Glitz Car Wash

4.0 (154 reviews)

Car Wash, Auto Detailing

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This place is awesome! They cleaned our car so well, interior was detail nice & for a steal of a price. They were efficient and detail oriented.

Christine H.

Love this place - get here early on the weekends, if you can, because you'll wait. They only take cash but have an ATM if you're not prepared. They always do such a great job cleaning my car and detailing it - including using compressed air to dry the crevices and get the dust out. Thanks again for a great wash!

Iurii T.

!!! DO NOT COME !!! Terrible experience with this shitty "car wash" I brought there my brand new car and they ruined paint on it! Glossy paint coat is completely covered with swirl scratches! Same thing with door pillars, it's all over in scratches. Manager told me that it's ok :) So damaging paint on your car is normal for this place. Completely unprofessional stuff and manager!!! They don't know how to take care of your car, they just need your money! They using dirt towels, they not wash car properly before wipe it. So never bring your baby here!!! Don't make my mistake! This spot is only for junk, rusty cars under $900 Just crap!!!

They broke it! And denied it! Horrible people!

Candy M.

horrible horrible people!!!!! they broke my dash cam and denied it! and didnt even say sorry or give me anything to compensate me!!!!! horrible horrible horrible people!!!

Eric D.

Experience: This will be my third visit to this location. I usually come here in the morning to beat the rush, but due to time restraints I had to come around 3pm. Regardless the line does not seem to be too long, so it was not a problem. Parking: If for some reason you are looking for parking, there is free street parking in front. It does not seem too difficult to find a spot. Worth: I usually receive the regular wash and I have no complaints. I think it's worth the money. If you are looking for a decent hand car wash, this would be the place. I never use those cheap car wash where it is a machine and possible get your car scratched. At least hear, you know your car will be taken care of. They have decent seating area with a couple of couches. You just have to wait till someone tells you your car is ready.

Charleene R.

I've been coming to this place for years, when they were Ritz in Chicago ave. This place has a good system down and has you in and out of there within 10-15mins. Once they're done they'll come into the waiting room and call your car and have you pay. CASH ONLY. If you don't have cash there is an ATM in there. Then they will walk you out to your car. When they're real busy I'll make sure I do a quick walk around in case they missed a spot. Majority of the time the car is cleaned and dried well and I love that they use the air compressor to blow out the excess water from behind the side mirrors and around the trunk. The employees have always been very nice and courteous. As long as I'm in the neighborhood this will be my go to car wash! Not crazy about the fact that they raised their prices! I'll be sure to always do my walk around... just in case.

Andre J.

Absolutely hands down the best car wash I've ever been too and believe me I watch for every detail. If you wanna a car wash that check all the boxes , this little gem will make you happy . I've been coming g here for years and it's never been disappointing. Thanks Glitz

Mo F.

Ruined my car. If you are worried about getting scratches and swirls DO NOT come here. They didn't have a proper presoak and rinse approach. Didn't rinse post the first soak. Used dirty mitts that weren't washed between cars and just scrubbed all the dirt and scratched up the clear coat on my brand new car. Just terrible. All my doors black gloss pillars have tons of new very noticeable big swirls now. The last few weeks walking up to the doors would really enjoy the fact they were so clear in comparison to my previous car. Although it's inevitable that you will get swirls on your car over time, getting a new car washed here was a huge mistake. To top it off wasn't a good job overall. Streaks and stains throughout.

So, I used to go to this car wash place for a while. But then they started charging whatever they felt like. They seem to have no clue about different types of cars. They used to charge me $20 for my BMW i3, but then all of a sudden they increased it to $25. When I asked why, the guy said my car is a mini SUV. But it's a sedan, so that didn't make sense. I don't mind pay more but charge right for everyone.

The best car wash I've been too yet. They made the interior look like it's brand new, straight out of the dealership. My exterior was spotless

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***CASH ONLY*** Great hand wash service for the price compared to the other options about there. I have tried a few and this one stands out based on the amount of attention paid to the detail and the work. Recommended if you're looking to get a car wash and further detailing read more

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J H.

