What can you get for $5 any more? Almost nothing but you can get a decent car wash here. I've been coming to this spot for over 10 years and it does the job if you need a quick wash after a typical Chicago snowstorm and the salty aftermath. The process is easy - drive-in, pick an option and in less than 5 minutes you're done. My only complaint is that it doesn't get the nooks and crannies but that is what I expect for the price I pay. read more

I've been going to this car wash location for a few years now. Overall it's a good deal for what you get. There are many levels of wash options to choose from - and very reasonably priced. They also have an area where you can vacuum and clean out your car. The wash does a solid job of getting the car clean and keeping it clean - even with the cheapest wash and the worst of weather. The only complaint is that lines to get in build up and block the area at 90 and Fullerton. Avoid going there on a weekend - especially with nice weather! The probably should have bigger signage for cars not to turn left into it, etc. Otherwise, it's great. read more

A big Shout Out to Nolan, one of the employees working at this car wash. Nolan needs to be acknowledged for his friendliness, great work ethic and attitude. He was so friendly and professional during my visit to your car wash. He made sure I was happy with my wash and all things to use to make sure my car was as clean as could be and my visit was great. He said, "thank you" and things like that showing appreciation and respect to me as a customer. He was just so warm and friendly and wanting to be of assistance, which l really appreciate since it seems that nowadays customer service agents can be not so friendly or helpful. I just wish all customer service agents were like Nolan. Thank you Nolan and $5 Car Wash! read more

Centrally located, convenient and reasonably priced. The car wash spot has been around for 55+year. We ordered the monthly subscription, which is a great deal for those that wash their car at least a few times a month. read more

Express Car Wash - Car Wash Near Me - Chicago, Illinois

Overall good carwash. I usually go here and pay for basic wash for $10 bucks. You can definitely get add-ons if you like. If you buy $20 gift card you get free express wash. Carwash includes free vacuums. This place gets slammed before work and after work hours. Best time to go is 10am to 2pm. Otherwise here will be a line. Limited to 15 minutes at vacuum when busy. Machines accept cash and card. read more

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It's rare I give such reviews but this company (not just this location but even the one on Ridge) are pricks, liars, cheats and just plain dishonest folks. Purchased a buy one get one platinum wash on Sunday 7/28. Was told by the guy selling it (and also says on the code attached in the review) that I have 5 days to use the free wash at any of their locations. On Thursday 8/1, went to their Fullerton location and the code would not work. (BTW, I went on their website and both the Ridge location and the Fullerton location are on their website under 'locations' so I know it's the same company). I tried 3 times but it errored out. I spoke to a person working there who by the way was confused and asked me who issued this, etc. Then he asked me if I had gotten it at this location (Fullerton). Told him it was from the Ridge location and he said it won't work there. I pointed out to him that the receipt clearly says that it works at ALL their locations within 5 days AND the person who sold it said that too. I asked for a manager/supervisor but he kept saying nobody can help me. I'd have to go back to the Ridge location. Just disheartening that this sort of disgusting dishonesty still exists. I looked at receipt closely when I got home and see contradicting information. It says it is accepted at all locations and then the paragraph below it says only at this location (Ridge). Either way, it was sold to me as it would work at all and the fact that their receipt has this information that is false and incorrect has just left a bad taste man. read more

Express Car Wash - Car Wash Near Me - Chicago, Illinois

I have never had a worse experience with a car wash. The employee outside was so incredibly rude and started banging on my window out of nowhere telling me not to block the driveway which I was not doing. I was waiting in line before the drive about to pull forward past the driveway as not blocked traffic, but instead he decided to bang on my window and yell at me. This is so disrespectful. I truthfully cannot believe that you allow this type of behavior at your business. I will never be returning and I recommend you do the same. read more

the guy running the car wash inside and sprayer was Rude and wouldn't answer simple questions or request . Terrible It use to be better customer service read more

