FAQ

• Self Serve Car Wash
  • What are payment methods for self serve car wash?

    Our self serve wash bays are equipped to accepts loonies, toonies and major credit cards. Change can also be obtained from front office with credit and debit card.

  • How to use self service car wash ?
    • Use credit card or Locate the change machine or get change from front office.
    • Vacuum your vehicle thoroughly before entering a self service bay.
    • Drive into an empty bay centering the car away from the walls. Take floor mats out of the car and hang them against the wall.
    • Put the appropriate change into the machine or swipe your credit card.
    • Presoak the entire car from top to bottom to loosen up the grime using blue pressure gun.
    • Twist the knob to Soap and start soaping your car with pressure gun.
    • Use Foam Brush if scrubbing is required.
    • Rinse your car thoroughly selecting rinse from machine.
    • Apply Wax using blue pressure gun or use Tri Foam Wax using red hose.
    • Rinse again (to get wax off) followed by spot free rinse.

    Self service car washes are timed for your dime. Hit stop if you used a credit card, Place your mats back into the car and be ready to drive out of the bay area.

  • Does it really helps a car value to keep its finish looking new?

    Yes, Appearance is the first thing that buyers look for in a used car. If the finish turns buyers off, it's virtually impossible to get a good price no matter how well the car runs. A vehicle which is noticeably rusted, dull, or spotty will sell for significantly less than the same vehicle with a high gloss finish. Proper care of your vehicle's appearance will definitely pay off at trade in time.

  • Why does my car ride better after when I have had it washed?

    Dirt and grime collect in the areas around your vehicle's wheels. The concentrated spray at professional car washes removes this dirt and grime, giving you a smoother ride. The presoak spray also helps prevent rusting inside the wheel wells the most difficult type of rust to stop.

  • Isn't rain a natural, cost-effective car wash?

    No, the rain and snow contain acids that eat away at the paint and finish of vehicles. After acid rain falls on a vehicle, the water evaporates, but the acid remains. Concentrated by sunlight, this acid can become so strong that it will eat through the finish, ruining the vehicle's paint and appearance that's why cars parked unattended in storage or at junk yards catch rust quickly.

  • Does Happy Bays Car & Dog Wash have another location in Calgary?

    No currently we have only one car & dog wash facility in Calgary located at 4634 16 Ave N.W please click here for directions.

  • What are your hours of operation?

    Please visit our home page for hours of operation.
    Yes, we accept all major credit cards and debit card. Both our self serve & touchfree car wash bays accepts credit cards. Change can also be obtained with a debit card in front office for both car & dog wash customers.

• Touch Free Car Wash
  • What steps should I must follow to use automatic car wash?
    • Remove trailer hitch, bicycle rack or any extended accessory. If not sure ask the front office for help.
    • Align your car in front of the automatic wash bay.
    • Swipe your credit card or pay with cash on the automatic teller.
    • Select your desired wash from 4 washing options suits your need.
    • Drive forward as soon as signs direct you to.
    • If you selected a wash with undercarriage cycle, drive in slowly while it does undercarriage as you drive in.
    • Driving inside the bay align your car into the center of the bay.
    • Follow the sign inside wash bay.
    • Once the sign tells you to stop. Stop your car and place the transmission into parking, set the parking breaks on, leave the engine running.
    • Exit the wash bay slowly once directed by the sign
  • Why is your automatic car wash better than competition?

    We use highest quality chemicals & treated water to leave your vehicle spot less. One major difference with competition is our wash cycles. Unlike us almost all gas stations have their wax cycle followed by a soap cycle. Without rinsing the soap, applying wax causes the grime to stick to your car. We have more cycle than most washes & our prices are cheaper. Our wash also doesn't touch your car. Our laser wash is completely touch less with no moving parts touching your car. The chemicals are specially balanced to leave your car sparkling.

• Auto Detailing Service
  • How do I book an appointment?

    You can book online or call us.

  • What if I am running late or forget my appointment ?

    We do not charge a rescheduling fee or no show fee. However for utilizing our time to keep our detailing prices lowest, we encourage you to let us know as soon as you know that you cannot make it to your appointment or need a rescheduling

  • What are your payment methods?

    We accept payment by Visa, Mastercard, Debit card & Cash.

  • Do you offer shuttle service?

    Unfortunately we do not offer shuttle service as of now.

  • How long does it takes to detail my car?

    On average our base packages takes somewhere between two to five hours depending on the condition of your car & package selected. Carpet & Upholstery shampooing can take up to two hours. Call us or email us to find out the time required for your vehicle.