A method of washing a vehicle and apparatus therefore is disclosed. In one aspect, a wheel washing apparatus is pivotable about a vertical axis. In another aspect, wheels of the vehicle are applied a selective treatment, different from a side of the vehicle.

A method of washing a vehicle and apparatus therefore is disclosed. In one aspect, a parameter indicative of the rotation of the top brush of the apparatus is monitored, and a vertical position of the top brush relative to the vehicle and controlled. In another aspect, a lift system for the top brush includes at least one pliable strap. In yet another aspect, the lift system has a safety feature for retracted the top brush to an upper position.