Blue Sky Car Wash (aka Umbria Gas and Wash) is exactly the kind of place I've been trying to find…read moresince moving to Philadelphia nearly five years ago. I prefer self-service car washes where you pull into a bay and wash the vehicle yourself, but they can be surprisingly hard to locate. Many have little online presence, so I had mostly settled for more expensive tunnel washes that don't always get the exterior as clean as I'd like. Finding this place online is slightly confusing because Yelp lists it as Blue Sky Self Service Car Wash, while other websites (including Google) list it as Umbria Gas and Wash. The inconsistent naming doesn't make it especially easy to find online, but using the street address will take you to the right place. After researching a few options, I chose this one because it seemed the closest and most convenient to Center City. I absolutely loved it. The value relative to the wash quality is excellent. It cost me about $11 to thoroughly clean the exterior, and my car came out shiny and beautiful. Each bay has a pressure-washer hose and a very soft brush that produces thick soap suds. Clear instructions walk you through the entire 7- or 8-step process, and you turn a selector dial to switch between settings and tools. The options include tire cleaner, a high-pressure soap wash, the foaming brush, rinsing, spray wax, and a final rinse. One of my favorite features was the set of clasps on the bay wall for hanging floor mats. I've wanted to power-wash my mats for a long time because vacuuming alone never gets them fully clean. Here, I could hang them on the wall, scrub them with the foaming brush, and pressure-wash them as thoroughly as needed. It worked incredibly well and made a huge difference. Anyone who takes pride in cleaning and detailing their own vehicle will appreciate this feature. The water pressure in my bay was excellent and removed stubborn bird droppings and layers of city grime without a problem. The brush also felt soft and well-maintained, and I felt comfortable using it on a vehicle with a decent coat of paint. You can pay with coins or a credit card. When you swipe your card, the time and cost begin ticking upward. Once you're finished, you press the button on the card reader to stop the session. It took me a moment to understand the system, but the instructions are clear, and it worked smoothly. There are also several coin-operated vacuums. I didn't use them during this visit, but they looked perfectly serviceable. They didn't appear to accept credit cards, so bring coins if you plan to vacuum your interior. The property has plenty of parking, conveniently placed garbage cans, a few gas pumps, and an on-site store with snacks, drinks, and car-cleaning supplies. This reminded me of the self-service washes I used growing up and completely delivered the experience I was looking for. I enjoyed focusing on the areas that needed extra attention, and my car came out cleaner than it does after an automated wash. For anyone living in Center City who prefers washing their own car, this is probably one of the most convenient options available. I'm genuinely happy I found it and will definitely be back.

Horrible. Went to clean my car, and about three minutes in, after my car is covered in soap, the…read moresprayer hose pops off the sprayer and the system shuts down. The second bag didn't even have a sprayer attached. Not only a waste of money, but I had to find another place to wash my soap covered car off....at 10pm at night. The place needs some maintenance.

I had a great experience with Fineline. I called to schedule a complete detail for my VW Beetle to…read moreget it ready for sale and they were able to fit me in the next day. The car came out beautifully. It's a convertible and I had some algae growing on the top that I couldn't get out myself, but they were able to. The inside was spotless. David is also a really nice guy, so it was a pleasure to do business with them.

I was introduced to Fineline Auto Spa from a friend that I know is pretty critical when it comes to…read morecar detailing. I met Dave and explained what we needed and left the car. When I returned, not only did he do a fabulous job on the vehicle, he was also able to address other imperfections on the paint! To say that I was pleasantly surprised is an understatement. Since then, we have done full details, tint, wash/wax, etc. Dave is the consummate professional and he has earned my trust and respect. Hands down, we WILL continue to work with Dave and Fineline Auto Spa! Great work for a very fair price!

Excellent They care about what they do…read more Car never looked better I thought their charge was reasonable and the car interior and exterior just sparkled

They did a good job cleaning the carpet in my car which was heavily soiled, however they destroyed…read morethe leather on the drivers seat and steering wheel. I was shocked as they showed me they couldn't remove a spot on the leather- they sprayed "window cleaner" on the leather seats and scrubbed the leather away right in front of me revealing the material underneath, what they believed was a spot to be removed, instead making the damage worse. The owner could tell I was shocked and began applying his go to "special conditioner" on the leather, however the leather was already damaged beyond repair. If you need a carpet cleaned this is a fine spot but do not trust them to clean leather. I was charged $250.

One of my ultimate pet peeves is when Philadelphia car washes advertise signs on the street for…read more$3-$4 car washes, and then tack on money when you go to pay them. This is one of those places. The guys here are pushy, and will charge you $6 for what should be $3, and when you argue of the wheel detailing, they only do 3 and not 4 wheels. With cheap car washes, you shouldn't expect much. However, the best of the cheap car washes is on Girard and Lancaster, behind the Dunkin Donuts. For $3, you can get a great cleaning. Equally, Wash & Lube on 13th and Spring Garden is where to go for the more long-lasting washes.

This place is terrible! They have a sign up for five dollar car wash, I upgraded to a 12$ which…read moresaid it includes extra wheel cleaning and tire shine. Most car washes I have used in the past will power wash the wheels first before going through the tunnel. They did not do anything, I honestly cant tell the difference or what I paid extra for, I wish I just did the 5$ wash. Only one person was outside to dry the car at the end of the tunnel and after I got home I realized many spots were missed. I suggest avoiding this place or only doing the basic 5$ wash.

