This is a great car wash- they are very thorough and nice. There is sometimes a line but as long as you don't go at peak times it isn't too bad at all. read more

Very disappointed today when I came to use a gift card my employees purchased as a gift for me and was told the business was sold one year ago to a new owner that would not honor the gift card. The owner name Ed got on the phone with me and told me this was the previous owners responsibility. Definitely not satisfied with this customer experience! Ed explained he has been dealing with this "problem" From other customers as well. So long Car Care Specialist, and good luck with that business model! read more

[[HIGHLIGHT]]Great car wash. The line was sooooo long but worth it.[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] It took about 1 hour from jumping in line to driving out but you see that they are working quickly but with great care and detail. Theres a little waiting area to sit and drink coffee and rest. The wash is a little pricey compared to other car washes, even other hand washed ones, but I was happy with the result and would go back. read more

Car Care Specialist - Car Wash Near Me - Chicago, Illinois

I've been going to this car wash place for years. I must say the last couple times it has been less than great quality. It was recently bought out by someone else a year or so ago and well, it's just not the same experience. I paid for the premium which is $41 before a tip and for that kinda of money you expect a certain sort of attention to detail. They didn't clean one side rocker panel at all. The back mat on one side isn't clean at all and they didn't even finish the dash. [[HIGHLIGHT]]I think this was my last time going here and that makes me sad.[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] I'll be going back to the car wash on kedzie near Addison. This was closer to me and it is a bummer read more

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I was charged the full size price for a small hatchback. The on-site manager insisted my car is larger than their first two size categories they offer despite me showing him dimensions comparing it to a mini cooper His excuse was that his "boss watches on camera and told him to charge me as a full size suv" read more

It was my first time there and IMMEDIATELY [[HIGHLIGHT]]I was greeted well, spoke to professionally and treated with such respect as a customer.[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] Then I got my car and I was so impressed. I was told it would take 30 mins and they were true to their word. [[HIGHLIGHT]]Eddie was AMAZING![[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] I am a New FOREVER Customer. Don't meet me there BEAT me there. read more

They do a great job, but be ready for a very long wait. Today it was a 70 minute wait on the street before you could even pull in to the building. I tried Friday around 5pm and the line looked even longer, so I skipped it. [[HIGHLIGHT]]I've been taking my car to them for at least 10 years, and there have been lines in the past, but nothing like what I've seen recently.[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] I'm not sure if they are understaffed or if they have suddenly become super popular. [[HIGHLIGHT]]While I was waiting, I heard someone call in to ask for the wait time. This is probably a smart move and I'll try this before my next visit.[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] read more

It was my first time at this car wash. I waited more than 30 minutes on the road, then another 25 minutes inside the car wash. I ordered the under-carriage wash, for an additional $5.00. Don't waste your money. My wheel wells were still dirty and had salt, so they either didn't wash them, or did a poor job. I will find another car wash. Also too expensive, paid $35.00 including additional $5.00 for undercarriage wash. read more

[[HIGHLIGHT]]Great service and customer service.[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] It's a small place and they hand wash so it's not like your typical drive thru car wash. A little more money but the detail of cleaning is very good, inside and out. Allow time especially on a weekend to get through the process. read more

Excellent! However I feel they are a tad bit on the expensive side. I have Sante Fe SUV. $44 full size car wash? Walked out spending $54 (Including tip). . The business itself is extremely clean and the employees are super nice!!! read more

Great car wash! They do a great job, my car always looks amazing after! [[HIGHLIGHT]]Really nice people too![[ENDHIGHLIGHT]]

[[HIGHLIGHT]]Legit service, the tech there was very nice and did a quick repair while also letting me know future problems.[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] Not fake ones too, very good place read more

My car had some tar stuck on the body panels behind the wheels. Apparently at some point I had driven through fresh asphalt here in Chicago. I was fortunate to find Car Care Specialist. Dropped the car off, and when I picked it up a couple of hours later it looked new. [[HIGHLIGHT]]Very well done. Thank you to the crew![[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] read more

Great service and quality, got the blind spots cleaned in the vehicle and every little detail just looks amazing and cleaned up and dried as well. Good amount of tire shine on all tires as well! Can't complain about anything really recommend this car wash 10/10 read more

Great work! Thorough and professional! Have been going here for years and recommend highly always.

Don't let these potheads touch your car! The wait is over 30-minutes! Head to Quuiroga's or Milito's instead.

