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'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!)

Do you know what I hate? I hate cleaning my car, I hate getting all hot and bothered and all soapy…read moreand wet. I even hate when I take my car to a car wash and it's some big hairy bloke who hand washes my car for me. I think if you are going to the bother of washing your car then you should do it right. The only way to do it right, in my humble opinion, is to take it to one of those machines with the foam and the spray and the big blue duster-thingy. Now that is the king of car washing. Lucky for you I know where there is a cracker! Arc Clean Car Center on the Jubilee Road will let you have a go on their big machine (I kind of see it like a fairground attraction) for as little as £3.20. Just drive in and join the small and fast queue. The guy will ask you what you want and you can choose from a list of options - I always go for the £3.20 option but you can get a very basic hand wash for under £2.00. The guy will clean your wheels, rims and mud guards as well as applying a lovely smelling pink liquid before guiding you on the wheel ramps. The actual wash only lasts about three minutes but the air blowers dry the car for you as well - you can drive away clean as a whistle and hope that it doesn't rain for at least a day so you can get your monies worth. They also offer a valeting service and more expensive washes - maybe someday if I'm feeling flush I'll go in and get the works!

These guys must clean up! Get it 'clean up'? See what I did there? The reason I say this is not…read morejust because they are a car wash but because they are located at the bottom of Jubilee Road in Newtwonards - about a 2 minute drive from the MOT Test Centre. This is precisely the reason I visited Arc, I was taking my car for the dreaded MOT and I thought it wouldn't hurt to give it a little once over before the big inspection. One thing that Arc offer which is a necessity before your MOT is an under car cleaning service - this will give the inspector a clear view of the inner workings of your car and hopefully increase the chances of a pass. The service Arc offer is graded. You can start with a basic wash for £2.50 and then pay up to £8 for the works. I went for 'Option 4' which was a clean and wax and the under car spray. This set me back £5. Not a bad price at all! The car wash is attended which is a good thing as the directions aren't very clear when you drive in. You need to pay before deriving in to the wash itself and then when it's done just drive off. All in all I was happy with the service and the wash - My car passed it's MOT - here's my top tip to ensure yours does too - go to Arc - pick option 4 and then go to the Tesco garage across the road and pick up a Magic Tree Air Freshener! **Disclaimer** Your car may actually need a service also - Car wash not guaranteed to ensure MOT pass.

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!!

Avoid at all costs! Paint came of my car ignored it completely and pretending they didn't…read moreunderstand English!! My car was damaged by whatever they use to wash it possible cheap detergent! They will never admit to the damage caused my car now needs to be resprayed! Don't go near this so called car wash honestly!

Please avoid this car wash as after a couple of washes they scored my car during a wash & after…read moreasking for a refund they threatened me, became abusive and I left without compensation & will never return as they are clearly dangerous people in those situations. There are more pleasant & legitimate car wash services elsewhere.

My fiancé was moaning at me to get his car to a valet for him as it was in a state. I've had my car…read more3 years and never valet it so I didn't know where to go. All I knew was that there were a few wee places about and that if I went to the one near the park I could combine walking the dog with the valet so I decided to use this small valet service near our local park. When I rolled up the place was empty and there seemed to be just one man smoking at the gate. This guy greeted me very cheerily and was of eastern European decent. I'm not sure how good his English was as I was babbling on about never having done this before and how long would it take and what will it cost etc while he just kept shouting 'you want mini valet, £12.00?' I wasn't sure if he was asking or telling so I just agreed. I parked the car and suddenly there were about five people watching my every move. I felt massively undignified as I tried to get the dog on its lead while getting out of the car in a short skirt and handing over the keys all at the same time. Needless to say I looked like an idiot and they were all sniggering at my state. As I hobbled off trying to compose myself the main guy told me to be back in 30 minutes. Toby and I had a lovely walk and when I returned they were just finishing off. The tyres were clean and the bodywork was gleaming. Though I have to say I don't think it was the best valet. There were a few areas they missed and the carpet had a big damp patch on it, but, they were quick, convenient for me and cheap enough so it will do. I'd probably give them 7 out of 10 for the overall job done and for £12.00 it wasn't bad at all.

This personalised car wash and valeting service business is fairly new to Millisle open now for…read moreabout a year and it's good to see that it is taking off . It's situated in a prime place on the main road into the seaside village so access is very easy. I have used this service on several occasions and at £5 for a wash and wax their prices are excellent and really good value for money.. At least when you are sitting in your car watching a work in progress you can see at first hand the kind of job being done and tell straight away if you are getting value for money. If you are in a hurry and don't feel like waiting you can phone or text ahead to see if they are busy .

This is the best, most hassle free, and usually cheapest, filling station in the area!…read more It is really spacious with 10 pumps for petrol and diesel - it's all pay at pump, no queues, no waiting, no having to speak to anyone (if you're an anti-social type!) :) Just get your fuel and go! They also offer home heating oil, air and screen wash.

Great self service petrol station that is usually one of the cheapest around. You can pay cash or…read morecard at every pump, just follow the instructions on screen (also talks you through them). You can also purchase home heating oil at a few of the pumps and it is always a reasonable price too. There are facilities for inflating tyres and for screen wash, both payable at the machine.

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.