If Natty Natasha was gonna wash a car in Chicago, first she'd find one that spoke Spanish, and failing that, she's probably come here, to Natty National. As long as they didn't try to charge her too many Beckys. (Too Many Gs). This is a cute little locally-owned car wash place in the nearside suburbs of Chicago. It's not too expensive and it's as good a place as any to stop and get your car washed. Looks like it's straight out of the 1960s or 1970s or something. Kinda like your boyfriend does. read more

National Car Wash - I prefer the International Car Wash - Car Wash Near Me - Chicago, Illinois

Car wash is fine but the vacuums don't work. Tried multiple stations and neither had any suction power. Pick one of those free vacuum places instead read more

You can just get the basic wash, but if you tip, they will knock themselves out, detailing it out. Bring quarters for the vacuum. We tipped $25 because they did an excellent job. read more

I needed to get the dirt off my car and this place worked. It's nothing fancy, just a car wash. I usually go to a hand wash because I am afraid that those automatic brushes can scratch your car. But I didn't want to drive my car dirty to my FIL's burial. It's a $3.50 wash, so you get what you pay for. In reality, it's $8.50 since I tipped the towel guy who dried my car. I lucked out and got a guy with clean towels, but some of the other folks I saw had some funky looking towels. Car looked ok, so that's something. Two stars because going through the wash took me back to the day. And Rose Royce Car Wash was playing. read more

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I typically only visit National Car Wash when my car is in urgent need of a car wash/gas tank is almost empty and I am in the area. It is not my go to car wash spot but it is conveniently located right off of Broadway so you don't have to go out of your way to enter the car wash or pump station. I normally go through the automatic wash because I am too lazy to hand wash my car and have a old car. I recommend bringing a few dollars with you so you can tip the gentleman that wiped down your car. You aren't obligated to have someone wipe down your car but I have spoken to a few of the guys and they are pretty nice. I would watch out for dirty towels because it defeats the purpose of a car wash if it is getting wiped down with a dirty towel. This isn't my go to place for gas but when I have gotten pas the prices tend to be aligned with the prices around the Uptown area. Some gas stations in the area are way too expensive. read more

The guy up front immediately tried to upsell me when I only wanted to pay for one car wash. The automatic dryers don't do a good job so you have to use the guys with the towels which he made my car dirty again since he didn't use a clean towel. I was lucky to have cash on me to pay him but should be disclosed up front before I said yes in the end. Better off going anywhere else but here. read more

This is a service station/car wash. If you get a car wash here, please read my review on their car wash below! From a service station perspective, their staff is not helpful and rude... also be prepared for the folks who will be imposing on you to wash your windows too (free, working for tips). Regarding their car wash, please see my review below: Unless you want your car covered in scratches, DO NOT USE THIS CARWASH! Reference pictures I've uploaded. If you don't care about your car, then feel free, but if you don't want your car covered in scratches and exposed to Chicago city salt and much more, read below! This car wash uses automatic brushes that will create scratches all over your car. Also, expect the tire shine spray that goes on your tire to cake onto your rims AND leave residue all over your car (imagine, tire-shine all over your car). Do not opt for the hand dry either, they do not switch out clothes so dirt accumulates and can cause even more scratching your car. Now imagine, winter in Chicago - salt all over, cars go through the wash and it picks-up all the salt and grime, gets stuck in the brushes then used on your car - IT WILL SCRATCH your vehicle up and the more you drive in the salt, it's like an open wound (the scratches) that will allow even more salt to deteriorate your vehicle's paint and surface. I spoke to the owner and he refused to acknowledge that the brushes caused this damage (even though my car is new w/ no scratches beforehand). He offered no solution or even a refund. You see the scratches by allowing the suns glare to shine on your car and then you can see the thousands of scratches on the paint and chrome trim, otherwise, you may think everything is fine. HIGHLY ADVISE YOU THINK TWICE BEFORE USING THIS WASH! Do not expect the guy who works the car wash to help, he was yelling at me and highly defensive, though I was just trying to speak calmly to him about the situation, same for the gas attendant inside - rude. Go to Norwood Hand Car Wash not too far, all hand wash and they usually have a Yelp deal. read more

