No Drop Car Wash

Outstanding service. Great clean. Francisco, the owner, went above and beyond to make sure the details were perfect.

Unfortunately a total rip off. They say it is like detailing but really it is a way over-​priced mediocre car wash. I can go to other mediocre car washes to get this service for half the price. Not to mention half the time. Too bad.

I want to start off my saying that there are a lot of things I admire about their business model (such as, no use of water and an online reservation system). Additionally, the customer service is also favorable as they make an effort to effectively answer your questions, which for somebody who does not know anything about car maintenance, highly appreciate.
However, as I was driving home, I started noticing small details that I weren’t particularly happy with. To be fair, they allowed me to inspect my car prior when I picked it up, but I generally have faith in most businesses to perform. I first noticed that the dashboard was still dusty around the corners. I initially let it go as I don’t usually get the interiors cleaned and was not sure what was expected so I felt that being harsh for that reason was unfair. However, as I started to take more attention to the current condition of my car, I started to notice more and more things that started to irk me. For one thing, all my items in my trunk were placed in the back seat during the trunk clean– which I feel should have been put back. Additionally, there were small, black smudges on my blankets and in little corners around the interior. On the outside, there were still water marks as well as leaves left under the windshield wipers.
I don’t want to be harsh because I understand that a few things can be missed, but I genuinely feel that for the price and time it took to complete (1.5 hours) such minor oversights should not have happened. As a whole, the car definitely looks and feels cleaner but I can’t say that for $ 80 it is anymore so than had I just taken to any run-​of-​the-​mill car wash down the street. For the green package, you also are given a wax coat, which I don’t particularly feel added any more protection from environmental factors (esp since now I’m realizing it was applied over the water marks and what not).
With all that said, I don’t think I would eagerly recommend this place to somebody looking for a clean but I wouldn’t speak entirely negative of it either. The rating really was a balance between a ²⁄₃ but I ultimately went with a two because of the fact that I ended up putting more emphasis on the service itself instead of the customer service.

They have the right idea. Waterless should be the standard for every car wash right now. BUT, they failed on execution, especially for the price point. The outside of my car is pretty clean, with some streak marks on the paint. They didn’t even attempt to wipe the grille or car brand emblems clean. That said, the inside of my car is very clean, except the windshield. I understand it’s a little difficult physically reaching the entire thing, but that’s why I’m paying $ 100 to get my car cleaned. They were clearly not interested in getting every inch, so now I have streak and fog spots all over my front window. That was pretty much the only reason I got the wash, so I’m disappointed. When I took a look around the car, they almost forgot to put my giant all-​weather trunk mat back in. Overall, these guys are pretty spacey. Tighten it up boys. Also, not entirely waterless… my mats were cleaned with water. Not a big deal to me, but when your name implies no water, maybe do that. Took 2+ hours as well, which the attendant quoted me at in the beginning, but they advertise less.

I wash my car every 3,000 miles (good schedule for oil changes, not so much for washing lol). It was very filthy, and I got a preview of what my car would look like with black wheels haha. They did a good job, car came out shiny, and they immediately took the time to go over any deficient areas I pointed out (I don’t think any other car wash place would provide that kind of service). It’s all done by hand. As other reviews mentioned they did go overtime, but I accounted for that. It’s in a great area with plenty to do. I just sat in a café and did work until they called.

I plan on going here again. Also in bringing my other vehicles here too. They were fast & professional. They finished the job in 40min. I personally like this place.

I opted for the special headlight treatment because my car was in pretty sad shape. Too bad I didn’t take a before picture because they did a great job!

Note to self: stop eating in your car. My car is my office and most days I have no choice but to eat in my car. Today I could not handle the smell of something under my seat that I couldn’t reach so decided to stop by this place purely on the great reviews and so glad I did.
The owner which I can’t remember his name (from Brazil) was really nice and accommodating, since I just happen to drop in on a Sunday afternoon with no appointment and squeezed me in for a quick interior cleaning. Said he would have me done in 45 minutes but turned out to be over an hour, which was fine since I would rather they take their time than hurry.
They did a great job and the weird smell is now gone. Turns out the owner knows one of my clients and gave me a nice little discount. From now on no more eating in my car…
Also there’s a $ 5 off coupon with Unilocal check in!

I love it! From Orlando and I don’t know of any place there like this, so I am super excited about an Eco friendly car detail shop! Great job on my vehicle after a long road trip! This place is awesome!

