Excellent service with a huge notice on pricing. You've reached your limit on rates. You've become to costly. Other car washes that are not automated are charging three to four dollars LESS!! The windows especially the windshields are left with visible swipes in the evening drives. Also side mirrors are left a mess. read more

Great work and these guys will always greet you with a smile and are genuinely friendly. After taking my truck off-roading for a couple of days, I brought it in and they did a great job overall. My only complaint is that the glass cleaning can be inconsistent, sometimes the windshield is left with noticeable streaks. If you ever notice anything that's not up to standard, they're more than willing to fix it and are very accommodating about it. read more

Try and support local business but this is what a $40 car wash gets you, all the wheels look like this. Took this photo in the car wash parking lot minutes after the wash. I was so bummed I didn't even say anything I just left. read more

Main Street Car Wash - This was after the car wash. - Car Wash Near Me - Riverside, California

Management has gone down hill, and today was the last straw. I arrived at 11:30am on a Tuesday. 3 cars in line: Mine and 2 others. I snapped a photo of the only 3 vehicles in line. 2 of those vehicles were washed and dried, not mine. A 4th car who arrived later than us was also washed BEFORE mine. The manager is pictured drying that 4th car. As my vehicle came out of the wash, I asked the manager if he could have his staff finish my car before the 4th car. His tone was short, rude and unprofessional. He said he couldn't do anything special for me. He said, "What do you want me to do, move cars?!!!" I calmly explained that I wasn't asking for special treatment, only fairness. I explained how I arrived before other cars who were washed before mine, and showed him the photos. Instead of doing the right thing, he chose to escalate a calm and reasonable request. He said, "IF YOU DON'T LIKE IT YOU CAN WRITE A BAD REVIEW AND YOU CAN LEAVE!" His tone made me feel threatened. (I am a 5' senior lady) His voice. His mean nature. His total disgard for human fairness and kindness. I walked outside, gathered myself and left without having my car dried. I wrote this review and will take my business elsewhere. March 2026. read more

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We've been going here for many years, service is always very good and friendly. We enjoy the outdoor seating. A bit pricey for my daughter's truck, $40 regular car wash. They did a really good job and were very attentive. I miss this car wash selling a pink spray that was amazing for our car windows inside and out. read more

Horrible experience. The workers drying the cars barely put in any effort, multiple areas were still wet, dry spots and not properly cleaned. It honestly felt rushed and careless. On top of that, the workers seemed completely disengaged and unhappy, which made the whole experience worse. Definitely not what I expected. read more

I used to come here as a kid with my dad all the time and they were always thorough with their work. I went today to get a wash done because my car was filthy from hiking with my friends and they did great on the outside, but the inside.... It looks like they rushed vacuumed and at that point I should've just saved my $31 and went to a drive through car wash and vacuumed it myself. Disappointed to say the least. read more

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Not enough people write reviews when they get good service. I've been coming to this place forever. I lucked out this time with only two cars in front of me! Great job inside and out and all the guys washing cars were in a good mood and seem to be having fun read more

They have changed management and there's no one keeping track of workers they didn't vacuum my car and did a terrible job. ..I use to love this place was my favorite car wash ...for years...no more read more

I used to come here on and off for many years. Since the "new" DIY car washes popped up, I've been going there. For the price of one car wash here, I can get a whole month of access twice a day! Today, I went there because I was in the area, pulled my car up, waited and waited and no one approached me.. after 10 min wait, I just left. I'll stick with what's working now---cause this place sure isn't! Bummer. read more

First time trying them out since im new to the neighborhood. Scrappy work for $40. Water spots and towel smudges on windows. Inside detail- still had dust and streaks. Had to go home and redo my window's and interior cleaning. Guess I should have read the reviews first. read more

Went here today and asked for the basic car wash. Apparently my Chevy bolt qualifies as an 'SUV' and thus higher prices. They did a decent job but not justified to pay $35. Sadly, I'll probably be back since as annoying as this is they are better than the car wash at 14th and the freeway. read more

Everyone was pleasant, but it was a really bad car wash overall didn't vacuum the center console. Nothing in the interior looked properly wiped down. Streaks were left on the windshield. The car sat for a bit so water started to dry on the body. They rushed it at the beginning just to let it sit After it rolled out of the wash. I recommend going somewhere else. read more

They always do a great job with my car! The owners are always friendly and helpful. Thank you!!