Awesome job on my Grand Cherokee. Scheduled a light interior detail for a really great price,…read moreespecially for an SUV. Super nice guy too. He called ahead and actually showed up early to get to work. The inside literally looks brand new now. If you want top-tier mobile detailing that won't break the bank, definitely hit him up!

This is an excellent business! They drove out to my apartment complex and cleaned my car there!…read moreThey showed up early and went above and beyond what was necessary! If I ever need my car cleaned professionally again, this is the first place I would go!!!

This rating is not based on their service, as I was unable to take advantage of that. Instead, this…read morereview is for their communication, or lack thereof. I have been trying for months to reach this business by phone, and have not had one phone call returned, despite leaving a couple of messages. I finally decided to try reaching out through Yelp. I thought that I'd finally made some headway, as shortly after filling out the form, I received a response with a list of their services and their prices. But it turns out that was merely an automated system response. Where it gets worse is I responded with the service that I would have liked. . . But crickets. Even though Yelp showed that my message was "Read". I gave them a few days, assuming that they were just busy. But I can't believe that a business can be so busy as to not provide at least an acknowledgement. My final communication was reaching out to thank them for their initial automated response and mentioning that I assume they have no availability. And again. . . crickets. The final straw was the notification that my message on Yelp had indeed been received and "Read", yet still ignored. I really wanted and tried to support this women-owned business, but I am extremely disappointed in their lack of communication. Reply to Business Owner's Response: A quick search of my cell phone's call history shows that I did in fact call the correct number. The screenshot below shows that I have been trying to reach out to you since May 2025. And if you look closer, you will see that each of the icons are outgoing calls. Not one call back was ever received from you, despite the voicemail messages that I left. Additionally, I still have my landline, so a couple of calls were also made using that phone number. However, I don't feel that it's necessary to provide a screenshot of those call records. After my last call of October 28, 2025, I finally reached out to you through Yelp in November 2025, which leads us to this review. Thank you for your response to my review, although I wish that I could have received a proper response outside of this forum. Good luck to you in the future.

Great service and car looked wonderful! Used valet pick up and delivery. Communication was great…read moreand very positive

I live in close proximity to this business and wanted to give it a try because of the convenience…read moreand it seems there is always lots of business. I purchased an interior shampoo (detail). I was told the car would be ready in 1 -1.5 hrs. Over 2 hrs later, I called to find out if my car was done. It was close to being done and they offered an exterior wash. Sure. I got one. I picked up my car about 15 minutes later. I must say THE INTERIOR SHAMPOO WAS GREAT (5 stars). My car looked brand new inside. I recommended the company for getting cars cleaned. But, I have a major problem that I am hoping the company will remedy asap. The interior of the car was still damp and the cleaning smell (ammonia) was noticeable so I left the windows open for a few hours. 24 to 48 hours after that I returned to my car to see bubbles (in the form of long stripes) on every one of my tinted windows!! (0 stars) (Pics to come.) The ammonia was used to clean my tinted windows and that can REMOVE tint. I am hoping a $75 interior shampoo and $10 wash does not turn into a $200-300 tint replacement job at another company. I'm seeking a remedy from the company. I've called the company a number of times this morning to no avail (no answer) but I will update this review after I talk with them. UPDATE: The owner contacted me the morning after I post the review. (I had also called and left a message.) After bringing the car in that afternoon for them to assess, they asserted their products did not cause the damage. I explained that this had never happened before. In spite of the disagreement, they removed my old tint within a few days and replaced it within another few days after that. It was inconvenient to have to keep returning but I appreciate their best efforts to remedy the situation. Again, the detailing work was great.

I had to get my car cleaned because my cat had an accident in the back seat. They were able to get…read moremy in very quickly, the smell is completely gone. All stains were removed from seats along with pet hair accumulated within the past year from my dogs. Extremely accommodating , fast service, great price , very professional. I will be returning and recommending my friends.

So glad I found Focus Pro! I needed my old car cleaned up to sell. After cleaning I'm…read morereconsidering. My 2001 car looks brand new again. They responded quickly to my inquiry and fit me in at short notice. Raj was professional, friendly and extremely knowledgeable. I look forward y to using Focus Pro again!

From the owner: We the Auto Detailing near you simply because we come to you. It's a hustle to dropoff and pickup…read moreyou car so we got the solution Mobile Carwash and auto detailing at your home or work

Extremely happy with the services. My car feels brand new after getting a wash and detail with Go…read moreDiamond Detailing. The business owner Kp was really kind and diligent making sure my car looked perfect before I left.. Like every crease and corner was sparkling. So worth the price , I highly recommend !

From the owner: If you're looking for a reliable and high-quality auto detail service, look no further than our…read morecompany. Our team of professionals specializes in a range of services designed to meet your needs and exceed your expectations. Whether you're in need of a simple wash and wax or a comprehensive interior detailing, we've got you covered. Our specialties include paint correction, ceramic coatings, headlight restoration, and upholstery cleaning, to name just a few. We take pride in our work and strive to provide each and every one of our customers with exceptional service and results that speak for themselves. With our attention to detail and commitment to customer satisfaction, you can trust that your vehicle is in good hands with us. So if you’re looking for that luxury Carwash experience call for your free quote! You won’t be disappointed.

Used Blake's service for several times and everytime result was flawless! Can't recommend more to…read moreanyone looking for budget and quality fix on dents! Yes you hear me right they both can happen the same time!

Have used this company several times to pull out dents in vehicles and most recently today. Always…read moreprovided honest assessment and what is entailed to complete the job. The car looks better than new. See pic - The dent was horizontal from wheel well through crease in door.