Greeley’s Sunshine Car Wash (230 9th Ave.) is a community-driven local business fueled by a passion for spotless cars and exceptional customer service.
Manager Rosann Lugo speaks about vehicle cleanliness with the same passion an artist has for their craft. And, more impressively still, her enthusiasm is notably sincere. To Rosann and her team, a clean car is about enhancing the driving experience, boosting confidence, and promoting safety.
“For me, a lot of it is about the interaction with customers,” says Rosann, who has been with Sunshine Car Wash for four years. “Just being able to talk with them, being outside with them, whether it’s hot or cold out," Rosann says. "And then there’s being involved in the team here. I’ve always been involved in sports, and so I see what we do together cleaning cars as teamwork.”
That teamwork extends beyond the wash bays. Rosann views Sunshine Car Wash as a community resource, offering high-quality vehicle cleaning at remarkably affordable prices.
“Times are hard,” Rosann continues. “And so what we’re doing here really does help the community, all throughout Northern Colorado. People can come here and get a very good wash for only $5. That’s important to us."
Monthly memberships, meanwhile, run a mere $15 and provide unlimited washes. "You can’t find that anywhere else," Rosann points out. "It makes us one of the most reliable resources people have throughout Greeley and the entire area. That’s what we like so much about what we do here.”
Beyond affordability, Rosann emphasizes attention to detail. Employees are trained not only to engage with customers but also to assess vehicles for special features or existing damage before they are passed through the wash.
For Rosann, it’s all about saving customers time, money, and effort while ensuring top-notch results. Even a comprehensive wash with a full detail—including interior, exterior, free vacuums, free window cleaner, free dash cleaner, free microfiber towels, and a free mat cleaner and tire cleaning with hand drying—costs just $54 and takes less than an hour.
"I want to express my gratitude to our incredible staff," Rosann says, "with a special thanks to E&T Electric and our maintenance department!"
Rosann concludes that her favorite part of working at Sunshine Car Wash is challenging herself with something new each day. “It motivates us because if you’re not challenged, you become complacent," she adds. "If you do something you love, you do a better job at it.”