This is the best carwash place in santee and east county. If you are looking for a quick wash that you get to drive thru inhighly recommend this place however if you bare lazy and do not like to vacuum your own car its not for youm the vacuum are amazing they are very powerful and will suck up about anything in your car so make sure to put your valuables away before you start. read more

This is one of best and cheapest car wash I've found, living very close to this car wash I'm regular customer almost daily we wash our business cars, enrolled in monthly auto recharge for only $20 monthly one wash daily , what better deal you can get? Also 5 min free Vacum ! Regarding the guys using their towels , I agree with other people, use your own towels , this is the only thing to be in mind, every thing else is perfect. read more

Five Star Express Car Wash - Tunnel car wash - Car Wash Near Me - Santee, California

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2 Weeks ago a person rode the brakes and I was bumping them all the way out! Then the lady behind me was bumping me! Don't hit your brakes! While myself and the lady behind me stopped and talked to the " manager " no one else did! We were promised a call because of the damage and being a Hit and Run! Still no call ! What the heck! Poor Management! Please honk and honk your horn if this happens to you. Calling the cops may be a better idea! They don't care! read more

Really happy with my experience here, on 1-26-17. I pulled right in and the the pleasant worker made lite conversation. Meanwhile, I noticed two cars headed in thru the wash. I was guided in by a friendly worker, and they let me go in immediately. I didn't have to wait at all. It was a quick process for the wash, I was pleased with the outcome. The spaces out to the right for vacuums are king sized and I appreciate that they thought about making those spots big. The stalls say 5-min max but no one polices it. And the vacuums don't shut off. The vacuums are large and theirs two per stall one for each side of your car. They're strong and have a decent head on it to enable getting into spaces in your vehicle to get all the extra chick fil a crumbs up! I'll leave you with two pro tips. - If you have sensitive ears like me, the vacuums are super loud, and I'd just bring earplugs or headphones next time. Bring your own little towel to catch the few drops the blow dryer missed on your vehicle. read more

If you're looking for a good quality, but CHEAP car wash, than this is the place to go. For $5 You can get a basic car wash along with a self serve vacuum. This station also offers different vending machines for extra car detailing materials. What i love most other than the cost and convenience, they are open super early 7am-8pm! read more

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Would not recommend this place to work they are very unprofessional. My step-son started working there on a Sat they never took a copy of his ID and never had him fill out paperwork. Because of this the check was made out to the wrong name because my step-son put the name he wants to be called on his application. Yes that was his bad but they made his work 3 days then gave him his check and said they would call with his schedule never called him. This is so unprofessional I would never recommend this place for a kid for there first job. read more

Today I went through the car wash as I do weekly. They always tape my back wiper for me every single time. This time the person walked back there, but didn't tape it, and as I was going through the car wash, the machine ripped the arm off and broke it. When I asked them who was going to repair this they said too bad so sorry their signs everywhere. Your loss and had a very bad attitude. I explained to them. Why do you tape it every single time if you're not responsible, they said it's at a courtesy only. So if they tape it every single time and you're used to it, then it should be a every time thing!!! Now I am out the money to fix it. Will NEVER use them again. Bad attitudes. Did not have a phone number of a office above them or a manager or anything of the sort. In fact, the people working had no idea what to do. Very bad disorganized company. read more

I would give it five stars but every company has room for improvement. I was a bit hesitant to go since reading some reviews but I'll say this place was really good. You simply drive up and pay the person in the booth, then someone guides you. You out your car in neutral and let it go, simply enjoy the ride. My daughter watched and enjoyed it a lot, thought it was cool. Afterwards, you head to the vacuums, at least I needed it. I'll tell you what, I forgot my towels :( but am ready for the next time. It did a GREAT job for not washing my car in like a year (I know terrible right?). The vacuums are REALLY loud and scared me but someone already gave that tip here. Just be prepared for it to suck everything. I love how they have vacuums on both sides available so you can clean better. Overall, great job. read more

