Hand Car Wash is situated on the Upper Newtownards Road, just past the turn off to the Holywood…read moreRoad. My car desperately needed to be cleaned, and despite good intentions to do it some weekend, it never happened, so I took it in here last week at lunchtime. They do a mini valet for £10 - there were three of them working on it at once so it was turned around really quickly! I got the interior hoovered and windows cleaned, and a full exterior wash plus tire gloss. Totally worth the tenner!

This is my regular car wash place as it is local to me…read more Can be busy at times. But they usually have lots of people and can sort your car our quickly. Nobody speaks great English. Only real down side I can think of is that there isn't great waiting area if your are getting a full valet. Sometimes even if your car has been seen to you have to wait until you can get passed the car in front.

I awoke from a heavy acid trip with my cock in a 1998 Fiat Punto saying 'let my hose fill you with…read morefuel!' When one of your staff spotted me. He was very nice, quite calming and he gave me coffee until I came round. Also served Starbar's and free state Tayto which is always a plus.

Spotless toilets, great service, Tims coffee - great place for fuelread more

The only place I bring my car to!!! They do a brilliant job, it always feels like I've got a new…read morecar afterwards. normal prices as other car washes but the man is so friendly that's why I always return!!

This attended car wash and valet service has been in operation for quite a few years now. It is…read moresituated in a good area for business purpose as it is just off a junction which is access for several towns and villages in the Ards peninsula . It is very reasonable costing £5 for a wash and wax and it is always a very thorough job which is never rushed and door sills are always cleaned which for lady drivers is very important!. They also do steam cleaning for MOTand PSV checks. The car wash is operated by two people which makes it quick and efficient when there is a line if cars waiting which is common on a Saarurday. Opening hours are 9-5 Monday to Saturday which suites mist people. All in all its hard to beat this car wash , so if you live in the area or maybe out for a day trip you might wish to avail your car of this service and wash off all the muck from our lovely country roads .

Extreme Clean is a valet and car wash that goes the extra mile, yet another pun, I apologise…read more Anyway back to business, Extreme Clean is located at a crossroads between Bangor and Donaghadee, this means they get plenty of passing cars stopping in for a polish. It is also useful if you are with toddler who is petrified of the usual petrol station car wash machines, as it is all manual. Extreme Clean offer a car wash for £5 which is good value and they will give your car, van or lorry a coat of wax for an extra pound. One extra little thing they do is clean the inside of your doors and your alloys. I must admit that I was a little bit worried that I was going to get soaked when the attendant reached for the door handle, all those childhood super soaker moments came flooding back, but to my surprise I stayed bone dry and the inside of the door looked nice and shinny. The service was excellent, the wash took 5 minutes and the car was gleaming, we even splashed out on a coat of wax. Big spenders eh? The one other thing I learned about this business is that it sells gift vouchers far all its services including valet. So why not show someone how much you love/hate them by treating them to the ultimate car wash experience.

This place is great. I hate other car washes because you have the choice of either sitting in the…read moredark and risking losing your wing mirrors to the dreaded 'spinners of death', or getting out and scrubbing the bloody thing yourself. I'm very houseproud, or should I say 'carproud' of my little car, and this carwash is the best place to take it in my local area. They do all ranges of cleaning for you, from a basic wash and dry (Which is already better than the drive through because by hand they can remove a lot more specific dirt and rubbish), right up to a mini or full valet which cleans your car inside and out (really to the extreme - real perfectionists) for only a tenner. You can't say fairer than that, really, can you?

Broke off my car's rear mud guard yanking the power spray hose. Poor care and attention.read more

I tend to neglect my car a bit, I do a fair bit of lumping gear to and from events so sometimes I…read moredon't see the point in keeping it completely clean day in day out but (around) once a month I venture to a car wash and get a Mini Valet. USA Car Wash is fantastic, as mentioned I go for a Mini Valet which will set you back £10 (+£1 for wax) for this you get the full exterior of the car washed (including wheel cleaning). they then get you out of the car and give it a good hoover and wipe down the dash and upholstery. The staff are fantastic here, there's absolutely zero messing about. You pull up, they beckon you in to an area and they get to work - a mini valet takes 15 minutes maximum and you'll be impressed with how thorough they are. One thing to think about is how busy this place is - The Shore Road itself is a busy road so the car wash obviously gets a lot of business. I'd avoid peak times (Saturdays/Sundays are rammed). It's cash only too so make sure you visit an ATM before hand (there's one at ASDA opposite).

