Pete’s Express Car Wash

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$ 160.00 in damages, got the estimate today. That’s repairing the existing part that was mangled inside the car wash. A new part would have cost me $ 400.00. Car was fine before using Petes Car Wash and yet they refuse to pay for damages.

Efficient drive thru car wash with options that cost as little as $ 3. All washes include complimentary use of the vacuums (about 20 in total). Can’t beat it.

I am writing this review to let everyone know that the people on here who say that the employees bang on the sign and throw their hands up in disgust are totally laughable. I suppose that a competitor is a little upset that they don’t have the gold mine that Pete’s does as well as six or seven of the most accommodating, respectful, helpful, pleasant workers in the entire area. I have been through Pete’s over 100 times and I have never had anything but a total 5 star experience, let alone dirt still coming off my car after it is washed. Maybe if I was out 4 wheeling or riding in a landslide, but a normal car getting a car wash? Don’t believe it… The employees gesture you forward and very CALMLY point to the sign with the instructions. Bang on them??? Hahahahaha very funny… I was actually angry at those reviewers because I have had every single one of my trips through this car wash be nothing short of 5 stars and if I could I would rate it a 10. Now do I believe that a piece could have come off a car during a wash? Absolutely, but only one that was loose in the first place. And I happen to know for a fact that those thin aluminum strips are about 50 $ at most… lady you need to find another car guy because if he is charging you 400 $ then either you are stupid or he is a master rip off artist. Sounds more like a bump up to get it covered by your insurance company. And as far as people getting their cars scratched up? I have a brand new Nissan Ultima and even after over 100 times through this fine place, I STILL don’t have a scratch on my car. I think the only thing those great guys may be doing wrong is maybe they should make a more careful inspection of some of these cars going through the wash. Why would your cars get scratched and not mine? Maybe because the scratch was already there and Pete’s seemed like an easy scapegoat? I would bet my life on it!!! Pete’s is the best most economical place in the area and his employees are wonderful. If you must be nasty to make a buck do it somewhere else, I am highly offended at quite a few of these reviews because I am 100% sure that they are not true. Keep up the great work Pete’s!!! I give you 10 stars!

5 stars for the free vacuums! I finally used them after a car wash, and they were the strongest suction vacuums I’ve ever experienced! In fact, they could stand to be turned down a notch as it was difficult at times to pull the nozzle off my floor mats, haha. I even saw a worker checking the empty hoses to make sure they were still working well, so that was nice. I highly recommend this place for a great car wash and free vacuum with unlimited time!

I love the option for a $ 3 car wash! Totally does the trick. And free vacuums are an added bonus. Long hours and friendly staff make this place a must for me!

Been through here a few times. I’d say stick with the$ 3 wash. Tried the others and not a huge difference.
I’ve never had to wait longer than five minutes to get in, so I guess I’ve been fortunate. I would say $ 3 for a quick wash that gets most of the grime off your car, it’s worth it. Honestly, if my car still had dirt on it from the $ 3 wash I would go back through for another $ 3. It’d still be cheaper than the wash it yourself bays at other «car washes»
If you don’t want to risk scratches, here’s an idea: don’t go through an automatic car wash! Wash your car yourself at home. Or find a friends house with a hose where you can be as careful and meticulous as you want. These places probably serve hundreds of cars a day, it’s for speed and convenience, not care. Sounds like some people need the adjust their expectations for $ 3.

They have a large signage with the name of the establishment and the word «$ 3» next to it. As you drive up to their automated paying stations (3 stations), the signage at the stations shows $ 3.00 for base wash and there were other package levels at $ 7, $ 10, $ 13, & $ 15. I took the $ 7.00 package because I wasn’t sure how to select the $ 3.00 package (May have missed it). The car wash is all automated with no humans doing the presoak work and no cloth drying. The wash was simple and fast. It also offered free vacuum stations and you can also use the stations to manually dry off the car. I would come back again when I am in the area.

My car does like wonderful and clean.
I paid for the $ 3 wash just to see how this location worked.
It was a a long wait, it took more than 30 minutes but I’ve got to say it was worth it.
Now if I was in a rush I know not to go here around noon.
I’m willing to try out different times to find the ‘right’ one.

