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    First Wheel

    3.8 (69 reviews)
    Closed • 8:00 am - 6:00 pm

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    Auto detailing work

    Routine automotive maintenance

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    Terrible different price

    Absolutely dishonest people. I went to a car wash, there was a sign with prices, washing my car was listed at $26, but she said that's not the right price, she asked for $35. The car was washed the same way as at other car washes where they charge $20-25. Then they started talking to each other in another language.

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    Elvin C.

    First time visiting after my RP local closed shop (hope temp). Came here with for the average higher ratings but curious about the fewer Yelps. This hand car wash is part of the Marathon station here so the register is shared jointly. There's refreshments here if you'd like pick some up which is a selection others may not have. Five level of washes (I attached photo of their menu) and I went with the basic level 5 for $19. Wanted exterior and interior, wheels, but no dressing on the dash/tires. Seems to be a $1 higher than what the competition is charging (at least at their websites, I know in person it can be hiked). Just three bays/teams washing three cars at once. A wash exterior, clean interior, and a mats clean up team it seems. There's a number of chairs inside and the windows put you in front of the middle bay with a view of the first and last. This was a smaller shop than what I was used to at Rogers Park in its prime. So driving up there were two cars ahead of me waiting. Cars are in the street at that point and after. Pretty detail oriented as I didn't expect them to hit my mats so well (they are all weather, so no carpet). One guy did a cursory on the trunk (where I have a tray), so that was appreciated too - I had not cleared the trunk. Only thing I really had to do after getting back in was to microfiber the touchscreen and I was set. Would have to say mats were dry (not slippery wet) and will check, seemingly locked back into place! Smaller team, longer wait, better attention? But if there's no wait...pull right up. the $1 more if that is worth the job.

    Allison T.

    Oh the days of $10 car wash are gone, so I owe it to you, First Wheel. It's one I go back frequently so I need to up my star. It's a small business owned by a nice family that's been in business for more than 20 years! I remember when they started their car wash business and then they renovated, which is what it looks like today. The workers are diligent and the owner, himself, works on the cars so you know he really cares about his business. It's the only one in the area that I actually trust & go to, so they really deserve 5 stars.

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    Kevin K.

    Amazing car wash! They crew here does a great job. I bring all my cars here and so do my friends and family. It's a little drive from where we live but it's worth it for the quality service they provide.

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    Gina A.

    I always go to this place. I feel they do a great job and are a very nice family business. They have an under wash, which is where water is sprayed under your car prior to going into the car wash. This would be needed if you have a lot of salt water or mud under your car that you want to remove. (You have to ask for it before you enter.)

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    Carlos S.

    I've tried a lot of car washes in Chicago. This place ranks right up there in the top 3. The friendliness of the owners as well as their attention to certain details makes them one of my favorites. For the basic wash that costs $12, the hand wash the exterior, vacuum the interior, clean the mats and dash, as well as windows inside and out. They go the extra few inches and dry the mats before putting them back in, something that other places seem to forget. They do a good job of getting the water in the door sills and trunk seams. The only negatives are that the location is kid of weird. They do not have the prices out front. It's located at a Marathon gas station, so you end up waiting in the convenience store area. It was a Sunday and maybe they didn't have a full staff, but the wait was a little long for only being the second one out in the line. Still, the friendly service and the extra attention to detail inside and out make this a place worth a shot.

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    7 years ago

    Rude staff poor service dont waste your time if I could I would give them no stars if I could.

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    9 years ago

    Great car wash by far they actually take the time to clean your car and they do a very nice job

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    7 years ago

    One of the best car wash I have been to, a family owned business and the owners are really good

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    10 years ago

    Great wash and attention to detail. I appreciated that they took there time. Great prices! I will be back for sure.

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    14 years ago

    Best car wash in town, family owned.. Cheers:))

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    9 years ago

    Great! Super thorough and excellent value for the price. Very friendly - definitely coming back all the time.

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    10 years ago

    Best car wash ever! Total attention to detail. Go on a weekday and it's close to a detailing for a car wash price.

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    10 years ago

    Awesome! Very thorough and reasonably priced! They really scrubbed my car and did a great job vacuuming the interior. I'll be back!