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Best car wash I've found in Chicago. Their attention to detail was evident and impressive. Pricing is fair. Only real complaint is no one spoke with me until my vehicle was "ready," so I didn't get a chance to tell them what I wanted read more

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Adam F.

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Best my vehicle has looked in a while. Had to wait in line for a hot second, but had the ability to watch them do their work the whole time. Will be back! read more

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Susan M.

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They're great: fast, thorough, professional. I'll keep going there and recommend them.

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This place is awesome! They cleaned our car so well, interior was detail nice & for a steal of a price. They were efficient and detail oriented. read more

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E D.

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I used to LOVE this business but tonight they refused to wash my car. Website & bldg signs say open until 8pm. I pull up at 7:10pm on dry cool evening but they refused to wash my car. Was in need of cleaning before road trip at 6am tomorrow. I asked to speak to a manager. They all pretended they didn't know how to speak English and threw their hands up. Refused to let me speech to a manager. I always have BIG tips here even delivered homemade tamales to show my appreciation...never again. Stop throwing up your hands and pretending you don't understand and explain WHY you refuse to work 50 minutes before closing read more

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Christine H.

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2 years ago

Love this place - get here early on the weekends, if you can, because you'll wait. They only take cash but have an ATM if you're not prepared. They always do such a great job cleaning my car and detailing it - including using compressed air to dry the crevices and get the dust out. Thanks again for a great wash! read more

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Iurii T.

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!!! DO NOT COME !!! Terrible experience with this shitty "car wash" I brought there my brand new car and they ruined paint on it! Glossy paint coat is completely covered with swirl scratches! Same thing with door pillars, it's all over in scratches. Manager told me that it's ok :) So damaging paint on your car is normal for this place. Completely unprofessional stuff and manager!!! They don't know how to take care of your car, they just need your money! They using dirt towels, they not wash car properly before wipe it. So never bring your baby here!!! Don't make my mistake! This spot is only for junk, rusty cars under $900 Just crap!!! read more

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Candy M.

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horrible horrible people!!!!! they broke my dash cam and denied it! and didnt even say sorry or give me anything to compensate me!!!!! horrible horrible horrible people!!! read more

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Eric D.

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Experience: This will be my third visit to this location. I usually come here in the morning to beat the rush, but due to time restraints I had to come around 3pm. Regardless the line does not seem to be too long, so it was not a problem. Parking: If for some reason you are looking for parking, there is free street parking in front. It does not seem too difficult to find a spot. Worth: I usually receive the regular wash and I have no complaints. I think it's worth the money. If you are looking for a decent hand car wash, this would be the place. I never use those cheap car wash where it is a machine and possible get your car scratched. At least hear, you know your car will be taken care of. They have decent seating area with a couple of couches. You just have to wait till someone tells you your car is ready. read more

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Charleene R.

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I've been coming to this place for years, when they were Ritz in Chicago ave. This place has a good system down and has you in and out of there within 10-15mins. Once they're done they'll come into the waiting room and call your car and have you pay. CASH ONLY. If you don't have cash there is an ATM in there. Then they will walk you out to your car. When they're real busy I'll make sure I do a quick walk around in case they missed a spot. Majority of the time the car is cleaned and dried well and I love that they use the air compressor to blow out the excess water from behind the side mirrors and around the trunk. The employees have always been very nice and courteous. As long as I'm in the neighborhood this will be my go to car wash! Not crazy about the fact that they raised their prices! I'll be sure to always do my walk around... just in case. read more

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Andre J.

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Absolutely hands down the best car wash I've ever been too and believe me I watch for every detail. If you wanna a car wash that check all the boxes , this little gem will make you happy . I've been coming g here for years and it's never been disappointing. Thanks Glitz read more

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Brooke R.

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I went to Glitz to for an interior detailing + wash of my SUV and couldn't be happier with their services! I have a dog (who unfortunately gets carsick) and twin baby boys, so my car was in desperate need of a good interior clean. The team at Glitz left it looking pristine -- I can't say enough about how impressed I am with the end result and will absolutely go back again anytime I'm in need of a general wash or more thorough detailing. So appreciative of them! read more

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Mo F.

