I wanted to find a place to wash and detail my car and found this place at the corner of 9th & T. The place wash clean and everything was in good working condition. I met the owner and felt welcomed. I can definitely see myself going back. read more

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Visited 1/20/26. Payed for the self serve wash, the machine turned on for 3 seconds then stopped. Then my card was charged $6. Can't find anyone to contact regarding the issue. This place has fallen off the last couple years read more

Stopped by for a fast wash and after a quick wait got my own bay. New for me, but I appreciated it, you are charged by the second so no wasted time. Brush was a lil beat up and the pressure wasn't great for the presoak but all in all car came out fine (I did not use the brush). I'd say for what it's worth, this is a decent DIY wash spot. Def will come back and try my luck in another bay. read more

I visited on 9/26/25 about 5:00 PM. The bay I was in had no soap being dispensed by the high pressure hose. I've been here before and the soap is pink. It was just water coming out, even on the soap settings for pre-wash and for high pressure soap. Very disappointing. There was no one on site I could talk to. So I ended up spending $10 to splash some water on my car. I hope in the future the soap levels will be better monitored so this doesn't happen to someone else. read more

Quick and easy car wash, cheap for location, come here a couple times a month, does a decent job with automatic washers, the handheld one too read more

It was my first time using this car wash and the process was a little bit of a struggle. The Door to the building was locked so you couldn't ask anyone for help. When I finished up the car wash the machine said it was 9 dollars for the car wash but I was charged 29 dollars. Which is crazy because I could've gotten a car wash somewhere else for 30 dollars. read more

Last time here because paying $15 to wash your car is wild. Too bad because it's one of the only car washes in the downtown area. read more

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I had a small issue during a recent visit. I reached out to Orbit and the owner made it right quickly. (Thank you!) Both my husband and I have been going here for years and will continue to do so. Great value, great location, and a great owner - Thanks again! read more

One of the better working diy car washes in town. Clean, stuff works, not cheap but no surprises on the timers and rates. read more

Orbit Wash - Obviously good advice. Can't have people leaving with their wands and hoses on display. - Car Wash Near Me - Sacramento, California

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Arrived at about 10:30am on a Friday morning with a car absolutely covered in bird poop. Free metered parking but under the wrong tree. YUCK! Checked Yelp for the closest car wash and away I went, slowly...because I could barely see out of the windshield. *gross Tokens. You need to buy tokens. There is a machine to give you change if you have a $10 or a $5. After $5 of scrubbing and washing my car was still in need of attention. Ugh. Here's where the 3/5 stars come in: There is no attendant on site. Okay, I get it. It's just a self-service type of place but I needed help. There are directions next to the car wash tools: turn the dial get the soap kind of thing. There is a drive through option as well. Glad I didn't select that because I don't think it would have made a dent in the poop situation on my car. I don't think I'll choose this option next time. read more

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I always wash my own car - it helps me appreciate my car payment every month! I digress...and want to tell you about this great place. Read all the directions first and familiarize yourself with all the tools available to you before starting the timer. Once acclimated... take advantage of this very nice self service car wash. I was very pleased with the ease of the service. I washed and dried my car easily. I was very impressed with the dryer available to use as it was practical and easy to use. I also appreciated the clock countdown on the machine. I wish they had these in my area. I was coming back from Reno and needed to stop and clean the car. This is a great self service carwash - try it! read more

Just walked out of dinner and noticed a lot of bird poop on the car. No line. Easy to use. Good power. Quick and no more poop. read more

There was a malfunction with car wash. I swiped with credit card and after a couple minutes it stopped in the middle when I was using the foaming soap brush. I had to swipe my card again to continue, so it charged me $12 instead of $6. (I always complete my car wash in about 5 minutes) I messaged through the website, but got no response. I've been going there for years since they opened, but I will go somewhere else now. read more

Awesome do it yourself car wash. Highly recommend!! Super easy to use, and wasn't packed when I went early in the morning.

This self-service car wash is a rare find. It's clean, well-lit, and surprisingly well-kept and I haven't run into any of the usual grime or broken machines you expect. The tools work great, and the vacuums are strong enough to actually get the job done. It feels like they really care about keeping this place nice, which makes the whole experience a lot better than the usual self service car wash read more

Been coming here for 3 years. Overall, it's an OK self service wash. Last year, they started cutting costs. The concentration of soap pressure wash and wax pressure wash is almost non existent now. The water isn't hot anymore either. Foam brush is still decent, but feels like lower quality soap, previous cherry soap was good. read more

