DIY coin wash with a high pressure hose and detergent brush. These are all over the DMV but here's…read morewhy I like this one; they aren't stingy with the detergent or the water. Meaning: In an obvious attempt to reduce costs some places clearly reduce the water pressure and (water down) detergent flow which reduces the overall efficiency of the wash. It's soooo obvious when it's happening too because what you get is a barely sprinkling water hose from someone's house and no suds. Certainly not the intensity to clean rims, for example....or knock down off-road dirt/mud. The change machines are always functional and dispense quarters (vs tokens like others). They've got the hand vac of course along with the fragrance gun as I recall. No credit card capability here like some others. Good wash. Better than Billy's in Fort Washington or Speedy Clean in Waldorf. $2 is the minimum for a small car but realistically you're looking at about $3.50-$4 unless you plan on moving at double-time speed. 4 stars. It gets busy so plan accordingly.

This place is a dump. I've been here 12+ times over the last year and it's just gone downhill in…read moregeneral. Garbage everywhere. Some of the vacuums aren't operational. Clean up the place - there are trash cans everywhere so use them. I come to these places to clean my car - not drive all over pieces that can damage my tires. I will never come back to this place and can't recommend. Hope they get new management. Used to love coming here.

Outstanding service. I needed to ship my vehicle overseas, and the port required it to be…read moreabsolutely spotless to avoid rejection. The two detailers spent over three hours on it and did an exceptional job. The vehicle passed inspection with zero issues. Highly recommend.

We had two of our cars detailed today and Emanuele did a fantastic job. One of our cars had so…read moremuch dog fur in the back it and they got it all out. The other car has some stains on the rear seats and they also look like new now. Both cars look as good as the day we picked them up. I 100% recommend using them!

Shawn and the crew do a great job. Friendly and easy going, and my car always gets clean with my…read moremonthly pass. Thanks!

The wash is fantastic and the staff is so kind. Tony makes the place feel like a small town…read morebusiness that knows their customer.

Quick, reliable service with consistently solid results. Friendly staff, fair pricing, and they get…read moreyou in and out without cutting corners--one of the better car wash and detailing spots in the area.

Horribly customer service from the guy who accepts payments. You will be treated like shit trying…read moreto pay for service. Who is the manager here???? Who is the owner????? How is this acceptable to talk this way not just to the customers but to humans in general? The guy should not be employed here. He is the reason you have 2 stars. The actual cleaning crew is great, but I am not coming back.

Is it weird that I'm reviewing a car wash? Whatever. It's 2020 and I'm struggling to meet my quota…read moreto ensure I get Elite Status for 2021... cause we already lost Trebek, I can't lose this too. 2020 just keeps on taking and taking and taking. But I digress, since my car isn't being driving around as much due to working from home and my Yelp Eating Out Funds I put aside is overflowing from lack of going out... I decided to treat myself to a car wash in Fort Washington while dropping off my kids to grandma. Both kids were asleep and my 6yo son had a weird fear of car washes, so imagine his surprise as he wakes up to the loud rumbles of soft bristles slapping my car window rocking back and forth. He awoke startled and asked why is there purple stuff on the windshield. I told him I hit a unicorn and now the other unicorns are angry. My son started to cry. My 2yo daughter awoke from her sleep and started to laugh which made me wonder if she's a psychopath. Then I remembered she is my daughter and her and I continued to laugh at my son. Apparently my son told my mom what I did and she punched me. Not cool mom... I gave 4 stars cause I paid 15 dollars for a decent car wash that that got most of the bird poop off...

This car wash/gas station has poor, let me repeat, poor, customer service. I went to have a car…read morewash and paid with my debit card. Upon finishing this transaction I noticed that there wasn't a receipt. I went into the store to receive my receipt, but was given the runaround and told that I should have come inside and paid first, then I would have been issued a receipt. I inquired, why wasn't there a sign to inform you. I had to pretty much clown, in order for him to at least tell me to come back tomorrow for a receipt.! This is ridiculous! Upon returning to my car, I noticed there was dirt still on my car that had not been washed. The brushes had never touched that part of my car. Imagine how many others have gone through this. Do yourself a favor! Do not wash your car at this establishment, or shop here, if you intend on receiving a receipt for your transactions. Just a thought! .....Had this been an all-white neighborhood, would they had received the same treatment????

I am a member and every time I go to use the car wash I have to wait for them to manually input my…read morelicense plate. Something is always broken. The vacuum cleaners are broken they're closed so you can't suck up any debris. If I could give this place zero stars I would. There are too many places in Waldorf for you to settle for this place. Choose another place.

