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    Kwik Shine Car Wash

    3.6 (62 reviews)
    Open 6:00 am - 8:00 pm

    Services - Kwik Shine Car Wash

    Auto detailing work

    Paint and exterior protection

    Car wash

    3 More Services

    Protection

    Tunnel wash

    Wheel and rim detailing

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    Two long scratches running parallel to each other are about the same width as one strip in the back rolling cleaner
    Felice K.

    Usually I leave 5 star reviews only, but I'll make an exception for such a terrible experience (Before and after pictures attached) I've been coming here for over five years and when I inquired about the three scratches left by the back roller to manager Greg, I was yelled at. "Let me give you a physics education." He tried to convince me the look cleaners on the side only make squiggly lines could not possibly harm the car like that. Given the aggression, I'm assuming that approach was to avoid me noticing the large rolling cleaners above. The strips in this roller happen to be almost the exact width apart of the scratches on my hood. This car was purchased on the 6th of March 2020, (it's about two weeks old.) When I asked him what else could have done this and tried to show him evidence off the purchase date, I was yelled at again. I checked with the person who sold me the car and mechanic I had it evaluated by - both are in agreement. They car absolutely did not have these scratches before. (Text threads are posted also as proof) I showed him the video to Greg I took of the employer I reported the scratches to right after it happened. Alex told me 'it was probably the back roller.' Greg refused to have it. 'We are taking no responsibility for this' he yelled. I sincerely hope I save anyone reading this such a let down especially after purchasing a new car. I'll post all the evidence here so you can make up your own mind about whether you want to risk you car with Kwik wash or not. Feedback welcome

    Mina H.

    Convenient car wash located in the shell gas station area on a large lot. As of 09/2019 Is $12 for extreme car wash As you enter the machine the attendants use a brush to clean the tires and front and back then your car gets all wash and dry and the vehicles come out all clean, staff will give you a token for the vacuum, bring your own rag to wipe down your vehicle and is all shiny clean. Trash and recycling cans with options on what can be recycled. I took one start because the vacuums aren't as strong as others vacuums I have used on other car washes but nevertheless it does the job.

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    2 years ago

    Closed early with no warning. Waited 15 minutes for nobody to tell us and had to back up through the lot causing a disturbance of cars.

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    4 years ago

    Good. Came here for a quick car rinse, fast easy, free vacuum service. Did exactly what I needed to be done for $7.

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    5 years ago

    This is my favorite car wash in San Diego!! Quick, efficient, vacuum included, perfect. Highly recommend!

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    7 years ago

    Alfredo provides great customer service! I always come to kwik shine to give my car a sparkle. Thank you.

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    I went to this car wash because my car was a mess. Alfredo did an excellent job helping me out ! & I was able to clean and vacuum my car .

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    7 years ago

    Quick, easy, efficient, vacuum yourself after. Would def love two towels afterwards to dry /clean car off and another for inside console.

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    I know what you're thinking, 5 stars for a car wash where you do most of the work. It's that good!…read more The equipment is always in working order and the place is always clean and stocked. If you cant navigate the screen/payment machine someone is quick to help. I had (yes, had) 3 vehicles on the wash club and they were Johnny on the Spot every time to expedite the transaction. You even get a discount for multiple vehicles on the monthly wash. They'll tape your wiper and gas door, hand you an air freshener and through you go.. There are plenty of vacuums and they even have air blowers to get that little bit of water from inside the side mirrors and badges. I always find it quite amusing when people blow off their entire car. I watch and laugh. There are always plenty of clean towels at each station for drying and there's also also a place to hold your floormat while you scrub it. The only reason I HAD memberships here and now do not, is because I moved away. At my new location, there's a similar place, but it's not the same. I'll be moving back at the end of the year, and will also be signing right back up at Eco Friendly when I do.

    So on my last visit, I did not have a great experience and a very nice lady Vanessa wrote me back…read moreand said let me look into this and get back to you. This is not the way we run our business. I'm very sorry. I went back today and checked in where you pay with an incredible employee named Paul who I told my story to and just waved his hand and said we'll make it perfect and you know what they did customer for life and that's how you do it.

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    San Diego Gas and Car Wash

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    My car was in dire need of a wash. I had a great experience the last time I brought it here, so I…read morecame back. This time, I went with the Gold wash which included cleaning the mats and a couple of other things. When I was handing over my car, I gave them a heads-up about the pet hair on the mats. They assured me that they'd take care of it. This was definitely another OMG-I-can't-believe-how-clean-the-car-is! experience. The front and rear windshields and all the windows were spotless. There wasn't a speck of dust on the dashboard or center console. The mats looked like new. Everyone I interacted with was very friendly, and when I took my little fur-baby out of the car, they were friendly to him, and he liked them. I took my fur-baby for a little walk and when we came back about 20 minutes later, the car was ready for us. I will be back!

    Absolutely terrible. I asked the guy who writes the car wash ticket to please make sure they got…read moremy wheels clean. He said, "you only got a silver wash ($27 by the way) if you want the wheels clean you need a gold wash or wheel bright" (whatever that is). I reached down, wiped some of the dirt off my wheel and said "thats dirt. Are you saying you won't get the dirt off my car unless I pay more?" It deteriorated from there with him cursing me out for 'disrespecting' him. I went into the office to get my money back. He followed me in, continued to curse. I told him I just want my car washed and would go elsewhere. The guy is a danger and should be fired. I went over to Encinitas car wash and they were fantastic. Don't go to the shell car wash. Crazy. Horrible. Zero stars if possible

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