The car wash place was quick, easy, and friendly. There is also a nice place to wait both inside the store and out.

Dishonest, aggressive tactics. Won't be back. Been a regular here for years, and it feels like every visit I have to catch them trying to overcharge or upsell something unnecessary. Today was the last straw. Came in for the $49.99 bucket wash, got quoted $59.99 -- turns out they tried charging my sedan at SUV pricing. When I called it out, instead of correcting it, the guy pivoted to pitching a wax coating add-on. Then came the mat upsell -- pushed hard on paying extra to "wash" my mats, when vacuuming already comes standard and is all silicone mats actually need. I shouldn't have to fight for a fair price every single time I come in. Between the constant upcharges and deflection tactics, it's clear this is standard practice here, not a one-off mistake. [[HIGHLIGHT]]Loyal customer no more.[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] read more

[[HIGHLIGHT]]I was turned away because I have a tesla and wanted a basic wash.[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] They told me they can only do a hand wash for a tesla which was $50. I told them I just wanted a basic was and was okay with running through the service and they told me no and turned me away. :( read more

I've tried a lot of car washes over the years, and this one left a solid impression. I wanted to avoid the automatic tunnel because I'm careful about keeping the paint in good shape, so I chose the hand wash instead. The team worked carefully from start to finish, paying attention to areas that are often overlooked. They took their time drying the vehicle thoroughly and even removed water trapped in hard-to-reach spots, which I appreciated. The overall result looked clean and well finished. It's not the closest place for me, but the level of care makes the drive worthwhile. I'd definitely consider coming back again, even though there's still a little room for improvement. read more

Got my truck washed here over the weekend. I asked the attendant about a hand wash to prevent swirl marks from the automated machine in the tunnel. This is important on black vehicles. I was quoted $70 to hand wash my full sized truck. They did a great job. 2 guys washed it by hand, then 2-4 guys at one point meticulously dried it off. They even used compressed air in the grill area to get rid of water that likes to build up there. They used soft microfiber cloths to protect the paint. I will return in a month and have them wash it again. It's about a 30 min drive for me, however there are no quality car washes in my area so it's worth it to me. read more

Sparkle & Shine - Auto Detailing Near Me - Encinitas, California

3/11 I went in to have the floor mats/floor vacuumed, and they went above and beyond to clean my car. [[HIGHLIGHT]]I SO appreciated it![[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] [[HIGHLIGHT]]Wonderful work![[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] Barbara read more

Good service. In and out quickly. Highly recommend. Mornings are the best time, no crowds. Worth a try

[[HIGHLIGHT]]Every time I go here I tell myself it will be the last.[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] Today on a quiet Saturday morning they literally had 4 guys working in the detail area and one guy drying cars from the wash, huh? Myself and only one other customer next to me waited over 30 minutes for our cars to be washed. Also, for $27 dollars you would think I would get it my car and it would sparkle and shine like their name, nope. I had to get wet wipes and a towels to wash and dry everything they missed, so frustrating! read more

[[HIGHLIGHT]]I needed to contact Soapy Joe's customer service about an accounting issue. I called their customer service number, and had to wait a bit, but once I reached the support agent, Donald, I received some of the best customer service I've ever received.[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] [[HIGHLIGHT]]Donald was clear, anticipated my needs, practiced active listening and completely changed my opinion about the Soapy Joes company.[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] [[HIGHLIGHT]]Thanks for the amazing customer service, Donald - Soapy Joes is fortunate to have you.[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] read more

60 bucks for a regular wash ... no thanks . I can get 2 or 3 such washes for the same price elsewhere

This is still my go to place for a car wash. A regular wash is now $20, but still a good value. The interior dusting and solid towel dry is why I keep coming back. read more

Best car wash in Encinitas and I've tried them all. Unfortunately I drive a white BMW and it gets dirty very quickly since my house has a tree right next to my driveway. I'm here at least twice a month and I keep coming back because they do a fantastic join. As you can see they are all hands on deck so they're very quick and efficient compared to other washes I've been to. I usually go with the diamond wash but once in a while I'll go with a mini detail and wax. I like the attention to detail they give and how the whole crew will hand dry the car so there's no water stains left over like other places I've been. PS. Grab an Italian or Beacon Beef sandwich from the deli while you wait, you won't be disappointed. read more

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Great service and results. Timely and professional. Will use them again for my other vehicles.

