I wish I would have read the reviews before stopping here. First, the signage is horrible! Second, I thought it was full service and not the automatic car wash. I paid $40 and gave a tip. It was a total waste of money. The car still has the spots on it what drove me to get it cleaned, I had to go somewhere else to vacuum my car and it was dripping water in various spots. I will never go here again! I could have paid $12 and received more. read more

Came here on 4/18/2023 for an oil change. I had previously taken my car to a shop to get new tires and a wheel alignment, and when I left that shop there was a sensor hanging off my car. I didn't notice it until I was home and I was going to get an oil changed anyway. Went to Auto Spa, and my technician Curtis was so friendly and was able to tell me what exactly the sensor was for, was able to plug it up and assure me it was now good to go, and also offered that if it kept giving me issues I could come back and they would take care of it when they topped off my fluids, etc. Overall great, trustworthy experience. Thank you so much Curtis, if I can request you when I come back next time, I will! read more

Are you kidding me. This place is great. The car wash is exceptional and the service center is great. I have a new and older car and both go there for washing and minor maintenance. They are great. read more

I have tried this location multiple times and stay disappointed. For the money you spend plus tip, the service should be much better. I felt like they spent very little time on my car and just rushed through it. There was still grime and dirt on multiple surfaces! Do not recommend going here!!! read more

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I pulled up unsure of whether or not they offered a hand wash. When I saw it was only machine wash I started to leave but the facility was so busy I was having a difficult time getting out of line. Once at the booth, I expressed my concerns to the attendant about my brand new vehicle being black and asked about the possibly of swirls, scratches etc. She did offer to help me get out of line if I really needed to but assured me there was nothing that could cause any of those issues bc of the high quality of the materials that actually come in contact with the vehicle. I really really wish I'd of listened to my gut‍. Now I'm at a detail shop about to spend awhole lot of money for paint correction aswell as having to do without my vehicle for a couple days. I hope this helps someone else.... STAY AWAY FROM MACHINE WASHES IF YOU HAVE A BLACK VEHICLE!!! read more

They don't clean the inside of the car at all. It's insane. Why have vacuums and act like you're cleaning the inside if you're only going to clean off the floor mats? Left all the kid crumbs all over the seats and didn't vacuum inside At all. Going to stop coming here. $40 to clean my Subaru Forester and tip and all they do is run it thru the automated car wash. read more

Going to say that I "had" a membership at this point. Signed up for the Platinum Package membership, first wash was immaculate, and it's been a let down every time since. Inside is a quick wipe with a rag and vacuum of the floor but anything aside from that, i.e. windows, vacuuming a seat back, cleaning out a cup holder, won't happen. Things got worse once I took my vehicle in and had a large swipe across the hood, which wasn't there prior. (To me it looked like one of the hanging cloth had a significant amount of grit to it and came across the hood). I caught it before leaving and brought it up to the staff. The shop manager Roy came up and offered to try some remedies. I will give him that he did try several things, none of which fixed the issue more than mildly masking it. I was given an explanation of how the machines work and that it couldn't possibly be any of the equipment as nothing goes over that area, but when you go through you watch the hanging cloth come across the entire length of the vehicle. I was told there would be a review of cameras, etc. to see if I came in with it or if it was caused by something. To date I haven't heard anything and believe I won't hear from anyone. Took a couple weeks and thought why not give them another shot and went yesterday (3/21/23) and it was by far the worse wash I've had there. Floor mats barely vacuumed, you could see where they wiped down the dash in a small area, and more damage to the passenger side in the similar pattern as what is on the hood. At that point it became why bother with it anymore as they pride themselves more on how many cars they can service in a month than having some sort of quality. I would not recommend this location for even your basic needs of a car wash. Hit the local high school charity wash and you're likely to get a better wash than what you'd get here. read more

Very nice car wash overall if your in the area. The wait can defiantly be long which is why I rate them 4/5 but I understand the demand. Overall my car was super clean and also smelled fresh. The prices are about market as well and very fair for a quick wash and quick interior cleaning. I'll defiantly be coming back again if I'm in the area once again. read more

