Auto "spa"?? What a joke if you want to pay $24.00 for a mediocre job come to my house and I'll wash your car Because I suck at washing cars and so do they. I spent another half hour finishing up the job I paid for . The guy with the air hose who is supposed to dry the rear view side mirrors (so they don't spray water on your car as you drive away) must've gone on break because he didn't dry mine. All the glass on my car wasn't cleaned into the corners. They used a dirty rag to wipe some of the windows so they still weren't clean. They bottom panel was not cleaned at all. I have a white car so it's not like you would miss it! No less than 5 adult men swarmed over the car to dry and wipe the car, they must practice the synchronized dance of appearing to clean and yet do very little. Also if you do have the misfortune of paying to have your car rinsed off here, they only really "clean" the side of the car you're closest to the other side gets ignored. Save your money and DO NOT GET YOUR CAR WASHED HERE THEY SUCK! read more

Just got a car wash while waiting in their awesome cafe area. The staff is super friendly and professional. I live in irvine but drive here for my car washes! Always satisfied. Best service. Thank you David and Juan! read more

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I have nothing but great things to say about Santiago Hills Auto spa. Besides taking care of all my car needs, Rami went above and beyond in helping me in a rather silly situation I found myself in. I dropped my wedding ring down the steering column of my vehicle! I thought it was lost for good but he took the time to take it apart and retrieve it. No cost for his time. Just a really nice gesture of goodwill on his part. I cannot thank him enough. read more

I wouldn't even give this place a 1 star review if there was a 0 star review I would press the shit out of it. This car wash is the shittiest car wash places anyone can go to. So my car has black cloth seats which means it can easily soak anything up. Well I came here and they cleaned my car very mediocrely (I went home and washed the shit and dirt that they didn't get) and when I opened my passenger door the passenger seat was completely soaked and I was pissed off. Wet cloth not dried properly can get mold and I paid $17 to get my car back worse than before. And I went back an hour later asking them to dry my seat, but guess what they only took a few towels and pressed down and put a plastic bag on top of my seat which only makes the seat dry slower. I was beyond pissed at this point because I thought they would at least take some effort and time into fixing my soaked car seat, but instead they said take it back home and put it out in the sun that'll fix it. The customer service was shit and I have been coming here for such a long time and this is what I get in return. I swear to god I can open my own car wash and do a better fucking job than this place. (Warning if you are thinking of giving this place a try, keep your doors closed so they don't get your seats wet!) read more

Chevron - Hard to see but my poor car :( - Gas Stations Near Me - Orange, California

Had my car window replaced by an auto glass specialist. He said the break in my window came FROM THE INSIDE! It was not from a "pebble" like the manger kept saying, it was from a hit from the inside. I had my leather cleaned so maybe they hit it with a spray can? It is too bad that a business will not take responsibility for an accident that is THEIR FAULT!!!! Accidents happen and should be dealt with in a professional manner, not brushed away. read more

I've frequented this establishment several times and it's great! Unless you're getting your car washed. Worst car wash I've ever had. Will never come back to get car washed here. The attitudes of the people washing the cars is poor. You have the occasional people that care. But for the most part I feel they just don't care. I hate to complain but I've given this car wash a chance more than once. They don't ever vaccum well, wipe off interior well, or windows. Guess when you pay for presidential car wash and have an older car they just don't care. I finally today complained about the wash and pointed out what was wrong. I'm done with this car wash. Sorry for the bad review but feel it's necessary. read more

Best car wash I ever got! No cutting corners. Great location. Fantastic management. They have the friendliest staff and the place is so well maintained and clean. read more

Though it may be a bit more pricey that other "coupon focused" car washes, the few bucks that you pay is well worth the quality and completeness of the service. The use of air hoses to make sure water doesn't remain in window and side mirror channels keeps the car clean as you pull away. The speed of service is usually 15-20 minutes or shorter. I'm considering the monthly program, which basically gives you a free car wash each month if you do it weekly. read more