Large sign says car wash closes at 8pm. They turn off all of the vacuums at 7:30pm and stop providing services with no signs or notice anywhere, and will not turn back on. I would have gone to any of the other car washes open if this was posted anywhere. If you stop providing all services promptly at 7:30pm then you close at 7:30pm, not 8pm. 7:30-8pm is only for staff to clean up. You are not open at that time, so your signs are incorrect and you shouldn't charge people for services. read more

TERRIBLE experience. I had to hit my breaks two times to avoid hitting the car in front of me as the cars were packed in extremely close. The car behind hit me and left several marks. I had to immediately get out of the way as more cars were pulling into the lot and I lost track of that car. I was told they have to pack cars in close to avoid traffic on the street. Not a solution, especially at the customer's expense. Avoid this place, it is too small to accommodate cars safely. I was offered a free car wash and that was it. I won't be returning due to their negligence. read more

Great value and thank you to Omar for helping me pick the best option! $10 for a month of washes is incredible!

Great price for service just they don't have WC other then that good service for cheap price

I have been coming here for a very, very long time. My car is a little older, in great shape, and it gets the job done for me. (I wouldn't bring a new car here). I haven't minded paying $10 for the deluxe wash, especially when they raised it to this price from like $8. Shockingly today the same wash was increased by five dollars. That is a ridiculous increase at one time. That was a horrible move to inflict on its customers. I paid it today, but it was painful. For a little bit more, one can get it washed by hand. It is no longer a value, especially when everything is automated and they don't have a lot of staff to pay. I am so disappointed. read more

Express Car Wash - New ridiculously high pay structure. - Car Wash Near Me - Chicago, Illinois

$3 for a quick run through wash? Not bad. Best car wash you ever had? Probably not. But if you take the time to wipe down the edges and missed spots right after, can't complain too much as it does get a majority of the car cleaned off. The nice thing about this location is there's an parking section you can pull into to do this and has free vacuums in each spot. The line to get into the wash can be annoying when it get busy, but it seems to move rather swiftly. Have those towel and detailing kits ready for afterwards! But all in all not a bad value to get a quick wash and conveniently located just off the freeway exit. 'Til next time, cheers! read more

Express Car Wash - $3 car wash? Sure, why not - Car Wash Near Me - Chicago, Illinois

Overall, I'm happy with what I paid for. I purchased the $15 "ultimate wash" which looked great all over the car. Used the vacuums after the wash. It was definitely tight in the vacuum area parking lot. The employees there weren't too friendly, which is not a big deal but would improve the experience. The only real issue I have is with the tire cleaning. I purchased the best car wash they have which included tire cleaning. My tires weren't that dirty to begin with, but there was some mud/dirt that apparently didn't get picked up by whatever was supposed to clean the tire. read more

Express Car Wash - Dirt can be seen on all 4 tires. - Car Wash Near Me - Chicago, Illinois

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Decent $4 wash. However tried to use the Yelp checkin coupon for the upgrade, and was told I showed it too late. The worker is inside the wash, when else would I show it to him? Should I park outside and wait for him to come out and see why I'm blocking everyone? Anyway, decent wash, but don't count on the discount. read more

Great value for a car wash & quality, powerful vacuums. David, one of the managers, was a lifesaver today! My car battery died, and he brought his own car over to help jump my car and even provided a recommendation for a nearby store to have a new battery installed. He was so kind and helpful, thankful for your help David!!! read more

Long line on a Friday afternoon but the line moves steadily. Their is an employee walking between cars advising that they only accept cash. Lots of options besides basic. Not sure if the guy drying off cars is an actual employee but he needs a new towel and to wear a nonzipper jacket so it's not hitting up against cars. read more

This car wash put a 3" gouge in my truck. Down to the metal. When I attempted to get reimbursement for the $800 in damages, they denied responsibility to the bitter end. I take great care of my vehicles and I'm absolutely positive that the scratch was not there when I went into the car wash. Avoid this place like the plague! Not only will it damage your vehicle, but you'll be met with rudeness and spite when you attempt to hold them accountable. I wish I could give zero stars. read more