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Ruined my car. If you are worried about getting scratches and swirls DO NOT come here. They didn't have a proper presoak and rinse approach. Didn't rinse post the first soak. Used dirty mitts that weren't washed between cars and just scrubbed all the dirt and scratched up the clear coat on my brand new car. Just terrible. All my doors black gloss pillars have tons of new very noticeable big swirls now. The last few weeks walking up to the doors would really enjoy the fact they were so clear in comparison to my previous car. Although it's inevitable that you will get swirls on your car over time, getting a new car washed here was a huge mistake. To top it off wasn't a good job overall. Streaks and stains throughout. read more

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Tanya E.

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I came on Monday fot car wash at 5:55 they open until 8 PM , but the guy say we already closed and I told him you open until 8 PM and he said yes, but we are closed already. So I drove to the car wash nine and they open until 8 PM just to hear that answer read more

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Izabella W.

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So, I used to go to this car wash place for a while. But then they started charging whatever they felt like. They seem to have no clue about different types of cars. They used to charge me $20 for my BMW i3, but then all of a sudden they increased it to $25. When I asked why, the guy said my car is a mini SUV. But it's a sedan, so that didn't make sense. I don't mind pay more but charge right for everyone. read more

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Teeyam K.

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The best car wash I've been too yet. They made the interior look like it's brand new, straight out of the dealership. My exterior was spotless read more

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Sana K.

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This was my first time at Glitz car wash and I was amazed at how well they cleaned my car. Very thorough exterior and interior hand wash. I've been telling all my friends and family about Glitz. I will be a regular here. read more

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Tameka H.

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One of the best carwashes around town and Chicago been going here for over 15 years now thank you guys for your service

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Ann D.

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Should have known when no one was in line on a Saturday at noon. Cash only. I asked the guy when I pulled in how much as I wanted to make sure I had enough cash. He said $20. When they were done they charged me $28 -medium SUV price for a Tesla y. They didn't get the bugs off. Said that was $25 more ?. Don't go here. It's a scam. Still no one there when I left. read more

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Demeta T.

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Bullshit car wash. I wished I could give them no stars at all. I've been coming here for years. I can honestly say that they do very well making sure your car is squeaky clean. But the workers there are thieves. My car has been stolen out of TWO TIMES! The first time they stole liquor from my trunk. It was my birthday so I just let it be since I was in a good mood. The second time, my prescription (Gucci) glasses were stolen. Being that I've experienced theft before at this location, I always put away my items to avoid having them stolen. The workers went into my locked glove compartment and stole my glasses. So if you like your items taken, this location is for you! read more

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Josue J.

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I have used this place for work and for personal use and they are by far the best detail shop I have ever used. They are definitely not the cheapest, so if that is your main objective, this is not the place for you. However, you definitely get what you pay for. I have gotten many details and this place is head and shoulders above all. They make your car look like, you just bought a new car from the dealer. They do an absolutely fantastic job. read more

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Jamie B.

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Best Car Wash in Chicago. It's not quick, but I assure you it's worth the wait. It's like your car's been detailed for $20

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Claire G.

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I had an amazing experience at glitz cafe wash. They scrubbed and cleaned my car for a half hour! Twenty dollars well spent. I did have to wait in line on a Saturday to get in, and I did have to get cash from the atm. Sometimes the employees don't speak English so it can be difficult to communicate. Great experience though. I'll be back. read more

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Benjamin F.

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SO impressed. having worked at a car wash for years I am very picky. these guys know whassup. great value and great job! 5 stars!!!

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Leslie V.

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4 years ago

This place is so affordable and they have a great attention to detail even on the cheaper options! Will definitely be back.

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Shantee H.

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I've been coming here for years. This place is consistently excellent with their attention to detail. You will likely wait in line for a long time, but it's worth it. read more

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Maritza D.