My first experience at Orbit was a mixed bag. The place had been recommended to me as an in-and-out, cheaper alternative to the endless lines or waits at more traditional full-service car washes, so I gave it a shot. Overall, the experience was chaotic and confusing. I pulled in on a Saturday (my first mistake) when they are apparently at peak traffic hours. The small lot was not designed for the amount of cars entering from any given direction on two side streets. I very quickly learned there was a lot of confusion around who was waiting for what stall to do the next wash, resulting in several horn-blasting, profanity-laced altercations. When I did pull into the stall, it was definitely a learn-as-you-go experience. Swipe a card, a meter starts running and then get to scrubbing and spraying. I was confused because there was soap that comes out of the spray hose, but there is also a soap scrub brush on the opposite wall that I only learned of when I was almost through. The meter capped out at $10, meaning I had to run my card again to finish off my SUV, all while other cars sat impatiently like sharks in shallow waters. There were also signs saying "15 minutes only" which was barely enough time to finish the process. All in all, it wasn't much cheaper, my car really didn't get cleaned thoroughly due to my lack of knowledge of the system, and it was too busy to enjoy the experience. I may come back and opt for the drive-thru car wash or try this again on a less busy weekday, but I'm in no rush. read more

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I like Orbits of all self serve washes in Sacramento. It's clean, equipment works, facility is maintained and not falling apart. Sometimes it's a bit busy but definitely worth the wait. read more

The machines were not the strongest. For $6 we were still unable to wash off all the bird poop. It was a quick fix to a yucky situation. read more

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My review is for the Self-serve stations. Machines are a little rundown but they work. It's really convenient being able to use your credit card. Brushes are clean and the facilities are fair priced. I wish they had a buzzer for when you use your credit card snd time is running out. When you use the soap brush, it actually pushes out a lot of soap. Unlike most of the other self-serve places I've been too. read more

For the last decade I've had a car with a spoiler that wasn't able to go through an automated carwash, or else the spoiler could get ripped off, so I've gotten pretty used to washing my car by hand. I can go through carwashes with my newest purchase, but somehow find myself going back to these self service car washes out of a combination of nostalgia and affordability. I wanted a shiny, clean car before visiting home for Thanksgiving and stopped by Orbit. The experience was inexpensive - maybe $5? - and I was had my car cleaned in just a handful of minutes. Most self-service car washes are fairly similar, and Orbit wasn't much different than what you'd expect. What really impressed me was that one of the folks working there (maybe the owner?) stopped over and helped me untangle one of the hoses while I was washing my car. It wasn't a big deal and something I could have done myself, but I appreciated the gesture, and it did save me a little bit of time on my car wash. It looks like they also have automated car washes, which look affordable, too, and start at just $8, with $12 being their deluxe version. Now that I don't have to wash my car by hand, maybe I'll give this a try next time! read more

Update: the company offered a free wash for my discount code not working. Headed over now! Second update: code worked, but wash stopped in the middle. Had to take soapy car to stall wash and pay to start over/rinse off (with a wrist brace, no less). Stall is skinny... I'm soaked! Second update: I don't even know why I come back here. Yelp check in code doesn't work... I think they have raised the prices read more

Great deal for someone who only does self serve washes. I have a roof rack and can't take my car through a wash, although I like having my car cleaned regularly. I also just trust myself to do a thorough and safe job on my own vehicle. This is the only place I have found that will give me a monthly membership, and give me enough tokens to get unlimited washes per month. Great deal, and responsive staff read more

Update, following my frustrating experience: Eventually, I was able to get through by phone to someone, who came down to Orbit wash to help me. The wash itself, once I got it, was pretty good. Subsequently, the owner reached out to me with a really nice apology, and 2 free washes to make it right. Great, responsive customer service, to try make things right. We need more of that in life! read more

Love this self serve car wash. You can choose whether you want to use a wand with or without a brush. There are many options on the control dial. (Wash, rinse, wax, spot free rinse, etc). It takes quarters to use. The vacuums work well and also take quarters. Great find in downtown Sac! read more

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This 5 star rating is for Abraham!!! He went above and beyond to do something for me while he was already busy beautifying the property. Willing spirit, cheerful smile, couldn't have done it without him! read more

I don't know why this place has less than 5* reviews. It's a car wash establishment. Never had a problem with getting bills changed. Never had a problem using the wands or the vacuums. Never had a problem with lack of cleaning/wax agents in the cleaning bay wands. I can see if I had advanced arthritis or some other physical / mental disability I might have a problem washing my truck there but...it's not rocket science. People complain about prices?? It's Sacramento, it's run by idiots that tax and regulate things to death-that costs $$$$, if you want a super cheap car wash drive your car into the river or wait until it rains, that's free. read more

Convenient car wash in downtown Sacramento. Clean and functional. Will definitely come again.

