The rains, which have really hit Lusaka during the last couple of weeks, make keeping your car clean quite a challenge. We visited the site of Zambia’s first Wap car wash, which will be opening in February.

Wash City is conveniently located near O’Hagan’s, on the corner of Manda Hill Shopping Centre. A good spot to leave your vehicle for a shampoo and shine- or a plain wash and wax, while you shop.  Attendants trained to run the Wap wash, and to give your car a valet, will personally handle each vehicle.

And just what is a valet- you may ask. Well, a full valet is the cleaning of the interior of your vehicle. This can be wet or dry; a wet valet is a complete shampoo of the seats and carpets, and a dry valet is a dry foam clean of all the seats and carpets. In both cases all trim and dash are cleaned and conditioned.

Your car will be cleaned according to your specifications, but at Wash City, no part of your vehicle need be neglected. It will be worth your while stopping by and finding out about their engine steam cleaning and their Cyclo Polish, which is a revolutionary polishing system which enhances the original body shine and colour, removing fine scratches.

The owners of this new carwash also run “ Wills Windscreen Centre” located at the Agip Filling Station on the Great East Road. Although they will also clean your vehicle, they specialise in windscreen repairs. Their ability to treat cracked windscreens can save you the expense of replacing it.  They also provide a professional guaranteed window tinting service on cars and buildings – worth looking into.

So rain or no rain, potholes or no potholes, at least you can ensure that your ride looks its very best.