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We are committed to providing high quality services and products to our community. The Car Wash is a gathering place where old friends catch up while cleaning their cars, families have fun with the self-service bays, commuters swing by for a quick tunnel wash, and new faces are always welcome. Michael was born and raised in Perry Hall, MD.

He grew up in the car wash business with his stepfather, Larry, and now runs The Car Wash with his stepfather by his side. Larry has worked in the car wash industry for over 30 years. He enjoys restoring cars, is a pillar of the community, and is "pop-pop" to his young grandson Alex. A sense of community starts at home.
Services
The Car Wash offers 2 drive-thru touch free laser-wash tunnels. A touch free laser-wash uses high pressure water and cleaners without cloths that come into contact with your car. Laser-washes are often preferred to soft-cloth car washes where cars can be scratched or damaged by dirt buildup in the cloths.
Reviews (25)
Mohammed Hnoosh
Mohammed Hnoosh
Jan 31, 2022
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Very good car wash. Manual and automatic.
I wish they do the subscription paid by cash.
Sheniqua Williams
Sheniqua Williams
Oct 28, 2021
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Critical: Professionalism, Quality, Value
Do not go here! Paid for the vacuum and it never turned on. Called their “customer service” number and never got a hold of anyone. Requested a refund on their website but no follow-up from the company. Car wash service is overpriced and leaves car still dirty. Will not recommend!!!
Brian Haber
Brian Haber
Oct 26, 2021
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I payed for the $12 automatic wash, every wash pass looked like just straight water, little to no appearance of any soap. My car looked more or less the same afterwards. Pretty much a $12 car rinse off which I could do at home. No air dryers to dry off the car due to it looking like an old machine. Overall not satisfied. Take note and drive the 3 miles down the road to Soapyshell car wash in Perry hall. First and last time visiting this location.
Andrew Mest
Andrew Mest
Oct 02, 2021
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Critical: Quality
The automatic car wash did not clean exterior of car at all. The vacuum used after the disappointing car wash didn’t hardly work. I was honestly ripped off $14.75 for the worst experience ever
Service: Interior vacuuming
Mw T.
Mw T.
Sep 29, 2021
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All about convenience but the CLEANING was suspect. Car was barely washed...little beading up even though wax was supplied...tires and wheel covers
not even wet...$11 for a minimum wash.
Tracy
Tracy
Aug 25, 2021
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I used the automated wash vs the hand wash and it did an average wash of my suv. I had to do some hand washing afterwards and then got back in line to go through a 2nd time to clear what I had done, only to never get my wash because the bay wasn't working. It took my money though! I called the number to ask for a refund and no one ever answers, you just get a recorded message telling you to send an email as they are busy helping other customers. Right. No one is onsite... I sent an email 4 days ago requesting a refund and haven't received a response. I'll update this post if they contact me.
Donald DonaldM
Donald DonaldM
Aug 22, 2021
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Clean and quiet a bit out out of the way but worth it.I mostly have gone on the weekdays so it's never crowded cost is reasonable and they offer do it yourself or drive thru car wash. You can do a combination drive thru wash then vacuum your self all and all O will go back there again.
Jb Davis
Jb Davis
Aug 12, 2021
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This car wash did little more than knock the dust off of my truck. Everything was single pas s with its top wash. There is no dryer!
Davey C.
Davey C.
Jul 21, 2021
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You can get a great deal through them on the car wash app. Unfortunately, I found their equipment to not always be the most reliable. Occasionally, soap won't come out of the power washing handle nor will the spot free rinse work (not that it isn't spot free, but that nothing will come out of the nozzle under that setting). If they improve their maintenance/quality control, could easily be a 5 star venue.
John Bianchino
John Bianchino
Jul 18, 2021
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Pretty good deal for the money . Got my first month free from Tmobile and will likely continue after the month is up . Would be a bit happier if there was a dryer . Drove out ever so slowly waiting for it but there isn't one.
Don K.
Don K.
Jul 13, 2021
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Reasonably priced. Convenient (more or less). Plenty of bays, including two automatic ones. Appropriate amounts of time for quarters spent. I seldom have to wait for a bay.
Michelfrancis Bustillos The Armed Programmer
Michelfrancis Bustillos The Armed Programmer
Jul 12, 2021
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I use the automatic $12 car wash. After going through my truck was still very dirty and I needed to go back and hand wash it. Overall very underwhelming and would likely only wash off a very light dust.
Thuong N.
Thuong N.
Jul 06, 2021
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The 1st station machine is broken. It always gives me error multiple times when I use the Everwash app to scan. Most of the time it said "the swipe is busy" and nothing happened. Even though I restart my phone but the problem is still there. It's so annoying because sometimes I had been waiting in line for long time and the swipe machine didn't work when it was my turn, so I had to drive out and go to another station then wait again.
Rit W.
Rit W.
Jun 06, 2021
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Both Manual self service & Automatic available.