I don't know if there are new owners or new management but no point in using your yelp check in upgrade. Also they attendants don't care about your car. Everything is just half assed now. And the price went up $1. I no longer recommend. read more

They literally damaged my car and said they're not liable. Their careless and wreckless. The brush literally ripped this off the hood of my car DO NOT GO HERE THERE 0 RESPONSIBILITY OR OWNERSHIP read more

Express Car Wash - Damag - Car Wash Near Me - Chicago, Illinois

I've been coming here for years almost 4 times a week mostly just for the vacuums in all honesty. The vacuums are very convenient which is nice, but get a wash somewhere else. Riverview hand wash isn't much farther away on clybourn and it's pretty much the same price for a full detail (at least with my car). I wouldn't be upset if I didn't watch the guy hosing down my car hit my mirror with the hose and then watch half my mirror fall off without even a 'whoops my bad' or anything. The vacuums are a huge pro, but go through the wash at your own risk. At least some of the employees are nice but definitely go through at your own risk based on several experiences I've had with employees and this new experience. read more

Great car wash for $7. I upgraded with all the salt on my vehicle. Vacuum was a bit Week but did the job. The attendant sprayed down my car before I entered the car wash. I'll definitely return. read more

CUSTOMERS BEWARE IN CASE OF DAMAGE AS SHOWN IN MY PICS. READ THE OTHER BAD REVIEWS! I hate leaving bad reviews because jobs and revenue are at stake but when the issue is blatant and business is blaming the customer I have no problem leaving one. Got basic car wash on 06/14. My car is wrapped in different color. When I pull up I asked Marcos to turn off the brushes so it would not scratch the wrap which this facility did many times in the past. Marcos rudely tells me "You need to be ready to tell me this" meaning I should have told him 20 feet away before pulling up? He tells me to put on neutral which I did. When I put on neutral I heard a pop or crack on car. I went to dry my car and noticed the front driver side wheel trim cracked. I called Marcos who told he "we give you 2 rollers to put your car in neutral." I didn't know what that meant. He would not give me his supervisor's # but gave me an email. Stan replied to me but asked me how I think their 3" diameter rollers caused the damage and would not take responsibility. There is no phone # posted anywhere at any of their facilities to call in case of an issue which shows their lack of customer support. read more

Express Car Wash - Car Wash Near Me - Chicago, Illinois

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Not sure why it has a low rating. They can't control the traffic and it's super fast IMO. The check in thing is great and easy to use for a free upgrade read more

Car wash does a decent job but I'm beyond frustrated with their pay system. I purchased a sizable gift card and have reported three times that the reader does not work on the left lane. It has been broken for over two months. Tonight I forgot, got in the left lane and was stuck behind someone having the same problem for over 10 minutes. I wound up just paying in cash and am sitting on the gift card. When I mentioned it to the attendant, he told me they've told management many times and nobody is doing anything about it. If you're going to sell gift cards, please make sure your customers can use them. read more

Just had the absolute worst experience. I've been going here for a few years now, it's on my route to and from work. Today, will be the last time I ever go to this location. The employee, taller, slightly older, African American man, kept yelling at me that I was breaking his machine. He kept telling me to figure it out because I had "15 cars behind me!" Even though there was just two cars behind me. He kept yelling at me to take my foot off the break and to put the car on neutral. I kept responding, calmly, that my foot was off the break and even point that the vehicle was on neutral. I even told him how I come to this location plenty of times, yet I've never had this issue prior. The gentleman literally stood there and told me, "I don't know what you're going to do" read more

