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    Blu Express Car Wash

    4.2 (539 reviews)
    Closed 7:00 am - 8:00 pm

    Services - Blu Express Car Wash

    Car wash

    Self-serve wash

    Tunnel wash

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    Katherine S.

    I decided to stop by for a car wash while waiting for my son's tennis match. It's a standard drive-through wash, and the facility looks clean and well maintained. The process is simple and efficient -- you pay, drive into the tunnel, and a few minutes later, your car comes out clean. I was very happy with the experience and would definitely return whenever I'm in the area and need a car wash.

    Fraudulent $28.99 charges starting September 9th.
    Regan R.

    CHECK YOUR BANK/CREDIT CARD STATEMENTS I went to this car wash on September 9th and was aggressively pressured by an employee to sign up for a monthly membership. I said no multiple times, *very clearly*, before he finally let me proceed with a one-time wash. Fast forward to October 20th: I came back for another wash (my first visit since September), and the gate automatically opened as if I had a membership. When I asked the manager to check, he confirmed that I had indeed been enrolled in a membership on September 9th... without my consent. The manager was apologetic, cancelled the membership, and said if I'd been charged he would refund me in cash. He also gave me a free car wash for the inconvenience. When I checked my statement, I found two unauthorized $28.99 charges (September 9th and October 9th) from "BLU EXPRESS CAR WASHPLACENTIA CA." I went back for the refund, but the manager was not there. The employees who helped me were really kind, but they could only locate one charge. After calling the manager, he said he'd only refund one month. I showed proof of both charges, and after some back and forth with the manager, he agreed to refund both -- but only if I paid for the "free" wash he'd already given me. So now I've had to open a fraud dispute with my credit card company to get my full refund. This is extremely disappointing. I had always liked this location, but after being signed up for a membership without permission, and then being given the runaround when trying to resolve it, I won't be coming back. Be very careful here, and please check your statements!

    Luke L.

    Recently, I realized just how dirty my car was so I decided to stop by this car wash after finding it on Yelp. Apparently this car wash has six dryers compared to the usual four at other places which helps reduce water spots on your car. In addition, they have 22 free vacuums available for customer use. [Special note]: Be sure not to activate the 'brake hold' button as this will prevent your car from moving through the wash. The wash process is not responsible for antennas, wipers, mirrors, spoilers, roof racks, moldings, non-factory-installed items, or truck beds (which must be clean and empty). [Price]: $8 for wash & dry. $12 for wheel deal, $16 for manager's special which includes express wax & shine (most popular), and $20 for Ceramictude (best value. They offer unlimited monthly wash club starting at $9.99 per month. [Process]: I chose $16 manager special and I didn't encounter issue with credit card payment at the automatic gate. Car must be in neutral position, wipers off, foot off pedal, no brakes, and no steering. The whole car washing process finished in 5 min which was pretty quick and I spent rest of time just vacuuming. Please note that it's probably the best to vacuum before sunset otherwise you will be using flashlight from cell phones while vacuuming. I chose the $16 Manager's Special and didn't encounter any issues using my credit card at the automatic gate. During the wash, your car must be in neutral, with wipers off, feet off the pedals, no brakes, and no steering. The entire car wash process took about 5 minutes which was pretty quick. Afterward, I spent 15+ minutes just vacuuming my car. Even on a Saturday afternoon, I was able to take my time using the vacuum without feeling rushed as the vacuum station was about 75% full. One tip is trying to vacuum your car before sunset as I ended up relying on my phone's flashlight due to dim lighting. [Conclusion]: Overall this was an efficient and quick car wash service.

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    Daniel A.

    Yes, I do want a scrub A scrub always gets the dirt off of my car... Wash under 5 minutes caught my attention, you got me! I took longer vacuuming the car. There was a person who scrubs your windshields both front and rear. As well as a person who dries off excess water which is very helpful. Pay like any drive thru you have wash options. Very similar to other wash prices. Plenty of vacuums as well as air to wipe off any other water beading on your car. They also have mat holders for you to really clean between the cracks. Located right off the 57 freeway exit Chapman and on Placentia. Thanks for saving me from washing my car in this heat.

    Lost rear wiper

    Last Saturday around 8:30 a.m., I had my car washed here. When I came out of the car wash tunnel, I noticed that my rear wiper was missing. An employee named Alex told me there was no manager available and that he couldn't do anything, taking no responsibility at all. Then he picked up my wiper from inside the car wash and claimed that it was "fine," which was completely unreasonable. When I tried to put it back on, it was loose and would not fit securely, leaving the wiper unstable. Yet he still insisted there was nothing wrong. I also filed a complaint through the website, but I never received any response. This car wash is completely irresponsible. They don't care if your car is damaged, and they make no effort to resolve issues. I strongly recommend that others stay away from this place.

    I like this place. $20 gift card gets you a free wash. It you don't want to get a membership, it's the best value for your money!
    Yen H.

    Been going here for several years. I had to cancel membership because my car was in the shop. It's been about 3 months past and now I'm back. I wanted to sign up for this special but they told me this deal is over and no longer available. The signs are everywhere and at every drying station in the lot. Is this false advertisement?

    Broken camera from car wash employee, not even car wash equipment.

    The quality of the car wash was has been declining. About 2 weeks ago an employee with a broom-style scrubber broke my camera. The owner never reached out, employees were not knowledgeable enough to assist. When asked why scrubbing is even required, they (an employee) responded with "the car wash doesn't clean or dry well enough." Real shame, I had the monthly managers membership for almost a year with 2 cars. Both canceled. Save your money and get a better wash elsewhere. This particular car wash is not worth your hard-earned money and time. Especially with bad ownership that reflects in the equipment and employees.

    Clean and fast self service.
    Lilia H.

    Be careful they run your card every day even when you tell them you don't want the service. Plus they never answer their phones or respond through emails. Very disappointing.

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    I come here all the way from Santa Ana for the PINK soap! Today, no pink soap. No bubble gum scent.

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    This place has great customer service. Vacuum works. Free towels to dry car. Plus price is very affordable. Highly recommended.

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    What are the current prices for August 2022?

    As of June 2023 the price has gone up one dollar on the $7 wash it's now $8

    How do I cancel my car wash membership?

    You have to cancel your membership at the carwash you can't do it over the phone or email. They will help you right away 👍🏼

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    Review Highlights - Blu Express Car Wash

    easy fast and cheap car wash when you need one fast, but don't want to spend too much !

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