Excellent. One of few places where you can get a hand car wash. Go in the week and early or there's likely to be a long line.

Came here for a car wash and it was just so waited for about 1 hour. However, I like that they make sure to attend to the cars accordingly to the timing that comes in (I.e. no lines cutting despite two lanes). Make sure to wait on the roadside opposite if the lines is too long to not block the road ( someone will tell you that). They are efficient and my car was washed very thoroughly with lots of bird shit and snow. For $3 more, you also can get the interior clean and vacuum. Overall, the soap water initially was using a pressure spray and water was washed by a water hose (lower pressure). But it was gentler than the machines. They ensure to clean the top of my SUV as well which is nice. The interior windows are also cleaned up so I love that small detail. Total price for a SUV (exterior and interior) cost $35 and I gave tips as extra. They take CASH only. Will come back. read more

AC Hand Car Wash - Car wash prices as of 01/02/2026 - Car Wash Near Me - Dorchester, Massachusetts

Just left AC Hand Car Wash my car is looking like new. Great shine inside nice and clean. Come in and get your wash. And the se is friendly.

Best car was around.....and it's not even close! A bunch of guys that take their jobs very seriously. Highly recommend. read more

AC Hand Car Wash - Car Wash Near Me - Dorchester, Massachusetts

Have white seats - they clearly used extremely dirty rags cause when I drove out the white seats were smeared in black streaks. Outside looked decent but had to completely reclean the seats, they actually came out worse than before lol read more

So I come here because of the convenience. Price went up over the years but service is ok. You sit in your car while a few men wash and dry that baby. Give yourself some time - it is not an in and out process - the lone can be long at times so you might be there for at least 30 mins ( in fact I am sitting in my car right now writing this review) SUV in and out 35 dollars. Cash ONLY! I just removed 2 stars because they re always forgetting 1 part in my car - this time it was the dashboard ... read more

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MY CAR HAS NEVER BEEN CLEANER! The whole team is welcoming, very diligent with getting every part of your interior and exterior clean! Can't wait to go back! read more

Love this car wash! I honestly can't get the same results anywhere else, definitely recommend!

I was at ac car wash ,they do an amazing job on my car.it will be my new car wash from now on . you should try it out.

Well..back in "Beantown." Rental car a mess hope my old goto is still In business. Not that I don't want to check out new businesses, but in the past, I was a regular customer. They were very responsive, customer service oriented and were very professional. I'm pleased to say everything is the same. read more

I hadn't gotten my car cleaned since I bought it nearly three years ago. For $30 I got a thorough outside hand wash and quick inside clean. The actual place is an old fashion yard garage type shop but they are GOOD! There an assembly line attacking your ties, windows and tough crevices. Then a pressure wash and hand scrub. Next they hand dry and windex all of the windows. Lastly they really vacuum every inch of the inside of your car, Windex clean the inside of your windows (I didn't know how badly I need this) and wipe down your dash doors and middle console. This is a very solid wash for the price and I HIGHLY recommend here. Just remember to have some cash on hand read more

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These are very nice people who do great work at a reasonable price. I'll be back every week.

I've been coming here for a while now ever since my mother recommended it. If you prefer your car being hand washed then this is the place for you. There are many staff members here each step of the way ensuring your car is clean. The grounds look like a junkyard but they are really efficient when it comes to washing your car. They wash both the inside and outside of your car. This place is pretty inexpensive for the job they're doing so make sure to tip well. Pro tip: bring cash, as that is their only acceptable payment method. read more

My car has never been cleaner! I have a five-year-old, and you know what that means, goldfish, teddy graham, and paw patrol cookie crumbs everywhere! It costs the same as a wash and vacuum at any other car wash, but it's more like detailing. I highly recommend them! read more

Excellent service! Team washed my entire car inside and out by hand using freshly laundered cloths. Highly recommend this business.

