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    Captain Car Wash

    3.3 (33 reviews)
    Open Open 24 hours
    Updated 1 month ago

    Services - Captain Car Wash

    Car wash

    Self-serve wash

    Touchless wash

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    Tom K.

    Captain car wash is not true to its name. Nope. Being located next to my place of residence, I've been very regular here even though I don't at all like it. I mostly do their $ 7 wash, obviously it only does 75% of the job and I have to do the rest of the washing/cleaning later. I always come here with a bucket of water to do the after wash. Once out of curiosity, I wanted to try how good their top tier wash works. I paid $ 13 just to see the results so disappointing(see pics). There's new car wash just opened few feet away on E Granville Dublin Rd, I'm going to give this a try. Let me see if this does a better job.

    Got to make her shiny today!  Love the last few nice days left
    Elijah K.

    Love that it is brushless. Sometimes it's not perfect. But mostly works and does it's job. Wouldn't go out of my way but for it being close it is a go to. It can get busy but does the job.

    Arvid Y.

    Being a new car owner, I was looking for a "touchless" car wash. Google and Yelp searches yielded Captain Car Wash. I don't have much experience with car washes in general, but I was happy with the results from Captain Car Wash. The automatic car wash interface was intuitive and credit car payment was easy. Their top of the line wash is $10, while their most economical wash will only set you back $6. I opted for their premium wash which included a presoak, wash, rinse, polish, sealant and an undercarriage spray. To be honest, I am not convinced all these extras make a noticeable difference. It's marketing scheme that works, as most people will pay an extra dollar or two for "the works." My car came out pretty clean and I had the peace of mind that no brushes or soft towels ever touched my car. The one thing I wish could have been done better was the drying. Maybe I drove out of the tunnel too quickly, but numerous water spots still persisted. Overall, I am still very satisfied. It was fast, affordable and convenient.

    Cindy L.

    While I understand my car is black, that doesn't excuse this awful car wash. Allllll that noise and alllll those alien disco lights are for nothing but show. I had to wipe my car off and clean the tires. The pictures are SECONDS after it got "washed". I purposely wiped it off so you can see the job it didn't do. Save yourself the time and money and just don't. Trust me ... just don't!!! Captain Craptastic CarNOTwash

    Left my car dirty and damaged!
    A B.

    For the $10 top-of-the-line car wash, the "touch less" system did not clean the bottom of the doors or lower side rail part of my sedan. Wasted money! Highly recommend Moo Moo and the conveyer belt system. Also attendants are present to watch and guide you through the tunnel!

    Roy H.

    Self-Serve or Automatic - Choose Your Wash...NOW!!! On a hot summer weekend day, if you don't get to Captain Car Wash early enough, you'll be hard-pressed to beat the massive lines that form as soon as the sun rises. I've waited as long as 25 minutes to get my car washed by the Captain! Was it worth the wait? What does a long line mean to you? It means that it's a great car wash, of course. What did you think it means? Are you afraid of a little line? Don't worry, be happy. You're car will be clean before you know it and you can meet some of your neighbors while you're at it. There are 6 bays to choose from - 3 self-serve & 3 automatic. If you feel like enjoying the weather, getting a little wet and examining your work first hand, go for the self-serve. It may take a little longer than the automatic bay, but you'll know exactly how clean your car is as it is being washed and you'll save a few bucks. If you're like most people, you probably prefer a nice, comfortable air-conditioned ride through the automatic bay. I enjoy it more myself mainly because I can continue to listen to the radio. :) Either bay you choose, you can't lose at Captain Car Wash. It's new, convenient, quick and inexpensive. Most importantly, the Captain is a great place to clean your car and meet your neighbors!

    Jenn K.

    Spent $10 on a car was and left with a filmy car and a 5 inch scratch on the side of my brand new leased car. So if you're looking for a dirtier car than when you started, then this is the place for you. Can't wait to spend money on this scratch that your terrible car wash left me with.

    3 auto and 3 selfies
    Tom H.

