The giant suds-filled facility overlooking Waconia's main drag on Highway 5 is where serious magic happens. And when we say 'magic,' we mean it in an amazing customer service, sparkling clean car, and local and loving it sort of way. At Sota Shine, you’ll find all the equipment and supplies needed to get your vehicle glossed up and glowing (and your dog–we’ll get to that later). But you’ll also discover a locally owned business, rooted in the community, with employees who take great care to offer customers an elevated, personalized experience, full of local charm that keeps cars driving back for more.
“Our main goal is to make our customers happy,” Nick Netley, owner of Sota Shine, says. “We take feedback to heart, and truly care about the community we live in.” Nick describes his staff as “crazy good” and says that they work in sync to ensure that a roll through Sota Shine is a unique experience that delivers outstanding results. Since they’re a small business, Sota Shine can implement changes and updates rather quickly, which is just one thing on the long list that sets them apart from the competition. And they also go the extra mile–pun intended–in everything they do. “We could get more cars through the wash every day, but we’re committed to taking our time and doing it right.”
What does a visit to Sota Shine look like? “The car wash model has moved into the gym membership model,” Nick explains. “You can buy one wash at a time, but if you visit twice a month or more, the membership is the way to go.” There are four levels of membership to choose from, each with a name reflecting Minnesota’s landscape and welcoming culture, and each with its own special benefits: Superior Shine, North Star Deluxe, Boundary Waters, and Minnesota Nice. Along with a tire shine or spot-free rinse, you’ll also get the warm feeling knowing you’re doing your part in protecting the environment, because Sota Shine embraces green technologies in a big way. “We use recycled water for our final prepping and underbody, and our Maple Grove location has rooftop solar panels.” Going forward, every Sota Shine location will be fitted with solar panels to continue the mission of providing the area with top-quality car washes you can trust and feel good about.
At Sota Shine, it’s not just about driving away in a car that turns heads; what about how your four-legged friend looks and feels? Along with eco-friendly solar panels and an innovative car wash, Sota Shine Maple Grove houses a Minnesota gem, the Sota Pup Self-Serve Dog Wash. In Nick’s past life, he owned a boarding and daycare business, so he knows the power of a dog. “They’re family!” Sota Pup is likened to a high-end hair salon with shampoo, conditioner, ear cleaner, towels, drying rooms, and more. You’re welcome to buy a single dog wash based on your dog’s size, but they come free with a Superior Shine car wash membership. Think of it this way: with the purchase of a membership, both of your babies can stay clean and content, anytime.
And there’s more scrubbing to set your sights on! This fall, construction begins on another Sota Shine, and this one is a doozy. Nick will be opening the world’s longest indoor car wash in the Champlin, Brooklyn Park area. “To compare, Waconia is 6,000 square feet, and Sota Shine One Six Nine will be 35,000 square feet. It'll all be indoors, complete with 33 indoor vacuums and more. At 305 feet long, it’ll be like driving your car through a football field-sized car wash.” But beyond this impressive new feat, the new location represents so much more. Through all the excitement, smart technology, and energy-efficient practices, we can be confident that no matter where a new Sota Shine pops up in Minnesota, it’ll be home to amazing employees, local pride, and a superior clean. https://sotashine.com/
Our main goal is to make our customers happy.
We use recycled water for our final prepping and underbody, and our Maple Grove location has rooftop solar panels.