Beware! If you use their car wash services and your car has low profile tires, there is a chance that your wheels could be damaged! I've had wheels on two different cars suffer from chips/scratches due to the rail that guides the car through their wash. When I complained to the manager, he said "that's impossible, you must have hit a curb" - which is highly unlikely since the damage was on the front drivers side wheel only. Besides I'm the only one driving the car, so I would know whether I've hit a curb or not. Also keep in mind that the car wash attendants drive the car onto the rail - which is only on the drivers side. If you take a look at the entry to the rail, there is exposed metal in a few areas. So attendants that aren't lining the car up correctly could scrape your front rim against the metal sides of the rail - which is what I believe happened to my wheels. Now, depending on the style of your rim and how far the tire sidewall extends beyond the rim, you might be fine. But I'll never go back there again. read more

I frequent this place often because they do a nice job on cleaning our cars and the staff is VERY friendly! I feel very safe at this gas station and love how clean it is inside and out. read more

Not really happy with the car wash I got this morning. I got the #2 option, which costs $19.99 plus tip. My windshield still has some dirt and there are random spots where you can tell they didn't wipe well. The trunk area specially. It didn't even look like it got washed. That's a whole lot of money for a lackluster result that I got. The only reason I gave them an extra star was because the people were nice. read more

Terrible car washing service. Forgot to wash inside and cup holders and still mud on the side of my car. Horrible and high prices

The 3 stars is for the gas station and juice bar. The car was deserves only a 1 star. I've actually had my car washed there 3 times, I don't know why the first visit was terrible. The car was is a terrible service for the cost. They pretend to vacuum. All 3 times my interior looked exactly the same as when I arrived. I drive a 4 door hatch back car and somehow by there rules have to pay an SUV up charge... absurd. There are plenty of other decent car washes to go to where the staff is friendly and actually works hard. I wish this was place was good since it is the closet to my house and I like the turtle pond, but never again. read more

I love the service, clean car, and great food at the organic food bar. Car wash was quick and thorough and the food was delicious. Love the vegi/fruit smoothies and egg wrap. Thank you Santiago Hills Auto Spa for a great experience. read more

The car wash is the best one I've ever been to!!!! Dave is the nicest guy, he always makes sure my cars are done properly, he is honest and is always helping out his team doing what's needed in order to keep the line moving. The staff is always busting their a$$ drying the cars and making sure there are no water spots and the car is looking amazing. Thank you Dave and to your staff for always making my cars look brand new! read more

I rarely write yelp reviews but I hope I can save some people from the disappointment I experienced today. After reading the positive reviews of this place, I decided to spend $100 dollars for a mini detail + seat shampoo for my grimy car. I had high expectations given the price I was paying and I even clarified beforehand that all the dirt and crumbs would be removed from all the cracks and crevices. I was reassured of all my concerns. The car looked great at first glance but on my drive home I started to notice areas that were still sticky and grimy, like the cup holders. I took a Clorox wipe and wiped down the dash and cup holders and the wipe was filthy. Makes me wonder what I paid $100 dollars for. What a waste. read more

Chevron - This is the grime I got off my interior AFTER I paid $100 for a detail. Huge disappointment - Gas Stations Near Me - Orange, California

I just spent 17.99 on a car wash that is, hands down, the worst job I've seen.... Well, since the last time I went there. I gave it a second try because it's right by my house .. MY MISTAKE!! Never again. They do a horrible job!! I will post pics. The only reason I gave them one star is because my windows look pretty good. read more

Chevron - Dirt and dust clearly visible! - Gas Stations Near Me - Orange, California

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Been a customer here for 8 years, very standard/mediocre service, just close proximity to my house. Recently decided to get a car wash, I STRONGLY suggested you don't. The attendant at the carwash entrance was rushing me out of my car, so I forgot my brand new iPhone 5 in the cup holder. Didn't realize it til about halfway through the wash and asked if I could retrieve it when they were drying the car. Ask the guys who were drying my car if I could get my phone....the guy hands me a my iPhone....BRUTALLY BROKEN AND SMASHED! Looked like someone had thrown it on the ground. All of a sudden, all of the workers "forgot" how to speak English and no one would admit to it. Quickly ask for the manager and explain my story...He immediately calls me a LIAR and REFUSED to show me the surveillance tapes of the carwash area. He was soo rude, he even denied my handshake upon meeting him. On top of that, their carwash put a gash in my newly powder coated wheels. Manager also accused me of being a LIAR and stated "it's not my problem" I now avoid this place like the plague and they have lost my and my family's business for all of our cars. If you want to be treated like a CRIMINAL after being a loyal customer for years, please visit this terrible gas station. read more