I'm one of those people who kind of just accumulates 'stuff' in my car, until it gets to the stage…read morewhere it looks like I actually live in it. As long as it gets me from A to B, I figutre, it's all good. A few months ago I had to get a number of passengers from A to B, and the time clean for a good, thorough clean out! I had planned to go to the local valet near to me, but I happened to be driving past this car wash in Newtownabbey and decided to call in as it was on my way. I got my car seen to after no more than about 10 minutes, and it only cost me £16 for the full works. My car was like brand new, the staff were super friendly, and were really keen to make sure I was happy with everything before I paid.

This car wash sprung up a few years ago in the middle of Glengormley and has been thriving ever…read moresince. It's really reasonably priced for what you get, which can be anything from a quick wash, to a full valet - inside and outside. The staff are really hard working and try to get through as many cars in as little time as possible (which can be quite a task on a Sunday morning!)

I contacted PMG to help me restore my Mercedes C200 Coupe. The car had some age related rust in the…read morewheel arches and panel corners. They agreed to arrange for the body work, to have the alloys recoated and finally for a full 'PMG -Detail' which was meant to leave the car absolutely spotless and in perfect order. We discussed numerous details and I asked them to leave nothing undone - everything that could be done, should be. Unfortunately, this arrangement did not work out very well. It started with delays, my car was to be done in two weeks. It took three. Nothing else was done but the body work - I cannot speak to the quality of their polishing the paintwork because I was not allowed to see it before they started. The car was painted and the paint job is ok. The wheels look fine, although they increased the cost 25%, mid-job, even though I made no alterations. I paid a very fair sum for this work, it was no favour. The supposed 'detailing' for which I approached them in the first place - was terrible. There is so much dirt left in and on the car, no attention to detail, it was definitely cleaner when I left it with them initially. They 'polished' under the bonnet using some shiny oil, but left grime on most of the painted surfaces. It wasn't even power washed well. They changed the reg plate surrounds - but installed the rear one very badly and it came apart right after driving away. They destroyed the Mercedes badge on the boot and I'll have to get it replaced. None of the requests we agreed at the start were done, despite my numerous communications and their confirmation that it would all be 'no problem'. I sought to get this all rectified, but they've continuously lied and let me down on every aspect. I had arranged with them for the window tinting - which they never got done - and they quoted £150, of course I just rang the company they claim to use and was told it would cost £80. They've also kept the USB port I supplied for installation into the car - despite my requesting it's return... apparently 'they can't find it now'. (The item was eventually returned, after I had replaced it myself.) Clearly my car was not a priority and not given the care and attention apparently lavished on other clients. I'll not be speaking with PMG again or referring anyone there at all.

Booked my car in with Pete and his team at PMG Autocare after seeing the results of his work first…read morehand on my previous car a few years ago as well as several other cars he had done recently. While my car is relatively new there were a few marks in the paint left by the dealers poor preparation which I wanted removed and I knew the red Volkswagen paint was very soft and prone to marking easily. PMG being a Gtechniq certified detailer has access to crystal serum black a professional only product and this is what I went opted for. I also opted PMGs on formula glass sealant. On collecting the car it was better than new (and I would know as I bought it new). The paintwork was flawless and the gloss from it was unbelievable. I was under no illustration that what I was asking for wasn't cheap but Pete and his team offer an exceptional service and I believe are reasonably priced. I will be using again without a doubt.

Halfords is ideal for all those bits and pieces you find you need for the car/motoring. Staff are…read moreusually knowledgeable and helpful, although sometimes hard to find one that is free. We have particularly been pleased with using the store to purchase bikes for the children. Good range to choose from and you can arrange for them to build it for you (usually takes a few days and you then need to pop back in to collect). Top tip: watch out for their frequent deals on bikes and if you have seen a good deal online, but can't find it in the store, don't be afraid to get them to check it out for you.

Yes, Halfords in Ballymena is convenient but I have found that staff don't always know as much…read moreabout the products as they should. For example - I once overheard a man asking for some car wax and was sold a bottle of polish (wax is a protectant, polish gives shine but will wash off in the rain), therefore the man was probably going to waste his afternoon 'waxing' the car. Halfords in Ballymena can also be expensive for small bits and pieces. Overall, its worth doing a bit of research about the products you need beforehand.