New car wash in Santee. Pretty solid! When you enter the place, you have to pass the vacuums on your right and drive towards the back. They have a little cashier booth and you tell them what you want. I just needed a quick clean so I went with their "Basic" wash. It was only $5.00. They open up the little gate thing and then a guy comes out to direct you where to steer your car tires to (This car wash is an automated track where you pull your drivers side tires into a track and then it pulls your car along). Once you are in the track, the guy holds up a sign and tells you to put your car into neutral and to not steer or brake. That's about it. Your car goes through and gets cleaned pretty well. At the end of the track, you hit the high powered dryers. When you are done with that there is a sign n front of you that says "Relax" or "Go". When it tells you to go, you best go, son! Take your freshly cleaned car out of neutral and put that sucka into drive. Afterwards, you have the option to vacuum your car and have someone wipe down the excess water drops. I was in a hurry and just needed a quick wash so I boned out afterwards and did not utilize that. I'm sure I will in the future though. All of that for $5.00 is a great deal. The only downer is that it didn't get my ride totally clean. I had a smeared bird shit remnant left over. Nothing too big but fresh out of a wash, your car should be pretty much spotless. I will definitely come back though. Its so inexpensive and you get free vacuuming if you need it. Compared to other places that are usually a minimum $9.99 plus tip for the guys, this place is a great deal! It's pretty fun sitting in your car the whole time too. I had my son with me in the back seat so I didn't have to worry about him etc. Hell...if you are hungry, they are going to have a new Santanas taco shop that is opening soon too right next door. Score! read more

Came here this morning fast and convenient. Affordable. Car washes starting from 5.00. You have a 5 minute limit when it comes to drying and vacuuming, which is great when it's packed. I've been coming here and like the fact that they are open 7 days a week and from 7am to 8pm. read more

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Nico and Judy are always great to me good service...I'm cloister phobic and Nico takes my car in for me! Recommended great place

Worst carwash I've ever been too!!! I noticed this place being built a few months ago, so I decided to give it a try on my way home from work...bad idea!! It literally ripped off my rear windshield wiper, the entire arm! It really doesn't matter how good of a wash they give (which honestly wasn't even good since it didn't take any of the 3 bird poops off) if it rips the equipment off your car. I have a 2010 SUV and have been to at least 30 different drive-thru car washes (most multiple times) in different states, most recently a week ago, and never once have had a problem. I drove straight home after going through the car wash and when I went to get my things out of the trunk realized the wiper/arm had been ripped off. I immediately called and asked to speak to the manager, Amanda I believe was her name, and all she could say is we'll look for it and give you a call. For 1) I had to tell her she needed my name and number if she was actually going to call, 2) she never apologized and just stated there was a sign stating they weren't responsible for any damages (which I never saw, but regardless), and 3) she never even bothered calling back. So a mediocre carwash with bad customer service will now cost me $60+. read more

Quick and easy! Some people expect their cars to be spotless, but that's never the case with drive through car washes. Will come back

I work for a premium car company, and know what it means to have a clean car. The outside washing it's good. 10$ for a complete outside wash is great. Not a long line and a cheap price tag totally does a 3star for me. However, the vacuum system sucks. I'm sorry but the setup here will get your car nowhere near clean inside. The outside wash is solid, but also not excellent. My tip, don't buy a 10$ wash, buy two 5$ washes. read more

Used this location for my LiveScan. They are always busy and the reason is clear after going inside. Very friendly, professional, great prices, seriously like Wal-Mart on selection of various items in store. I was thinking that if I ever needed to get my car detailed and buy my mother a birthday present, I could just go here Thank you guys, thumbs up!! read more

I've been coming here consistently for 3 years with no problems. Today's wash left giant scratches and a petty significant gouge on back of my car. I won't be back. read more

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Five Star Car Wash I've been coming here since they opened. I don't notice a difference between basic and the upgraded ones so I always get basic. The staff has always been friendly to me. The vacuums are great. Yeah, I could do a better job, but it would take an hour and my driveway is slanted, and my car is taller than me, so...Hey, it's $5! read more

The point of a car wash is that you leave with a clean car. That did not happen today. My car was really dirty from a two week stay at the airport where apparently it rained at least once. When I left the tunnel my car was spotted with droplets all over and it dried with spots all over. There were areas near the wipers and mirrors that were still dirty. The attendant taped my back wiper down with painters tape so when I got home and removed the tape there was a looong dirty stripe. Not worth it. Not going back. read more

