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Jack's Car Wash

3.7 (970 reviews)
Closed • 8:00 am - 6:00 pm
Updated over 3 months ago

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Great! I have a 4 year old Prius with cloth seats that was pretty Clean until I took it to the Sierras and a bear with muddy paws got in and got the front seats quite dirty. I was appalled and wanted my clean seats back, so I asked Jacks and Parker recommended steam cleaning the seats ($50 each) and giving the car their "antibacterial wash" ($60). I forgot to ask to steam clean the arm rest when I paid, but when I explained the guy doing the work he did it for no extra charge. They did it in nearly the promised time (45 min) and Now my seats have dried and look practically like new!! I am very happy with the cost and result and will return when my seats need cleaning again.

Dan R.

Came to Jack's car wash today around 3 pm. Customer service when first going in was nice and professional. I went on a roadtrip and collected some bugs on the front number and hood. I purchase the $200 package knowing that it was going to take some detail work to clean everything and get all the bugs splatter off. Not the best with attention to detail. I understand that they're busy but I figured the $200 package would buy the right for them to take the time. Customer service said it will be 30-40 mins. It was done in 20. I get home and noticed there was a good amount missed on the front bumper and left and right lights. Also on the inside the dressing used seemed like was done in a rush. The back seats weren't wiped down. There was still spots of crumbs and marks from my kids that could be easily wiped off. There was spot where they treated and spots you can tell that was missing. The back trunk rubber trunk mat wasn't taken out and cleaned. $200 was a mistake to spend here.

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Alba S.

Hello, I just wanted to share how pleased I am with the service I received today. I came in for a detailed car wash, and my main concern was getting all the dog hair out of the carpet and cleaning the dirt between the car seats. Removing dog hair from the carpet can be really challenging, but they exceeded my expectations and left my car looking spotless. Also Jose thank you so much for the great customer service you provided today. If you need your car detailed this is the place to go. I promise you worth every penny.

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Adam G.

Super friendly customer service but not the most attention to detail. If you need a quick wash, exterior only they'll do a decent job! If you're looking for an exterior cleaning I don't know if I recommend. I asked the first person about getting the inside cleaned so I went with what he recommended and it didn't look great. Also quite a few spots and marks that I wiped away and picked at on my own afterwards. Kinda disappointing.

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Paul O.

Great full service car wash at a decent price. The people here are helpful and polite. The waiting area is under construction/remodeling which is why I didn't give five stars. Quality of the exterior car wash was solid (they took the time to remove some stuff by hand that the automatic wash didn't get rid of) and the interior vacuuming was thorough.

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Halil S.

I paid for the most expensive full detail package, but the job was very disappointing. The seats and parts of the interior were still dirty after the service. When customers pay for a premium detail, they expect the car to be thoroughly cleaned. Unfortunately, the quality did not match the price.

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Be L.

Horrible! I came for their full spa service $79.99. My car came out with all white spots in the front and bird's pee at the door. Talked to their staffs and they said I need to pay extra for stains. Sorry! I paid $79.99!

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4 months ago

I love this place, it's fast and my get clean. Best part is they have monthly plan. I can go every day..

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3 months ago

Weekends are not good at all. They do a cookie cutter job if there are lots of cars in the line

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1 year ago

It was ok, they missed a bunch of spots and my car smelled like mildew when I got it back.

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Prompt, courteous, responsive. Nice car wash too. You don't even need to get out of your vehicle.

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Is happy hour for $10 4-6pm on weekdays no longer available?

no longer available

Hi, are you open on New Year's Eve?

We will be closed New Year’s Eve & New Year’s Day! We are also closed when it’s raining unfortunately. Please call to confirm we are open prior to visiting us!

When is happy hour?

Mon-Fri 4pm to 6pm. No weekends.

Express wash how much?

9 for happy hour

My car does not have a front license plate. Would the license plate recognition machine still be able to detect the plate from the back?

Hi Ren, Yes, our system is designed to read the rear license plates. We also have the ability to add… 

Do you guys still have the happy hour exterior wash?

We sure do! Mon-Fri 4-6pm

I have a suv contaminated with fleas, what type of cleaning you suggest to solve this problem?

Hi Lidia- A deep thorough steam cleaning should kill any and all fleas and larvae. This has proven effective in the past, however without seeing the vehicle and knowing what… 

I drive a car with lettering (basically decals) on the lower rocker panels both on driver and passenger doors? Has anyone had any issues with damage to those letters going thru the car wash? Love to hear from folks that know what i'm asking.

