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    Pony Express Car Wash

    3.3 (174 reviews)

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    BEWARE OF THIS ESTABLISHMENT!! Horrible customer service I would nerve come again. I had came in with a family member and the wash had tore the right bumper after we got out. The man who was "helping" us said that it's probably because our car was already like that when we have never had any body damages to the car ever! and while we were in the wash we even heard a strange noise. But again the man who was working there said that there was most likely that there's nothing this could be done and was just brushing us off and was telling us to calm down when we were just asking how this could be resolved but he was really no help and very insensitive to the issue at hand incidents like this must have happened before because they had just tried to push it back in and I guess for them that has worked, but it literally tore a part of car and would not go back. Also, our car was still dirty. Very unprofessional on their part.

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    Luis D.

    I've been there a Couple of times and the Customer Service is the Best & of Course my Car always comes out Cleaner than it was before Driving in to be Washed.

    When I pointed this out I got a "too bad"

    Aside from the machines not even properly washing the car, this is another victim of the post Covid "I could care less" world we now live in. My Jeep was still filthy after the wash and when I asked for a rerun the manager acted like I was asking for mission impossible. Unforgiving and ruthless manager with no grip on customer service, oh and sub standard washes. I used to have a monthly pass but this place has going down hill for a while now. Not worth the $15 wash. Also I don't do business with unreasonable and belligerent people. You lost a customer for life. Bye

    This is the machine that does the work, or not!

    I paid for the $8 deluxe wash. Pulled in but the light that says where to stop didn't work so spent 5 min going back and forth trying to figure where the sweet spot was located. Came out of wash and went inside to get help. Attendant came out and assisted. Wash started, went back and forth three times with water then soap then water. The machine has now stopped over the car and is just dripping. It has been 10 minutes of just dripping. I don't want to leave it sitting in here but also not interested in going through the process of going inside to get the one person working here to come out again. Huge waste of $8

    Emmanuel J.

    I went to Pony Express Car Wash expecting a lack luster car wash, boy was I disappointed. Firstly, the price is very affordable even with extra add-ons. Secondly, the attendant placed a plastic protector/sleeve on my rear window wiper. That sold me, most places don't even bother to tie it down! The attendant was very nice and helpful and paid extra attention to some spots on my car that were very stubborn. I pulled into the stall and a worker came over and wiped down my side mirrors and back window which I appreciated. When you pull-up and the line may appear to be long, don't fret the workers move through the line really. The dryer also leaves your car rather dry and spot free. I will definitely be returning to this car wash in the near future.

    Vincent C.

    For the price its not a bad little car wash but this place can get busy. The prices are from 6-12 bucks the vacuums are free just don't don't take all day. It is what it is so remember that. Its not a detailing center and nobody is going to vacuum, clean your windows, clean your wheels or dress your tires. This is a do it yourself carwash the only thing missing here is a gas station. The staff is cool and one employee came over as soon as I pulled in the vacuum station to dry off one of my mirrors. I guess I was suppose to tip him but he left in a hurry. Anyway this car wash is decent for the price and the vacuums are free, the wash is quick but this place is jammed packed.

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    Leona R.

    I came here to have my dad's car washed for cheap and that is basically the extent of what you get. you sit in your car while the car goes through the wash and once it is done you have to vacuum your own car. Our own labor makes washes cheaper I suppose but I hate having to vacuum my own car haha. Nothing to fancy, I would recommend this place if you're in need of a quick wash and nothing else.

    Broken tail light from the car wash today.

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    They are helpful and make all services rendered. Good price car wash. Many stalls. Recommend wash car Wed to Friday less people

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    This place charged me $88 for a car wash that should have only been $7. Will not be returning or recommending to anyone else.

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    Awesome customer service and hospitality! Great for a drive through and the wax was an awesome top off!

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    Ask the Community - Pony Express Car Wash

    What are the updated operating hours during the COVID-19 situation? I came at 8:00 and they were closed.

    I believe they start closing at 5pm, last couple of times I have went around that timeframe they've been closed.

    Is this car wash still open during covid measures? I called to make sure but I got their answering machine and it just said they are open but just to be sure.

    They now close at 7 PM

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