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    Santee Car Wash

    1.7 (32 reviews)
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    Kim U.

    DO NOT USE THIS PLACE! JUST GOT THE HOLY BEJESUS SHOCKED OUT OF ME!!! Apparently the wash/coin controller box is not grounded!!! Hurt like hell and four fingers are numb and my whole arm feels weird. SUPER SCARY. WTF?!?

    Only 3 of these settings actually worked (aside from the  stop/off).
    Felicia G.

    Made the mistake of coming here before reading the reviews. Foamy brush not working. Only settings that actually worked were rinse, spot-free rinse, and wash/soap. No one here to assist. Contact number disconnected. We will not be coming here again.

    Usually come here to wash my truck, and for some reason the machine is spraying out water with a green tint(almost like coolant). At first I thought someone might have dumped coolant on my truck but it was definitely the spray gun shooting out a green liquid.

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    Took my money and the Machine wouldn't even start, bays are filthy trash everywhere , do yourself a favor and go somewhere else.

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    Always find out something doesn't work after my money is put in. No one there to ask for help or refund.

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    They will overcharge you. Check your receipt. badly run. Management is awful.

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    Came in to check pricing on PPF and ceramic, ended up having them throw on some screen protectors I…read morebrought for my Lucid. Super glad I did. Staff was friendly, knew their stuff, and actually took their time with it instead of rushing. The screens in my car are kind of awkward, so I didn't want to mess it up myself, but they made it look PERFECT! No bubbles, no missed spots, just clean. For a small fee, totally worth it. I'll be back for the PPF and ceramic, but figured I'd drop a review now since they already earned it. If you've got screen protectors you don't trust yourself to install, these are the guys to do it.

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    I had such a great experience with this tint company. I've been extremely busy getting ready for a…read moremove, and they actually came and picked up my car for me, which helped take so much stress off my plate. The owner was incredibly helpful and took the time to explain the different tint levels, what would work best, and what would actually look good on my car instead of just trying to upsell me. You can tell they really care about the quality of their work and customer experience. The tint came out amazing and looks super clean. One of the reasons I chose them was because I kept seeing reviews saying the work lasts and holds up well over time, and honestly, that's what made me trust them in the first place (even ChatGPT pointed me toward them because of their reviews ). Really happy with the experience and would definitely recommend them.

    Scheduled for a mobile detail this afternoon due to the Santee fire last night. Amazing service…read more Much appreciated in scheduling me in on short notice! Ryan did a fantastic job! Seriously, the car had never looked better until he gave it the best detail of its life. I completely trust Smith Bros. Ryan is honest. He found an item of value and notified me as to where he placed it. Tires are gleaming. Even the runner area is fresh and clean. Ryan even resolved the numerous smudges on my view screen down to the finest detail. He gave the sedan a Midas touch. Smith Bros even offered to go to Santee! They brought their mobile service to my employer's place of business. Really great customer support that is a rarity these days. Ryan is tops. I am super happy with the care that Ryan took in caring for my car. Smith Bros is ethical. They are safety-conscious, which shows they are the right company for the job. They truly seem to care about their customers and employees. What is most impressive is how they work as a team in a seamless manner. You just won't find quality detailing combined with exceptional customer service anywhere else. The detailer recommends services that meet your needs with no surprises, a hallmark of professionalism at its apex. Due to the skillful knowledge and careful techniques, your vehicle is in great hands with Smith Bros., highly qualified, experienced detailers. Of special note is I had been driving around with dog hair in places I couldn't reach. Ryan even took care of that! Moreover, Ryan detailed areas I requested such as the headliner and trunk. Smith Bros is reputable throughout San Diego County. If you want your vehicle to be professionally and meticulously detailed by high-quality technicians who are enthusiastic about their craft, I highly recommend Smith Bros. The difference is incredible. Everything is amazingly clean. Don't risk entrusting any other company with the care one of your greatest assets. Contact Smith Bros.

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    ​Had a Ceramic Pro ION applied on my 2025 CRV. Overall, a very solid experience. The work was done…read morewith care and attention to detail, and they took their time rather than rushing through it. They explained the warranty and aftercare in a straightforward way. What also stood out is that they're using a legitimate professional system, not off-the-shelf products, and applying it properly. If you're looking for a detail-oriented shop that does things the right way, this is the place you are looking for. I don't have a good picture so I had a little bit of fun with an image generator..

    I brought my new Lexus GX 550 in for the Ultimate Armour package (just under $5k)…read more Scheduling and drop-off were both straightforward and easy, so no complaints there. Where things started to slip was on the pickup side. I was told the car was ready, but still ended up waiting about 30-40 minutes before actually getting it. At checkout, I was also surprised to see a tip screen with suggested amounts that felt pretty high given the service. I ended up leaving a small tip, but the experience itself didn't really match that level of expectation. I also would have appreciated a quick walkthrough of the work that was done--especially at that price point--but it was more of a quick handoff of the keys. I came back for the 10-day follow-up and made a point to ask about timing ahead of time. I was told it would take about an hour. I arrived early, but after an hour the car hadn't been touched yet, and there wasn't any update unless I asked. That part was frustrating. So, they ended up rushing my 10-day follow-up inspection. Gave the car a quick rinse and handed me the keys. What was the point of driving down from Carlsbad??? Over 3 hours wasted. For comparison, I had a great experience at their Kearny Mesa location previously, so I know what they're capable of. This location is stretched thin, which seemed to impact communication and overall service. I was not the only customer in the lobby feeling this way. Given the type of clientele they're working with and the pricing, I was expecting a bit more consistency and attention to detail. Their follow-up consisted of more sales pitches of coupons for services I already had done. Would have been nice to have the discounts PRIOR to the work! I planned on using the wash program and mentioned to Jasmine my poor service experience. Think there was follow-up? Nada. So, thumbs "kind of" up for Ceramic Pro but thumbs down for this location. Overall, I think the company itself does good work, and have used the Kearny Mesa location in the past several times with excellent success!! I would not choose this location again.

    Santee Car Wash - carwash - Updated May 2026

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