Website says closes at 5 get here at 4 and is closed. [[HIGHLIGHT]]Guy working counter said it was closed when he got there.[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] [[HIGHLIGHT]]Nobody ever wants to work or honor their commitments.[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] If you want to close early then change your hours read more

Been before many times and while their service was 'ok', it was convenient. Sadly, today will be my last visit. My car was still dirty with spots, not bee remnants or difficult spots to remove. I spent 20 minutes wiping down my car at the car wash. I then spoke with the manager who told me I should have come in and told him before I wiped it down. He literally said "I don't have to believe you"! Then said he "wasn't going to do anything about it." Some type of acknowledgement would have sufficed, but not even close. read more

my 2016 Mazda CX-5 desperately needed a exterior detail and headlamp restoration. These guys did an AMAZING job! I feel like I have a new car again. [[HIGHLIGHT]]Hugo was a great communicator and his team are hard working people who know how to really make a car look amazing.[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] I am very happy with the results and recommend! read more

The service here was fine, nothing extraordinary. It's attached to a little food mart, there is sandwiches and an ice cream place inside. I had traveled with my pets and gave an extra tip ahead of time for a better vacuuming job, it was still dirty. I probably won't return. read more

I've taken my car here several times for a wash and I've had mostly good experiences overall. The majority of times I have to ask them to come back and either vacuum the trunk better or clean the inside of the car doors which they seem to forget, but they take care of this pretty quickly and apologize. They do a good job with cleaning the outside (not hand wash with most options though) and typically have several people helping to dry each car so it gets done quickly read more

I been here twice so far for car washes. The first time it was okay to good. The last time the car was clean very well. I get the hand wash which is a little more pricey but very reasonable compared to what other places are charging for a car wash. I think they as well do a nice job taking care while hand washing the car. I definitely will be back here. read more

I don't live in Encinitas but drive the extra miles for the carwash. They always do a great job & you cannot beat the price, especially if you use their coupons, print them out & bring them. It has become difficult to find a carwash that cleans both inside & outside of your vehicle without charging "ala carte" prices for this & that. Highly recommend! read more

I stopped here to try a new car wash and though the staff were nice, the job was poorly done. See picture, for the vacuum spots that were missed. My car smelled bad when I got in, like old and dirty rags were used. I had to go home and wipe down the inside to get rid of the smell and finish the vacuuming myself. I didn't ask for a detail, but expected better for a $19 cleaning and wash. read more

Worldwide tour operator and travel company Also meeting Incentives and conference planner In business for over 40 years [[HIGHLIGHT]]Well experienced staff[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] read more

I just wanted a cheap carwash, but the guy said "no Teslas in the tunnel", even though I've brought my car here before and they've put it through the flipping tunnel. He said I had to do the $60 hand wash option. So disappointed in this place. They lie and try to take advantage of people. I won't be coming back here ever again. read more

This place is wonderful! Did a mini detail and it was the best car wash experience that I had since I moved to the area. Thank you guys you are awesome! read more

Do I bring my cars from Escondido to Encinitas for a car wash? Passing all the other car washes along the way. Yes, I do. The most pleasant car washing place I've ever been! You can get a sandwich, a yogurt, or a convenience store snack and sit on the covered patio while your car gets their magic treatment. They seriously might be a car fairy godmother. Pricing is competing, transparent, and a tremendous value for what you get. read more

Sparkle & Shine - My car rehabbed with a good buffing looks amazing! - Auto Detailing Near Me - Encinitas, California

I am SO disappointed. I have gone to this place so many times before and have gotten an excellent mini detail. Today was so horrible that I don't think I can ever go back. The price went up to $120 for a mini detail, which I didn't mind paying because I felt they typically do a great job. Unfortunately I got my car back and it looks like it was halfway done. The carpet still had sand and hair in it and they didn't even clean my cup holders! $120 down the drain... I'm so sad I'll have to find a new place. read more