The lines on a weekend say it all - this team works hard and does a spectacular job from car one to the person pulling in 30 seconds before closing. Reliable and fantastic attention to detail - can't recommend enough. Plus a waiting area packed full of things to entertain adults and the kids who may be traveling along to the hand car wash. read more

I come here every few months. Good service. Very nice owner and the car is clean! Smell good and vacuum well. The price is also fair. I clean my CX 9 Mazda outside and inside for 35$ including tip. Recommend. read more

I went here after a friendly highly recommended them. It was my first time and I didn't get a lot of instruction from anyone but I followed what I had seen customers before me do. I chose option #3 and upon first glimpse the car seemed well cleaned. However, I was in a rush to get to a doctor's appointment so I didn't do a walk around until I got to the doctors. I found multiple spots of dirt/bird poop that had not been cleaned by the cleaning technicians. They also didn't clean some of the inside well, either (crumbs in my console, dirt marks on the inside of my doors. I was disappointed with this service. read more

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The best service in Lincoln Park!! I have been a customer for over 30 years. Frank is the nicest man you will ever meet. Their prices are competitive compared to the competition. His staff is always accommodating and willing to go the extra mile. It's a very tough business yet Frank makes it seem easy. read more

Personal items and change were missing from my middle console. A type of ID piece from work was missing from there, which is how I discovered it. [[HIGHLIGHT]]Called them a few hours later when I realized it and said the guys must have put their vacuum into the coins and in doing so took the work thing. The person on the phone said it was offensive that I'd accuse them and that they are not responsible for items left in the car.[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] [[HIGHLIGHT]]I explained that my complaint being offensive is irrelevant, and asked if sticking a vacuum into a console full of coins like that is permissible then under the guise of them not be responsible for things in the car, that they can just take whatever then and it would be OK. I was hung up on.[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] There is no possible way my work things is simply missing, misplaced or fell out of the console. The only way it could be missing if it was taken during the car wash. read more

The staff were so nice and friendly, and my car looks brand new & it was legit $25 for a full detail and outside wash. read more

Car Care Specialist - Best hand washing service in the city - Car Wash Near Me - Chicago, Illinois

Called ahead to schedule an appointment, and dropped it off as scheduled. The workers there were confused, and I was given a cell phone with someone's boss who said the only person could detail the car wasn't there. He offered to hold my car there overnight for a 15% discount the next day. Not only a waste of time but poor service. read more

Great small local place to get your car hand washed without paying an arm and a leg. The men working there were very helpful walking me through since I've never been. You basically pull up to the garage door on Lakewood Avenue and leave your car keys with them to proceed to the checkout counter (they take credit cards!). You'll wait in the waiting area until your car is finished (there are snacks and even greeting cards for purchase). I went on a Monday morning around 8:45 am and was finished around 9:10 am (there was a car before mine). I asked for package #4, which was $5 off ($5 off on any packages Monday- Thursday's before 10:30 am). I think they did a pretty good job on my car. The interior was clean (dashboard and all the books and crannies in my cup holders and they vacuumed my car mats and washed them). The exterior was nice and shiny when I got it back. Will go again :) read more

Efficient, kind & thorough! Can't wait to return for future exterior car washes! Highly recommend.

Stopped by here for a clean - was easy and very reasonably priced! Paid $15 for an exterior clean and was in and out in less than 15 minutes. Highly recommend! read more

I'm usually a $5 car wash kind of person because I can never find a place that will clean my car to my liking (yes, I know how bad that sounds). But wow, Car Care Specialist just might be a game changer! All of the washes are in the $20 range for SUVs, but they do a darn good job, inside and out. To echo what others have said: the quality of the job is definitely on par with much pricer spots. Best of all, it's hand wash so none of those swirly marks on the paint the cheap drive-thru machines create. Also, the team working here is SO fast. The line wrapped nearly down the block, and I was worried about how long it would take. But once inside, I was in and out in under 20 minutes thanks to the fast-working, power-scrubbing team of 10+ car wash ninjas. My only regret? Not checking this place out sooner! I think I've officially been converted. read more

My 2010 Toyota Highlander Hybrid hasn't looked this clean, shiny, and smelling good since I bought it! I'm a big details guy and the Car Care Specialist team even got into the nooks and crannies around the shifter, cup holders, front instrument panel, everywhere. I can't recommend them enough for the full interior/exterior detailing. I plan to go back regularly for the washes. read more

