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    Wild Water Express

    3.7 (211 reviews)
    Closed 7:00 am - 8:00 pm
    Updated 2 months ago

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    The very rude worker
    Veronica A.

    The worker who was outside, on Saturday, 16 November, at 9:30 AM was very very very rude, completely ignored my father, acted like he wasn't even there. I will not go here ever again. That worker was so rude.

    Car came out as DIRTY as it went in !!! Such a Waste of Money !!!
    Christian O.

    PLEASE SAVE YOUR MONEY AND pay attention to all the bad reviews !! They have a huge sign in the entrance that says : We are not responsible for any damage to the car, they know that their car wash scratches the car and can cause damage.. it definitely scratched my CAR'S PAINT !! It did not clean my car at all, I had to clean the entire car myself , THEIR PRICES ARE SO EXPENSIVE and their quality is HORRIBLE!!

    Accepted payment forms; good wash $6, better $9, best $12
    Elle T.

    Employees helpful and friendly! This carwash in located in the parking lot of Stater Bros grocery store, but area has its own entrance / exit. The grocery store receipts used to have $1 off coupons on the back, but I haven't seen them in a while. Shares same space with 76 gas station; entrances/exits off both Baker and Fairview. I usually get the basic (good) wash, which is now $6 (comes with standard moist, individually wrapped, disposable towelette) and the vacuum stalls are located both before and after the tunnel wash zone. Attendants tape the back windshield wiper, if needed. Gift cards are available, you can save some money by purchasing if you are frequent patron. I bought the $95 Wildwater Express card (paid $75) for myself and some family members. Comes in handy for a quick refresh :) Thank you Jose (GM) for your kindness, understanding and professionalism today!

    DO NOT GO!!! Went through WildWater Express Carwash for the first time on 10/27 and it will be my last! The carwash pulled off my wheel molding and scratched the top of the wheel. Part of my car was left in the car wash. I addressed it with the gal who was working and she said they do not have forms for damage and that she would take my info. I didn't trust them so I asked for the owners email. She said the owner would look at the footage and get back to me. Great! So I emailed, sent the pictures and asked him to look at the video which would clearly show, wheel molding on securely and no scratch. However...response was "video shows wheel molding loose..not our problem! " Talk about poor customer service! No attempt to meet me look at the issue or even a comprise! BEWARE DO NOT GO TO wildwater carwash...damage to your vehicle can be excepted!

    Droppings that could be wiped with wet cloth couldn't be cleaned by the machine.
    Josh G.

    You can get better results with a spray nozzle on a garden hose. Had droppings all over car (hood, roof, window) after the wash that I later wiped away with a wet towel. The person running the machine said these droppings cannot be cleaned by the machine and that I would have to wash myself by hand...which defeats the purpose of coming here. However the vacuums were powerful. Would have been nice to have other attachments for the vacuum though. For cheaper, other places in Costa Mesa have DIY car washes that clean much better. Can not recommend this place.

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    I had an issue, but once I got in touch with the right person, it was resolved. Thank you.

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    Car wash didn't clean my car. They recently raised their prices and the car wash is worse.

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    3 years ago

    Does a very good job for a quick drive through wash. Plenty of spots to vacuum if you choose to and the vacuums are very strong.

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    4 years ago

    This place scratched the paint on my new car and took no responsibility for it. I will never come back here again...EVER!

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    4 years ago

    Good vacuum and good price not a bad wash and easy to clean your car after. Easy on and out plus gas station if needed

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    Can I use vacuum without going through car wash?

    Yes. You can vacuum between washes.

    Does this car wash place do hand or machine washes?

    We are an express exterior wash only. Cost is $6, $9, $12 or $14. Your choice. Open 7:00 am to 9:00 pm daily.

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    Great car wash and quick service! Anthony was super sweet and led great customer service! Thank…read moreyou!!

    I brought my daughter's car her a couple months ago to get it washed. I asked to sign up for the…read moremonth since she was going to be snowboarding the next couple weeks. There was a line of cars behind me, guy helping us just told me to initial a couple spots and we moved on. I put the date in my phone so my daughter knew what date the month would expire. Noticed two months later a new charge came through on my card... immediately reached out. After looking into it, realized I'd been charged two more times. No worries, contacted the vendor cause companies are usually helpful when things like this happen. Nope, not these guys... they were basically like, sorry NOT sorry. Even though my daughter only went one more time because she said the wash DID NOT EVEN GET HER CAR CLEAN, so she didn't bother going again. I explained that we didn't know it was a recurring subscription, I had asked to sign up for the month, there was such a long line of cars waiting, the guy didn't tell me anyyyy info other than giving me the form and the spots to mark (why wouldn't that be the first thing they say????)... but I guess I should have paused and read the fine print. True, that's my bad, but I guess I'm too trusting in a local vendor? Especially when I stated I just wanted to sign up for the month... not indefinitely. They did offer to extend the car washes for two months, but given the fact that my daughter's car barely got clean AND there are several reviews about cars being scratched, I'd rather eat the money and support another local business. I basically paid, $87 for two mediocre car washes, 4 unhelpful customer service emails and a whole waste of my time.

    Unique Car Wash & Auto Detailing - Had both trucks detailed. They both came out perfect and Vic the owner was very helpful and great to work with.

    Unique Car Wash & Auto Detailing

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    Called for an appointment to just do their standard interior/exterior detailing package, but Vic…read moreand his team went above and beyond from the start. They pointed out some paint scuffs I hadn't really thought about and offered to fix them at a much better price than a body shop would've charged. They also took care of my cloudy headlights, which made a huge difference. My biggest concern was the interior (years of built-up stains from daily driving), and they were able to get them out way better than I expected. While they worked on the car, I just walked over to a nearby coffee shop, which made the whole process super easy. Overall, really happy with the results. Great service, fair pricing, and just a down-to-earth team. They even offered a free wash if it rains, which is a nice touch. Would definitely come back!

    I recently took my car to Unique Car Wash and Detailing and I am absolutely blown away by the…read moreresults. From the moment I pulled in, the team was friendly, professional, and genuinely passionate about what they do. First off, the attention to detail is unreal. I thought my car was "pretty clean" before -- I was wrong. They made it look BETTER than the day I drove it off the lot. The paint was glossy and smooth, the wheels were spotless, and somehow they even got rid of little interior stains I had completely given up on. Every surface inside felt fresh and restored without that overpowering chemical smell some places leave behind. What really stood out was how thorough they were. They didn't rush the job. They treated my car like it was their own -- carefully, meticulously, and with real pride. You can tell this isn't just a quick in-and-out wash spot; this is true detailing. Customer service was also top-tier. They explained the services clearly, didn't try to upsell me on anything unnecessary, and made the whole process smooth and stress-free. Pricing felt more than fair for the level of quality and care they provide. If you're in Costa Mesa (or honestly anywhere nearby), do yourself a favor and bring your car here. Whether you need a quick refresh or a full detail transformation, this is the place. My car has never looked this good -- and I'll absolutely be back.

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