Apex Auto Care is a car wash in Hobbs Bay, Rodney, north of Auckland, and it holds a perfect 5.0 rating on Google.
A good car wash is about more than speed. Near the coast, salt spray settles on paint, wheels and the underbody, so a thorough rinse matters as much as the soap — drivers close to the water often wash fortnightly rather than monthly and ask for the underbody to be done. It also helps to know that swirl marks come from dirty brushes and cloths rather than the soap itself: a proper pre-rinse, clean microfibre and a hand finish are what keep paint looking new. When comparing washes, how a place handles the pre-rinse tells you most of what you need to know.
For Hobbs Bay locals, a five-star-rated car wash on hand in the neighbourhood is a useful thing.