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    Waterway Express

    3.8 (36 reviews)
    Open 7:00 am - 9:00 pm
    Updated over 3 months ago

    Services - Waterway Express

    Auto detailing work

    Paint and exterior protection

    Car wash

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    Protection

    Tunnel wash

    Wheel and rim detailing

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    Terrence M.

    Order: car wash Pros: the attendants were helpful with the payment. Cons: I have a Jeep Grand Cherokee. Ran it through the washer and it was STILL dirty. I also dont think it cleaned underneath my car. It previously snowed and i was trying to get the salt off. Additionally, the hoes for vacuuming were either broke or had very little suction.

    Exit onto side street, easy to get back on main road
    Chris D.

    This is the easiest car wash to go through. Best car wash I've been through. Prices are very reasonable, lots of free vacuum stations if you pay for a car wash, pre-cleaning station for bugs and hard to get debris (self-clean). There happened to be a very helpful attendant manning the pay stations who helped me choose and pay. But even if he weren't there it's easy to navigate, there is a lot of large step-by-step signage. Once you get in the car wash itself, you drive in and put in neutral and the belts take you through the wash. Getting on the belt is very easy because they are wide - so no precision driving necessary to get onto a small conveyor belt like other washes. Again, lots of large signs and lights to navigate you through. Exit is easy because you exit on the side street soon back ups to get back on the road - very good lay out. The wash itself is a good quality clean all the way through-generous soap and thorough cleanse and dry. Equipment is clean and looks new. Free vacuum if you pay for a car wash, lots of vacuum stations, mat holds at each station to hold you mats as you wash them down. They even have an area we're you can pre-scrub your car (for bugs and other stuck on debris)- 3 car slots, again easy to drive into when you first turn into the car wash lot.

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    Jess G.

    This was my first time at a car wash, and I had some level of anxiety I would screw it up. But truly, you can't mess up. Follow the instructions after you pay with the attendant and you're on your way to a cleaner car. I didn't use the bug station and it turned out I should have. No bugs, but a few splotches of bird poop didn't come off my hood (I got the $16 wash, which is the highest level). With that said, my car looks super shiny and it was incredibly fast and easy! I'll probably go again.

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    Jason P.

    Now that I have a brand new 2021 Kia Seltos, I will be making frequent stops to have her shined up! I'm pretty obsessive when it comes to the cleanliness of my car, so having a stellar carwash readily available is super important to me. The Waterway Express is so centrally located that it makes an in-and-out wash very easy to access. With the weather so nice, I wanted to get some of the salt off my car. I had planned to purchase a monthly membership so that I could stop in any time, but sadly their machines were down. But it actually worked in my favor because the very pleasant attendant working at the paystation gave me a free wash for the inconvenience! Talk about great customer service. Since this location is relatively new, it feels like the machinery inside is super efficient. I love that they have a conveyor belt to move your car along as opposed to the classic car wash rollers that you have to be guided onto. It made it super simple to drive my car in for its bath! I always appreciate car washes that install specialty lighting in their facility. Waterway Express had some blue lights that lit up the suds and made for a really fun experience. As with any car wash, I wish there was quadruple the amount of dryers at the end. I usually bring a towel so that I don't get water spots, but forgot one. So I'm giving Waterway Express four stars because I didn't get a spotless clean. Will definitely be back to purchase the monthly membership!

    Nicole L.

    Everyone here was helpful and friendly!! I needed help with my tire pressure and when I came out of the wash abs parked to dry the car and clean up some bugs, one of the staff was ready with a handheld pump to assist with my tires. I went on a VERY long road trip just prior so had caught/sacrificed many bugs. I took full advantage of their bug prep station, complete with a sponge that requires much LESS elbow grease to scrub off the stick on bug guts baked on in the STL summer sun. Even with my Turtle Wax post-wash bug and tar remover and their treatments, which removed like 95% of the bugs (apologies for no before pic) they offered to swing the car through a second time, no charge. I took another pause at the bug prep station to wash down the remaining spots that were bothering me abs ran through one more time and practically perfect!!! Their car dryer also works like a charm; you're driving out spotless and spotless shiny!

