This is a good car wash if you plan on washing every 1 to 1.5 weeks. This is not a good car wash if you have bug splatter, bird excrement, tree sap, or haven't washed your car in more than the above stated amount of weeks. Keep your expectations simple and you won't come out screaming Bloody Mary. 2nd or 3rd priciest option seems like the best bang for your buck. No need to get the pricier one.. Listen to an audiobook or bring a movie to watch during busy times. Which seems like most of the time at this car wash.. roughly eight minutes per car. Only one vacuum was working when I was there. Weak suction.. also no compressed air :( This car wash may or may not be right for you. Perhaps a coin op car wash could be a better option read more

Found my new brushless car wash! I was able to safely bring my 4Runner SUV with a rear bike rack with no issues. This must have sensors because our bike rack completely cleared with no problems at all. 100% recommend! read more

It seems like there's an attendant that needs to come out for every car that goes through. I think they are manually starting the carwash by a remote. Honestly, though just have your attendant stay outside instead of having EVERY SINGLE PERSON come in to tell you it's not working. I got in like about 630 pm and actually finished about 715. This took way too long. read more

100% recommend. I brought my black SUV after it was left outside for airport parking. I was amazed how clean the car was after I was done. Also, it's true, there were no spots on the car once I was done. The key is driving away at a very slow, consistent speed at the end during drying. For $15, it's an amazing deal. It's better than a hand car wash I got for around $30. Yes, if you pay $60 for a hand car wash, you'll have better results.... At four times the price. I'm readjusting my review for fast express car wash, my prior favor automated car wash. In hindsight, that car wash is terrible and actually costs two dollars more. read more

I don't get all the fuss. The literal worst thing about this place was the wait. I hadn't driven my car in almost 3 months. Girl was dusty and needed some love. I thought going in the morning would be better for wait times. I was wrong. I've seen the line longer but even being one car away from the driveway was over 30 mins waiting. So for that I'll take off 2 stars bc I don't understand why it takes so long. Other than that, free vacuums and it did a good job. One of the vacuums wasn't that great so I switched to another. Easy. My girl looked great and I have no complaints besides the time. Bc I'm low on it these days it certainly wouldn't be my first choice but I have zero complaints about the actual wash and quality. read more

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*Note: our car is Ceramic Coated - imo, this car wash works really well for a maintenance/up-keep wash (2-3 weeks between washes)* We normally hand wash our car & liked the idea of a Touch-Free/Brushless Drive Thru Car Wash! *Be prepared to wait - each wash cycle is about 5/8min - there was 4 cars ahead of us & we waited maybe 20 minutes, but we planned ahead of time for a long wait & didn't mind* We purchased the 3-Foam wash & was satisfied with the results! The only thing i feel was lacking was that it didn't wash the wheels very well. If you have any embedded contamination (bird poop, etc.) it might not fully take it off without a contact wash! This wash worked very well for us since we have a ceramic coating & the car was just really dusty with some bird poop. Has air-dry blowers at the end of wash cycle, but highly recommend bringing a good towel to hand dry after. Overall: 8/10 & will return! :)) read more

Pasadena, California. Love. My favorite touch - free (brushless) car wash lives here. I love the monthly subscription. It is a super convenient 5 min laser wash that does not erode my car exterior as regular car washes. I wish Spot Free had a detailing business as I have to go to another location for that. Getting an online monthly subscription is super convenient-- you go online, pay, Done. The system reads your license plate to activate your wash. Easy Peasy. Happy happy. End of Yelp. read more

Nice touchless car wash conveniently located off the 210 Myrtle exit in the Chevron gas station lot. They have a few locations in the area and you can buy a membership apparently. (i haven't gone regularly enough to justify this), but this has now become my goto spot when I need a quick wash. I typically get the extreme seal wash (although i dont know if it really makes a difference), but either way my car always comes out looking great. read more

I receive a free car wash code from this company I never used them before.. My thought was to try them out. I get in line and scanner is not at the beginning of the line is right before you get into the washing machine part so I was in line for 30 minutes to find out that the code didn't work and the machine doesn't take Apple Pay. I didn't mind paying ... but I didn't have my credit card with me so it was a 45 minute waste of my time there was no customer service available. read more

Waited about an hour on a Sunday. Longest line ever for a weirdly small and inadequate wash. It's like one car space with a robot sprayer that circles around the car and lightly sprays water and soap. No scrubbing or wiping action. Vacuum stations are placed awkwardly around the gas station and there are only 3. Vacuums are weak and spray trash out 2 feet above a small trash can opening so litter and dust goes everywhere. Online it seemed like it was $10 for the basic but once I got there it was $12. read more

Waited half an hour in line and spent $20 on the worst car wash I have ever received. My car was still absolutely filthy, there was no evidence of a wax and shine despite me paying for it, and the dryer left water marks all over the car. Very, very disappointed. read more

Spot Free Car Wash - My car directly after the wash - Car Wash Near Me - Pasadena, California

This Spot free location ALWAYS has problems. I am here waiting for them to open and they tell me they have problem opening this jankety car wash. The Monrovia location is better but it is further away and with gas prices being through the roof I will have to do without a car was AGAIN. They really need to fix this car wash. I mean why is it ALWAYS having problems???? read more