The customer service here is appalling! The site manager is beyond infuriating.
After receiving damage to my car (scratches all over rear fender and bumper) I had to email and call several times before I finally talked to someone. I was told to bring it in and fill out and incident report, but it would need to be while the manager was there, (limited hours in which I also had to work.) So, after rearranging my schedule to make a special trip back to the car wash, I was told that it was not possible for the equipment to malfunction and that I didn’t know what I was talking about. As if I could not possibly know that the scratches were not there before entering the car wash. Which, I know they were not. After explaining that I felt it hit my car while going through he brushed it off as common occurrence. At which point he walked away without filing a report or expressing any concern or interest in fixing the damage. And only stopped when I told him I would be placing a negative review online. Though, still not to help, but to say I should file a claim with my insurance company because he wasn’t doing a blessed thing, except to cover is own rear end.
This entire experience has been unbelievably frustrating and beyond dumbfounding. I am completely and utterly disappointed it this business, and how I have been treated.

I went at 2:30 pm on a Monday afternoon, absolutely no line. I went past on a Sunday and the line was almost out to the main road. Try to go during off times. I paid for the $ 7 was but I’m curious how the machine knows if u pay for the $ 3 or the $ 15 one. I mainly went for the free vacuum! Trick is you still have to buy a car wash in order to use the free vaccuum. Next time I’ll probably just pay for the $ 3 wash. Anyway, the vacuum strength was so strong it sucked off one of my stereo buttons of my car! I sat there debating if I should just let it be or try and find help getting it back. There was a guy walking around nearby so I flagged him down. I asked him to help me and he was eager to help!!! We found my button and I tried to give him a tip but he wouldn’t take it. I’m so happy I have my button back:) Just be careful bc those vacuums have a really strong suction!!!

Very impressed with the whole setup and car wash process here. The whole thing is mapped out really well — you get in line, choose your service and pay like you’re at an ATM.
Swipe your card, get your receipt, and on you go! Yes, you have to wait for the gate to open before proceeding. Honestly the cars go through really fast and I didn’t wait more than 3 minutes to go in the wash.
There is an attendant that guides you through, they are helpful in the process.
You go through a nice, modern car wash with wax and a blow dry at the end — My crossover/​SUV is now spotless!
When you drive out of the was you can follow the signs to the free vacuum area: I think this is a great idea here. Lots of open space in this separate lot/​area, lined with heavy-​duty vacuum hoses and trash cans — on both sides too! I got to pull up with no other cars around (no waiting for an open space), had my doors opened and got it done in no time. No hassles, no quarters, no tokens, no BS!
Great experience, really solid value — my ride is super clean. I did get the $ 15 Big Baller special and I think it was well worth it.
I think some of these princesses reviewing visited with their panties all in a bunch! (bunch of complainers). I have been through a few car washes in my life, this place rocks it!

You really don’t need to pay for anything more than the $ 3. My friends and I went through twice, a $ 3 and the $ 15. Honestly there was no difference. Even with the $ 15 when my car came out the dirt was still dripping off?
Also the lines are unbelievable. You’ll wait in line for 20 minutes just to get your car washed.
If this wasn’t enough everytime we go, some jerk yells at you at the beginning of the wash! His job is to point at the sign not to bang on it and yell.

never pay for anything more than the $ 7 car wash. I would suggest the $ 3. They were sending the cars through bumper to bumper. There is NO WAY the machine changed anything between cars. Cars also getting stuck at exit. No help there. $ 3.00 or nothing !!!

Good car wash for what it is. Here is a tip — just get the 3 dollar wash. Twice if needed. The more expensive washes are not really going to look that different or better. The only thing that would make this better is human hands on the car before and after and they do not offer that.