I've been using my monthly membership less…read more I notice the plate readers they use to have for the app lanes are gone. Takes a little longer for gate to open. No one directed me into the wash area today... Seems to be signs of this location getting into the flow of things or maybe noticing some things they did when they opened aren't necessary. I also noticed the trash truck picking up the trash while I was in the drying bays, twice!! Not a pleasant smell at all so I suggest coming after 9:30am.

I don't normally leave reviews but I felt like I had to this time.. I walked in to grab a few…read moresnackies and drinks and you know how you are sometimes when you're in a rush, your eyes don't work sometimes lol I asked the lady behind the counter where I can find the gum and I believe her name was Candace? She pointed them out to me and silly me-- they were right in my face the entire time lol.. She was super helpful and nice and yapped with me, unlike other cashiers would!! I appreciate your help!! it seems so small, but it means so much!!! Give her a raise!!

I had a terrific experience at this Yates gas station and car wash. The staff greeted me right away…read more- Ms. Candace answered my questions, and made the whole process quick and easy when selecting the type of car wash. The car wash/detailing itself was thorough and efficient. You can tell the employees care about doing a job well. I'll definitely be coming back. Highly recommend this Yates Shell location in Kingstowne!

I could not be happier with the results of the motorcycle detailing on my Indian Chieftain. I…read morebrought the bike in after riding on snow treated roads, and it was absolutely filthy from all the salt and grime. I honestly did not think it could ever look the same again. When I picked it up, I was blown away. It looks better than new. The paint has a deep, rich shine that almost looks wet, and every piece of chrome is polished to a perfect mirror finish. The entire bike looks showroom ready. The attention to detail is clear in every inch. See the video and pics I posted. I am beyond satisfied and would highly recommend this service to anyone who truly cares about their motorcycle. The owner, Noah, is very personable and customer-oriented. Trust me, you'll have a difficult time finding a better detail shop.

Another fantastic job by Noah and his team. They did an amazing job on my dad's truck. Looks better…read morethan new. Thanks again Noah- we appreciate you.

I've been coming here for years!.... Well over 20+ years to be exact!! Three cars later..... one…read morestandard and two luxury-sports cars have all been trusted by this place and I have not been disappointed. Although the price has change drastically (upward)....the consistency and quality of service remains on point. Yates is one of those car washes that you actually get a good wash and outcome of a clean car for it to be a machine wash. The service is quick, fast and very convenient. The secret here is not just in the machine wash, but the secret sauce is in how hard the workers that dry and detail your car afterwards perform. The folks here work really hard to clean your car inside and out. If not necessarily a full detail, but it's close to as if you paid for a full detailed service in my opinion. There were times I was even ashamed to open the door for them to clean my car! Lol. But, in all, you definitely get what you pay for here and that i is a quality wash that meets all expectations for the price. Besides the machine wash service, they do offer a hand wash service and full detail service that can be scheduled. The price varies based on the car type and size. I've never used the extended services, but from what I can see, they perform a great job, especially with detailing your car. My go to is the standard ultimate Wash. This service is a full complete inside and outside cleaning job for your car as well as inside mats and tire/wheel cleaning. One day I will try the hand wash and detail service, but for now I'm completely satisfied every time I stop by here. I highly recommend you give these folks to visit. You will not be disappointed..... at least I haven't and it has been over 20+ years!

I'm unable to comment on the quality of the detailing itself, as I did not end up receiving the…read moreservice. However, I visited today (5/12/2026) to inquire about available options and same-day scheduling. Unfortunately, my experience at the front desk was disappointing. The employee did not offer assistance and directed me to go outside and read the signage for service options, which I did. When I returned to ask about availability, I was told--without any apparent check--that same-day service was not possible and that I would need to schedule an appointment for a future date. From the outset, it felt as though assisting customers was not a priority. As a result, I decided to leave and look elsewhere. While I was sitting in my car calling another car wash, the employee came outside and mentioned that a noon appointment was actually available, which would have worked well for me. However, by that point, the interaction had already left a negative impression. As I was driving away, I also noticed that the detailing bays were empty, which made the situation even more confusing. Overall, this experience fell short due to the lack of helpfulness and customer service.

Cashier needs to be a little more welcoming. The guy that operates the car machine, needs to be a…read morelittle more friendly, vs just yelling "in neutral", "foot off the brake", "turn your wheel." So much for service with a smile. The group that drys your car at the end is always smiling and nice.

Stopped by this establishment to inquire car washing services for my business fleet. The lady in…read morethe office was extremely rude and when I asked for the owner, she presented herself to be such. It's extremely disheartening that this is the level of customer service that we have come to accept in our community. Though I did not get car wash service from them I will not return based on this interaction. I hope they do better in the future.