Trillian said:dunno, presume it's to highlight that they're not adverse to washing a van etc.
longers said:A bit like the imaginary ones people draw with their fingers in conversation?
yello said:I agree with the above interpretation. They're quotes rather than apostrophes which is, strictly speaking, incorrect since they're not actually quoting anyone but so as not to be anal and to consider what is likely to be meant, I'd say alecs... is about right. They'll wash whatever someone says is a car.