South Gate Car Wash & Automotive

Service was slow, it took me about an hour to get my car almost done. I don’t think I will be returning here again.
Update: This car wash business was bought out by another entity. Maybe it’s the reason why the workers were not performing at their best. My review here is irrelevant. I’m sorry for wasting your time. :(

If you like your car at all, stay away. Yes, it can be very cheap… but their workers are not the brightest bulbs. I have been going over for a few years when I don’t have time to wash my car, but they really screwed me last time I was there. I took my new, month old car for a hand wash, but was told they were not hand washing cars because it was getting too late, but that they would gladly wash it in the machine. So I drive up and roll down the window to talk to the guy and he pretty much rushed me out of the car and said he would handle it. Soooo it turns out he didn’t roll the window ALL the way up. just most of the way. so my new car was soaked… they vacuumed out the water and told me it was my fault… I disagree because he took the car and rolled it up. legally, he would probably win. So the part that really pissed me off is they did a terrible when it came to cleaning pretty much anything, they didn’t apologize and they demanded a tip. F#*(you if you think I’m going to tip you after you flooded my car is all I have to say. RAGE.

I dislike this place, the guy who helped me got so rude. I pulled up and not even a good morning or a smile from the guy I told him good morning and how much is the wash with a vacuum, I had seen some prices but just wanted to ask. He made a face at me and walked away. About 30 mins later he comes up to me and ask me what I want. I told him a wash and what would come with that price he gave me which was 10 bucks. He yet again made a face and said do you want it yes or no. I said yes and gave him the money he then threw my change in my face and the paper receipt he grabbed from my hand. I also drive stick shift and he stalled my car 5 times just to pull it forward. He should of just asked instead he drove my car very wrong and it ticked me off. Then my rims were not cleaned at all I kind of feel rushed by the service. The men who dry my car and make it look good did a good job other then the rims. they were nice and had a smile on there face.

The worst Car wash experience ever! The guy in charge was the cashier and the one vacuuming cars as they came in. My car sits at the end of car wash tunnel and they can’t turn it on. They figure it’s the battery. I’m thinking, hmmmm ok well a bunch of guys should be able to help right? They push my car to the side and say maybe they have jumping cables. I’m waiting, waiting, and waiting until I realize the guy in charge is back vacuuming and tending other customers as mine sits there dead. I see a small group of mechanics with nothing to do and ask for help. Although I’m grateful for the guy that volunteered to help, he tried three times and couldn’t get it started. The group of guys decide to help him out after I asked if they could park my car on the side till I figure out what to do. So they finally get it going as they make fun of the older gentlemen that was apparently doing it wrong. The guy in charge finally shows up only because he saw my car running again. By the way, I could have done a better job at washing my own car.

Terrible! Not only did they steal quarters from my ash tray, but didnt vacuum my trunk after I asked them too and opened the trunk for them, the inside dash or carpet was still dirty and they didn’t put air freshener! Horrible service! They weren’t even busy!!! Wish I would have read reviews before going!

You wouldn’t think there’d be much to say about a car wash, but it’s worth a mention. Their employee who wrote up my receipt gave me some kind of $ 14 package that doesn’t exist on their list of options. Did he just make it up? It included wash, vacuum and some kind of polish on the tires, is that the same as the $ 10 job? Either way, the wash was what you’d expect from one of these places. It’s not fair to expect a full detail for $ 14, but they get the job done, and I’ll usually finish up the smaller oversights myself.

Worst car wash ever. I went with my friend and it seriously looked like a ghost town of employees. I’m serious. Plus my friend had to point out where the car was still dirty. Never again.

They will screw you with the price every single time. Don’t even pay attention to the menu board, the guy who takes your car makes up his own price.

Locked keys in car

It’s a car and hand wash place that gets the job done. No complaints really, just nothing out of the ordinary.

Best time to come is weekdays from 8:00 AM to 10:30 AM for their Early Bird Special ($ 4 discount). Service is not always fast, up to 20min just to vacuum sometimes, but can be as quick as 2min if enough employees. Great on vacuuming and drying, attention to detail.

This is my spot where I usually get my car washed. Prices are ok, service is ok. They do do a good job on drying and vacuuming.
Also if your in the area, they have a special during the week, from 8 – 10:30am, for 7.99 complete car wash. They also have a 21.99 wash and oil change deal which is actually not bad.
So if your feelin’ filthy and need a wash, your car that is, this place will do you just right;)