This was our go to spot for an early morning free weekend car wash. For the longest time, they offered the first 10 washes of the day free when opening at 7am. Well, lo and behold this morning we get there at 650a and are excited we are 3rd in line. Get to the cashier and they say, sorry no more free car washes, they ended that like 6 months ago. Strange because my boyfriend got a free early AM wash a couple months ago. Oh well! It was good while it lasted and now we will spend our money at a better car wash down the street from our house. read more

For a good inexpensive wash and GREAT vacuums this place is perfect. Mostly want to yelp about the employees nice clean great attitudes! The owner is also giving free washes to Government employees who are furloughed right now! read more

I'm giving it a 3 star rating because while the wash was good, don't let those guys touch your vehicle with those cloths they have. I had just gotten back from a trip and had lots of bugs on my grill, the guy was going to let me run my truck through again but first he was going to try and hand wash some of the bugs off, supper nice, however....he scratched my paint around the grill. Hopefully my normal car wash can help (happy car wash, worth paying more for a great wash). read more

Five Star Express Car Wash - Scratches from the cloth that was used. Don't let them touch your paint with them - Car Wash Near Me - Santee, California

I like the car wash. The only thing that I do not like is being charge constantly for a service that was cancel. We tried one of their promotions where we paid $9, and the rest of the month was free. My husband cancel the service when they said we were supposed to cancel in order not to get charge full for the next months. We are now in March, and we keep being charge for a service that was cancel in the beginning of December. My husband when there twice and they never offer to reimburse and said that on their part it shows that the service is cancel. We called our bank and we had to start a dispute because they said that the way they charge, it is not as monthly charge but is shows like we are going and use their service every month and pay. like i said I love the carwash but not being charge for no reason. read more

Definitely not a 5 star car was. The car was broke down and the cashier didn't even have the sense to tell everyone the car was was not working. So decided to just stay here and count all the cars th backed out and left. So far 35 and counting. What great service as I roll my eyes. read more

I just moved to the area a few months ago and found this car wash. The process is pretty simple you pay, you drive-through, your car gets washed and then you can pull over to the side and vacuum the inside of your car for free. The staff here is really great, they get cars through pretty quickly so even if there is a short wait, you won't have to be there very long. The prices are very reasonable and I will definitely be coming back again. read more

Saw this car wash being built for awhile and decided to go check it out. My car was in dyer need of a wash, so why not! I was wanting the best wash they offered and saw that it was only $10! SWEET! Pulled up to the track and saw that they have a big mirror up top that you can use to help align your car. I've always loved drive thru car washs and this place is really top notch, really nice place. After the machine tells you it's okay to go, you can pull around and use the vacuums, free of charge! Really cool stuff! I'd highly recommend this place. read more

1 star because I can't give them less. $10 to wet your car. Will not be back. This place does not have brushes that clean cars. read more

The machine stoped for a reason while I was washing my car and when it started again the proses didn't complete as it should be, I told the one who is in charge and he said your car is clean!! I paid for the deluxe and I show him how the glass still dirty, he sait it's normal!! I'll never go again to the ball shit. read more

Payed for the $11 super wash, which is kind of pricey for a drive through wash. I went through once and there was still bugs and dirt on my car so i tried to go through again. I rolled up and just asked if i could go through since the first time didnt wash it very good. The lady at the register then called over the manager. The manager basically said that the car looks clean to him and that they wouldnt do it. They argued with me for 15 minutes about how my car was clean even though it clearly wasnt. They ended up letting me go through but only after arguing with them. The funny thing is that even the second time didnt wash it very good. Would rather pay $12.99 and have the hand wash done over at happy car wash. Very bad customer service! read more

