We.. don't really have water restrictions anymore.
Here is a quote:
"# Efficient sprinklers and hoses can be used to water gardens and lawns (but not from 10am to 4pm or on Mondays) and as long as it’s in accordance with guidelines
# Vehicles and outdoor areas can be washed at any time – as long as water is used efficiently
# New pools can be filled with town water and existing pools can be filled as long as efficient fittings are in place
# Daily water use target is 200 litres per person per day
# Rainwater can be used at any time
# Please use only what you need"
source:
http://www.qwc.qld.gov.au/Permanent+Wat ... n+Measures
If you have a rain water tank you can wash your car with it. It's been raining heaps so all the tanks should be full.
I don't trust these car washing places. Who knows what they use and the sponges/microfibre sponges which haven't been cleaned in ages = scratching of your paint.
Worst comes to worse what I do is I'll take the cars to a auto jet spray place and chamois dry the car myself.. though the last time I took a Golf in it didn't clean very well at all. Got a refund for that!