This place sucks. Some Mexican dude who can barely speaks said he is busy today on 6/28, when they are supposed to be open all day for service. The quality is very poor, as is the customer service experience. He is likely charging sucker customers top bucks and ripping them off, all the while giving excuses that he is busy all day to other customers who ask for a fair price. Enjoy throwing your money away at this piece of trash auto care shop, if you can get a spot. read more

I recently purchased a low mileage 2004 BMW M3 and have been freshening up various odds and ends on the car to highlight its beauty and condition. I decided to roll the dice on Formula for a full detail and Stefano recommended a paint correction and ceramic coating. When I picked up the car I was floored by how it looked - another customer commented that it looks "fresh off the boat from Munich." The passion and care that the Formula team brings to their work is evident in the quality of the output. Couldn't be happier and will be looking forward to a continued relationship with the Formula team to keep my baby looking spiffy!! read more

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I'd been looking for a place to get my car detailed; since Formula Auto Care does detailing and regular hand washes, I figured I'd give them a try for a wash first to see how they did. Not. Good. At. All. First off, I got there on time for my appointment (8.30am), only to be told that "they" don't get in until 9am. I agreed to leave my car and went to get some coffee; came back to find that the person listed in the booking system, Martin, wasn't the one working on my car. There are a number of people listed as options for the hand wash service, so it's not as though I should expect someone else to work on my car when Martin is the one that I chose from their system; but I made the choice not to complain; so long as he does a good job, right? Well, he didn't. Even though my car was there for almost 1.5 hrs, I found that the car just wasn't clean. There were some bird poop marks that I was told would have to be buffed out - okay, fine. But right next to those was some above-surface schmutz that should have come off with either the water spray or a wipe down - when I pointed it out to him, he wiped it like "ta-da!"... as though he'd done something wonderful. By this time, I had to leave to make another appointment; but I can tell you that I left frustrated. When I got to my destination, I took a moment to take some pictures, because I couldn't believe how bad a job was done, inside and out; I've only posted three, but trust me, there were more. Aside from more areas of schmutz on the exterior (that again, should/would have come off easily had a good hand wash been done), the carpet in the back wasn't vacuumed, and the digital screen was covered with smudges (as in, it obviously hadn't been touched at all). I won't be using them for my detailing - if they can't get a basic hand car wash right, there's no way I would spend the exorbitant amount for a detailing at this establishment. read more

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First time ever getting a car detailed. Brought in my 2017 Honda CR-V to address some minor scratches, dents, paint chips and paint correction issues. Dropped off car to Stefano and he took care of everything. The staff did a careful and meticulous job in restoring my SUV to like brand new condition. I was absolutely blown away when I picked up my SUV as it felt like I was driving away in a brand new SUV from the Honda dealership. The interior and exterior was immaculate and they even cleaned the engine as an unexpected bonus! You have just earned a lifetime customer Formula Auto Care! read more

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N.I.C.E.!!! My first time here and I'm so pleased with the quality of their service. They did a fab job on my ride. She's back to 100%... despite a certain person's driveway mishap. Their pricing is great ... ($175 for detailing and Clay Bar Treatment vs quotes of $250 - $400 in the area. So happy!!!!!!! Thank you Martin! If you have to wait for your vehicle, there's a comfortable waiting area with Cable TV area (I was able to control the remote); sanitary ladies room, and easy view of my car as it was being cared for. Bonus: for me, this stretch of Steinway was awesome... lots of shopping and dining; banks; great clothing outlets. Great if you have to kill time. Plus, if you schedule your appointment around 12-ish, you can see a feature film at the UA CINEMA that's within ear shot. I doubt that other auto detailers have locations as convenient as Formula Auto Care. Don't take my word for it; see for yourself. I'll be back and y'all should definitely give them a try. read more

Formula Auto Care - Martin - Car Wash Near Me - Long Island City, New York

Don't give this hand car wash your money for the sole reason Esteban is a POS. He prioritizes customers by who he knows and what time of car they have. If he gets wind of you using another hand car wash he gives you an attitude and subpar service. He pretends to be an owner but, he's NOT! There are other amazing workers who go above and beyond but today was the last time I'll ever go back. Ownership should retink the business model and get rid of that clown! read more

Happy to have gotten my car back today after a terrible crack on my rear bumper. Service was excellent and would definitely go back here again. Thanks to Patricia and her outstanding team of guys who worked on my Nissan Murano Cross Cabriolet. I could not have been more grateful! read more

