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The Wash Expert

3.3 (67 reviews)
Open • 9:00 am - 9:00 pm

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Andrew C.

Great place for a hand car wash aka hand wash. The prices are steep if you get interior vacuuming. If you want to go often, I would say get the exterior wash which is under $30. They do a great job. They don't miss any spots and are very responsive and accommodating if you point out any area of your vehicle that looks like it needs more attention at the end. Bonus points for getting to see a bunch of exotic and/or top of the line European vehicles here.

Updated Prices (2/15/24)

I haven't had a problem with them in the 4 times that I have visited. Only issue is the wait can be long especially on busy days. Fun fact: Supposedly exterior wash is $17 Monday - Friday for SUV and CARs. I was just told that and only charged $17 instead of $21. Someone else can confirm if they

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I always come here and have never had a bad experience. The detail and clean is very good. Worth every penny !

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Lucina C.

I'm so annoyed. Not only do they they take forever but they don't even do the job right. I went in because I was recommended by a friend. I'm not the type to be breathing down on people neck but I will next time if I decide to come here again. They took an hour to "clean" my car. They weren't busy because it was raining, there weren't any cars behind me. Yet they left sand and dirt on the carpets and my seats are still dirty . The cup holder dirty. Honestly it looks like a $20 job. I wouldn't be this upset if it was $20. But I paid $60 for full car wash, truck included. I even had to tell the guys to clean noticeable spots that they missed. Too much hassle for the amount I paid

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Sergio P.

I've been to all of the "highly rated" car washes in this area and none of them clean my car as good as The Wash Experts. Even on busy days they are fast and efficient and leave my car shining way more than the other spots that take close to an hour or more scrubbing every inch of my car. This is a hand wash; and yes they do reach every part of my car but it has to be the professionalism along with the quality products that make them so good. Skip all the other places and come check these guys out! You won't be disappointed.

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1 year ago

Professional and quick service. Don't take Amex though which is fine but just something to keep in mind

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Overall place is clean, they do a good job but it does run on the pricey side- everytime I come here I see high end cars lol

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Good service they cleaned a lot of the car and cleaned well had to wait a little bit though

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I bought a brand new car and they were the first to wash it. Next day I noticed scratches on my hood....

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On Saturday, October 10, I brought my 2010 Nissan Rogue to this business for an oil change. I went…read morewith my son and was told to wait while they serviced my vehicle. They never asked me what type of oil I wanted or explained my options. Instead, they upcharged me and charged $80 for an oil change when conventional oil would have been sufficient for my vehicle. While waiting, I noticed the oil change was taking longer than expected. When I walked over to check on my vehicle, I was brushed away from the area. Looking back, that is extremely concerning. Earlier that week, I had been replacing my own fender clips and using zip ties where I didn't have replacement clips. Because I have been taken advantage of before, I make it a habit to mark important engine components so I can identify them later. I had specifically marked my alternator, starter, and battery. Back to the day of service: I was eventually told to wait inside while they took my car out to be washed. However, my car was left unattended, and they didn't even bother to move it to the wash area. When I got home, I began hearing a squeaking noise coming from underneath my vehicle over the next two days. After about a week of driving, I inspected the engine bay and discovered that my alternator no longer had the identifying markings I had placed on it. Based on this, I strongly suspect that my original alternator had been replaced without my knowledge or authorization. That wasn't all. I also discovered that my left front fender liner had been removed and improperly secured to the bumper with a screw, as though someone had removed it and failed to reinstall the proper clips. After further inspection, I realized that the loose fender liner was rubbing against the engine belt, causing the plastic to squeak and melt while I was driving. This is an extremely dangerous situation that should never have happened after a routine oil change. I brought my car in for an oil change, not to have engine components potentially swapped out or other parts removed and improperly reinstalled. I left that business trusting that my vehicle was safe to drive. Instead, I discovered issues that could have caused serious damage to my vehicle and potentially put my family in danger. I have three children, and my son was with me that day. The thought that I was driving around with a potentially unauthorized replacement part and a loose fender liner rubbing against a moving engine belt is absolutely infuriating. Had that plastic become caught in the belt or caused another mechanical failure, the consequences could have been much worse. I am disgusted by this experience and deeply concerned about this business's practices. I expect honesty, transparency, and competent workmanship when I pay for a service--not unexplained changes to my vehicle and potentially hazardous repairs. I intend to document what I found, pursue a formal complaint with the Better Business Bureau (BBB), and explore my options for filing an official report and pursuing legal action if warranted. I am sharing my experience so other customers understand my concerns and take precautions when leaving their vehicles in this business's care. Inspect your vehicle before and after service, document important components, and do not assume that a routine oil change means your vehicle has been handled properly.

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