Great concept for a car wash that definitely knows how to deliver. The attendants took GREAT care of my car and I looooove how beautiful and shiny my car came out — looks good as new :)
I knocked off a star due to the Customer Service. Totally understand that my car wash took an hour and a half due to an attendant running late (as opposed to 30 – 45 minutes normally), but the person conducting the sale did not offer even a slight discount on the current wash or future washes to help ease some of the sting of the longer, unanticipated wait.

I selected this place for several reasons:
1) It already had great reviews
2) It happened to be pretty close to my house and I knew my car was going to take many hours
3) It was environmentally friendly– no water? How can that be?
I was bringing in my car back from Burning Man, so even though it would take much longer than it would normally take, they gladly took my car and gave me a great price (compared to other places I had called that were trying to charge double). They did a great job! My car was cleaned both inside and out and looked shiny and dust-​free. Good customer service as well. I would definitely recommend No Drop and you can feel good about saving 77 gallons of water as well!

If you are concerned both about water use in a car wash, and getting the best wash job you’ll ever see, I’d recommend No Drop at the corner of Castro and Market.
I just had my 11 year old Ford «massaged» (you can’t call it a wash because they use NO water), and as I drove out from behind the corner station where No Drop is cleverly hidden, folks came to a dead stop just stare at the shine on my newly cleaned car.
You bet, I’ll be back. While this service is new to SF it’s clearly going to be very popular.
What a treat.

Amazing service. Great attention to detail. Genuinely nice people. And an Eco-​friendly wash.
I’ve found my new car wash spot!

This place is amazing. They did an incredibly thorough job with my little sedan — such a good job that it stayed looking sharp and clean for about three dusty weeks afterward.
If you don’t want to waste precious California water on your car, No Drop is the place to go. Their location is ideal, their young staff is friendly and conscientious, and the excellent care your car receives won’t strain the water supply. Check them out!

Took my 30-​year-​old Porsche here for cleaning. I booked ahead but they had plenty of folks that has walked in as well.
Checking in was easy. They told me to come back in about an hour. It ended up taking 1:15, but the results were worth it.
For $ 70 they thoroughly cleaned the inside and the outside of the car. They polished, buffed, and steamed from a dusty red to bright red. Would recommend again.

Had a great experience today. The wash was $ 5 more than I had planned to spend, but it was worth it. Here’s why:
1) They do everything by hand (saving water due to draught). The team was really friendly, worked very hard, and had my 15-​year old car looking better than it has looked in years.
2) It’s well run. All prices are posted at the register (no sketchiness). You can pay with credit card via Square (so it’s secure). And the front desk was actually really nice. The owner designed this plywood mural thing… not something I expected to see at a carwash.
Junior, the proprietor, is working really hard to create a good experience for customers. His staff is friendly and they do great work. It’s worth an extra $ 5 to support people like that.

Amazing — their attention to detail, the customer service, their environmentally-​friendly approach — all of it comes together to make these guys the only place I’ll be taking my car to for detailing.
They obviously take pride in a job well done, and they definitely earned 5 stars after the time they spent on my car. Not only do we have two small beings who find ways to drop snacks, crayons, glitter, crumbs and sticky messes into every crevice of the back seat, but we also have a 50lb dog who is the biggest shedder, and on top of that, we just got back from a road trip so this was no small task. They got my car looking like it just rolled off the dealership. It looks so good I don’t want to let my kids or dogs back into the car!
Definitely impressed and will be back for sure.

Yes they did a wonderful job on my car inside and out they steamed my seats and removed the stains which had been there for 6 months I drive for Über and encourage the Über drivers to go they give you 10% off

Come to the Castro, they won’t waste a drop!
Here’s something I didn’t even think about, but I’m glad someone did. Who would want to do something so silly as a open car wash in in California in the middle of a drought? The guys at No Drop Car Wash!
San Francisco has always been about innovation, conservation, and entrepreneurship. Imagine combining all three to start a car washing business with the thought of keeping San Francisco clean, shiny, and being environmentally conscious too. That’s exactly what they’ve done at No Drop Car Wash.
I dropped the car off, and in no time at all it was finished. My car smells fresh, glistens in the sun and I’m turning heads as I drive by and not for my bad driving, but because my car is cleaned without wasting a single drop of water.
If your an Über driver like me, they have special pricing. This place is conveniently located at the crossroads of Castro, Market & 17^th Streets.

I keep my M3 in very good shape. I only use the best mechanics and repair guys to work on it. Now I have the best clean/​detail guys to go along with them. The team at No Drop did a great job on my baby. I feel great knowing they use far less water than any other car wash.
I want to call out Alejandro and Edenilson for their work. They’re the guys who worked on my car. Just great work and great attitudes. I am now a regular here. Best possible recommendation.
5 stars.