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Worst customer service ever the employees yell at customers, like screaming angry at them, do not come to this location, the attendant at the car wash entrance is the worst(older Latino man) yelling at the customers will get you no where, THIS IS HOW YOU LOSE MONEY AND CUSTOMERS, I would tell everyone about this spot but after this I'm only telling people NOT TO COME TO THIS LOCATION read more

Worst car wash ever! You can't pay for wash and interior cleaning at the same time. There is a price list for many different things but you have to pay some in cash but some can go on n card. A worker disappeared with my car matts for about 20 minutes. The station attendant also sang over the pump intercoms w creepy laughing in between. Language barriers, especially when it came to my cash price! I could see prices listed on sign, but those were now hat I was asked to pay! Awful. read more

Damaged tire and scratched wheel!!! Horrible place. Decided to stop in and get a quick wash and some gas before driving to the suburbs for work today. Asked for "wash, hand dry and tire shine" got a wash and something applied to the tires along with a nice chunk taken from the sidewall. Just had 4 new continentals installed Wednesday. Awesome. After the wash I pulled up to get gas and have car dried off. No one. Asked gas attendant and he just kept referring to the other guy. There wasn't any one. So I paid $11 got no receipt for the wash and no one dried the car off. It's black. So lots of nice water spots. Waste of time. Thankfully I have a fuel receipt that proves I was at least there. Called this morning and asked for the manager. He's only there on Saturday. Have to stop by and fill out a report. If that is as worthwhile as the wash and phone call I'm sure it will go well. The service here is bad. People are rude and for an extra $9 take your car to a proper hand wash place like Strictly by Hand on western. Never damaged the car and always did a good job. Haste makes waste and this place proves it. read more

National Car Wash - 6 day old tire. Nice to find out after driving 25 miles into the suburbs. - Car Wash Near Me - Chicago, Illinois

Worst gas station and car wash ever. 1. My credit card was locked out after I entered my zip code incorrectly. I tried again and the pump didn't allow me to fill up. I tried to tell the clerk that I wanted to fill up the car, but she insisted I give her a dollar amount. How can I know that before I fill up the car? 2. Most egregious: charged me for a car wash and then CLOSED! Is that even legal? read more

Paid to have my interior cleaned. Not only did they not wipe the mud and drink stains, it seemed like they didn't even vacuum. All the while leave a scratch. Won't be back. read more

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About once every year I get the urge to clean my car. Usually when the weather gets semi-appropriate for humans to exist happily. So, last Thursday when it hit a stifling 59 degrees, it struck me that my car needed some TLC. After gussying her up with an oil change, the next step was to rid her of salt, sludge and general debris accumulated on the gritty streets of Chicago. I have driven past Chicago's #1 Car Washes (I don't know why it is plural, but ok) about 10 million times, but never stopped. Why? Because there is usually a line around the block that impedes traffic. I heard the alderman tried to shut them down because of this, but they prospered. So finally, I was in the area and decided to just wait it out. Surprisingly the line moved swiftly and efficiently. It appears that this place has been around since the 50s, so they know what's up. They take cash or credit cards, and it's only $3.50 for a wash. Pretty stellar, because I hate paying $10 for a car shower. $3.50 seems good to me, and I even had the cash on me for once. The guy takes your money (which the sign says YOU MUST HAVE READY, so heed the warning) and off I was into the 30 second car wash. Damn fine job, I must say. You can pay an extra $2 to have it hand dried, but I didn't have the patience for it. Little did I know that there would be a gang of "towel dryers" waiting for me at the end of the wash. I felt they were judging me for not getting my little car hand dried, but I just hung my head in shame and busted out the driveway in my shiny new car. Ok, not new...but much improved...because at this point it's like slappin' makeup on a geriatric lady. read more