I remember the first time I came to get my mom’s car washed, I didn’t think much of it other than a quick way to get your car washed and vacuumed inside, but the more I came the more I started to love it. But anyway, this place is fantastic. You drive up to the touch screen that has your options — $ 3 starter wash, $ 7 wash, $ 10 wash, $ 12 wash, and the $ 15 wash. It’s kind of a weird choice though because for me the $ 3, $ 7, and $ 15 are the only ones I choose between. The $ 3 wash get’s just the exterior of your car; this is great if you just need to get some mud off your car or pollen that builds up after leaving it outside for a while. The $ 7 wash is great if you need your wheels cleaned. And the $ 15 wash includes Tire Shine if you want to go all out. Not to say the $ 10 and $ 12 wash are pointless, they just fall in the middle of 3 great other choices. So after you pick your wash you’ll make your way up to enter the wash. The owner, (I think), will stop you if he feels it’s unsafe for your car to go through the wash but once you pass that part the other person there will start waving you in and once you get on the tracks he will point to the screen displaying what you need to do next. This gets a little redundant after coming to the place multiple times but I just usually smile at the guy and then do the steps. When you make your way out of the wash you can either turn left to exit or make your way to the free vacuums, or just keep heading straight and exit that way. The vacuums are great but sometimes you’ll get one that doesn’t have the best suction but it still can get the job done if you’re patient. After your done vacuuming and throwing away unwanted things in your car in the trash bins you are done and you can make your way to the exit on the left. You can’t exit on the right because cars will be coming out of the wash. Well that’s all I have to say about this place… I can’t wait to get my first car and go there with it!

Although they do a good car wash, the 2 guys running it are complete ignorant nasty jerks.
First, there’s the guy that stands there waving you in and acts like you can’t move fast enough. Real cocky. Then, the best is the guy who’s job it is to point at the sign indicating the 3 Complex steps. 1. Remove hands from wheel. 2. Put car in neutral. 3. Take foot off brake.
When I didn’t do it fast enough, the guy bangs on the sign, throws his hands up in the air and mouths «unfrigging believable.»
You can get a good wash without the attitude elsewhere.
The only reason I chose not to make a huge scene and get in his face was because there were children around and it would not have been appropriate. Stay away from these ignorant jerks .
Oh and Btw, the sign on the road says $ 3.00. If you actually want Ur car cleaned it starts at $ 7.00. But I’m honest and even at $ 7 the machine does a good job.

They boldly advertise $ 3 wash when you drive in, but then they boldly advertise $ 7,12 and $ 15 washes when it comes time to pay.
There was a good bit of salt on the car and it did a fairly decent job of getting it off for $ 7. The free self-​vaccum at the end is a bonus. Only downside is that this place can become a traffic nighmare on a busy day with the lines forming off the main road and people trying to get in from all sides of the intersection. They do an ok job of trying to control the flow and get you in and out.

First time here and I’d come back again b/​c of its ease of use — drive up to the pay screen, choose which wash you want, pay, and then drive in and get a wash. They have strong blowers to dry your car so there are no workers manually drying with towels, which is nice b/​c I don’t have to worry about having tip money, but it doesn’t get the car as dry and clean. They advertise the $ 3 wash, but I don’t remember seeing it as an option, although it prob is an option. They have $ 7, $ 10, $ 12 and $ 15 wash options and also offer free vacuum use.

I was there this weekend, 3−1−14. Went through the car wash and everything seemed fine… until I got home and realized that the chrome strip on my front grill was completely ripped off. When I went back to see if it could be found and was salvageable, another woman came through and said that the spare tire cover for her car was ripped off and missing as well. They did find my car part, which was mangled. THEN when I was talking to someone about my experience, they told me that the same car wash blew off the bug protector on their windshield, and another person told me that that car wash scratched the whole side of their car. I will not be going back to this car wash, and I will tell as many people as I can about how this car wash is going to cost me 400 bucks in car parts.

I think it was their first day open as they were offering free car washes. Since it is a brand new car wash expect really good equipment. The car wash is really well thought out.
You are sent to an automated screen to choose and pay for the wash. Once you go through there is a industrial strength blower so no need for people to dry off the car and tip… I liked that. Sometimes I want my car washed but don’t have tip money so I don’t go through…
After you exit, you are given the option to leave or use a free vacuum to clean out the inside of the car. Nice touch…
Will use them a lot.