This has changed since May and Tak sold, and despite being my car wash of choice, today was my last visit. My family has been bringing their cars here for generations, starting with my grandma in the 1970s, and we've been coming here ever since, under different ownership throughout the years of course. She trusted them as I do and did, and despite my occasional visits to other car washes for convenience, I knew that if my car needed a consistently good wash, I should go to "Main Street." Today, when I pulled in, it was a different guy pulling the cars around to the washing station - someone I've never seen - no big deal. When my car was delivered, I noticed that the rim was scratched, which was a new issue. So, when I asked what might have happened, the owner became very defensive, rattling off the daily car count and claiming they had never had a problem, blah blah blah - I respect it enough. I just wanted to figure out what could have happened. As we're talking, lo and behold, the little fella who pulled the car into the washing bay, where I suspect the damage was done, shows up and proceeds to tell me my car was already like that because he "saw it." So you're telling me, the guy responsible for vacuuming out the cars and pulling them around, also examined my rims to make sure they were or weren't scratched? Now that's service. I wonder if he studied the wear on my tires, too. I may go back to ask if it's time to replace them. He was the one who "ran" the rim into the track or realistically rubbed the rim while turning into the bay! What a guilty conscience, to have absolutely "nothing" to do with the conversation, then pop up out of nowhere as I'm talking to the owner/manager about the damage. I have low-profile tires, so the rims are more susceptible to scratching - I get it. But I know it wasn't there before. Additionally, the owner is not very clever because he tried to compare my car and tire profile to the car next to me in the drying bay, which was a lifted, off-roading style Jeep. He asked me why the track or person, or whatever it was that scratched the rim, hadn't also scratched the Jeep rim. I tried explaining that the lifted Jeep tires, which are aftermarket, are three times as big as the stock tires on my car, but he didn't get it, or was just being indignant, or trying to gaslight me. Yeah, there's a big difference, almost a 3-4-inch difference. This has never happened before, and the only difference was the guy who drove the car into the washing bay. When I was leaving, having just tried to reason with the owner to figure out what had happened to my property, and after reassuring him that I was not mad, a few of the guys who dry and detail the cars, who have worked on my vehicles for years, started apologizing. I don't know what for, considering they supposedly didn't scratch the rim. Don't apologize for something you didn't do - cowardly. They are nice guys, though, and have never done me dirty or left my car dirty, for that matter. However, they were probably apologizing for their wonderfully articulate and rational boss, who disappeared once I went to retrieve my car as it was finished. So here I am, with a scratched rim. Aww, poor me. It sounds so petty, but I still got a clean car out of the deal. Still the best and most reliable wash in Riverside, but with poor customer service and an aggressive manager, possibly including at least one, perhaps unethical employee. Because my car's tires are too low-profile, I'm unable to go back; I don't want this to happen again. It was a mistake, and I give the guys credit for a job well done, always, but I'm upset with the poor governance in the new owner's stewardship of an enduring establishment in Riverside. The funny thing is, the only reason I was at the car wash was because I had just gotten the scratches on the rims fixed this morning. So I wanted to end the day with a clean car - but now I have another scratched rim - incredible - my luck. And the front left, where the scratch is, was the only rim that had nothing wrong with it - not anymore. I'm just frustrated. I had just gotten my car fixed, and this happened again, literally the same day. Again, it would be my luck. Don't go there if your tires are low profile or if you're worried someone might rub the rim while driving it onto the tracks. Otherwise, go if you want a good car wash, but be cautious because the owners are known to be scammers. Just look at one of the last reviews! The business/owners couldn't even be bothered to give someone $10 back for a mistake that was their own, then asked them to leave. Why should customers or loyal patrons be inconvenienced or have to bear the burdens and costs of erroneous and careless mistakes by new ownership or a new employee? And another excellent and reliable establishment in Riverside erodes. read more

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This car wash keeps going in the downward direction. Their prices went up as their attention to detail went down. Even on a slow day, they couldn't manage to dress the black plastic/vinyl trim on my car. Literally looked like a rag swipe. This is something I would expect from a $14 car wash, not a $32 car wash. Staff is either burned out or don't care. I've been coming here since 2000. I've been loyal to the point that it's ridiculous for me to continue throw my money away to this place. I've overextended my benefit of the doubt on improving. Even under new management, nothing has changed. read more

The wash was great, could've done better on the hood with the bug guts but do not leave anything of value in the car while being washed. They took my quarters out of my car and then totally denied it...like come on. Really? Change doesn't just magically disappear after a car wash. read more

​This car wash is a rip off they do horrible work and charge a grip of money I took my car in to get it washed not only did they charge me $40 to leave my windows smeared and water still on the car but they stole a bottle of perfume and expensive one on the side panel of my door now I have to replace an $85 bottle of perfume I called them and they denied it of course I will never go back there again I do a better job on my own read more

been coming here for many years always good car wash and I have a black car and I'm picky yet they always do a great job

While never exactly stellar this car wash hasn't been the same after Covid-19, short staffed maybe? Inattentive in the middle washing stage I watched as my car and another missed two hand washing and first high pressure drying stages respectively. The finished look inside wasn't exactly B- work either. Here's how it works, the prices have gone up more than 20% since the last washing there, you pull up, tell whoever greets you which wash you want, and which flavor of air freshener. Any larger vehicle, especially SUVs and trucks, have automatic $3/4 surcharges, so when you factor in the tip at the end, nearly $40 gets spent. Waiting occurs mostly outside, and with the heat waves I recommend having cold water on hand. When they're busy it can take up to an hour from start to finish. My primary reason for going here is that it's in a relatively safer area than the washes on University, I've probably earned enough stamps once combined on several cards for a free wash. After that I'll probably look for a new venue. read more