Thought I'd give these guys a try today since they had pretty decent reviews. Bad decision, but it may entertain you to read the shocking story below. I had dried concrete on the side and back of my car so I took it in and asked the person doing the job to power wash the driver's side and back, but to NOT dry it as the concrete would scratch the paint. I got in the car and drove home where better light showed me he clearly did not listen (pics attached). I called and spoke to someone named "Frank" and we agreed I would come by later in the day to look at the damage with him. When I took Frank to see the car he barely looked at the car and immediately denied his employees did anything to cause the damage. Fair enough. As dishonest as it is,any sane person wouldn't want to pay for the damages. But what he did next was the most insane thing I've ever seen a manager at a business do: Frank starts cursing at me "f*** you, you tryna take advantage of me!" and as I tell him I'm not trying to take advantage of anyone he starts physically shoving me back to my car then tries to slam my car door on me as I flee from his crazy tantrum. I'm not kidding. This guy assaulted and battered me, a paying customer, right in his own business. I'm in absolute shock about what happened. Not sure if I should file any sort of criminal report against him on top of the damage to my car. Again, it's okay for the business to talk with me about why they don't think they caused the damage, but the violent outburst of Frank is not normal. read more

This place is great! They made my car look brand new and were very attention to detail. For a full interior and exterior cleaning, for $29 and 30 minutes, I will never go elsewhere. read more

Car Care Specialist - Car Wash Near Me - Chicago, Illinois

Nice bunch of folks, friendly greeting. I did visit during the middle of the day on a weekday also so it wasn't too busy. I know special requests are difficult and hand car washes when busy are working to crank them out. I recently took my convertible out of storage and while it wasn't dirty, it sure was dusty. This is an old car, it has it's share of little dings and what not, however even with that a clean car looks better. Being a perfect top down day, my request was for them to wash it that way. The top is canvas, and I didn't want to get it wet and enclosed it that way, and I certainly didn't want to drive around with it up. Doing a wash this way does slow down the line, so I wanted to go when there really wasn't much of one. The other issue is they have to be careful while rinsing, let's face it it's much easier to spray a car down when it has a roof on it. The guys took great care when working the water around the top of the doors and trunk. I'll make it a point to stop in here for my top down washes. read more

Car Care Specialist - Getting the dust off - Car Wash Near Me - Chicago, Illinois

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I can not rave about this place enough! Ever text friends about the new car wash place you stumbled upon because they were that good? NO, well get ready to do so! My car DESPERATELY needed some TLC. Between the Chicago winter and my messy kids my car looked like a dumb. I went to 3 different car washes only to find out that they were closed because of weather....It was lightly snowing. Not only did they do an amazing job like go above and beyond, to take off sap from our christmas tree that had gotten on the windshield that 2 other car wash places had left there, but everyone was so nice and friendly! I didn't feel judged leaving knowing that they had seen how messy and gross I allowed my car to get. Everyone had a warm smile and wished me a good day as I got in and left! read more

Why does this business take so long to wash a car with the same level of care and cleanliness that it takes other car wash business to wash twice the amount of cars?????????? read more

Excellent facility and very good hand car wash work. Small location but it works. Line may be long because of size of cleaning area. Also, they pay attention to detail. read more

Not very impressed with their attention to detail. Also noticed some new scratches on my car from areas I had specifically asked them to work on. So that sucks. Definitely not worth the few hundred dollars they quoted me for the work. Three stars because I don't feel like being a jerk and rating one single star. They're not god awful -- they certainly cleaned my car but just not to a degree worth what I paid. read more

They were so fast, so friendly and did a FANTASTIC JOB! Highly recommend!!! I went there and made an appointment and was able to get in early. Such a great price for the service you get. It's a steal! read more

Been coming here for a couple years, and they always do a solid job, very thorough with vacuuming and getting the little spots of dirt out. EDIT: Just went again and they took my Aldi quarter this time.... Pretty petty considering I tip generously and that quarter serves a specific purpose. read more

Not pushy, and for a sedan, the most expensive wash is $25. Most of my car was immaculate, but the rugs didn't get cleaned in the front and there were still a couple big marks that didn't get cleaned, because yeah, sometimes I spill things. Overall nice job and GREAT waiting room! read more

Car Care Specialist - Hmmmm. Seats party wash are really wet and not super clean looking. - Car Wash Near Me - Chicago, Illinois

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They took such care cleaning my car--both inside and out! And one of the owners Frank even gave me some tips on how to care for scratches. Definitely will be making this my go-to car wash in the city read more

Terrible They wash well. However, they parked outside in a pay for parking area and I got a ticket and they refused to reimburse me. The manager didn't even want to see me and said that it was not his responsibility so he wasn't going to pay. I am never coming back. read more