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I come here all the time, and I used to like this place but now this is just a joke. Don't waste your money, they have like 5 guys cleaning your car to end up leaving it like this. I just left the car wash. $26 for this?? I do a better job at home read more

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This establishment has been my car wash of choice for more than 5 years! I have the Platinum membership for my car and truck! The Manager Roy always has the best attitude! IF something was missed, a very quick mention to anyone working there gets it rectified! read more

Not worth the money. Spent $28 for a Silver wash - they don't bother to truly clean your rims; cleaning inside was rushed dash was still dusty and carpet mat never rinsed or cleaned on passenger side. Air fresheners were just thrown on driver side floor once they were "done". read more

Went to the auto spa today and I paid the platinum car wash and interior cleaning. I was fine with how clean the exterior of the car was but the interior was barely clean and I had paid for that to be clean. The only thing that was cleaned inside were my floor mats but everything else was left exactly how I left it. Not happy with the how the interior was cleaned. read more

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This place is GREAT!! Service is ALWAYS on point and you get what you pay for!!! There are more than enough workers to get you in and out quick even with the lines... Highly Recommend! read more

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I've been coming to This location since I bought my new car. I'm anal about having a white vehicle and keeping it clean. I pay the monthly fee of $79 dollars and can come as often as I would like. This especially helps after a snow storm and in pollen season. Spanish is my secondary language and love the fact that everyone knows me and speaks to me. They take great care of my car as well. They have lollipops for the kids, crayons and coloring books. They also have great seating inside along w juice, coffee and water. The kids can even squirt the cars as they go through the wash. read more

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Workin' at the car wash yeah... No, I don't really work here but I love coming here. Starting with the incredibly hilarious, cheerful and friendly lady you choose your service with, to the detailed and efficient drive through cleaning bay, to the many guys that then quickly dry the outside and vacuum the inside. The truck is always sparkling a fresh after a stop here. Expect to be here about 20 - 40 minutes. It's the best car wash in the area so it's generally a lot of cars here. They offer an incredible range of services if you require more than a basic wash. There is also free WiFi, and a complimentary refreshment section with coffee, tea, water and juice boxes. The waiting room is equipped with a good amount of seating and 3 flat screen TVs. My nieces love coming with me because of the window area you can watch the cars go through the wash and cool fish tanks. Worth every penny, but besides the Yelp check in deal they currently offer, they put out coupons for members on their website. read more

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If you are a Jeep owner with a hi lift jack on your vehicle do not go here! After a long wait in line I was told they couldn't do the wash because their machinery would get tangled on the jack I've never had an issue with this anywhere else! read more

These guys and gals are absolutely amazing! Always friendly, always professional and truly hustle to get these cars cleaned as efficiently and thorough as possible. We have been members since they opened many years ago and nothing has changed! We love seeing Ms. Kathy, the manager Roy and just had the pleasure of meeting Sam. All around great experience as always. Thankful for all their hard work and dedication in helping to maintain and keep our vehicles clean. Convenient, clean and friendly atmosphere. Highly recommend to anyone who appreciates a clean car. read more

Gambrills Auto Spa - Car Wash Near Me - Gambrills, Maryland

Save your money. Go to YK instead. Paid for the $25 wash (silver). Car comes out still dirty. I mention and show it to the attendant/cashier. They state that I should buy some degreaser and get the "tree dirt" off of the car. Percentage wise, this was covering 30% of my car AFTER going through the silver wash. So I go home knowing that they know they are ripping people off, and proceed to use airplane exterior cleaner from my dad's Cesna. Dirt comes right off without effort. The point is, Gambrills auto spa is just another automated wash. Nothing special. On the other hand, YK always does a superior job. If the same result had occurred there, they would have washed it again or refunded. I am never coming back to Gambrills auto spa. I would not recommend it to anyone. read more

