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Gateway Express

3.6 (563 reviews)
Closed 7:30 am - 8:00 pm
Updated 2 months ago

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Donna B.

My family and I have been coming to this car wash for years. Recently, my daughter brought in her car, which is less than six months old and something she takes great care of. After the wash, she called me upset--there were noticeable scratches on the rear driver-side panel. Since her car is black, every flaw is more visible. I decided to return with her since it was time for my own wash. As I pulled up, I noticed a sign I had never seen before (see photo). According to it, the car wash assumes no responsibility for anything. While driving through, my side mirror bent backward (see photo). My car is white, so scratches aren't easily seen, but it's clear something has changed--whether it's the water pressure, brushes, or the track alignment. Whatever the reason, this wash is now a risk. I've cancelled my membership, and I strongly recommend you think twice before taking your vehicle through. Management is dismissive and does not value customers.

Great place in LB for a car wash!
Joan S.

Their prices are very affordable, speedy service, vacuum machines work well for cleaning and my car always comes out very clean.

Alek H.

My usual spot closed early and I looked on Yelp for a new recco and found this spot. I chose the cheapest version and it was quick and easy. I think it was $8 or $10 dollars for the fastest one. The car was as clean as you would expect for under $10 and I was in and out in 10 minutes I'd say.

Assistant manager under the vehicle

Reporting a safety hazard on 7/24. My bf went to wash a vehicle at this location and a customer that was next to him while vacuuming the vehicle informed him that the assistant manager was under vehicle removing something that was stuck. The customer asked him if he was notified about it and he said no. And we just thought it was weird that no one would notify him especially when going under the vehicle. My bf could've turned on the vehicle and left without knowing that the employee was under the vehicle. We took the vehicle to a mechanic to make sure nothing was damaged. But it's not ok or safe for an employee to go under a vehicle and without notifying the owner of the vehicle.

Rivers A.

Good price good price lots people. Not sure will come again . Don't forget to use coupon!

Went there again after a while and it's like they turned the strength of the car wash to 20. It hit my car extremely hard, slapped my mirrors back and forth and gave my car two new deep gashes. I know for sure the scratches came from the car wash because they weren't there before, and you can see that they're fresh, both in the same exact orientation (so not from rock chips) and is in direction of the spinners that clean your car. If you don't want deep scratches that cut through your paint layer, save your car the pain and don't come here. Prices also went way up in recent times it seems. Find a different place.

Soche M.

I just went on Saturday afternoon 02/22/25) for a quick wash and drove home right after. Once I park I noticed something stringy was dragging underneath my rear driver's side tire. Went to pull the stringy thing off and notice it felt like tire rubber, so I knelt down to inspect that tire and notice the stringy rubber was my tire shavings that's been carved off most likely from the car wash machine the part where it pushes your rear tire forward so your vehicle could enter the wash. I will have to get this tire replaced on Monday and eventually have to cancel my monthly plan with LBG Express- Always check your entire vehicle and tires once you exit the wash at the vacuum area.

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5 years ago

Always quick and easy low cost and I love the lights and colored foam at a good price. Can't beat it!

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8 years ago

Love this car wash it's fast the lines move pretty good does a good overall job. Workers are helpful and friendly.

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Really good attentive customer service, prices are fair, clean vacuuming area and overall really pleased with the service.

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6 years ago

My car was scratched all over and the employees knew the machine didn't work properly and still let me proceed.

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Love this place great facility clean fast and the employees are very polite and professional... in my book

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Ask the Community - Gateway Express

Is this a true touch less car wash (no brushes touch your car)?

Brushes definitely touch your car.

How do you take part in the Yelp check-in when you pay at the pay stall?

Hello Kimberly, When you come in, on the menu screen there is an option called "Enter Coupon". Pick that option, then enter the 4 digit code that is provided to you after… Read more

If I get the monthly membership can I get the 15 dollar car wash every time I wash my car or does the monthly membership come with limitations?

You choose which wash u want for the month. If you want the 15 dollar one u pay the price for that wash for the month.

How do you pay for a membership? Can you do it at the pay station? Or must it be done at the office?

We you arrive to the pay stations the menu will display five different options. You will want to select "Join wash club". Then you will be able to select the package of your desired choice, enter a billing zip code, and finally insert your card… Read more

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There was a line on a Monday (holiday) morning but it wasn't too bad as the line went by fast.

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Gateway Express - carwash - Updated May 2026

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