Received a decent car wash. But from the beginning, the entire place smelled like pee and poo-poo. No joke. I have no idea as to why this was but dang please make sure to bring a gas mask. read more

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Used both tunnel and hand wash more than once - I was told "only the best materials are used". Tunnel left terrible-swirls and scratches all over my car. $6 to hand wash. Stall too small to fit both my car and myself simultaneously, which is.. an interesting business model. Also, I don't think they filter the water properly so it's like putting your car in a sand blaster. Do yourself a favor, save time, money, effort, swirls and paint damage - go to the touchless drive-through on West Capitol Avenue (west sac, just right over the bridge) - all automated, only $6, and your car looks hand washed & waxed as you sit inside! I really wanted a good nearby wash location but Orbit will not get another dime from me. "Lane" the owner is "LAME" (tee hee) he has no idea how to run a successful business or deal with damage (scratches down to primer & huge dent!) left on a car because of absolute negligence when paid for a full detail. He rudely gives you his insurance co info and rudely wants you off his property ASAP so no one notices what occurred. Not even an apology. In addition, definitely a very creep vibe goin on. The vacuum is so weak it doesn't pick up dirt. They switched to tokens, so bring exact change or ur stuck with more of those useless Chuck E. Cheese rounds mucking up your center console. If you chose to swipe your c card, be careful! The illogical interface may end up charging you $20 because you have no idea what its doing and your timer starts & it keeps charging till you hit more buttons vs default to minimum 4min & add more, if needed. Uugh.. disappointing. read more

I want to give a "shout out" to Abraham. When I arrived at 8:50 p.m. he allowed me to just do a quick wash, even helping with the foam brush. This place is great, easy to use and I will always return. Thanks again Abraham. read more

I would not recommend using this self-serve car wash.... especially if you're going to use a credit card to pay their pricey rate. There is no option to get a receipt or record of the amount, when you press the green button to stop the counter that keeps counting up, once you swipe your credit card. I was over charged when I checked the credit card transaction online. DO NOT use their credit card payment system! Rather use quarters to pay for your car wash... it's a cheaper rate too! Some advice to the owner of this business: Keep it simple with a single, fair pricing rate Get rid of your dodgy credit card payment/ swipe system. read more

The automated wash malfunctions. Paid for universal car wash, and drive up to the starting line. I waited for 5 minutes and machine still didn't move. We left without a wash. The same thing happened to the car behind me. read more

I went to this car wash right before a trip to Reno. I went through the automatic wash and about half way through the wash, the rotating brushes moved down my car to the back and went to come back up but instead got stuck. They were so close to my car the entire vehicle was vibrating. It did this for about 30 seconds. Then, instead of rinsing my car and activating the dryers, it completely shut off so I left the wash with a soapy vehicle. There is never anyone in the office they have there. There is a number to call if you have any issues so I called it and it's an answering service meaning I'm talking to someone in a cubicle somewhere with not familiarity with the car wash. They informed me that if I could wait there for 30 minutes that a tech would be out to service it and give me a refund. I waited for about 40 minutes before calling again, reaching a different person, and telling them I could no longer wait as I was on a break from work. They said someone would call me in the next 30 minutes to get the refund taken care of and to go finish my wash in the self wash. (Seriously). It's been almost two weeks and I still haven't heard anything. read more

Quick and clean spot to clean your car. No real complaints. Pretty self explanatory. Vacuum is $1 for about 3 minutes, which was always too little time. Good experience over all. Glad it was there in the south side so no waiting line at all. read more

Orbit Wash - Used tokens to pay for things. Fun! - Car Wash Near Me - Sacramento, California

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Car wash had all the proper tools and everything was made simple and easy for the consumer. Additionally, owner was very understanding of an urgent situation that came up. 10/10 read more

Bays are narrow. I have a truck, and if I had claustrophobia I wouldn't have been able to wash it! Also not a fan of being cut off at $10 for credit cards. 4 stars bc it's clean, and I like the space. read more

Equipment clumsy was confused about the payment. I just need to rinse off my car and dry it and it cost $8. Too high for me. I've never been ask for help or interacted with any of the staff. I don't like my car getting dinged from the equipment and it takes me too long. Poor instructions. I love self served car washes and visit again but just disappointed read more

Coming here is like visiting your in-laws, you only do it if you really have to. There's always something off about this place. The vacuum lacks suction. The pressure on the power washer is weak and sporadic. And every time I'm here I see multiple people drive up to the automatic carwash, wait about 3 minutes, then reverse and drive away (I noticed a sign today that says it occasionally "times out"). The self-service car wash is $5 for 7 minutes. But you'll spend 2 of those trying to get the knobs to activate the desired setting, worried you'll have to drive away with a car covered in soap. Overall, I wouldn't recommend this place. But if you're in a pinch, it'll most likely get the job done. read more

Convenient location. I've been coming here for a year now. I've tried others but this is my fav for 'do it yourself'. Vacuums and cleaning brushes are powerful, costs are great considering location. Safe, quarter machine always stocked. Only had prob once with vacuum, someone jammed fake coins in the money insert. However there just happened to be an awesome friendly attendant who gave me my money back plus enough for free vacuuming. The only improvements I can think of would be a bug pre soak for the drive-thru and a brushed tire cleaner for the drive-thru. But that would probably make it more expensive which to me wouldn't be worth it. No bathrooms but it's downtown so even if there were... ummmm.... yuck! & normally no attendance but very safe. read more