Arguably the best car wash in Southern CA! The wah and services are too notch, they offer subway sandwiches, delicious Keenan coffee, and located in a great shipping center. I usually run over to Albertsons and pick up a fee groceries while they wash my car. They have planty of shaded areas and a beautiful water fountain that houses a family of adorable turtles. Once you try this carwash, I doubt you will ever go anywhere else. read more

I'm the type that would rather wash my car myself thank spend money and be disappointed because I know I would do a better job than the people just trying to get through the line. I decided to make the drive down jamboree from Irvine because I was fed up with the spots close to home and thank goodness I did. I was lucky enough to get there at 10:30 on Friday and I made it in time for the early bird special which gave me $3 off. From the moment I drove in to the moment I left it was less than 20 minutes. Each employee that saw me had the biggest smile on their face and said good morning and asked how I was. I realized I didn't have cash for tip and dreaded using their atm because of atm fees but they allow you to get up to $20 cash back at their counter when you pay for your wash! Yayayaya! The nice thing about this place is that they clean your tires with armorall as part of the basic wash. In Irvine that'll cost you extra. They don't provide an air freshener for free (unless they just didn't offer it to me) but that's ok, I'll take the tire detail any day. I had a sweet drink spill in my cup holder on a hot day and it dried with the paper straw wrapper in it and essentially became hard as a rock. I had tried for a few weeks to chisel it off but I couldn't get it to come off. Without mentioning it to the guys I got in and the spot was gone! That was the cherry on top. My car looked fantastic, so much so that I drove all the way to Alton close to the 405 to pick up my husbands car and drive back to be washed. It's worth the drive, and the fact that it also has a subway and cafe attached is awesome. The second time around the guy put a towel on the floor before I got in the car so that my shoes didn't dirty the interior. Needless to say I tipped them well :) read more

Just went here for a regular car wash and was very impressed with the quality of services they provide here. There is a subway inside and a small deli outside. There is also plenty of shaded areas to sit down at and enjoy the fountain. There's 2 turtles in the fountain that were especially entertaining to watch while we waited for our car. They wiped my car down more than any other car wash has. They also has a $3 off special while I was there and have other offers like 20% off detailing on certain days of the week. Over many years of many different car washes, this one is by far the best car wash I have ever been to! read more

They did an ok job. Its more expensive then other car wash places nearby. They try to sell you more expensive package but when i asked the guy who was cleaning he had no clue about the difference between regular and executive car wash package. Disappointed! read more

I've been coming to this car wash for a decade, so this review is long overdue. First off, the people that work here know your name and make an effort to make you feel like family every time you walk in the door. The car wash itself is the best in town. They always do a very thorough job--vacuuming, wiping every nook and cranny and making your car look and feel brand new. I always drive away feeling so fresh and so clean. There isn't anything they wouldn't do to make me happy. Every request I've made through the years is always happily seen through. This company cares about the happiness of their customers and delivers quality work, time after time. I feel like family here, and will never cease happily supporting them. read more

Had my car "detailed" here today. 3rd time for this car. A car I've passed from 1 teenage driver to the next. Have had all 5 of my cars washed at one point or the other here as well. I rarely go back now. The prices have gone up & the quality has go way done. I just finished detailing the car at home that I paid to have them detail this afternoon. Even the outside wash was only as good as a gas station drive through. Save yourself a lot of money and go through an $8 drive through and finish the wash at home.These guys do a lousy job then complain if you mention anything they missed or worse, try to sell you a separate detail package for something that should have been done with a basic wash and vacuum. Their Subway is average and convenient. I can recommend that. read more

I was babysitting and pulled up to their menu to check their prices. They seemed fairly reasonable. I decided to get the basic car wash. The owner or manager saw me looking at prices and came over to give me a $5 off coupon card for every time I end up at Santiago Hills! I thought this was very good customer service. The car wash was extremely quick (felt like 5 minutes) and the guy drying off my car buffed out any scuffs I had. My carwash cost $9! Best $9 car wash I have ever gotten! (Also love the turtles) read more

This place is fast and easy! Remember to get there right at 8AM and they'll knock off $3 dollars! I was third in line and the guys treated my car like gold! The wash itself took no more the 10 minutes and the guys that dried it were wonderful! I made it to work in no time! Thanks guys see you soon! read more

I came in for a quick stop for gas last night and this very young man assisted me. He was very nice and had a great demeanor.