Not the best, but close by to get your car clean, in and out car wash the guy charging some times acts like straight as$$&@e, maybe his not getting paid enough or your of experience being treated wrong!!! read more

My car, Charlotte Gray, had been looking dour recently due to the snowy, cold weather that just left white speckles all over her. She was beginning to embarrass me. "Char, what up?" "Clean me, B. Clean me." So after being denied at the automatic place on Damen (sorry boutcha, but you have to fix your credit card machine if your sign says "Accepts credit cards") we went to the old standby. There was a line - it was a Sunday afternoon - but we went from being in line to getting clean to being on our way in the length of "Thunderstruck" by AC/DC. I know because it was on the radio. My only beef is that the cleaning is not totally thorough, and the time spent under the dryer is inadequate. The dudes competing for your $1 to hand-dry with a rag don't solve this problem because, see, I just paid for a cash wash/dry so I don't feel like paying more. But overall a decent wash for the price. read more

$35 detail - full shampoo, washed inside and out, even under the hood. Cash only. Not the classiest joint but you can't beat that price. Be prepared to drop your car off and wait. At times, they have said it'll be 2-4 hours until they finish. It's a small place and totally worth it. Grab a sandwich on Argyle. Gas is usually a few cents cheaper here too. read more

**WARNING: DO NOT GO TO THIS GAS STATION/CAR WASH** Two days ago, I took my car, which is only 3 months old, to be washed at Uptown Service Station. It is a drive through car wash, and they manually towel dry the car. I got it washed and went about my day. This morning while getting gas, just 48 hours later, I noticed a huge circular scratch on the hood of my car. Again, my car is only 3 months old. I also park in a garage and have never had ice or snow on the car. I know the scratch is from the guy that towel dried the car; it is in a circular motion, and it must have resulted from him having on some kind of jewelry that rubbed against the car as he wiped. So, after work today, I went to the gas station to try to talk with the owner, Arri Weise. I was very kind and polite, and I explained the situation. Immediately, the owner became rude and defensive. He denied any culpability, and he refused to take any blame. He tried to make excuses, saying it was my fault that there is a scratch, but I am 100% certain that there was no scratch before I went through the car wash. I will be contacting the BBB and reporting this business. Not only did they scratch my car, but the owner could not have been more unprofessional and rude when I approached them about it. Save yourself the heartache--and the money--and take your business elsewhere. read more

$3.50 for an auto car wash. I was in a hurry but my car was covered in poofart. Can't meet my girlfriends with this holy mess! So I went to this place for the very first time. They even take credit cards! Nice! I got so shy going through this S&M electric carwash dungeon, but they were friendly enough to guide me on the right track. Put your gear into N and just finish that half-done makeup while your car is getting ass kicked and licked. Don't forget to have a separate $2 bill for the hand dry service at the end! Glad I finished my makeup during the ride. read more

Wash for 3.50 and at the other side, free agents available to hand dry, vaccum & clean your windows for extremely decent wages. Don't neglect to tip well, for all that these guys make their own money, they do it for a pittance. read more

Yes, this is one of those old car washes with the spinny-thingies that beat on your car and scrub it clean. A year ago, I would have been traumatized... it was touch-free for me and Vixen! Now, after my first winter of street-parking, I am disappointed to come to terms with the fact that my ride has succumbed to many scratches and nicks... Oh Vixen.. its a sad day for you and I.... So I decide that a non-touchless car wash for $3.50 is ok with me, and with very-dirty-Vixen. It got every part of Her really clean (mirrors, hatchback door), no line at the time, friendly money-taker-guy took my antenna off for me, dryer guys weren't pushy. Not high-end, but only $3.50 and plenty good enough for my city car. read more

Man working was trying to give me directions of where he wanted me to drive my car and I could not understand what he wanted me to do. Lots of vague gestures, and then he resorted to just yelling at me until I cried and left in an unwashed car. read more