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They do a thorough job at this place. I highly recommend them! I can bring my dog with me in the waiting area and it is clean and comfortable. read more

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Kate S.

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I was very (underlined) happy with my service here. Needing a last minute car wash on a Friday night, and finding my old place shuttered, I headed over to Glitz not knowing what to expect. If it's going to be your first time: pull in, give 'em your keys, go sit in the waiting room, and... wait as your car gets pampered like a day at the spa. Without requesting anything, the standard hand wash/vacuum/dry was $15, and covered every single inch of the car. They even vacuumed the leaves out of the trunk top divet... I don't know what car things are called. Should you have a nice ride, you can ask for specific detailing services that look like they run up to $150, or maybe more... but I'm in my bro's Honda Civic, replete with sun spots and bumper scrapes, so standard is alright by me. I recommend going during off-hours so as to avoid long waits described by other reviewers. read more

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Chitowner S.

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Real nice facility and staff. The line is better in the AMs. Service was great. Take cash.

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Palita S.

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Love the attention to detail here. My dog rides with me in the car a lot so there's fur everywhere. They take out the mats, wash them. The car is dried by hand. Its cash only. Everyone is super friendly. read more

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Enrique B.

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Stopped in for a wash and have to say if I could give them a grade lower than F I would. $24 to wash my Murano. Upon checking I see multiple water spots. I told them from the beginning make sure no water spots. That is my biggest pet peeve on top of missing multiple interior dry coffee stains. What's the purpose of a interior wash and vacuum if they can't even get that right ? read more

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Sarah J.

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Always a great and through clean! They are efficient with their time and get you in and out with a job well done. Cash only.

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Jessica W.

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Fast, efficient and an overall great value considering how clean my vehicle felt afterwards. My go-to car wash from now on.

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Andy N.

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Waaaay to slow of a process. Not COVID related, guys standing around, no hustle at all. Sadly losing my business.

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Ivanka B.

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Never a disappointment! Always such a thorough job - been coming here for years. Super warm waiting area in the winter and nice & cool in the summer. Looking forward to getting my car detailed here one day. Love that they will vacuum the leaves out of my trunk in the fall. Sometimes the wait is a bit long but worth it for the streak-free windows and sparkling exterior! read more

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Alex I.

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Great be price and nice work. I get my car and bike washed here. I do wish they took credit cards though for bigger jobs. Details, wax...etc

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Mx R.

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7 years ago

I've been told over the phone that the vehicle can be dropped any time in the morning for detailing. Came there on Thursday morning with my wife and after an hour waiting by the closed door been told by the walking by employee that they will be closed today due to a snow. REALLY?! read more

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Great neighborhood spot for a thorough car wash. Fair price, fast service. Will be back!

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I was one faithful and happy customer of this establishment since they were located on Chicago Avenue. On 2/17/18 at approximately 4:00 pm I went to get my car washed. After the wash I went to inspect the vehicle as I always do. There were some minor issues which were quick fixes with the manager just being open to listening and not taking my dissatisfaction personal. Now keep this in mind...I am a lady who actually washes and waxes her vehicle regularly even in the winter. The manager became irate regarding wiping the excess water out of door jams, wiping water off of the Weather Tech mats and ensuring that all of the salt residue was removed and spreading the tire dressing evenly on all 4 tires. Instead of the manager hearing me out he stated to me if I didn't like the service...I didn't have to come back and could find someone else to wash my vehicle. Then, when I tried to ask for a number to contact the owner, the manager ran into a back room and when he emerged back he stated to me that the owner said they do well without my business and not to come back. I will admit that I did get angry and knocked down some garbage cans. But, to have spent $19 on a car wash and then for it to start snowing.... I felt like a fool. He and the other staff cannot take advice or guidance to achieve customer satisfaction. I will not return and will find other sites to report this disrespect. I have attached an old review of my previous satisfaction with this business. This post is in regard to the Augusta Boulevard location. read more

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2511 W Augusta Blvd
Chicago, IL 60622
West Town, Humboldt Park
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(773) 227-7489
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Does Glitz Car Wash take credit cards?