Wow! Dropped my car off for it to be washed, detailed and the engine steam cleaned. They were so quick and efficient I got it back within three hours. The engine is spotless and looks amazing. Thank you for doing such a great job! read more

Have been going to the auto spa for quite a long time and each visit i am always impressed by the work they do on my car. David has always taken special care of my car as well as family members who also visit. read more

This place is amazing. I have been coming here for over 15 years. They do a amazing job on my car. You can not go wrong with this place to have your car washed and also to get something to eat and drink as well. I highly recommend this place to get your car done. read more

Very happy today. Needed more than a basic wash but not the full detail. I got the rug shampoo and wash package for 39.95 because it was Wednesday. Not sure what other days but just call. Loved having breakfast from Subway right there. Very clean. I will be back. read more

Santiago Hills Car Wash is a well run operation. From coffee, juice bar, to the car wash every team member wears a smile and the service is top notch. The property is always well maintained and clean!!! Definitely my number one spot to get a cup of coffee and get my car washed. read more

The Auto Spa is the only carwash I will take my cars too. I have a monthly membership because it pays for itself plus savings if you get your car washed every week. The guys that work at the auto spa are efficient and never forget to clean my cars perfect. If I were to find something that they didn't do, they fix it right away. The prices are fair and reasonable. The service is a 10/10 and they never seem to disappointment me after 10 years of car washes. It's nice to have a reliable and efficient carwash that I can depend on and know they will do a great job for a great price. read more

Had an absolutely horrible experience at the car wash today. I have been going here for over 5 years and have also gotten a small discount for being a member at the neighboring gym which helped to bring the overpriced car wash to about the price a car wash should be. The "manager" treated me with complete disregard and disrespect saying that they NEVER gave discounts for that and basically made me feel like a liar rather than explaining that either a mistake was made or policy had changed and they will take care of it this time. I mentioned I was here just recently and got my normal discount he proceeded to tell me it had been a few months since I was there. Does it matter?? Customer service 101 is to treat your customers with dignity and respect. This is clearly not how this business runs, at least not anymore. The car wash itself is fine but it's not a $25 car wash. My family and 5 cars will not be back. read more

This review is for the auto repair side-I've been a customer for years and as a woman have always found them to be honest and fair when handling all auto repairs. I highly recommend this shop! read more

They cracked my windshield on new car with tempered glass claiming the cold water in hot weather ( it was only 66 degrees F.) caused damage. Not cool Very bad customer service read more

I've been coming here off and on for years. I stopped coming because there are better places at lower prices. I went again this past weekend and as usual they did not clean all my inside windows. I always mark my back window with a hi-light marker as a test and sure enough the rear window was not cleaned. I asked the guy if he cleaned the rear window and he said yes, then I showed him the markings on the window and asked him to clean the window. I didn't tip him. This is common in all car washes but this one seems to be one of the worst. read more

I go here anytime I need some work done to my car and never have any complaints on the work, but the I've my first job was this type of work and the timing and amount of people working doesn't add up, it should go by faster, but their work is great in my opinion read more

I had the worst experience I ever had with a car wash manager. Loui was the rudest, most inconsiderate person I have ever met. I took my Porsche in for a quick wash before I left on vacation (I usually take it to the hand wash place at my work). I have taken my Lincoln Navigator there before many times, they don't do the best job and they are on the expensive side but it's convenient. When I got home from the car wash, I noticed scratches on the hood of my car where it looked like they used a Brillo Pad. I took some pictures of it but couldn't take it back in because we had to leave to the airport. The first day I got back, I took the car down there to talk with the manager to let him know what had happened. Without even looking at the car he said they would never do that and called me a liar. I then showed him the scratches and he said we didn't do that and that he wouldn't do anything about it and again said I lied. I obviously will never do business there again and would strongly suggest others do the same. read more

Chevron - Scratches on hood of car - Gas Stations Near Me - Orange, California

Great for a cheap car wash guys are really nice if your picky like me they don't just use rags they use actual microfiber which is great