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I don't usually do reviews but this place was great. I came in when front bumper damage. They were very informative and made me aware of all my options. They order the part and scheduled me for a drop off. I had my car back in less than 2hrs. The service and staff were great. Highly recommend read more

Took my 2007 G35 for bodywork here, hoping to have the car repaired to it's former condition. What I got instead was a car that not only was repaired as expected, but these guys took 10 years of wear and tear off the life of the car, inside and out - I was floored by the amazing result! I now have a reliable auto body shop I can count on, honest pricing, and above-and-beyond care and attention to detail - thank you Stefan and team for a job very well done!! read more

Professional, Courteous, Competitive Pricing. I was referred by a friend since my e92 m3 needed headlight Restoration. My technician Oliver from Start to finish explained the procedure and took immaculate care of my baby. Needless to say the result was far better than I ever expected. Based on the number of cars and the quality of cars they had in the shop At the time of my visit it's safe to say numerous trust their service and their expertise. I will definitely come back for more detailing services in the future. The shop is more than 5 stars IMO read more

Pretty good hand car wash spot in Astoria Queens, there aren't that many options around here for hand wash, it's indoors and they have a small customer waiting area which is important during cold winters and hot summers. They do a good job cleaning in and out, and do their best to make sure the entire car is dry when you leave. read more

On Christmas day I managed to spill an entire iced coffee in the passenger's seat of my car! I tried a few car upholstery cleaners that pulled some of it out, but inevitably when I got in the car I was overwhelmed with creamer smell. I got some very basic quotes that were quite a bit more expensive than I thought ($150+), but Formula was reasonably priced at $80 - for an extra $20 they did the exterior as well. Considering the holiday season, they asked me to bring it back the next day, which was very reasonable. And the work was GREAT - had that nice Just Cleaned smell for a few days, and now it's just no smell at all! Super highly recommended for interior work, and the external was also excellent. read more

Pricey hand car wash, but still very very worth it! The exterior car wash was definitely hand washed and better than any car wash I've been to read more

I like to take my daughter Patricia P. Mahoney here on weekends to show her how REAL people handle their cars and their areas. wax and detail (for an SUV). and was handled correctly . paint chips and paint correction issues were NOT an issue here. read more

This is probably my 3rd time coming here for a wash and wax on my Durango.. Takes some time (about 2 hrs) but they get down and dirty. Door jambs, vents, clean the rims, etc. Nice little lounge area with fios for you to watch some tv while you wait. The price is VERY reasonable considering the time, effort, and location for a 100% hand wash. I mean no machines at all. 2 buckets and a hose, feel me? Also got my tints (5% around and 30 on windshield) here about a year ago. Did a great price for a great job. I'll include pics of those as well. read more

Formula Auto Care - Washed and waxed. - Car Wash Near Me - Long Island City, New York

I really wanted to love this place. I brought in my car for service about a month ago. They took my car right away, and offered for us to sit in the waiting room while they hand washed my car. I was told it would take between 60-90 minutes, which was expected. I decided to run some errands while my car was in their care. I was gone for about 40 minutes and decided to head back and wait in the waiting room for the remainder of the time. About 10 minutes later, the guy servicing my car let me know it was done. From afar, the car looked great! But when he pulled the car outside, I saw there were details that were obviously missed. The front grill had water spots that were clearly visible in the sun. There were some scuff marks that were still on the car that I assumed would be taking care of - they weren't scratches. I pointed all of this out to the guy and he seemed surprised he missed them . Anyway, it took another 15 minutes for him to address all my concerns, but I noticed that his colleagues came out to see what the issue was. They helped him out and I was out of there. All in all they did a good job but, for the money, I shouldn't have to point out obvious scuffs on the door panels that wiped off easily with a micro fiber cloth....it's an auto detailing center...so there's a certain expectation that comes with that. It won't stop me from trying the place again, but I'll probably be more specific with who I want working on my car the next time I book online. The guy I got gave me the impression he was pretty new to the team so, I'll give them the benefit of the doubt. read more

I highly recommend this place specifically Stefano makes a very detailed and professional work. I did the PPF for my X3 and now my new X5 and he did an incredible job you cant tell its there. read more

I paid for the in /out cleaning SUV for 2015 Honda CR-V. At first look, I thought it was a great job but then when I decided to take some photos for the review it's when I noticed the screw ups. They peeled some of the center ring of my new rims/wheels, as pictured, and did not inform me. They poorly wiped my dashboard, as pictured. They left water spots on the roof, as pictured. The all weather mats I have became really slick, as if they brushes it with oil. Outside of those problems, it looks great but I can't believe I tipped $20 to ruin my rims! read more