No, Glitz Car Wash does not take credit cards.

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Yes, Glitz Car Wash has free WiFi.

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Welcome to The Ritz Hand Car Wash! We want you to know that we are fully committed to serving the needs and wants of the most important people at The Ritz, you, our clients. The Ritz was opened a little over nine years ago with the idea that we could provide to the people of Ukranian Village amazing service at a reasonable price.

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Canaryville, New City

I've given this place multiple chances because it's conveniently located and, judging by the…read moreconstant line of cars, clearly popular. But at this point, I can't justify going back. The core issue isn't just that there's always a line--it's that the line is chaos. There's no clear system, no active management, and no sense that anyone is responsible for keeping things orderly. Cars cut in front of each other, people inch forward aggressively to claim space, and what should be a straightforward wait turns into a stressful, almost competitive experience. I've seen more than a few tense exchanges between customers, and it completely undermines what should be a routine errand. To be fair, the staff seem young and well-intentioned. They're not disengaged or rude. But they also don't appear trained or empowered to manage the flow of traffic or address the disorder. When things back up--which is often--there's no visible effort to step in and create structure. It feels like everyone is just reacting rather than running an actual system. And then there's the wash itself, which is... fine. Not terrible, but certainly not worth the time, frustration, and unpredictability of the experience leading up to it. For a place that clearly has high demand, you'd expect a more polished operation and a better end result. What's most frustrating is that this feels fixable. A clearly defined queue, active line management, and some basic customer flow discipline would go a long way. Instead, it's left to chance--and the result is a place that feels stressful and, frankly, unpleasant to visit. There are too many other options out there to justify dealing with this level of disorganization.

Now you go through the car wash to have a clear, grease-like paste smeared all over your vehicle,…read morewhich further smears on all your windows, creating a safety hazard; yet, the management is doing nothing about it. You can go through the wash two times to have the same experience - it does jot remove the grease-like paste, which is all over the hanging washer pads which hit your vehicle. Shut this place down again, do a thorough cleaning, including replacing ALL of the hanging washer pads. Ridiculous this place still operates as it does!

J & J Car Wash

(34 reviews)

Bridgeport

You should definitely come to this car wash. Although the actual car wash system is small, the…read morestaff then take over and clean the car very well. Only problem I had when I came here? Two of the pressure washers needed maintenance, but it wasn't too bad, since I know they'll fix it. The prices are fair and reasonable for such a good car wash. It's also crazy how this amazing car wash has been standing for around more/less than 20 years, and it still continues to be a great car wash.

The service was amazing. I dropped off my car in the morning to get the carpet and floor mats…read moreshampooed & buff out my headlights. When I got it back in 2 hours, my car inside & out was spotless. The guy went above & beyond what I requested. The price is reasonable too.

State Street Hand Car Wash

(225 reviews)

Near Southside

First time getting a car wash from here and they did a great job! $25 hand wash and tire shine for…read morea small SUV isn't bad! I went at 3pm and waited for maybe 20 min before my car was washed. Most hand washes in the city have long lines after work hours so be mindful of that!

I received a free car wash from Goodyear Car Care on Wabash Street in Chicago, whom I highly…read morerecommend. I took my car in expecting to get it cleaned but I got it back dirtied, smudged and unbecoming of a car that was just cleaned. It looks like they simply wet the car and towel dried it. Maybe it's the free, you get what you paid for special. With the results I received, I will not return. I am assuming someone will respond with a tired excuse. If they do, I sure home is a good one and includes them taking accountability. It's likely they will ask me if I reported to anyone at the car wash. My guess is that it was intentional. I cannot be convinced they did not see all the unclean spots on the car. I watched one of the workers clean the window, a spot remained and he walked away as if he'd done his best work ever.