I think I have a love hate relationship with this car wash. There is a Yelp check-in offer but depending on who's working the cash register will determine how successful you are in using it. They do offer military discounts, monthly packages and specialized detailing services with a shop next door for oil changes. There have been times I've had to point out clearly neglected areas of cleanliness (such as the dashboard) that was half-assed or just not done to get me out the door. No back talk they addressed it but as a business, I personally feel that with each car it should be standard to do a good job and do a once over prior to calling the customer to pick up their vehicle. There is a coffee station to enjoy hot beverages while you wait, free bubbles and lollipops for the kiddies as well as a squirt gun that'll keep them busy as parents wait for their vehicle. The bathroom was well stocked and clean. Customer service is good but could be better. Like I said, it depends on who's cashier that day. The female greeter who does intake is consistently kind and helpful ( I apologize I can't recall her name). Located on Highway 3 next to Wawa's, it can be a challenge getting out of the lot and into traffic sometimes so tread carefully. read more

After being members for years and paying for the platinum monthly package I was told by Sam, one of the managers, more than once that their car washes don't include our seats being wiped down at all. (This was said even after seeing the pictures I text him.) This was absolutely not the case in the past. I left today with dog hair STILL on my LEATHER seats, which you could have blown off like blowing out a candle, and still on my floors. It was explained on the phone that their vacuums don't always pick up everything! My console was filthy as well, which was supposed to be included in their services of areas they do clean. There's no way I should be paying for any full cleaning package that doesn't include actually cleaning the outside and inside of my car. After telling Sam that I would be leaving this review, I was told that I could come back and he would personally take care of cleaning my car himself, especially since I was a member. If they don't have to ask for my monthly fee, I should not have to ask for my car to be cleaned every time! The pics attached were taken right after leaving the car wash today. read more

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I would give zero stars if I could. I have had two terrible experiences at this auto spa. The woman who directs you into the lane is awful, she doesn't even try to get your vehicle in without hitting your rims. First incident-I went directly to AutoSpa from the car dealership where I had my wheel worked on. My truck went up on the rail and came down hard doing major damage to the rim. The manager, Roy Whitehead tried to tell me that the mechanism that pulls the car in couldn't have done the damage. I asked him to look at the video-he did, saw what happened and still tried to tell me that it was damaged before I came in. I showed him the invoice from the dealership showing that I just gotten that wheel worked on. He said that he would contact me in a few days after he spoke with his manager. We heard back from him and they agreed to cover the repair. We followed up once we got the estimate and never got a response from him. They did not pay for the repair. I should have canceled then. Today I went in and the same lady was directing people into the lane-- the car in front of me went up on the rail, so I was anticipating the worse and of course my car hit the rail. I immediately looked at it once I got around to the dry off area and saw that it was damaged. I asked for the manager on duty, and that was Sam Solares. He was extremely rude and dismissive. He said that the part that pulls the car in couldn't have done the damage and said if you are coming from the member lane, you have to make a wide turn, which I did. He then said that some people just can't drive and don't listen to the direction that is given to get them into the lane. I asked him if he was saying I couldn't drive and he walked away-rude. I immediately went to the cashier and canceled my membership. This place has terrible customer service, and the membership fee is too expensive for the quality that you get. Will never return. Don't waste your time or money. read more

The manager, Roy, he really went above and beyond to help me try to get my truck clean from a bunch of tree sap. I'm trying to sell the truck and I really wanted the pictures to look good. Super impressed with the 5 star service and the results. read more

I usually prefer the all jet spray type of car wash, but this place is decent - with the blue, dangly washers and the spinning washing things... ok. Then you drive into this big garage where the guys come out and polish and/or vacuume the rugs! I like this place and the people here are really nice. Don't forget to tip! read more

This place is the worst place for getting your car washed. I have given the 3 chances and every time it has been worse than before. Windows are left dirty, not properly vacuumed, and just the lack of attention given to each car. Will not be going back. read more

I recently received a car wash from The Auto Spas and paid $30.00, minus the military discount. I've been to this location twice and both times had an issue. The previous time, my car had mud spots on the front and bug spots after the wash. This most recent time, my car wash not cleaned well again and had bug spots. The manager was drying off my car and I brought attention to it. She rudely snapped back that it's an additional charge to clean the bugs off for $40.00. I also asked her to dry water off nthe gas cap area, she rudely responded that it's more money to dry it off. Horrible customer service and the washes are not the best. The car still remains dirty! read more