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I paid $45 with tip for a delux car wash. My back window was still dirty, drip marks all over the place. I gave this place a second chance after last time, I won't be back, read more

Hard Work Pays off And these gentle men at Main Street Car Wash Been Holding It down for a Few Years Now Gracias Homies . There the definition of Hard Working. Thank you read more

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The quality of the cleaning is horrible. My car is still dirty, front window has water spots. The roof on the car is still dirty and the inside was not cleaned properly. This place has really gone downhill since the new owners took over. Guess it's time to find a new place. read more

I've been coming here for years. But today was different. I totally miss the previous owners! Please be aware that public restrooms for customers are not in satisfactory condition, and it's an issue. No sink to wash hands!! Hoping for better service and attention to their ground maintenance. A side note - why do the hard-working employees of the car wash need to ask for their earned tip? read more

Went for my first time today. Was very disappointed. I have this rosery that has been hanging from my rear view mirror since I got my car. And when I was driving off I notice it wasn't hanging. So I pulled over to find it. To my surprise it was hidden away snapped. I wouldn't be upset if they would have told me. So overall for my first visit disappointed. Would not recommend for you to visit this location read more

Paid $45 for a car wash and had to complain because they missed vacuuming so many spots. The car was not even washed good feom.the outside.. ughh just a waste of my time and money. Won't be going back. read more

Used to love coming here as a child, really sad to see how the quality has gone down recently. This is immediately after leaving the lot: read more

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Not their best first impression. I got the spray wax deal, first I was accidentally charged for a large car when I drive a sedan, ten bucks extra, second I left with a clean water spotted finish. I tied to rectify only to be told sorry the exit is that way. I took the exit and will never go back. read more

Car wash went downhill use to be awesome when previous owners ran the buisness definitely not going back read more

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I went with the upgraded wash for my SUV,, and every time I've been there,, witness him go above and beyond!! I won't hesitate to say it's the best and Riverside! read more

I had the worse car wash ever to the point that I had to pick up a wet rag and wipe off my own truck!!! The owner came out and was very rude saying " well this is the best we can do and I'm not upset if you don't come back " And yes I did paid the most expensive wash because I wanted my 2022 truck to look good read more

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I used to come wash my car every month with the guys here and after a while i finally came back to be completely disappointed by their quality of cleaning. The interior wasn't even cleaned, i paid for the combo 2 to get the trim of my car detailed and the car looked as if they didnt even touch it. Called back after i realized how dirty my car was not even 20 mins later and the worker was a total jerk. Dont get me wrong the cx is not always right but they cant even accommodate or take accountability for the shitty service they charge for. I could have paid 5 dollars at a self carwash and have a cleaner car and will do the next time my car needs a wash. Save your self the headache and find a different carwash or wash it yourself. read more

Main Street Car Wash - Car Wash Near Me - Riverside, California

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Been going here intermittently for 20 yrs. The quality of car wash and attention to detail has drastically declined. Prices have significantly increased. The workers hand drying the vehicles are rude with no skills. read more

Prices keep going up and up and the quality keeps going down and down. $37.00 to wash a pick up truck ! Windows left dirty, water streaks and wheels left dirty. read more

I been coming here since 2000 oh boy do I miss the old owners you can see a lot changes less people to dry car but they still have a good drying system. Takes longer cause many workers have left. I considered going somewhere else but I love the hand wash on my car. If I had to go through a machine then I can go to am/pm so for that I'll stick it out. You just have to tell them a little more about when it comes to drying. I called one of those mobile car washes shoot they want $150-200 just to wash and regular clean inside. Please. No way! Ever read more

This place used to be awesome. It is one of the few hands-on car washes left in town, but wow, have they gone downhill. The employees who would vacuum, detail, and dry the car paid so much attention to detail. I could have done the same job at a drive-thru and self vacuum car wash, but I wanted that extra detail work done. The amount I paid wouldn't have been bad had they done a great job, but I paid as much as I pay for a monthly fee at the drive-thru car wash and I can go as many times as I want. It's disappointing as I've been coming here fit for years. read more

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I've been a frequent customer for the past few years and the job they did this morning was outstanding! I don't know who vacuumed but it seems their female employee is the one who dried and cleaned the inside and did a fantastic job! Customer service was great per usual. read more

Main Street Car Wash - Happy with the results - Car Wash Near Me - Riverside, California

Honestly, this is the worst car wash. I am so mad and so disappointed I paid $45 plus a tip. They didn't vacuum the car cart. Looks exactly how I came in the first place. I am so disappointed. Don't come here and waste your money. Now I have to go and do it myself. I am so disappointed. I want my money back. read more

Not sure why the reviews are so bad. They did a great job, the price was within the range of other car washes and the staff was polite and friendly. I have used this car wash off and on for years. I haven't experienced a bad car wash yet. read more

Paid $40 for combo #2 and tip. Literally inside was not cleaned at all and they set a small bag i had there to cover up it being obvious. I should have checked thoroughly but was rushing to a last minute appointment. Never doing that again. Never coming here again. I also intend on asking for a refund once I'm back downtown. read more

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