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So this car wash is just great! Park your car, choose from a variety of wash options, depart your vehicle, go inside and pay! Indoors a really great selection of food, drinks, yogurt and fresh made sandwiches to enjoy while you wait!! Our car is always sparkling when we return! [[HIGHLIGHT]]And a lovely family provides excellent care of you as well![[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] read more

They tried to scam me by running my 2020 Outback thru without washing it with automatic equipment. There excuse was it was not working. I yelled at them and they ran it through again and magically the machines started working again. They used be great when they first opened up years ago. NOT NOW. read more

Just got back from my first wash at Sparkle & Shine and I will not be back. - Left a spot of wax on the windshield that I had to take off with acetone and then fix up with window cleaner to get rid of the streaks. - Did not wipe up the top of the bumper adjacent to the trunk - Worst of all, did not wipe up the sand / mud on the interior next to the driver side. This was very obvious and should have been cleaned Not acceptable given that I paid for a gold wash and there were problems inside and out. read more

Sparkle & Shine - This was sand / mud...came right up with a wet rag, but I had to clean it myself when I got home. - Auto Detailing Near Me - Encinitas, California

Fast and decent job on exterior and interior of the car for 20$. It is much more reasonable then more expansive car washes in the area.

They told me when I arrived that a Tesla must he hand-washed. Pretty expensive. Not what I was expecting. Maybe they could post this information somewhere. read more

My contractor got my car with the paint sprayer downwind from painting the fence, and my brand new car was covered in little white dots that wouldn't come off even with scrubbing or a car wash! I took it here, and they got all the paint dots off along with a polish and wax, for a very reasonable price. It looked so scrubby before, and now it looks like a brand new car! I'm very impressed and will definitely go here again. Highly recommended. What a relief. read more

Paid for a deluxe car wash to include basic interior cleaning and was told they don't vacuum the mats unless I pay an extra $12. Deluxe is pricey for a job that's comparable to a basic car wash. read more

Dies not honor clearly advertised yelp coupons on app... poor customer service left feeling like I was wasting the cashiers time talking about it. read more

After moving to north county I've had a hard time finding a good car wash that doesn't cost me an arm and a leg, finally found one that actually does a decent job! Some marks were still on the windshield when i returned and they did not give me/or add my vanilla scent and some things in the inside weren't completely done, but 40 seconds of me wiping, it was fine. Will definitely be back. read more

I've been a car wash premium member here for years now. Beyond excellent service. Wow. First of all let's talk about the reason I love sparkle and shine so much. It's Hugo the car wash manager. This fool is beyond good. Going above and beyond to make sure I'm happy when I put my girl through a wash. Secondly. My favorite part is Hugo. The best employee to ever lay hands on my car. The only guy I'd trust to wash my lady. Third and final reason is Hugo. This guy makes a 9 car wash place a 10 out of 5. read more

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I've been here about five times and we always get the bucket wash ($45.99). It's usually been pretty good but today it was phoned in. I cannot recommend this place anymore. read more

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While in the Encinitas area, I needed a car wash and stopped by Sparkle and Shine. They left my car looking spotless clean. I have since returned to this car wash as they reliably do a great job every time I've come to wash my cars here. Whenever I'm in the neighborhood and in need of a car wash and vacuum, I make sure to come here. Thank you guys for helping me keep my cars looking great! read more

My car is filthy. I honestly had to ask them if they forgot to vacuum inside! I'm very confused read more

Sparkle & Shine - Auto Detailing Near Me - Encinitas, California

Horrible service. I have been coming here for 6+ years and it has gotten progressively worse. Went in for a tank full of gas and a car wash. No one was in line for car wash which was nice because this place is usually packed and slow turn around time. They were done within 5 minutes... low and behold, it was because they didn't dry off and wipe anything when inspecting my car. I asked for a towel and they watched me for the next 5 minutes wiping down all the water and soap left over for the wash. You have continually raised prices... raise the quality. This was so sub par. This needs to be remedied. I am a long time patron. read more