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The highlight of my Friday evening was getting my car washed. Sad I know but necessary. So the kiddo and I headed down the street to the Gambrills Auto Spa. It really is an auto spa and a heckuva lot of fun for a car wash. Their waiting area has a coffee bar, fish tanks, tvs, a place for the kids to play and even better-water cannons! You can actually shoot water at the cars while they are driving through. So much fun! There are even lollipops, bubbles and crayons at the front desk. When I am feeling lazy again and don't want to wash my car myself (most of the time), I will definitely come back. Water Cannons! read more

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Sadly after my last review. Nothing has improved. I strongly advise any one NOT to purchase any of their crappy monthly plans! They really cheat you and do a shitty service. Time after time I had to spot clean my car. My windows would have streak marks, my rims were dirty. My car wouldn't shine. I was told they use recycled water and some odd. method. I reached out to their corporate office and got a scripted Apolo-lie. $59.99 ain't cheap and I expected the same service As if I was paying for the highest single car wash package. When it's busy, they have no idea in managing the lot. Two stars for the young workers. They really work harder than the old cats who are lazy and always look for a short cut. Why do they ask what car wash scent you want if they always forget! You really have to stand over and watch them clean your car! If you turn your back on them they well look for a short cut out of hard work. I'm so done with Auto Spa. Gas stations do a better job. read more

Visited here for the first time yesterday after hearing about it from a friend who goes about once a month. Normally I like to clean my own vehicles but with these temps lately I can't bring myself to do it. The parking lot getting in here is a little windy depending on which side you enter on but the lanes and signage are clear. I was greeted by a nice female attendant that took my payment after choosing a wash plan. I opted to go with the platinum package which consisted of an upgraded exterior wash, hand dry, and quick cleaning of the interior (dash, center console, and a vacuum). It also included choice of air freshener (vanilla, black ice, or cherry), I went with vanilla. Once you pay you drive to the wash bay where you're instructed by an attendant to place the car in neutral and not touch the steering wheel or brake. A piece of tape was applied to the rear wiper on my truck to keep it from flying off. The wash itself was relatively short and included a blow dry at the end. A well lit sign at the end tells you when to take control of the vehicle again and a gentleman directed me to one of the 3 bays available for interior cleaning after a hard left turn. The bay is quite large and well lit, once you enter you leave your keys behind and there is an all glass waiting room with snacks. The waiting area allows you to see both the cars going through the wash and the interior bay areas pretty well. My truck was in the middle lane so I wasn't able to watch the guys cleaning very well but I trusted they knew their jobs. I waited about 15 mins before I was waived over. There is a tip box at the end of the landing as you walk towards your vehicle, I was never asked otherwise. I didn't really give things a hard look when I was leaving but they did pop in the vanilla air freshener which was really nice. Overall I feel like they did a good job on the exterior, wheels were clean and tire shine was applied. The interior was done OK. There were still some areas that needed vacuuming and the windows weren't quite clean in the rear. Minor things but for a wash that cost $35 they're not to be overlooked. All in all I'm satisfied and would return in a pinch, just don't think that I'd opt for the interior routine again. read more

I had given up on this place for poor service but decided to give it another shot. I showed up at 8:45 on Sunday morning and was the second car in line. That's perfect because being in front of the line can save you up to 15 minutes. Go figure, the internet is down and can't process cc payments. All the while the membership people are getting into the wash. So I go from 2nd in line to 15th into the wash. Thanks for wasting my time auto spa and reminding me why I do business with Classic Car wash. I wouldn't have been this irritated if it wasn't for how rude the manager was. read more

Some of the personnel that does the cleaning of the vehicles as well as the assistant manager and the manager of the Gambrills location are very rude and un perfessional and they are just as bad when it comes to handling the concerns of the clients. The cleanings are never as they should be and they do not accept the fact that we do not want ( Wet ) mats put into our vehicles. That is where my issues began with the personel, and that began on my second visit. Since then, and after speaking with both managers at that location it seems to be that I am a problem instead of the bad attitudes of the workers and poor cleaning services. At this point without having to communicate with the customer representatives at that location, all I would like to know is how do I cancel my subscription ? read more