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This is my first review... These guys really take care of you. They're meticulous and pay attention to detail. I've had my car washed here at least 10 times over the last couple months. A couple times they've even gone further than a normal car wash and buffed out a few scratches from minor scuffs with idiots on the road. They're a couple dollars more than your quick in and out hand washes, but it's beyond worth it. Come here above all others in Astoria of you need a good wash. read more

Formula Auto Care - Car Wash Near Me - Long Island City, New York

Guys here are always welcoming and nice, definitely worth the wait. Usually I'll come here, leave my car and go to the gym or something while I wait. Sometimes you do have to wait a little while but for quality work I'm fine with it. I've been to a couple different spots around the area and I have to say this is the best quality work I've gotten on my car as far as a hand wash. I've also gotten my car hit at another car wash spot in corona, guy at the end of all of it did the right thing and paid for my damage to my rear bumper. I came to formula Auto Care and they took care of my bumper and it came out looking brand new! Did tints with them a little while ago as well, came out really good no complaints very good work I always come to these guys. read more

Formula Auto Care - After a wash/wax - Car Wash Near Me - Long Island City, New York

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I had my car paint corrected and ceramic coated by a detailer in New Jersey. I needed a local place that knew coatings/car care to maintain and hand wash the car. I contacted the owner who asked that I contact the detailer that had done the coating to ensure the proper products are used. This right here let me know I contacted the right place. He basically turned down my money to ensure the car would be done properly first!! After contacting my detailer I brought the car in. Let the formula one team know it was coated and needed a low PH soap. The end result was fantastic. The owner met with me again after the car was done to discuss the car and the plan for its care moving forward. I am very knowledgable about caring for a coated car and keeping the paint free of swirls and have a realistic expectation of the longevity of the coating itself. The owner and I clearly saw eye to eye on the risks of having multiple places caring for the car and the clear benefit of a single place. He has my business! For those considering this place for your car care please do yourself and your car a favor and go. There are some negative reviews, I read them, evaluated the content and the owners response and knew some/most were either not legit or didn't give him a chance to correct it. Thank you formula one for the great service. read more

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I made an appointment and was really looking forward to a nice car wash. Their policy is to cancel with more than 4 hours before your reservation or they charge you 20%. They emailed me to confirm my reservation. With everything so far I was thinking "great these guys run a tight shop." I showed up at my reservation, and along with a few other cars that arrived around the same time, were all turned away. "Sorry we're just too busy, if you want a wash you would have to leave it for 3 hours." It turns out that the reservation doesn't mean anything. read more

This place is really nice close to my work. However they wanted to charge me 400 with another detail shop charge me only 40+ they gave me much more serviced and these people could've ever gave me. Then again I will never know because they quoted me 400 got only knows what they would've done. read more

Great place to get your car detailed, or painted, I recently took my 2001 Honda Prelude to get painted and I was amazed by the result.. It was perfect.. I'm in the car business so I get to see all sorts of work. This was a real professional job. *I've gone there for my HID head lamps *I've gone there for my tinted windows on several cars *I've gone there for full detailing *I've been there for bodywork So far I'm fully satisfied.. read more

Formula Auto Care - This is a picture of my 2001 Honda Prelude that was worked on by Ariel and his crew at Formula one detailing/bodyshop - Car Wash Near Me - Long Island City, New York

I tried Formula 1 for the first time. The place is nice and spacious and can handle 6-7 cars the same time. The waiting room is in the back where you have great lighting and a constant view of your car as they work on it. I took my car here to get a wash and wax after seeing lots of positive reviews on Yelp. I liked the attention to drying after a thorough wash. They even used a high pressure air pump to blow off all the water droplets before waxing. The service guys are efficient and friendly. They seem to be all business and gets the job done quickly. read more

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Best detailing place around!! Great customer service. The quality of their work is impeccable and the care they have for your car is extraordinary. I am very overprotective with my car; I don't trust a lot of people with it...with Formula Auto Care, I am comfortable with them 100% and trust that they will bring out the MAX POTENTIAL of my car's shining beauty!!! You get what you pay for. read more

Formula Auto Care - Car Wash Near Me - Long Island City, New York

Wow. Seriously, it looks brand new. When I walked up to my car I didn't even recognize it from the outside it looks so good. I'm not even kidding. The inside smells great and looks great, and he took such care with all of my babies Tucktaway in doors and in the trunk. I absolutely will be back! read more

