride look like million bucks without spending big bucks, we’ve assembled a list of the best deals at local car washes:

1. wants your car to look its best no matter the weather, so it has a Rainy Day Guarantee: If it rains within 48 hours of your car wash, it will re-wash it for free. Make sure to keep your receipt if it looks cloudy out. It also offers both senior and student discounts on basic washes for $12.99.
2. offers a special price on weekday mornings. Every Monday to Thursday, between 8 and 11 a.m., a regular car wash is $9.99.
3. has a VIP Special: You can buy a pack of four car washes for $38, average  of $9.50 per wash, which is a 50 percent savings on the single wash price.
4. will treat your car with kid gloves and has a special price on its basic wash for $12.99. It also offers a senior discounted wash for $10.99.
5. If you need a quick wash and don’t want to get out of your car, the Shell Station on Brookhurst and Talbert has a drive-through car wash. There are discounts if you buy gas, and prices range from $6.99 to $10.99.