Latina in the USA shows how much she spends washing her car.

The TikToker @valentinaen_usa recently shared a video in which she showed how much it cost her to wash her car in the United States.

In the video, Valentina -who is originally from Colombia and often shares her experience as an immigrant in the North American country on TikTok- explained how she and her partner decided to thoroughly clean their vehicle after 20 days without washing it.

In her video, the young woman detailed that the car wash they frequented charged $1.75 for every 4 minutes of use, which forced them to complete the task quickly and efficiently. However, on this occasion, they decided to do a deep cleaning that took them approximately an hour and a half. The total cost of the wash, including the vacuum, amounted to $15.75.

The video, which has accumulated over 1.1 million views and more than 42.8 thousand likes in just three days, sparked an avalanche of reactions among followers. Among the more than 650 comments, many shared their own experiences and costs of washing their cars in the United States, while others debated whether it's really worth doing the task themselves. The responses also included price comparisons and more economical alternatives, both within the country and in other parts of the world, leading to an interesting exchange of opinions on the platform.

A user suggested whether "it would be better to pay to have the car washed," questioning if it was worth investing time and effort in the task. Others pointed out that they preferred to pay a monthly membership at car washes like Mister Car Wash, where for $20 they could wash and vacuum their cars "every day and as many times as they want." Another follower in Texas commented that he paid $35 a month, which allowed him to take his car for a wash daily, and he assured that "they leave it spotless."

Some users offered tips to optimize the process, such as making the most of the 4 minutes to reduce costs: "The key is to insert the coins before the time runs out, so you don't have to restart the timer from zero." However, others pointed out that they preferred to pay for a complete service at an automatic car wash: "It's better to go to the automatic Car Wash, there they wash your car and vacuum it for free."

The debate expanded to compare prices in different states of the U.S.: A follower in Florida indicated that they paid only $6 for a complete wash, while another in Colorado mentioned spending $10, but with vacuums and cloths included. However, some comments also reflected frustration at what they considered an unnecessary expense: “Better wash it at home with a beer,” suggested a user.

Although several comments also highlighted how economical it could be to wash a car in other countries, the conversation among Valentina's followers focused primarily on the options available in the United States.

The video sparked an interesting debate about the different ways to wash a car in the U.S. and the associated costs. What do you think? Do you prefer to wash your car yourself or pay for the full service?