This is my first Review and let me tell you! I'm very thankful and extremely happy with the job that Oliver and his team at Formula One did on my car. I had a scrape on the rear of my vehicle and Formula One returned it back to me looking like new. read more

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I did not have good experience here. Service wasn't as good as what people wrote on the reviews and the work they've done was so so. Over priced for the work they do. I do not recommend this place. read more

Amazing service, Took me right away before my appointment was scheduled for... Got my car Wash and wax they do clean everything in detail interior and Exterior. Would recommend it for everyone who need better service for affordable price range. Thank you Luis ! read more

Wow! This place was exactly what I was looking for. Superior customer service and great work. Will be coming back. Martin was clear and straight forward on the work needed and priced accordingly. First time here will be back for sure! Left car looking new again! read more

Formula Auto Care - Car Wash Near Me - Long Island City, New York

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Recently bought a used car and it was very dirty on the inside. Brought it to Formula Auto Care and I swear the guys here make magic happen. My car looks like it just came off the show room floor. I'm sure there are cheaper places out there, but if you care about the quality of work being done on your car, bring it to Formula. Worth every penny. I got the full detail service where they do the outside and inside of the car. I also got tints. Couldn't be happier with everything. read more

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My review was responded to but doesn't tell the whole story. I asked for an INTERIOR SHAMPOO. Not flood removal. You didn't have any interest in taking the time to understand my issue and hung up the phone. You also responded to my review 3 months later to save face. read more

Excellent work. I had very low expectations (not the first time I go for a hand wash and get sub par results) but these guys took their time do to it right. I'll be back again. read more

I set an appointment at 8am for a wash, wax and detail (for an SUV). When I show up they tell me to come back at 9am and quote me a higher price. I had called twice to confirm the price and time, so they're not trustworthy. Don't waste your time with them. read more

One of the best hand wash shops I have ever been to. There a lot of cleaning steps so even a bad job can be a million times better then your regular wash with great potential to grow. Only reason they didn't get 5 star is: - no double bucket used. They only power washed then hand wash it down then vacuum & wipe - no set pricing. You basically roll in and the guy who takes your car in tells you the price. I got barged $55 for my suv. - there were still dirty spots but the cleaner was very attentive to my request on cleaning spots up and was pleasant to deal with Would highly recommend this spot to anyone who don't wanna get swirled by those machine wash read more

visited this place twice. Louis is doing good job. It is more expensive than regular car wash but offers better quality.

DO NOT BRING YOUR CAR HERE! brought my car for a rear bumper repaint. Got a call back a few days later saying it's ready for pick up. They WILL wash your car without your consent to show their "generosity". After the car wash, I brought it back home and when I parked in the sun, I saw SWIRL SCRATCHES ALL AROUND MY CAR. Plus, 6 extra Miles got added on the dash?, Took it for a joyride? unbelievable. I cant stress enough how much of a scumbag these guys are. Fuck your crew and shop. Hope you lose your business Grimey scumbags. #1: non-hand Car wash + bonus swirl scratches without owners consent #2: Mileage Marked on Dashboard before dropoff. +6 Miles added on the dash. read more

In response to Ariel's comment, that's because my wife and I were waiting inside of the waiting room. And we are 100% sure that there was no scratch on the windshield before the car wash. The scratches were so bad and very difficult to ignore as they are right in front of driver and passenger side windshield and we are talking about a one month new car. The towel that was used is rough and I don't think anyone should use that type of towel to wipe your car and windshield. The towel they used was left in my trunk. The Audi dealer told us that the dust in the towel may be the reason that caused the scratches and swirls on the paint. read more

I just got back from a week in ski country and my car proudly wore the sand, salt, and snow scars to prove it. Unfortunately that look only flies in ski country so I headed to Yelp to find a hand wash. There were a bunch of places right across the bridge from me so I headed to LIC. Unfortunately I got there a bit late and my planned places were closed but luckily I stumbled on Formula 1. The schedule of services was way more intensive and pricey than I was looking for but they were more than willing to give me a price for a basic hand wash/wax and internal clean. They took me right away and sent me to a mezzanine lounge to watch the cleaning from the comfort of a heated, sound proofed room w/ couches and free Internet. Twenty min later my car was ready. For $20 + tip my car was the cleanest, inside and out, that its been since it was new. I'll definitely be back for a full service detailing in the future. read more