I love them.Family owned since I was a child . I believe in community support and businesses I'm glad they are still around

100% recommend!! They are very friendly and quick . They hand wash and dry inside and out. I will be back ! read more

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This is the only car wash that I will go to when I'm in the Dorchester/Roxbury area. It's efficient and cost friendly. Only $20 for a full wash on the outside of you car, as well as the interior. They vacuum, wash the windows inside out, clean the dashboard and other hard surfaces. They have this savings card as well, every time you go and present the card, they stamp it and once you have 5 stamps, your 6th car wash is free, they take that card and the next time you go, you ask for a new card and start over. I am super lazy when it comes to my car so this place is like a gold mine! Don't be alarmed, the facility looks a little shabby but they are on point with their jobs and stations. Every time I go, I rack on car scents because they only charge $1 for those and they always have my favorite scent eucalyptus. I recommend anyone to go here, it's definitely a gem! read more

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Nice people to deal with. Good exterior and interior cleaning at a reasonable price. Just watch out for the cashier; she tried to shortchange me everytime I've been there. read more

Great example of never judge a book by its cover. The entrance and building are shabby but these guys certainly did an amazing job. $25 for an exterior wash and interior vacuum (SUV) is a great deal in Boston. During the wash one of the staff asked me to tip him, probably due to how dirty my car was (Drove in muddy and snowy condition). Don't get me wrong, I was already planning to tip but asking for a tip that middle of the wash? Seems a little unprofessional. Nonetheless, I was very happy with the result and will defiantly come back! read more

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I've been here a few times before and it's absolutely amazing. They're wonderful, kind, and do an excellent job. However... plan to be here for a LONG time, at least on the weekends. It's Saturday afternoon and I've been (trapped) in the line for 50 minutes and my guess-timate is that I have another 40 minutes to go before my car is washed. So just plan accordingly (or come early or during the week). The wash is 10/10 great though. Great enough that I'll still keep coming back!!! read more

This was exactly what I needed for a wand wash fir a car with a roof top tent. The clean was real, the change machine took my $10.00 and gave change even though it's only posted to give $5.00 tops, and I didn't have any hard water spots. It was win-win all the way around. The line for the drive through was 20 cars deep, so it was also much faster for me to get it done myself even if I did feel like I was back in high school with my first car. read more

These guys are pretty great. Offer a good service, and a clean wash for the price. I have never had any major issues so far and always left as a happy and satisfied customer. However, think TWICE about getting your floor mats cleaned here. I just had my swanky floor mats (straight from the dealer) cleaned by these guys, and then it just so happened that I only got 2 out of the 4 mats back. It appears that my mats were given away to some car before me. Clearly their floor mat cleaning process requires work and there's a lot of miscommunication between the cleaners and which mats get returned to which car. Thankfully they reimbursed me for the cost, and I'll be getting new floor mats shortly though I'm still miffed about the inconvenience this has caused me and will probably just altogether avoid cleaning my floor mats here again. read more

A long wait...BUT man do they wash and clean your car!! Amazing hand wash service & it's worth the drive and the $27/price tag!! Car sparkles like it came off the dealers lot read more

Very affordable and quick, took 15 minutes to hand wash the inside and outside for $25 in cash. Definitely best deal in Boston. Not quite as good as the $80 detailing at most places, but 90% as good for 1/3 the price and you don't have to wait as long. read more

Hard working guys who do a great and efficient job. I've recommended a few people to this place. Keep up the good work!

The gentlemen could have not been more polite and professional!! I wasn't on the property 30mins and the Tahoe looks amazing. Then, the price $22. Are you kidding?!?!!! Left a huge tip and rolled out with a smile and a card for 5th wash free... This place is fantastic and I will return. read more

AC Hand Car Wash - So clean and shiny!! - Car Wash Near Me - Dorchester, Massachusetts

When I was waiting for my wife at a marathon here in Boston I decided to kill time and take my car for a wash after reading the reviews. As VERY meticulous I am with my cars, the guys and girls at AC took great care and did a fantastic job on my Lexus. Thank you so much!! read more

AC Hand Car Wash - Car Wash Near Me - Dorchester, Massachusetts

My best car wash in Boston yet! Being from Miami I am spoiled and used to paying $12 for an inside and outside car wash. Since moving here, it seems like the only car wash options are drive thru washes with someone who scrubs your car down with a mop or a full detail. AC charges $25 for inside and outside and they do a good job of wiping the areas that other car washes would avoid. For example, they cleaned the ridges and hinges of my trunk and doors! It is cash only but I understand that the gentleman are doing what they need to to make a living. I will happily return! read more