Ducky's Car Wash

(28 reviews)

Ducky's was a drive by find as I was overdue for a Spring cleaning car wash, and the reasonably…read morepriced touchless options caught my attention. Upon entering, I noticed that the place and equipment looked a little run down, and only 1 of the 2 touchless stations were open, but there was a already cleaning in progress, which was a good sign. After a short wait, someone came out to ask which wash I wanted, ranging from $4 to $10, took my cash (no credit cards), explained I need to roll in between the tracks until my front tire hit a bump until I saw the "Stop" light. About halfway in, my car was already getting sprayed with a foaming substance so I could barely see. Once fully stopped, I was nervous, because the equipment got a lot closer to my car than the ones I'd previous used, however that probably helped in getting all the grime off. I went for the full treatment with wax, and it took a few more minutes to dry clear after the actual wash was done, but I was very happy with the results.

My car was l dirty after I went through the $10 "deluxe" car wash. I spoke with the manager about…read moreit and he accused me of lying about the car wash I paid for. The machine did not print a receipt and he claimed to have no way of showing that I got the deluxe. He was very rude to me and it felt racially motivated because he was kind to the other non black people. I would never go back or recommend to any one. My car is still dirty and I'm out of $10.

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Mocassin L.

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9 years ago

Someone had scratched my 4 month old truck passenger side door and of course I was upset didn't know who did this and how much it was going to take to get it fix. Well came to work told my coworkers and one of them highly recommended Glitz. He first checked the damaged I had before sending me there to make sure it wasn't worse then it looked. A good buffing I was told would be able to get the scratch out if it hasn't hit the bottom layer of the paint. So I took it to get a wash and to buff the door asked how long it will take they assured me it wouldn't be no longer then the time they told me and sure enough they got the majority of the scratch out and gave me my truck back exactly at the time they told me they would. The car looked like new again. They put my mind at ease and I would highly recommend them. read more

Dennis C.

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9 years ago

Been to a lot of car wash places in the 50 years of driving. This place is the best I have ever found. The efficiency and detail of their work is fantastic. I got tired just watching them work at top speed. They think of, and clean, everything. And inexpensive as well. Whenever I am within miles of this place, I make a detour to come here. It is probably against my personal interest to write such a glowing review, as that may just add to its popularity, but couldn't resist throwing a compliment their way. They deserve it. read more

Jaime T.

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14 years ago

I live in Chicago and I am a car guy. one day I went Ritz car wash .At least 4 people work on your car.They have different types of car washes depending on how clean you want your car washed inside or outside. I'm always a satisfied customer, the car always looks brand new..I always get there late, so I can not take advantage of the $9 deal, but I don't mind paying the $13.. it's well worth every dollar. their price is very reasonable. read more

Morgan G.

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11 years ago

They pay extra special attention to the small things most other washes forget about, like wiping the water off your wheels and making sure your windows are super dry and not streaky. That stuff drives me crazy! Sometimes it can get crowded, but overall this place is great! read more

Lisa K.

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13 years ago

Excellent customer service, fabulously clean car inside & out, clean and inviting waiting area including comfy lounge chairs, TV & arcade games, friendly and professional team of staff. Who knew a car wash could be so fabulous?! Quality of life boost indeed. Go Glitz Go! read more

David L.

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11 years ago

I love coming here for getting their wash. For several times I brought my car at that location and they are so impressive and friendly with the their customers. I did not waste my time coming here. Clean washing by the guys. I highly recommend them to all. read more

Glender H.

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9 years ago

This is the ONLY carwash I go to. I got the task of getting my parents new truck washed. I could take it to Mercedes Benz and get unlimited free washes. After going to Glitz Carwash the 1st time I haven't been anywhere else.....not even for free. read more

Dariel L.

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5 years ago

The service was not bad. Visited them recently for a wash and waxing. For that price the service is not bad (something around 60$), it was quick and several people were at the process. the car is shining now) read more

Cheli R.

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9 years ago

Me and my husband have been going to glitz they are super good they leave my truck and car shiny and clean we do really high recommend this car wash to family and friends read more

Anna K.

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14 years ago

I clean my car here every Sunday. My car is always clean even in not rich areas. Staff is friendly and welcoming. Couldn't be more happier with my car wash read more