This by far is the best car wash I've been to yet! The staff is always pleasant and courteous and they're always helpful with whatever car wash package you may want to select. They also give military discounts which I think is the most honorable! read more

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Great Customer Service! They give great washes, I love going in for a wash and grabbing a coffee while I wait. Have used them for years:-)

I wouldn't mind coming back here at all. I have used several car wash memberships, but haven't subscribed to one in a while. I could easily see this being a fast alternative to sitting on Rt3 in bad traffic. You don't get a manual outside wash, but I don't think it makes sense to use a bunch of guys if a machine can do it in 45 seconds and it looks great. I once paid a kid 25 bucks to do it for me and I had to redo it so it makes sense to pay 35 and get the inside done too. There are lots of fish tanks and a little coffee bar, but it doesn't take long. You jump out of your washed car, (i usually take a second to make sure I didn't lose a wiper), and when the swarm is done attacking you ride off. read more

I went today to get the car washed and detailed. The car wash was closed for maintenance, which is fine. (I would've used both but interior-only is better than nothing.) I asked if the inside could still be detailed and she said yes. She asked what all I wanted done (armor all on the dash, cleaning the console, etc) and I said everything. Idk exactly what was included, but I was quoted 40 dollars. I was surprised at the price but figured they would do some amazing work. However, I read over the pricing while I waited the 10-15 minutes it took them to complete the interior, and nowhere is $40 an available price for just interior... My receipt says $20 interior dressing + $20 exterior dressing. Maybe I don't understand what exterior dressing is, but nothing on the outside of my car was touched. The work they did was good. They vacuumed, wiped everything down, made the plastic shiny, and it now smells nicely of lemon pez. They were pleasant and the waiting area was clean and set up nice. The floors ARE slick, but there a sign warning you. It was not $40 worth of work, though, unless I've missed the mark. They do offer a 10% military discount. Update: it's been three months and they haven't reached out to me to acknowledge or fix this issue at all. I'm no longer in the area to address it in person, either. read more

It's such a shame that the oil change part is so good and yet the auto spa part is horrible. Prices are in line with the area so it's not like it's bad because it's cheap. The exterior car wash is good, because the machines are doing everything. However the interior detailing is horrible. It looks as if they didn't vacuum the interior wipe the dashboard... unfortunately I watched them do it. They just didn't do it well!! And, the little scents left behind do nothing. This is my second time coming here (figured every establishment needs a second chance) and I will not be back to this side!! With that being said, the other side is phenomenal. 5/5 for them!! read more

Honestly I used to come here all the time. Now, not so much. It's way to many of them working for the cars to be looking unclean. Every time I leave I have to clean what they missed. They are to focused on the women that come there. If your a female your car gets extra clean. They need to do better at this location. A lot of half ass cleaning. read more

The price and value for what you get could be better. I purchased the lesser wash at $20. There was no one to even towel off the car after I was done. Paying for an exterior wash, no vacuum, and no toweling off is not worrh it in my opinion. read more

I have had the platinum membership for 2 months now (top package). $65 a month which is pricey for the service you get. It includes wheel cleaning tire shine and inside treatment. It's very inconsistent. Sometimes I get good attention to details others, not so much. That service does not depend on how busy it is either. Almost always they do a quick half ass swipe on the rims (why am I paying for wheel cleaning package if it doesn't happen?) . As mentioned in another review, the vacuum's are swiped once in the floors and that's that. I always have to go and vacuum my seats to pick up what they leave behind. If you have dogs or kids don't rely on a good clean. Probably will cancel after this month. read more

first time try, get the platinum package , horrible job almost not much different before they do the cleaning, if you just want to wash outside is ok dont expect anything good for interior cleaning read more

I am a monthly member @ the auto spa . The staff here is friendly & professional. Kathy always greets me with a smile :-) read more

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