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    I honestly have never had such a great mechanic experience…read more I took my car in for some suspension work, but also had a few other things that needed looked at. I had been taking my car around to a few different shops in the area, and wasn't really having any luck, so I was pretty exhausted by trying to explain everything, but right away, they were just like "we'll just do a full inspection of everything!" I wasn't fully confident that they'd catch much (as other shops had not been able to catch anything going on). I took the car in right as they closed on a Wednesday, and by like 10am the next morning, I was sent a link to TekMetric - an app they use to document their entire process, including photos, diagnoses, and individual notes from the tech. The total on the repairs was MUCH higher than I anticipated, and I was a bit freaked out, but when I called them, I spoke with the person who inspected my car, and we went through each item individually over the phone, and discussed what was immediate safety concerns, things I SHOULD do but could get away with, and things that are more preventative measures that will need to be addressed down the line. They were very upfront with me about the timeline, which was a very quick turnaround. I've seriously have never been so impressed with a shop before. Their labor cost per hour was a little bit higher than what I saw from other local shops, but honestly, for this level of service, and how confident I was moving forward with the work, it was worth it.

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    West Rogers Park

    They worked on my car and I have to bring the car back for the same issue. The power steering was…read moreleaking fluid and the mechanic said that the line was replaced and two weeks later the car power steering issue resurfaced without being used.

    I used to come to this place all the time when I was having car issues, and they were friendly,…read morefast, and not too horribly pricy. I don't know what happened in the last few years. I guess they're under new management or something, because now they're a bunch of cheats, just trying to rip you off. I went there a couple years back with a brake issue. They insisted that my calipers needed to be replaced and it was going to cost just shy of $1,000.00 . I wound up taking the vehicle to a friend of a friend in hopes of getting a slight discount, and it turns out my calipers were fine! I just needed pads and rotors, which wound up costing significantly less. Went there again with another brake issue. This time, my brake fluid was leaking and I couldn't safely drive fast. I wouldn't have gone here after the last time, but it was late at night, this was the only place open, and I needed the car fixed ASAP for work. They look at it and tell me I need a whole new drum and shoe on one of my rear wheels. They tell me exactly what parts I'll need, and to save time and money, I go to autozone myself to pick them up. The wheel cylinder I needed wasn't in stock, but Autozone told me it cost about $15.00. Back at Marathon, they tell me they'll pick up the wheel cylinder the next day and do the repair. The next day, I go to pick up the car, and they show me the bill. The wheel cylinder they bought cost over $100.00, and they never thought to call me and ask if I was okay with that (I wasn't.). Then I found out that the drum I got was the wrong kind, but they said it was fine cause they didn't need to replace the drum after all. Yet there was still a labor charge on my bill for replacing it! Plus, I actually had to ask them to give me the drum back so I could return it to Autozone. Apparently they were just going to keep it. On top of all that, I had warned them that my window glass wasn't sitting right in the frame and they couldn't roll it down or it wouldn't roll back up properly. When I picked up the car, I saw my window sitting crooked in the frame and stuck so I couldn't fix it. I asked them to fix it since they obviously ignored my warning about it, and they said they couldn't. One more time, I brought my vehicle here for repairs (because I guess I'm crazy and didn't learn my lesson the last time), I was having transmission problems. And again, I would've preferred to go elsewhere, but it was late and this is the only place that was open within 10 miles of me. I figured I was leaking fluid and maybe needed a new pan. They looked at it and told me my transmission was broken beyond repair and needed to be replaced, to the tune of more than $2500.00 (almost as much as my whole car is worth!). I think you can guess what happened. I wound up waiting 'til the next day and taking it elsewhere, where I found out it was a leaky pan and low fluid. Total repair cost was not even a couple hundred. That was several months ago, and the transmission is running perfectly fine since then. The final straw was tonight. Oh yes, I was stupid enough to go back one more time. This time, it was just to replace a tire. I figured they can't really try to scam me on a simple tire change. Maybe not, but they can still be incredibly inconsiderate! When I pulled in, they told me there were a few cars ahead of me, but they'd get to me soon and I should wait for a bit. An entire hour goes by before the manager tells me they're too busy and I should come back in the morning. Are you freakin' kidding me!? You knew how busy you were when I rolled in there. THAT was the time to tell me to leave. Not after I've wasted a whole hour waiting around. I don't care what business you're in, you don't treat your customers like that. So, I don't care if they're the only place open 24 hours, I'm not coming back here for anything, not even gas. I bet if I came here asking for them to fix a broken taillight, they'd make me wait a week and say I need to get my whole electrical system replaced. Screw this place and all the lying con-men that work there.

    First Wheel - carwash - Updated October 2026

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