My first time at this facility... I read about the rear wiper problem with some vans and since I had the small wrench for the job I just removed it. I got the $5 option and it seemed to clean my really dirty van very adequately. Then the vacuum was SO strong it lifted the floor mats so I had to stand on them, that was OK since I could do underneath them. The big problem was the vacuum was so strong it pulled a plastic bag through the holes in my center seat organizer. That would be OK but I had placed the 'special' nut that holds the wiper blade on! I got home and found the nut was gone, went back in hope they had some way of filtering out 'heavy' stuff. Sheryl (the nice booth lady) instantly offered to go and look for it! She came back several minutes later and took my name and number in case it turned up. Since Auto Zone was on my way home I dropped in to see if they had something. The nice counter guy took me to the correct hardware display and gave me his best guess. He said take it to your car and see if it's correct! It was very close but slightly coarse pitch. So I went back in and found the correct one. I went back to 5-Star and told Sheryl I found one but, could I get a free wash for my troubles. She said I would get the Deluxe one for sure! Sorry for the 'long wind' but I love it when things go right...d;^) read more

Quick service and strong vacuum cleaners. Providing military discount is a bonus. Friendly staff, but they need to put a speed limit on the driveway for people coming in and out. They are driving 15 miles/hour. It's already a two way narrow driveway. read more

The worst car wash I have ever used! It is practically waterless. They seriously need to improve the service, the only thing there that works is the vacuums. My car was still filthy after going through, didn't even get my bumper wet! A waste of money and time. read more

"Five Star" is not an accurate name for this car wash. I'm being really generous in giving them 2 stars. They did vacuum and run my car through the car wash, but I am pretty sure they didn't even attempt to clean the interior. still dirt and spots all over my drivers side door after they supposedly cleaned? weak! read more

Five Star Express Car Wash - after they supposedly cleaned my car... - Car Wash Near Me - Santee, California

I paid for the $10 (top wash) and it didn't even start to remove the bee droppings (little yellow spots) from my car. If I wanted to scrub my car I would have hand washed it myself. By the time I got to the vacuum, the "spot free rinse" had left spots all over my car. I will not return to or recommend this wash. I went to my normal spot and got the wash I was expecting. Very disappointed to say the least. read more

We love this car wash. Always gets my car super clean. My kids especially love the rainbow when you buy the super wash. One time the rainbow didn't happen and of course they were really upset. We drove back through and they let us go again :) read more

Pretty much my go to spot every other week. Can't beat a deluxe car wash for $11 bucks, including free use of vacuums! I love the convenience of just being able to drive through real quick and having a clean sparkling car in less than 5 minutes. Don't get me wrong, I still occasionally like to take my car elsewhere for a full inside/out wash, but sometimes I don't want to worry about moving stuff out of the inside of my car, so this place is perfect if you're just looking for a quick exterior clean. And if you want to save money, they have a nice vacuum area where you can take your time cleaning the inside of your car read more

They made me sweep out my truck bed before going in. I thought a car wash was to clean the outside of your car. There was literally (Chris Traeger Parks and Rec) a handful of dirt. I would've based the stars off the car wash but never made it in. read more

I'm kinda a car wash brat. This car wash is just meh. Doesn't have skinny hose head on vacuum-only the big ones that doesn't allow you to truly vacuum out your car. The actual car wash part is just ok with a staff that doesn't seem like they really wanna be there. read more

Rare to find an automatic car wash that can work with a vehicle as small as mine (smart car) and I love this place. Very nice people who care about their clients. I saw their prices are going up a dollar in May but really folks? It's just a dollar. Especially when you don't have to do any manual labor of scrubbing your car or working a nozzle yourself? It's worth it. Free vacuums and dash wipes, too. read more

Did a good job. Spend the $13 for the deluxe. I was done after about 15 minutes and the car came out pretty clean. The rims still had some break dust that I had to wipe off afterwards. I liked the vacuum bays with vacuums on each side. I think I will try this again next time for the convenience over doing this at home. read more

This idiot of a manager calls me and tells me my windshield was already broken before I went into car wash. I said Ok, where's the video you said u had to help solve this issue. Oh I don't have access to the video. I told him his car wash broke my windshield. I have 2 witnesses. Well there is nothing we can do cause it was already broken he says. I said show me the damn video!!!!. That car wash is the worst damn car wash around, that wash machine will damage your car and they don't care as long as they got your money. Now I'm out 450 dollars to replace a windshield they will not take responsibility for. He refused to give me the corporate number so I could file a complaint. What an asshole. He knows I'm right and will probably delete the video before I can talk to the higher up. Beware of your cars people. read more