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    Fairview Car Wash

    2.4 (153 reviews)
    Closed 7:00 am - 7:00 pm
    Updated 3 months ago

    Services - Fairview Car Wash

    Auto detailing work

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    Francesca P.

    I prefer drive through car washes since they are the quickest and most convenient for me and I'm not concerned with getting every speck off my car. I've been on the hunt for a local one that actually cleans your car and doesn't cost too much. This was the first one I've tried in Santa Barbara. The most basic wash costs $10 which is more than I'm used to paying in other cities ($6-$7) but here's why: they have employees who stand at the entrance and exit to facilitate the wash. Before you enter, there's a person who sprays down your entire car with a high pressure hose. She actually took the time to spray down the extra dirty spots with dried on residue (bird poop, sap, etc.) that most auto washes wouldn't lift. The drive through itself only takes a few minutes. You drive up onto this track and put your car in neutral and it rolls you through. After the wash, they have another person who takes a minute to dry off your windshield, hood, and other wet spots. All of this without ever having to get out of the car! Realistically, you should tip these people a few dollars so your car wash is gonna cost more than $10. My car was clean to my liking but I'm still on the hunt for a local spot with similar results that costs a bit less.

    Jenay B.

    Wellllll. It's a convenient location. Have given the place too many chances and I kept coming back Bc it's around the corner from where I live. But. Never again. I always get the platinum wash Bc I love the tire shine. I had to ask before I left to get the tire shine brushed on. The guy acted like he was doing me the favor, bruh. I paid for it. And I watched you dry my car and tell me it was ready. Nope. Never again. The doors weren't wiped down, the front still has bug residue. Cup holders weren't even touched. I'm disappointed in myself that I spent $5 for an air freshener, whatever the platinum was cost and tip. You're better off washing your car at home. It's good exercise.

    Sand in my trunk. Clearly easily vacuumed out if they had bothered to vacuum at all.
    Tara F.

    I want to still like this place, I really do. But it's gone rapidly downhill the past few years and seems to only get worse. I took my car to get vacuumed and cleaned (gold level) this week and they did such a half-assed job. Dirt was still on the inside of the doors ( I wiped it off easily with a towel, which tells me they didn't even bother to wipe down the doors), I had a huge sap mark still on my windshield, and my trunk was still full of sand! I don't think they even bothered to vacuum my trunk at all. I honestly don't think they care about their job at all. Waste of time and money. Such a bummer, as this place has been my go-to since I got my first car many many years ago! I'm giving two stars instead of one because the guy directing traffic was working really hard and the girl at the counter was very nice.

    John Y.

    UPDATE: I was contacted about this review and came in to meet with the manager and they understood everything I had to say and gave me a free car wash. I really appreciate that level of customer service, especially when the business messed up the first time. Thank you!

    My wife got the Titanium wash  Friday afternoon and this is what it looked like right afterwards. very disappointed
    Matthew H.

    I took my car back into Fairview car wash and met Darren Who is the general manager and Eddy Who is the manager of that site. They did a re-wash on my Nissan Sentra and they both addressed our concerns, the car came out looking amazing. The rewash was the quality that I am used to getting from them and the service was friendly and efficient and I am extremely satisfied and will definitely keep coming back.It is nice to know there are businesses out there who take pride in their workmanship and really are concerned with customer satisfaction. I highly recommend them to anybody who needs her car washed

    Fady A.

    This is the best car wash in town. Reasonable prices and good service. And the most important part is that the owner is someone who cares about her customers and is able provide exceptional customer service. Will def be back again.

    $24 for this poor service...I'm bummed!  I will never go there again!
    Cheryl G.

    The outside of my car is fine, but the console wasn't wiped down and I am not sure the car was even vacuumed. For $24. it should've been a lot better than this. I just can't believe I tipped $5. I drove it back around to the front and asked if I got the platinum carwash- shouldn't my console be wiped down. The attendant stated they blow it. So, I asked, wiping down is not a part of the service. He said the dash was wiped down. So then, I asked isn't vacuuming a part of the service? He said yes it was. I have a little car- it should be spotless.

    Joel C.

    Ok I read the reviews before I came here and decided to give this place a chance. I didn't pay $16, I paid $30 + tip for the "best" car wash they had available. My car came out with scratches, mud, dirt and sludge all over it. When they said "CAR READY" I looked at him and said it's done? I was in disbelief. I mean the car literally looked like I drove it through a self car wash and dried it off myself. The inside was OK, but still no where near what it should of been for the price. I'll never be back. I'm only giving this place an extra star for the employees inside who were very friendly. Overall a horrible 45 minute experience.

    Still dirty after a tow hour wait
    Harvey L.

    What a piece of shit place. My car wash turned into a 2 hour wait because their machine is down, bought the highest car wash package yet not all the services are rendered. And most of all the car is still dirty! The owner should be ashamed of this business. Please others take your business elsewhere, what a piece of shit place.

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    Pretty good job! I could've used a little personal touch on some bugs but otherwise happy with the wash!

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    Easy to stop in a get the car washed and vacuumed. I like the community donation card for the schools as well.

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    Ask the Community - Fairview Car Wash

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