Express Car Wash

I love the range of price options for a car wash, from cheap to more expensive.
The real reason I come to this particular car wash, however, is the free vacuum.
90% of the time, once I vacuum my car I get a wash as well because use even if I don’t have much money in my pocket, a $ 3 can spruce up my car. When I’m feeling flush, I’m happy to buy a more expensive wash and give my old car a little more sparkle.
The reason for my two star review is that the vacuums now suck. Or rather, they no longer suck.
They were great when the car wash first opened. When they started to get clogged the attendants were happy to unclog them. At some point it seemed they must have gotten tired of doing that and now just complain about customers who vacuum up things they shouldn’t.
I understand that customers who are irresponsible with their equipment result in extra costs to the business in terms of vacuum maintenance. But when free vacuums is one of the business’ main selling points, it would seem that that cost must be considered to be a necessary marketing expense.
I’m much more likely to think about washing my car there when I find a well working vacuum the on the first try, compared to the times I try 3 vacuums that have no suction at all, only to find one that might do a half-​a**** job and requires a ton of effort.
Express Car Wash, fix your vacuums! Keep them working well! Satisfied customers will pay off in the long run!
I’ll be happy to update my review when you’ve addressed the problem.

Service USED to be fast and simple. The automatic wash selection machines are pretty much foolproof, and the prices are fair. You would roll up, the screen would ask you to select a wash cycle, you put in your money, the gate would go up, and you’d get your car washed. However, of late, they have started setting employees out to stand between you and the selection screen (which, being at arm’s reach, means the guy is wedged right up against your window) and do it for you. So now, the system asks you to «please select your wash», and then the guy asks you «so what kind of wash do you want?», and then wants to take your card/​cash to put it into the machine himself… the machine which is positioned for you to reach yourself from the driver’s seat. Wtf. Very much an uncomfortable experience.
Also, the folks they now have out front to «help» seem angry to see customers, and are constantly scowling and short tempered. The actual washing machinery works well, but this new employee approach is pretty idiotic.

For $ 3 carwash, you can’t beat it. None of this sitting and waiting around for 20 minutes so the car in front of you can be cleaned, polished and vacuumed by 8 different guys. It’s a car, not a first-​born child. I can vacuum and maintain my own interior, thank you, especially when I have access to free high-​powered vacs on-​sight, like this place does. Only complaint is when it gets busy — I think they speed up the belt that pulls your car and there’s not enough rinse and dry time to remove the soap completely. Whatevs. It’s still shiny enough for me. And I’m done in 2 minutes.

I’ve been here several times and each time it gets worse.
It’s an OK place for a quick wash to get the salt off of your car. A fast spruce up for a hot date! However, forget it if you really want a professional car wash and you cherish your vehicle’s value and worth. Those rotating bushes can be brutal on any fine paint finish. Keep this in mind. If you treat your car like a baby, Express Car Wash may make you cry.
The staff here when you can find them seem thuggish and street, not very professional in my opinion. I’ve had issues with the self pay machine on one occasion and had to convince the attendant I had paid. Didn’t take my word for it until he viewed the video and saw the car behind me took credit for my purchase.
On another occasion, be careful if you do upgrade, that you receive the $ 10 upgrade you pay for, that $ amount sign should light up as you enter. In my case, the $ 3 car wash sign lit up and again I had to convince the attendant I paid $ 7 more for the upgrade. Short of staff maybe? Too much business to handle properly? Fix it fast or loose customers!
If you go on a Saturday and all of the spaces for the vacuums are filled, where do you go?
It’s a nightmare! The more vehicles using the vacuums the poorer the suction. I had to move to 3 different spaces to find a vacuum that worked properly. Finding an attendant to fix a vacuum when it’s super busy is like finding life on Mars. When I finally did manage to pry an attendant over to address my weak vacuum cleaner issue, he tells me my vehicle has too much «stuff» on the floor… No wonder it’s clogging, he says! OMG! Oh really? Brilliant deduction! Super suction modern vacuum cleaner system can’t handle basic car debris? Maybe I should just hook up my own vacuum at home in my garage, it would be more reliable!
In short, this place is what it is, a cheap car wash for those that want a quickee!!! LOL
Don’t expect to come out of here without a hassle or complete satisfaction but sometimes
miracles happen… and you can leave with a smile!
Good Luck!

Terrible service! Creepy manager!
When I came out of the carwash, I had all sorts of warning lights on the dashboard, when I tried to ask questions, the manager wanted to take pictures of my car, which I thought was a CREEPY & WEIRD thing to do. I objected and he threatened to call the police on me! So, I decided to be the wiser men and just leave before the situation escalates further. I went to the dealership and it turns out the sensors where just wet, and when I arrived the warning lights had disappeared, and all was well that ended well :)
Bottom line: the customer service is terrible and frankly frustrating, don’t go there, unless you want to deal with a lunatic who wants to take pictures of your car!
A gentleman named Miguel is friendly, but the manager is super creepy!

I love this car wash and you cannot beat the price. The only complaint I have is please fix your lights on the east side of the area where you vac your car. After 5:30pm it’s hard to vac in the dark. When I asked a attendant about this I was totally blown off.
I would give 5 stars if were not for that.

Who’s a dirty boy?
I am.
Sometimes living in this city can be like playing in a pig pen. And my car seems to take the brunt of it.
Once upon a time this location was a self serve lot. You just drove through, and hosed your car down.
Now, you get in line — pay at the kiosk, and drive through a fully automatic car washing machine. You excited? You should be. It’s like having our own version of 20,000 Leagues Under the Sea right here in Edgewater! I like to pretend I’m Captain Nemo inside the Nautilus. You can imagine your own favourite scary ocean creatures outside your vehicle too!
After your car is sparkling clean, your car gets hit with a bunch of mega dryers.
In the small lot outside the car wash, there are two rows of free vacuum cleaners. Now you can get the inside clean too! I have also found that the vacuum cleaners make for really good fake microphones, and you can sing along to your most cherished songs rock star style.
The staff was busy emptying garbage cans and weeding the landscaped flower beds. It was very clean, and efficient. Things seemed to move along, and there were no back ups that I saw.
If you too are filthy, I suggest you go here and clean things up.

I love these express car washes, since they’re quick and cheap. My issues with this location is that the logistics for this location is awful. It’s a nightmare to get in and out and they have long lines at random times throughout the day. Also the staff seems to be lazy. It’s a new location and the vacuums are constantly clogged. I also have an SUV and the other two locations (Fullerton & Irving Park) always protect my rear windshield wiper. They’re 0 – 3 here with protecting it and it’s fine so far, but I would lose it if the washer ripped off my blade. Overall you can’t beat a $ 3 wash.

The actual car wash and free vacuum is a 5 start but due to the high traffic and almost impossible entrance passage I cant! I cant see this going to the summer without an accident or even some type of road rage issues, nobody wants to give anyone a brake to enter and the lines on the street can be a huge safety issue! Great place BAD spot!

I generally prefer to hand wash my car. Nevertheless, I moved and now I park outside. I will be using their services more often, especially during the winter months. I especially like the free vacuum, the $ 16 ALL OPTION SERVICE, and the re-​wash for free. Express Car wash is great when you don’t have the time and need a quick, thorough wash.