    You can get additional cleaning products, and other items from this vending machine.
    Glenn B.

    After a rainy weekend, and a lot of driving I really needed to clean my car. I drive past the Waterway Express all of the time, so I decided to give it a try today. This car wash has everything you need to clean your from outside to the inside. If you are a bike rider like me take your bike rack off your car before you arrive because you will have to remove it to before you get your car washed. If you do not remove it you will hold up the line like I did. All of the instructions for what you need do while getting your car washed will be on your when you enter and leave the car wash. When you exit you can use the free vacuums to vacuum out the inside of your car. You also have a place to hang your floor mats to make the cleaning process easier. Towards where you excited the car wash you will have a station where you can wash your floor mats, and you will also see three vending machines. The one I used had cleaning products for your dashboard, windows, and tired. The other two had beverages, and air freshners. I will definitely be making another visit soon.

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    The basic wash is just $7 & does an amazing job! The staff are also always really friendly and even gave me free drying towels!

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    chincy car wash Very short Go to the new one on Brentwood across from the Galleria MUCH BETTER car wash

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    The customer service is great. Although, the vacuums are not very powerful at the Kingshighway location.

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    Wonderful service! The attendant was super friendly and helpful! SUPER great monthly unlimited wash plan!!

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    Thank you for the review Ella. We hope to see you again soon.

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    I didn't use the bug station and it turned out I should have.

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    Complete Auto Wash & Wax

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    Downtown

    I'm teetering on a 2 and 3 star. And it makes me a little sad to leave it there. Here's my deal…read more I called to make an appointment to get my car detailed after seeing the yelp deal for 50% off the Ultimate Detail. I told him I had the coupon, what my car was and when I'd bring it. He told me it would take 2 hours-no kids, pretty clean car. I gathered my ride, planned the pickup time (I had to be at court later), and dropped it then. First off, when you go to the garage, it's not entirely clear where to pull it in (across from Jimmy Johns, "Reserved" entrance). Found that, but then I didn't know how to open the gate. I called Rocky at the Wash, but was holding up all the traffic. You have to push the button and the operator will open it. Ok, that's done. I get there but the owner, Rocky, wasn't there. I left my keys in the drop box, assuming he knew the appointment. Fast forward 2 hours. When I called, he said it would be ready at 11:45. After getting my ride to take me up there again, I hand the coupon for a DETAIL over, "that'll be $12.50", "huh?", and turns out all they actually did was wash the outside. What?! Called my ride, he turned around and came back to get me. I wasn't going to miss this opportunity for a good detail! I called again at 3:30 and he said I could come get the car. After hanging out at Starbucks for a while, I headed over. They insisted it was ready. Check out the photos, was it ready? $125 detail job ready? I planned my whole day around this, as I don't work downtown. The outside wash/wax gets a 4.5/5. There were still very dirty areas related to the outside but they were inside doors. But this is an expensive detail! Wax job was lovely, however. The inside left a lot to be desired. Mud was still in a few spots on the seats (when I got home I wiped it off with a cloth...), dirty cup holders, dirty door handle, dirty glove box, etc etc etc. See photos. Who would pay $125 for this? Not me. I'll be back to my regular General Grant Car Wash for a $20 wash/wipe and splurge on the $50 express detail which is much better than this! Maybe I didn't leave it long enough, maybe because I had a coupon (I told him I was reviewing), maybe they didn't like my car or I didn't look rich enough (I have $$ to spend, folks). I have no idea. For those that work downtown, you might have a better relationship but new-comers, I'd go somewhere else.

    I could not have been more impressed with Rocky's work at Complete Auto Wash & Wax. He did an…read moreabsolutely phenomenal job taking my car - which usually transports my two dogs - from covered in fur to completely spotless. Rocky is a wonderful guy and he will work hard to ensure you are completely satisfied with your detail.

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