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The longest car wash in the world is going viral — and has customers divided

It’s more than just a car wash — it’s an experience.

The longest car wash in the world is going viral on TikTok with many customers weighing in on the pros and cons of the “entertaining” establishment.

The Texas Travel account took viewers through the car wash in a video shared on August 12 that has over 1.4 million views.

The car wash is located in Buc-ee’s in Katy, Texas, which is outside of Houston.

The car wash at Buc-ee’s in Katy, Tx. txvacation/TikTok

The TikTok said the car wash has 255 feet of conveyer and last roughly 5 minutes.

“And it’s pretty entertaining the whole way,” the video adds.

When arriving at the car wash, customers can choose between two packages.  The Works is $16 and the basic car wash is $13.

Texas Travel selected the Works because it came with some fun extra offerings including tire shine and free vacuums.

“You’ll get to see tons of colors and even a Buc-ee’s hologram at the beginning,” the TikTok said about the car wash.

At the end of the video, the account showed off their newly-cleaned car after going through the washing process.

The car wash is 5 minutes long. txvacation/TikTok

The Buc-ee’s car wash in Katy opened back in 2017 and made the Guinness Book of World Records for being the world’s longest car wash.

There was a ceremony at the establish to celebrate its historic opening.

The car wash, which has 17 blowers and 32 vacuum stations, gave free washes to the customers that showed up to opening day.

Cars getting washed at the Buc-ee’s in Katy, Texas. txvacation/TikTok

After the TikTok went viral, customers shared the negative and positive experiences that they’ve had at the car wash.

“5 minutes worth of scratching,” one person wrote as they criticized the business.

“And the world’s longest scratch mako,” another comment read.

“Decent just doesn’t dry very well,” someone else said.

However, other customers were pleased with their wash.

“Been through that car wash! It seems never ending! Really awesome,” one of the comments read.

“Best car wash!!” another customer wrote.

“It’s the best! Used it yesterday,” somebody else said.

Buc-ee’s is a travel center home to general stores, gas stations and electrical vehicle charges.

The company began expanding outside of Texas in 2018 and now has locations in numerous other states including Georgia, Florida, South Caroline and Colorado.