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    Splash Car Wash

    4.2 (71 reviews)
    Closed 8:00 am - 5:30 pm
    Updated 2 months ago

    Services - Splash Car Wash

    Auto detailing work

    Car wash

    Interior detailing

    2 More Services

    Self-serve wash

    Tunnel wash

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    Spots on outside.

    This is a okay option for a basic rinse but not for any detail. spots on windows, no shine on exterior, got the ultimate wash and I get better at PM gas station. The free vacuums and rags are nice. I like the fact i can choose for a quick wash or wait while they do the windows vacuum and dust. Not to bad. But the spot free rinse, frade not.

    Donna D.

    I know times are tough and this was my first time at the car wash. I watched the car in front of me tip the attendant at the beginning of the wash and the attendant scrubbed the entire car before it entered the wash. I think he barely got my driver's side and nothing else. The back of the car is still dirty, especially around the license plate, which the hand brush could have easily gotten. I wasn't impressed and had I not signed up for the monthly unlimited before the wash, I wouldn't have joined at all.

    You drive in yourself.

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    18 days ago

    The drive through wash is good. The full service even better. Fast, efficient and job well done.

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    10 months ago

    They are always super helpful and kind. They have Great prices. Flynn was awesome and sweet!

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    7 months ago

    Funky car wash you can do it yourself or have full service. Not bad, not great, it Got the job done.

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    2 years ago

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    11 months ago

    They did a good job in washing and vacuuming my car. Wiped all the inside surfaces down. Nice employees. I would recommend.

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    2 years ago

    Great car wash! After a messy winter, my car needed some TLC. They did a great job and made it look like new!

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    2 years ago

    Great service! My car looks great and there was absolutely no damage in any way! Vacuum and polish too!

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    2 years ago

    this place is a bargain. The top level wash with with hand exterior from staff was tops. they do an excellent job at a very fair price.

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    3 years ago

    Organized, friendly, fast, and efficient. The drive through car wash is a Willy Wonka hallucination trip.

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    Ask the Community - Splash Car Wash

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    Hi Melinda, this is an automated tunnel wash where after the wash you have the option of vacuuming yourself or having us do the entire interior cleaning

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