Bring cash- best car wash my car has had in Boston- I love these guys! The place is basically a drive thru shack that I missed the first time driving by, but those guys are at work! Lots of other cars in line, but I was out with a clean car inside and out within .. 15 min? Amazing. Cost me 17 bucks for cleaning inside and out (vacuum, wash, clean windows inside and out, wipe down dash). The beauty of a handwash is they get EVERYTHING. Make sure you have cash- they were nice and let me run across the street to an ATM. read more

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I went early on Saturday morning to avoid the crowds. Yelp reviews did not lead me astray! $25 for an exterior & interior wash. Cash only. Car is clean, crew was professional and efficient. I will definitely be back! Great deal in Boston for a thorough car wash! read more

I love going here to get my car washed and they also have great service! My car stays shining for quite some time in comparison to other car wash's and they do a nice job cleaning the inside also. read more

I've tried so many times coming here to get wash but the line ends across the street. I finally got my first wash here. I don't know where to start of how much I like this place. If you gonna go get a car wash for $20-$25 nearby, it's better to come here instead. Trust me, it's worth the wait. read more

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They give absolutely the best thorough car wash outside and inside cleaning. I have been going there for years. Great pricing as well.

This is the place to be. This place looks SUPER SKETCHY, but I promise you, it's so worth it. I have a compact SUV and it only costs me $20-25 for an exterior and interior wash. Everyone is friendly. However, they only take CASH ONLY (but BofA is right across the street). The only downside I had (but not all the times I've been here) is that they sometimes get a TINY bit lazy with cleaning the inside well. For example, my cupholders weren't touched at all and I drove away with dirty sticky cupholders. Oh, and they close early on weekends. I guess it just depends on the busyness of the place and the staff. Don't waste your time at other car washes. read more

This review is written from the perspective of someone who lived in New Jersey for 2 years and got very spoiled with the very cheap and efficient hand car washes down there. AC is the only hand car wash business in Boston. Full stop. If you want a full service hand car wash in Boston, you'll have to start paying detailer prices - this makes AC special on its own. The benefits of a hand car wash are that your car comes out cleaner and fewer micro scratches are introduced to the paint when compared to an automatic car wash. Unfortunately, some of the practices here mitigate many of the benefits of the hand car wash. When you're in line for a car wash, one of the things there's a gentleman who cleans your floor mats for you - he requests that you take your dirty floor mat, flip it upside down and lay it on your hood while you wait in line. Yup, the same floor mat with rocks and sand and gravel imbedded inside - he just tosses on your hood. NEVER EVER let them wash your floor mats this way. A clean floor mat is not worth a scratched up hood. The wash itself is decent. They soak wheel cleaner on your wheels while you wait and they soap up the car once you're near the covered area and out of the sun. However, they use cheap bath towels to dry your car, which easily can scratch your paint. Microfiber towels are cheap! Why ruin a good car wash with such obvious corner cutting? The drying also is done inside the covered portion and away from sunlight which means they will occasionally miss a few spots here and there. AC has all the makings of an awesome hand car wash. They just have to switch up their procedures. Wash the cars inside, dry them outside where people can see. It's also good business to have traffic looking at a bunch of clean cars being dried. Use better towels - microfiber towels are seriously cheap now and do a better job of drying than bath towels. And lastly, take the floor mats out of the car, clean them, put them back in the car. Why make customers throw them on the hood? The whole point of a hand car wash is to pay a bit more and avoid scratches. Here, you might as well spray cars with gravel. All that being said, this is still the only game in town and the guys work pretty hard here. You'll get a better carwash than most tunnel places but only if you know what to have them clean and what not to clean. So much potential, so many easy fixes here. read more

Best car wash in Boston! Why have I not been going here ? Check them out. Excellent service, much better for your car to get it hand washed instead of a machine. They do the wheels, tires and inside and dry the car by hand for a great price! read more

A little underwhelmed based on how good the reviews were on here. I had high expectations but between the 40 min wait, the first guy that immediately demanded a ten dollar tip before I came up and many many remaining spots after the wash, I just don't think it's a professional grade wash. See for yourself minutes after the wash in these photos. Really disappointed. read more

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Doesn't look like much when you're pulling in. But these guy do quality work and had a great system down. They hand wash the outside, vacuum the floor mats and seats, and wipe down the windows. Plus they have air fresheners for only $1. read more

Honestly you can't judge this place by the way it looks on the outside. My car looked like it was ready for the trash heap it was so dirty. For $20 my car was returned to new inside and out. They do a great job inside and out and they always have my favorite car scents for $1! read more