It's a drive thru car wash, located within a gas station. Drive in with a dirty car, come out clean. Had to make that clear, judging by some reviews certain people seem to expect something spectacular to occur, besides driving out with a clean car. I see some people complaining that the guys who offer to towel dry your car don't speak enough English, and only accept cash. Seriously people, think a little. They work for tips, do you expect them to each have a portable credit card machine attached to their hip because you cannot cough up at least $5 in cash? Smh. I never had any language related issues here, the guys always seem to understand me just fine. I was very surprised to find out that they accept credit cards at all. Most car washes of this kind (at least ones I have been to) take cash only. After all, it's less than 4 bucks. I like this place, employees are really nice, I'm in and out quickly. I will be coming back often, it seems that I somehow unintentionally offended every bird on my block. read more

National Car Wash - Car Wash Near Me - Chicago, Illinois

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Great service, great prices. I appreciate affordable car washes because I wash my car very frequently.

Best car wash / gas station ever. This place will get your car squeaky clean at a reasonable price. It is also very accessible. I recommend it. read more

I've loved this car wash for over 40 years. Cheapest gas I've seen in the city and 3.50 for a car wash on weekdays (3.75 on weekends). They have a sign right now for free veterans car washes on nov. 11 so I'll be back for that as well. Hometown businesses are few and far so I am glad this one is still around. They've got all that other stuff your car needs like air for your tires and tar remover so I don't see why you should go anywhere else! read more

Oh geez. I've let my car's outward appearances go just like a housewife letting herself go- no longer brushing her hair, showering, putting makeup, gaining those pounds, letting those dark roots show. Sexy. I got sad for my car. It was.... crusty looking. mmmmmmm. Even after parking in a garage most of the time! It has obviously been awhile since I've given my car a nice shower and scrub. But thanks to my wandering eye while having lunch across the street, I spotted this place! I've been looking for a car wash but everytime I spot one- it's at a bad time. zomg, the wash is only like 3.50 and you go through it and there's men at the end that offer to dry it with towels. No thanks, cuz the sun is out! What a lovely car wash. Quick and easy, my car looks so nice and squeaky clean. #1?? That's kinda cocky. but Chicago's #25 car wash sounds like self esteem issues :-p read more

This place has been around for ever!! It looks dank and depressing, but being an uptown native for my entire life, it is my go to gas station. It's a gas station so there's not much to say about that. read more

So glad these guys opened back up. This is a quick and solid option when you don't have time for the full detail car wash. The guys here have always been friendly and nice. read more

i stopped a few days ago to see if there is any changes .. unfotunately the rude tatoo short guy was there .. the pomp i used was leaking . i have no idea how many are leaking. but the dervice was terrible .. my cousin told me the other 2 guys are nice and professional . he also avoid to see the rude short ,ugly tatoo guy .. sorry zero star .. read more

It's cheap, and they take credit cards. However, my car is still kinda dirty and the attendant was kinda crotchety. I'll go somewhere else next time. read more

Staff is beyond rude. I had never been here before and I pulled up incorrectly (aka not onto the belt to pull me through the wash as I didn't know if I was supposed to before I paid) and the guy working there started screaming at me. Then suggested he drive, as if a woman isn't capable of doing that. I immediately left. I will never go back and I live a block away. DO NOT GO HERE. read more

Beware!!! Do not go here. Car wash does not get your car very clean. My brand new 2 day old car had a little scuff & scratch mark surface damage from the wash. I filled out an incident report. 2 weeks later owner calls, I take car up and he looksa at my car & basically tells me to go screw myself. read more

$3.50 for a carwash that takes 1 minute. Great. It gets my car super clean, nothing like the other touchless washes you find at gas stations. This is 100 times better. It's 25 cents more for Friday, Saturday and Sunday, so try to go during the week if you can. read more

Charged us $97.75 for a $9 car wash on our card. We noticed it immediately on the receipt and they claimed there was nothing they could do and could not cancel the charge, even after talking to the "boss" this was the best they could come up with. Talked to the credit card company and confirmed that this was obviously not true, now will have to wait for the transaction to post and then dispute the charge. On top of it all, they never applied the rain X we paid for and the very friendly guy who wiped the car dry apparently "accidentally" gave us the wrong change when we were trying to tip him. Avoid this place! read more

