I almost cried when I opened this thread and had a read...
If you guys new anything about paint and especially the paint on your car then you would know that for $33 you get what you pay for...
Being a wash with cheap detergents that most likely remove previous waxes, good in part but does not help in maintaining your finish.
The second is buffing with polish that removes a fine layer of paint, and remember your paint in mm thick and you will be constantly removing paint.
Further, they don't use proper sealants or wax's which will result in the paint deteriorating and looking dull quicker and will get dirty quicker, resulting in...yes you guessed it, you forking out another $33...
But alas, the is not a big expense, until they buff through the clear and hit the pigment layer resulting in you now forking out for a respray.
Don't get me wrong, some car wash places are good, predominantly for that, car washing. If you want to polish your car properly do it yourself or see a professional detailer. You may be charged $150 for a decent polish sealant wax, but they use top end products and your paint will last years longer....