Good water pressure but spot Free Rinse is very low water pressure and very low water stream.
Monica J.
Monica J.
Jul 13, 2020
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I took my Nissan there today to clean her up (she was really dirty!). I always have a good experience at this local car wash. The grounds are usually clean, plenty of suds from the soap brush & the power rinsing wand is strong! Finished it off with wax, & decided to vacuum it later on. Overall, a good experience at a good price. I will definitely return when it's time to wash the car again.
Suzee Q.
Suzee Q.
Mar 15, 2020
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I came in because I desperately needed to vac out my van. I didn't need a wash so much but the only way to get to the vacuums is to get in line for the car washes. I had a bag of quarters but their machines also accept credit cards and you can increase the time by pressing a button before your time elapses. Perfect! The car in front of me took their sweet time washing their car with every possible option, so I kept vacuuming! When I was able to enter the car wash bay, it wouldn't accept my credit card and I decided that only a vac was fine by me, and I drove on through. Would be a bummer
Selicia B.
Selicia B.
Mar 09, 2020
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This is my first time in this area and I needed a car wash, but to pay 12 dollars and my car still looks like what it did before going through the wash is horrible. They state no spot dry needed but I have water spots all over my car. 12 bucks down the drain, it's the worse. Half of the vaccums didn't work wither, now I have to go pay more money somewhere else.
Lauren L.
Lauren L.
Mar 01, 2020
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Good car wash for do it yourself clean and easy to use. Had to wait but just cause it was busy and wasn't bad at all had no issues at all
Jc C.
Jc C.
Oct 06, 2019
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We signed up for their unlimited wash service. The staff are friendly and does a good job wiping the vehicle before it goes into the tunnel. Price is competitive and close to our home in Columbia, MD. All around win.
Shaye R.
Shaye R.
May 20, 2019
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The basic wash in the automatic car wash was $9. Way too expensive. My car was still dirty when I pulled out. And the vacuum machine was not working. Avoid!!!
Quentin W.
Quentin W.
Mar 30, 2019
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This is great place to go-to get your vehicle washed
Great service, good people
Prices are good
Michael N.
Michael N.
Feb 19, 2019
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I put $1.50 in vacuum station 9. Nothing happened. Tried the drive thru laser wash. Very poor results.


Update:

Yes, it's me for a second time. I'm very impressed that the owner of The Car Wash responded in a very timely manner. I'll take responsibility for the error with the vacuum. I looked at the price label several times, and my mind saw $1.25. I put in the 6th quarter thinking that one of the previous ones didn't fall properly. I didn't have a 7th. I then drove my very dirty car thru the touchless wash. I just returned from a trip and had quite
Brian G.
Brian G.
Feb 04, 2019
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This place has been very well maintained. Friendly staff. Bill breaker is awesome saves you from having to show up with the correct change or have 20 dollars in quarters. Also takes credit cards in bays was also a nice touch. Have been going for years and will continue to be a loyal customer.
Justin L.
Justin L.
Dec 13, 2018
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It just sprayed water on my car. Nothing was removed, was not even dried. The basic is $9. I paid $9 to have water sprinkled on my car.
Stephen D.
Stephen D.
Jun 07, 2018
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I've been here on several occasions to use the self-wash and vacuum out my car. I went in today expecting to do the same when the battery in my car died while at the vacuums. Joe came over to assess what was going on and then went and got Larry, the manager. These men went above and beyond. Larry brought out a portable jumper, didn't work. Went and pulled his SUV around to jump from there, didn't work. Took a look at my battery, got tools to take my battery out, then drove me to a store to buy another one and installed it in my car. In all the goings on, my trunk was closed and there