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Good wash, faulty at times. I paid and the machine wouldn't turn on so I had to call while inside the wash.... Took forever for them to realize I was at that location. Their vacuums after the wash don't ever work or have super low pressure. Please fix them! read more

Loved the touchless wash experience, avoids scratches on your paint. Friendly to those who have lowered cars! read more

Spot Free Car Wash - Pricing as of June 2026 - Car Wash Near Me - Pasadena, California

Worst customer service. Wash was super slow and no one was managing the flow of cars through the wash. Had to wait 45 min for 4 cars ahead of me. DONT come here. HUGE waste of time!!! And that's before the wash which will probably be $hitty read more

The Pasadena location's spot-free rinse always leaves a green film on my windows that is hard to get off when drying windows with a microfiber cloth. Green streaks show on my car well after I arrive at my destination. No air guns available at this location to try and blow off the streaks. Vacuum spots are usually taken for long term parking and vacuum suction is very very weak. I joined the highest level of membership because I have an EV and I wanted a touchless wash, however, I find that in order to get a quality wash I need to drive to their Monrovia location off of Myrtle. Not sure if I'm going to keep my membership. read more

I usually go to a Hollywood location, but since I was in Pasadena I decided to give this one a shot. Unfortunately, it was just bad. Bird poop didn't even come off. You could even see the windshield wiper marks after the wash. I would not recommend, nor will I return here. Boooooo. read more

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Would leave a lower review if possible. The queue was long and by the time I reached, the system malfunctioned. Called for attendant and no one came. Employee at cash register said it was my fault for not seeing telephone number on the kiosk. Waste of time and terrible customer service. read more

An absolute waste of money! I purchased their membership during the July 4 sale. After waiting 45 minutes to get into the car wash I scanned my membership barcode and then was asked to pay an additional three dollars for the wash. What is the purpose of the membership if I also have to pay an additional three dollars? After contacting them three times for a refund request they have still not reached back out to me. I selected canceled membership, which they automatically canceled the membership, but I still have not heard from anybody about a refund. Other than their phone call AI program where you submit your inquiries, there's no other way to contact for a real person. They're supposed to reach out to horrible customer. read more

Spot Free Car Wash in Pasadena used to offer decent value, but their recent business practices are flat-out shady. About a year ago, the lowest-tier membership was $24.99 and included both tire cleaning and an underbody spray. Now, that same tier costs $29.99 -- and they removed those features, quietly moving them to a higher tier instead. What's worse is that there was absolutely no communication about these changes. No email, no app notification, no signage. Just a surprise downgrade in service for a higher price. In California, this kind of behavior borders on illegal. Under the California Automatic Renewal Law (Cal. Bus. & Prof. Code § 17602), companies are required to clearly disclose any material changes to a subscription or membership in advance, especially when they involve a price increase or reduction in services. That didn't happen here. Customers deserve transparency -- not bait-and-switch tactics. I've canceled my membership and will take my business somewhere that values honesty. read more

This review is for their first tier $9.99 spot free. I am a detailer and I keep my car regularly maintained, about 2x a week. My car has everything ceramic coated from the wheels to the glass and everything in between. Sometimes I pick up a lot of road film or dust/dirt following behind dirty cars while I'm out normally in the area. Now I can totally just go home and wash it myself, but on the road or going to car meets it's a lot more convenient since I'm on the way AND I stock towels in my car. From their interface I think the cheapest membership is for the $24.99 that includes the armor all sealant. I could be wrong but I wish they had a membership for the base level. This does an amazing job touching up my already well maintained vehicle and I'm satisfied with the water quality, virtually no streaking or spotting(but I park and wipe off any excess). I have done the triple foam about twice when my car had some nastier road film and grunge (think driving through standing water) and it got it off no problem, follow up wipes with my towels were clean meaning no left over road film. It doesn't really get into the barrel of the wheel and it does leave some dirt in the corners of the spokes but you are doing touchless so what do you expect. Highly recommend this spot for well maintained and detailed vehicles! Super convenient area and access. Line can get long during peak times. Come here late at night or early morning. No experience with thrashed cars. read more

Never again. They added a ceramic coating gimmick and raised the prices by $2-$3 for each tier. If you've come here before and think each phase is quicker you are NOT tripping. It used to take a bit longer for each phase. Not worth it and they are obviously being greedy. read more

This is a rogue merchant. Beware of providing credit card information as they will make unauthorized charges to your account. This has gone on for over 9 months. Merchant does not respond to voice messages or email. read more

I was double charged. I contacted customer service twice and twice was told I would get a refund but many days later nothing has happened. I even drove out to the car wash and was told by the same attendant who double charged me that he couldn't do anything about it. He said call the customer service number. So frustrating! I finally reached out to my credit card and they will reverse the charge. They are a very shady business. I should have read the reviews first. read more

Worst decision you can make on a car wash. It will scratch your car and they will not be responsible for ANYTHING. They will charge your card without providing service. JUST DONT. read more