I only came here because I refuse to get gas at BP I have boycotted them since the leak in the Gulf of Mexico. I don't really like coming here because it seems to be the place for cab drivers to get gas and their cramped cabs cleaned out. Gas is a few cents cheaper than some stations along Broadway Avenue. It's maintained well, but still this is Uptown so you will find a few vagrants hanging around, but nothing out of the usual. If you're looking for gas that's a few cents cheaper than high priced BP come here instead. read more

3.50 car was and then everything is like an a la carte...the hand washes and vacuums are done by random people. There is not really a set price so it's pretty negotiable. I went on a Tuesday around 4pm and it was $7.50 for a machine wash and $15 for an interior wipe down and vacuum read more

Uptown Car Wash is one of the oldest members of the Chicagoland Carwash Association. We are proud to have them as one of our members! www.chicagocarwash.org read more

Cheapest gas in the north-side!!!! The gas station is a bit seedy but that's the customer base. I still don't quite understand this neighborhood. On one side it's the malt liquor festival every morning. I see 15-30 guys just drinking up their colt 45 for for breakfast. Then at lunch time I see the same guys walking around begging for money. I'm assuming so they can get malt liquor money for the next festival. There is also Vietnamese town and allot of senior citizens facilities, It's a weird fusion of people witch makes it fun. I would not mind living in the area and closer to work. read more

$3.50 - four days a week - or 3.75 3 days a week for a solid auto car wash. A few years ago they switched out the bristle type spinners and now they have the thousand rag attack approach. It works and is not as hard on the finish of your car. (After about 200 car washes in 4-5 years I did notice from some angle in some light conditions where the bristles did leave some markings - but that is gone) I buy gas afterward and do some paper towel wiping on the rear of a wagon by the license plate and few places on windows - one minute . If you want there are always "independents" at the end offering to dry your car. Not sure if the sign still says one dollar but figure to go $2 for just drying. Most of these independent contractors seem to do a reasonable job and it seems these people work a long day. Yet if you do that and add the vacuum and some mat work -- by then you might as well have gone to a full service for 9 bucks and tip a buck. This is great for the fast cheap wash. I think its been there over 30 years ! That would not be the case if there was not value (or perceived value) for a reasonable number of people. A $3 auto wash location (with better auto dry dryers) opened the other direction from my house with free vacuum if you want to do it. Yet to my eyes "fast wash" for three dollars does not end in as clean an exterior. I do appreciate the competition and hope that this car wash goes back to offering tape register coupons for free $1.00 thin seal/wax which adds a bit of a nice touch read more

I use Yelp all the time to check on other people's reviews when I am unsure about where to go for whatever it might be that day. And I just had an epiphany - unless I start expressing my opinion to help others, I will become the Yelp equivalent of the guy who listens to NPR every day on his drive to work, but doesn't pledge when the drive is around... Now to this hellhole of a car wash, silly me thought that for a few bucks I could get a quick automatic wash, but instead I got dozens (really, dozens!) of rather deep little scratches all over the car. They were so obvious that I noticed right away, after talking to several employees, the manager came and without admitting that their crusty, half-dry strips caused all this damage, he said that I should go a week later (which was labor day) and that one of their employees would polish and detail it for free. (imagine how bad it must have been for them to offer that!) well, i did go the morning of labor day, exactly 7 days later, as they said - and the only person there had no knowledge of what the manager had told me, and didn't do a thing for me. he actually said "well, it is an automatic wash, after all" I did not expect the car to be hand-scrubbed, all i wanted was a good face-wash, and instead i got a car that looked like it had chicken pox. I ended up spending a ton to have the individual scratch marks covered with a special car-paint marker, AND then polishing AND re-washing... They will NEVER again see me there, I know better now. read more