Do you drive through your own car? I don't want strangers to drive my car during this pandemic

Yes, everyone is able to drive their own vehicle and it is not necessary to exit the vehicle at all if only having the outside washed.… 

Do they have hand wash too for soft top cars?

Our wash process is completely safe for soft top cars and we process dozens every day.

Can you make appointments for an interior/exterior cleaning?

No appointments are needed for interior/exterior cleaning. Appointments for detailing services such as polishing or steam cleaning can be made on our website.

Is this safe for lowered cars?

As long as you have 3” clearance from the lowest part of the vehicle, you will be fine. We wash Porsche GT2 and GT3’s that sit very low and they fit on the conveyor without any issues.

Do you have special hours for the current shelter in place?

We are happy to report we are open for both exterior and full service washes during normal business hours 8am-6pm

Is Jacks open during the Coronavirus Shelter In Place order? Thank you

I think it's closed I drove by it and it was closed down

How much is a car wash?

I like the express for $9!

Do they take expired coupons? (From the ValuPak maulers)

I don't believe so, but you can always get $5 off for checking in on Yelp

Which brand products does this place use for the clear coat protectant, tire dressing, and rainbow polish? Also does this place use proper microfiber towels to dry the car?

Im unsure which product they use for clear coat, but I think it all comes from P&S sales - I wash all of my cars there - Mercedes, Porsche and BMW - ive never experienced any issues - I especially love the attention Brad the General Manager gives to… 

Open on Christmas Eve or Christmas?

We will close at 3pm on Christmas Eve and closed Christmas Day so our employees can spend time with their families & celebrate the holiday.

Do they have any discount on weekdays?

You can get a discount everyday. Just check in via yelp to get a discount on the super wash.

Are you open in July 4th?

Yes! Until approx 4pm...

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Review Highlights - Jack's Car Wash

“Brad and his team at Jack's Carwash cleaned up my entire car and it looked and smelled like it was BRAND NEW.”

Mentioned in 49 reviews

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I don't write reviews often, but this one is absolutely deserved…read more I just got my SUV detailed here, and I am honestly blown away by the results. The team went above and beyond what I was expecting. They conditioned all of the leather, steamed and cleaned every single floor mat, and somehow managed to make every inch of the interior look brand new again. The attention to detail was incredible. They cleaned areas I didn't even think about, and when I got in my car afterward, it felt like I was sitting in a completely different vehicle. Everything looked spotless, smelled fresh, and had that "new car" feeling all over again. What impressed me most was how much care they clearly put into their work. This wasn't just a quick wash and vacuum--they treated my car like it was their own. You can tell they genuinely take pride in what they do. I'm beyond happy with the results and couldn't stop smiling on the drive home. If you're looking for a shop that truly cares about quality and delivers amazing results, look no further. I've been going to San Mateo Car Wash for YEARS and had to post a review!!! They're just THAT good!!! Thank you guys for taking such great care of my car! :)

This is the place for all your wash and detail needs. Not to throw shade but the other place on…read moreelcamino has nothing on these guys. Customer service is great. They even offer a policy that if your not happy with your wash they will do it again... but they never have to because they do it right the first time. All my friends and family come here

Auto Pride - Kieran, manager and just great professional guy. Thank you!

Auto Pride

(595 reviews)

Excellent hand washed vehicle business! I've been coming to the San Carlos location for years now…read moreand really enjoy the friendly / professional staff and hand washed cars. We bring 3 cars here almost once a week on a monthly subscription. I've also started using their detailing services in the last couple of years. My only concern is I've heard rumors from friends that Auto Pride may be moving to a machine wash system. Not a fan of machine washed cars. It's the only hand wash car business in the mid-peninsula that I know of. It will be a sad day if Auto Pride moves to a machine washing or touchless system. I'm hoping not to go back to washing my own cars.

My son went to Auto Pride in San Carlos today expecting the $35 basic wash. The first attendant…read moreasked what he wanted and he clearly said just the basic wash. Then another employee came over, spoke quickly, and my son--who did not understand what was being offered--said yes and took the receipt without realizing he had been switched to a much more expensive package. At the check stand it came to over $100. He did not receive a professional detail. We regularly pay that kind of money for an actual detail and this was not that. It was a basic car wash with an upsell tacked on after he had already agreed to the advertised wash. I understand businesses try to upsell. What I don't accept is doing it after the customer has already stated what they want, especially when the customer is not following the pitch. Once he agreed to the basic wash, that should have been the transaction. Auto Pride is a car wash, not a detailing shop. Charging detailing prices for a wash and relying on confusion to get there is taking advantage of people.

Jack's Car Wash - carwash - Updated October 2026

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