    This is a 4 star brushless automatic car wash. That extra star would come with an attendant with a pre-wash brush. The place is clean and all the bulbs are lit. This shows that someone it giving it due attention. 3 automated washes, and 3 self serve bays. This moves the line faster than other car washes. Others put your car on a track and move you through every 3.5 minutes, no matter what package you ordered. Here you drive in thru the guides to a stop block. The machine moves around your vehicle with revolving turbo jets. I loved the way the arm lowered to give special attention to the front end, where it receives the most punishment. Vehicle height is limited to 7 feet tall in automatic bays. It appears the self serve may accommodate taller vehicles. I timed the 3 vehicles ahead of me. 3 were 5 minutes(including mine), and the other was 6 minutes. I had the Deluxe Wash and Dry for $8. A feature that I really liked was the dryer. The dryer comes on. The wheel block lowers, and the green GO light comes on. Drive through the blowers as fast as YOU want. Slow down for areas that only you know need more drying. There is a timer, but I didn't notice it until it read 44 seconds. I'm sure conveyor washes push you past the dryers much quicker. I inspected the washed car after. It removed a lot of winter crud, but still left behind a dirty film. The wheels had a lot of brake dust, that could not be removed by the jets, but could with a light wipe of my finger. I believe ANY automatic car wash is for mild cleanings, between hand contact washes. With the amount of winter debris I had... I should have paid for the self serve, brush the wheels, lower body panels, and heavy build up, before going through the automatic. I will return, and may get a pre-paid card for extra savings.

    Not sure what happened maybe someone can explain because the owner said he didn't know after a very lengthy back and forth.

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    Great wash every time. The undercarriage spray is extremely powerful and my car comes out clean after each wash.

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    Was looking for a 24hr car wash for a quick wash! No problems with the location or wash!

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    The best car wash in central Ohio. The service is amazing and the wash was great! Highly recommend.

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    With a 10ft clearance, I was able to get my Jeep and trailer washed! I wish I could print out receipts for business expenses.

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    Moo Moo Express Car Wash - Upper Arlington

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    I like this location only due to. It's easy to navigate your car into the car wash. Many of the…read moremumu's have a sharp turn and then immediately you're at the entrance. This one you have a little bit of a straight path before you enter, which is really nice, especially if you're like me and you're constantly driving different cars into the car wash and you really don't have a sense of where your wheel well is. Speaking of wheels and entering the car wash wheel track For some reason this location rushes you to get on it and it seems like they're not looking at your car and then right when you get up there they're shocked that you're not in alignment that is the only reason why I've not given us a five star More often than not I can feel my car not making a smooth entry and that bothers me because I feel that it messes up my wheels a little bit or my tire and that's not cool As far as a value, this is excellent if you buy the monthly pass, you can go in as many times as you want I wish I could say I go in as many times as I want I tend to go maybe four or five times a month I still feel I'm getting my moneys worth, but I definitely could wash my car a little more frequently. C'est la vie. I do recommend this location however when you're leaving it be careful. It has a very steep drop. Give yourself a little bit of an angle so you don't bottom out your car.

    Stopped in here after my doctors appointment. Like this hidden gem. Service was friendly and the…read morecar wash did a good job. Sometimes they do not, but happy with this location. Shout out to one of the best attendants too. I recently signed up for the Unlimited Car Wash Membership and giving it a try. I went with the Whole Protect & Shine package for $30 + tax. A single was is $12 for the plan so sure I can make it worth it. Good to know they recycle water too.

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    My car needed a wash and this is down the street from home. It was my first visit to a Blue Sky…read moreand a very good experience. I saw a members line, which I was not, so I went to the other open lane. I chose the $15 wash and the woman in the window told me about their special offer of a $5 first month membership. She explained everything and I said why not? It is unlimited washes at all locations and I can cancel at any time. It goes up to $30 for additional months, but you can also change the levels. She gave me the dust wipe and air freshener; she said next time I can just roll my window down and the first attendant will give me another set. It was easy to pull in with the help of attendants and I had a nice wash,and used the free vacuums. I have never been one to frequently use a car wash, but I will use it often.

    All-belt conveyor, and only soft cloth car wash. Yes please!…read more I love the conveyor belt. This way your wheels won't accidentally get pushed over the rail. Additionally all of the brushes are soft. Bug mess on your grill? They have a station for that. I like that everybody can get free hanging car fresheners and dash wipes, not just the VIPs. The car freshener smells really great, like a nice cologne and it's not ridiculously strong. The car wash does an excellent job getting my car clean and the free vacuums are always helpful to have. Overall I really like this car wash and I love the monthly plans because who doesn't like unlimited washes? --- Follow @ohiofoodlover for more Ohio eats ---

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