I hadn't gotten my car washed in an embarrassingly long amount of time -- probably about three months, which isn't great -- and finally decided to run this errand during Easter weekend. While driving back into the city from visiting my family in the 'burbs, I noticed this clean-looking, price-friendly spot on Fullerton off of I-90/94. I figured while pulling up that the $3 wash offer was probably the most basic out of a few other options, just based on similarly-named spots I've been to over the years. I was correct, and chose the $10 wash since it came with a few add-ons. I pulled around to the car wash tunnel (what is it called?! haha) and a gentleman directed my wheels in the right direction until I was on the track. Then, of course, I just drifted through 'til it was done. I appreciated the signs inside that encouraged drivers not to hit the brakes at all, because whenever I'm in a car wash I wonder if I'm supposed to just let it take me all the way through, or when I should drive, or brake, or what! Just remember when you're leaving the wash to keep an eye on the curb getting back down to Fullerton, because it's pretty steep. Otherwise, stop here for a quick, inexpensive wash! read more

Basic/Affordable wash that gets the salt off my vehicle. Wish they kicked ppl out who take up the vacuums without getting a wash, otherwise very solid for a cheap wash. read more

Apparently, the only thing they wash here is their hands, from any wrongdoing. I signed up for the Lava Shield & Wax Monthly Club a few weeks ago. It was "okay" at best until tonight. The attendant didn't pre-rinse the car! If you don't, the brushes drag dirt and dust all over the paint. I left with scratches and water spots all over the clear coat on the hood. I tried buffing out right after I pulled out of the garage bay with Meguiars Quick Detail spray, but no luck, the damage was done. Not looking forward to emptying my wallet on a new clear coat and ceramic job. read more

Paid for the $15 option and my car looks exactly the same, now I'm having to drive around town for another wash.

It's a good car wash, but depends on who is working the front. Sometimes they get off their butts and Pre-spray the car and wash the back where the car wash doesn't get get to well, other times the lazy guy just waves you in. BIG difference in the quality of the wash. Note to manager/owner: go undercover and see who I'm talking about. read more

f you want to be sworn at this is the place for you! I came to get a car wash last week and the attendant gestured for me to turn my car, I did and accidentally went off the track. He then yelled "FUCK" and told me to do it again. I'm sure being a car wash attendant isn't the most fun job ever but swearing at customers really makes it a stressful and unpleasant experience for everyone. Maybe management needs to treat their employees better so they're happier ¯\_(ツ)_/¯ Additionally, I got the $7 car wash and my car (especially my grill) was still dirty. read more

The kids working here are great. I love that they help on choosing and paying at the screen. They told me about the discount by checking in on yelp. And who doesn't like to save a couple bucks read more

Express Car Wash - My truck is filthy. Let's see this car wash - Car Wash Near Me - Chicago, Illinois

A quick and easy place to stop by for a car wash. Plus yelp had a $7 check in upgrade!

For how busy it was on a warm, sunny Chicago day, I got through really fast. I think it was maybe 10 minutes, which is great and what I was looking for. Was did an alright job - it's an automatic one so under ahead of time they aren't going to get the same detail of a hand carwash. I was really happy with it overall. Thanks! read more

$3.00USD for a car wash that is adequate? You bet. Even better? You get an upgrade for checking-in on Yelp, show your check-in prize to the dude that is manually running the car wash and you'll get the $3.00 upgrade to "Basic Wash". After your run through the car wash, there is a self-serve vacuum area. Vacuums could be better, but you get what you pay for ($3.00), and they easily sucked away the salt crystals, loose dirt, and grime on my all-weather mats. This car wash is usually bustling with other patrons and sometimes getting a vacuum cleaning bay takes patience. Recommended for a cheap car wash. read more

Paid $10 to get the undercarriage sprayed as advertised. Undercarriage may not explain at. If it did, I didn't receive it. Parked and told the attendant who instructed me to call the number. Left a message, no response. read more

Please go anywhere else. Pay a little more for a handwash. This place scratched the shit out of my brand new car and could care less. Horribly rude managment and staff. read more

Always busy but super fast. Fair price for the monthly unlimited. My go to place even if I have to drive a bit to get there.