If you are looking for a quick and convenient way to clean your car without worrying about potential damage to the paint job, a touchless car wash is the place to go. I have tried several touchless car washes in the Pasadena area but have never been completely satisfied. When I heard Spot Free in Pasadena was opening up, I decided to give it try and am so impressed with everything! I purchased the unlimited deluxe package and am on a monthly subscription. It's convenient, quick, and absolutely hassle free. I have recommended Spot Free to many friends and family in the area who have also decided to invest in the subscription package. Customer service is also excellent here and the workers are very friendly and attentive. It's wonderful to know that if you ever do encounter a problem, reach out to them and they will take care of you. In the beginning, I had some trouble when entering the wash, as my sticker was not operating properly and I had to ask for the attendant for assistance. He immediately decided to replace my sticker and made everything so easy. Thank you so much Spot-Free! I will forever remain a loyal customer! read more

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Reasonable. Does a solid job cleaning the car. Definitely much better for your car than using a traditional automated car wash. It takes about 5 minutes per car, so you can do the math how long it'll take once you get there. Definitely not fast when five cars are in front of you. But ok if it's only one car or if you can mentally prepare for the wait. My suggestion would be to add a sign upfront to point that out so people don't get stuck in the line and get all frustrated if they don't know that it's not going to be a fast experience. Again, the wash itself is great. read more

The car wash is ok, definitely worth the $7 I paid for the basic wash. The first time I came here it was great. They had maybe 4 free vacuums. This past time I went all of the vacuums were gone!! There was one vacuum that was conveniently out of service. And it looked like employees were parked in front of it so no one would use it. If you like to vacuum your car after you wash it like me, definitely go somewhere else. If you're looking for a quick car wash with no vacuum then it's a decent car wash. read more

Waste of money this place does now effectively clean you car. I've been here twice and both times my car was left with a dirty car. The attendants both time gave me a free 2nd wash still left dirty... won't be returning... read more

First and foremost, the guys behind the the counter are a bunch of morons. Do not be fooled into buying the unlimited plan as it is stated unlimited washer is not accurate. They limited to one wash per day. Additionally the staff there is incompetent doesn't know what they're doing. Furthermore, I will be filing a formal complaint. This is actually a bait and switch, and it needs to be looked into by the Better Business Bureau.. on the other hand Jose the manager is reasonable and fair. The Arab guy do not know what they're doing and they need to be fired immediately. Update: The Business owner Michael, claims that they will allow you to do additional washes if you're unsatisfied. That's false the staff you have there is Hostile and doesn't take keen to Customer Service whatsoever. If you're so concerned why haven't you called me ? Why do you pretend that you're offering such High Standards out of this location when in reality that's the Furthest thing from the Truth. And also why are your vacuums not working ? Isn't this part of the deal !!!!! read more

Never got a rewash. Back to 1 as previously reviewed. Asked the store manager, and he shrugged his shoulders

Since my last review, they have moved around the vacuums which has made the car wash more appealing, since you wont get blocked in. I've also since bought the monthly pass which is worth it imo since it pays for itself after the 2nd wash. Customer service is really excellent if you have any problems or questions they're really quick to respond with an answer/ solution read more

We waited in line for 30-35 minutes last night with about 5 cars ahead of us. One of the workers came out & placed the closed sign behind my car because I would be the last car that would get a wash for the night.. When we finally pulled up to the machine, we paid for our wash & were waiting for the car in front to finish their wash. Once 9 o'clock hit they shut off the machine & the entire wash turned off. We were not able to get our car washed & were told we needed to come back the next day to get it washed instead. Even though we had already paid for the wash & waited all that time in line!! What a HUGE inconvenience & waste of our time!! Wouldn't recommend coming to this wash after 8pm. read more

Spot Free Car Wash - Car Wash Near Me - Pasadena, California

This car wash is a scam. 30+ min wait time from entrance then you have to buy a $50 pack or a monthly membership to get a wash and the machine is broken so you can't actually buy either of them. Wait in line at chevron or go to fast 5. Trust me and save yourself the frustration. read more

Tried going there back on Aug 24. Waited half hour then it breaks down. Was told to come back in a few hours. Went back the next day and still down. Came back today to get a refund and they say I used the code. Place is trash. Avoid at all cost. read more

The price is excellent. We chose the $12 option. The car gets a bath while you sit in the car. It's a strange experience at first. What I don't like is the blow dry at the end which allows another car to enter. Also because it's one at a time the wait can be long until it's your turn. This is a popular place, you should try it at least once, but not if there's a queue and you have somewhere to be. read more

No Apple Pay no sign; they don't show that the only way to pay is Apple Pay, cash or card

I just waited in the line for 35 minutes to get my car washed. I paid and it was finally my turn. I pull through the wash and the machine didn't recognize that the next car had driven through. I tried to back up to trigger the sensor but instead the machine just started yelling at me and forced me to drive through. I had to get back in line and start the process all over again, this time even more cars back. Incredibly frustrating considering every time I've driven by this place, the line is too long to wait for. read more

Wait time is cool and my car got really clean and the workers are every nice and helpful