Truck n Wash Kopu is a car wash on Kopu Road in Thames, at the southern end of the Coromandel Peninsula, and holds a perfect 5.0 rating from its first Google reviewer, who found it quick and easy to use and said it does a great job. A good truck and car wash is about more than a quick rinse: a proper pre-soak loosens road grime and bug splatter so the brushes or jets can lift dirt without dragging it across the paintwork. Regulars know an underbody flush matters too, especially after gravel roads, and near the coast a regular wash does real work stripping salt before it marks the panels. A spot-free rinse or a quick once-over with a chamois at the end saves those chalky water spots on the bonnet and roof. Handy for a stop on Kopu Road, whether you are heading into Thames or out across the peninsula.