The new Wadsworth Auto Oasis promises the ultimate car cleaning experience

By Beth Newcomb

What do you get when two engineers (one formerly with NASA and both with over 20 years in the car wash industry) decide to join forces to deliver the latest in car wash technology?

The perfect storm…or, in this case, oasis.

At the just-opened Wadsworth Auto Oasis, owners and brothers Tom and Kurt Loos have perfected the art of auto washing, spending countless hours preparing for their mid-February opening.

“Wadsworth has invested so much in economic development in this area, we knew we wanted to be a part of its future,” Tom says. “With the complete redesign of the north side, the time was right for us to open our Oasis.”

Located directly behind the Get-Go filling station, Wadsworth Auto Oasis is a perfect complement to the flow and feel of the gas station’s location. At a grand two-stories tall, with vivid red accents, the Oasis takes every aspect of the traditional car wash and blasts it away.

“Nothing about what we offer is duplicated elsewhere,” Tom insists.

“You’d have to drive to Columbus to find a wash like this. We customized the building to our needs. Our goal was to build a car wash that demonstrated the latest advancements in the industry, from a modern-style building with lots of windows to the open-bay (no tunnel) method of moving cars through.”

While the exterior of Wadsworth Auto Oasis is impressive, inside it feels like a cozy greenhouse. The enormous, glass-enclosed expanse makes the equipment appear to float. There is no claustrophobic dark tunnel to contend with. And the best part is, you’re in and out in under two minutes.

But razzle dazzle aside, there’s a backstory to the impressive cosmetic aspect of the new wash.

“Sure, we built an aesthetically pleasing building,” Tom shares. “But that doesn’t make much of a difference if the results aren’t where they need to be. Our focus is on the finished product—a clean, shiny, dry car when you leave.”

Customers will never have to wait in a long line because Wadsworth Auto Oasis features the most efficient entry system available. Entry into the wash area happens courtesy of an in-floor, dual-belt conveyor system that moves your vehicle along. There is no chain and roller pipe system to damage your wheels or rims. Any size vehicle…truck, car, SUV, mini, luxury, sports…can fit inside the wash.

Curved arches made of non-corrosive stainless steel perform individual duties, like gently cleaning, applying soap, rinsing and waxing. And because Tom and Kurt refuse to compromise on quality, every wash is a hot water wash, which activates the soap better, and every rinse happens with reverse osmosis water that’s free of minerals. The sequence in the wash was uniquely customized by industry experts with input from Tom and Kurt.

Yeah, they put that much thought into how clean they could get your car.

The wraps that touch your car aren’t the giant rubber fingers of yesteryear. Instead, dangling noodles of soft foam covered in the softest cloth caress your car for a gentler clean. At the end of the process, a high-pressure rinse is followed by a trip through the wheel blasters where tires and rims are gently scrubbed and cleaned as the equipment follows the movement of the car.

Twenty blowers pumping out 1.8 million BTUs of heat ensure your car is as dry as it can possibly be before the door opens and you’re on your way.

Outside, 10 free vacuums await customers, and even here there is thought in every detail.

“No matter how many people are using the vacuums, the same pressure is maintained,” Tom says. “The angled nozzle on each vacuum ensures a perfect clean in the hardest to reach interior places.” A vending machine nearby boasts a generous assortment of car care products.

And while Tom suggests washing your car every single day is not the best way to maintain its appearance, some folks will want to make a weekly trip to the Oasis. To help you save, the brothers are offering discounted rates on all of their unlimited monthly wash plans, which currently start at just $20.

Wadsworth Auto Oasis is located behind the Get-Go gas station, at 981 High Street (Rt. 94) in Wadsworth. Hours are Monday-Saturday, 8 a.m.-8 p.m.; Sunday, 8 a.m.-6 p.m. The phone number is 330-331-5257 and you can find them online at AutoOasisWash.com or on Facebook.