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    Garey's Shell

    2.3 (20 reviews)
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    This is my car right after getting it "washed".
    Shay V.

    Went to get gas and a car wash. Didn't realize until I got home that my car was still extremely filthy and looked exactly the same as it did before I got it washed even though I got the "better wash" option. Called to see if I could get a refund while I could barely hear the clerk over the phone and they said that I couldn't get a refund since I left the premises. Extremely irritating. Here is a photo of my car when I got home.

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    Larry H.

    I have been going to his Shell for years. As well as my wife and Daughter. Needless to say this Shell has lost our business forever. This has to be the most un-ethical, non-communicative business I have ever dealt with in my life! As a family we spend over $400 per month at this Shell. Needless to say, they have lost our business to a competitor and I will make it my goal to assure that the general public is aware of how bad the management and ownership is of this Shell Station is. I went to get gas as usual a week ago at this Shell. I also purchased a car wash. Igot my gas and I started to go through the car wash. It did not start up properly. I was in the car wash stuck with nothing going on. I got out of my car and got the supervisor 'Lynn' to assist. Lynn had to make two attempts to make the car-wash go. The first time it did not work. Each time, Lynn had me drive around to start the process again. It finally went off and appeared to work. That being said, it also felt as if my car was slightly tipped to the left and not perfectly horizontal. I went home and went inside my home as it was close to Five PM. I went out the next day to go to work and noticed a 12" x 12" surface scratches directly in the middle front of the hood. Guess where that came from? Yup, the abrasive rubber wheel that comes down from the top of the car wash to clean. I immediately went to the Shell to show my concern and see what could be done. I also showed the cashier the surface scratches from the car wash. The cash register employee stated that he could not do anything except take my name and number and have the supervisor call me. Well, guess who that was? Lynn! I waited a day and no call was ever received from Lynn. I drove back to the Shell and once again expressed myself to the cashier on my concern and frustration that no one was reaching out to me to resolve. Now keep in mind, I spend over $400 a month at this Shell, $5K a year!! I called Lynn two more times and left a message to no avail. I went back a third time and guess who I was able to see walking from the Cashier area to the office are in back? Lynn! I had Lynn come look at the car and I also have pictures of this. She said nothing could be done without her Manager. I asked for his contact information, I was told I was not allowed to receive this information. I left my information for the third time for the Manager of this Shell to get back to me. I waited yet another day with no communication. I called Lynn and left several messages. No call back from Lynn was ever received. One day, I finally got Lynn on the phone as I called on a different phone (as I was being phone screened). I told her about my concern and frustration in how my issue was being ignored at all levels. Lynn once again said, she would tell her Manager. I once again asked as well, 'can I have the Manager's contact information'? I was once again told 'no'. Another day went by and I was very persistent in calling. After six more calls, Lynn picked up (again due to me calling from another phone) and she said that the Manager would have their technician look at the car wash and get back to me. Two more days went by and I had to make several calls to reach Lynn as no one called me back. When I finally did, she said that the video was looked at (she did not say by whom) and it was deemed that there was nothing wrong and that was the end of it from their perspective. I once again, expressed my deep concern that no one would look at my car and see exactly what I had shown the Cashier and Lynn to get to a resolution. This was received with 'crickets'. Again, I spend close to $5K a year at this Shell station on a yearly basis. If anyone from this Shell Station who owns it, would take five minutes to see what I had already shown others, it would be VERY clear to them, that yup, the car wash had an issue that day and Shell needs to resolve this. I understand that the car-wash is owned by another company, but you see, this does not matter, this car-wash is on the property of this Shell gas station and they ultimately have the responsibility to make this right as any business/partner relationship is run. I have spoken to Lynn over six times with no resolution. I have never spoken to a Manager of this Shell station. I have just been kicked to the curb and ignored. I made it clear to Lynn that I would not stop until this was resolved. It is bad business and extremely unethical in how they treat their own paying customers. I tried one last time to reach Lynn and Management of this Shell Station and guess what, the phone number has been changed (626-585-8520) and is no longer valid for Lynn. How low can you go? Again,Shell just lost more than $5k a year from myself and my family, the integrity of the brand is forever lost and will be duly noted in a small claims case. What a waste! These are simple surface scratches that could be buffed out for

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    House of Car Wash - Debris left and spots after wash

    House of Car Wash

    4.5(91 reviews)
    6.3 mi

    Amazing value for exterior wash and interior vacuum/clean…read more My used lease car was so dirty with pet hair and evidence people had lived in it. There was food and drinks spilled everywhere it was sticky stinky and gross. The lease company asked for some estimates declining all of the $200-500 detailing services. I came upon this place which did a nice basic job of cleaning the interior and exterior for only $50. Big win! If your car is gross and dirty and you don't want to break your back cleaning it come right over. The services were well worth the $50

    I'm giving House of Car Wash in Montclair four stars and honestly I'm being a little generous,…read moremainly because the staff was genuinely very nice and accommodating, and I want to give credit where it's due. This one's partly on me because I showed up without my key, but they were super patient and worked with me, even letting me drive my Tesla through the wash myself. They helped me figure out valet mode, didn't rush me, and were calm while I was clearly stressed trying to get everything sorted. That kind of customer service matters and it definitely saved the experience from being a total letdown. That said, the vibe was... strange. I pulled up and genuinely thought the place was closed. It was completely empty, no cars, no staff visible, nothing. It felt like a zombie zone. I sat there confused for a minute until someone randomly appeared and waved me in. Even when I went to pay afterward, there was nobody around again, which added to the whole uneasy, deserted feeling. What was extra surprising is that it was a Tuesday special, so I expected at least some traffic. Seeing it that dead was honestly concerning, especially given how highly rated this place is on Yelp. As for the wash itself, I paid about $50 for a wash with wax and I don't think I'd do that again. I actually watched them wash the car and didn't see anything particularly special that justified the price. It wasn't bad, but it also wasn't impressive. I also tried the massage chairs out front while waiting, which cost $5 for 15 minutes, and I definitely wouldn't recommend that. Totally not worth it, especially sitting there alone in an empty lot. Overall, the staff was kind and helpful, and that's the main reason this isn't a lower rating, but the odd atmosphere, pricing, and mismatch between expectations and reality mean I probably won't be back.

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    Wash N Vac - Stains left on my vehicle!

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    4.4(35 reviews)
    5.5 mi

    I swiped my card for a car wash on 03/12/26 and was charged $15 for that self wash! Absolutely…read moreridiculous. I would've never swiped if I had known it was going to charge that much. A sign should really get put up in each stall to inform the customers the pricing. Will only be taking cash for now on..

    I was in need of a new car wash spot for quite some time. I had driven by Wash N Vac and finally…read moredecided to try it out. I was hesitant based on the lack of reviews, but I normally tend to try things out at least once to form my own opinion. I will say, I was a bit nervous when going. I've always been a loyal "at home" car washer. Thankfully, it all worked out. The wash/vacuum takes CC, but based off the reviews, I opted to use cash. They have a coin machine, if you need change. $5 for 10 minutes was enough time for me to get my car nice and clean. I loved the different options and definitely used them all. Both times, I've gone on a Saturday morning at around 9:00 a.m. By 9:30 a.m., there was a wait for the washer. Something to keep in mind if you plan on a quick wash. After the wash, I pull right into the vacuum area to tackle the inside of my car. My son's into sports, so his practices normally leave my backseat a mess. It's $2 for four minutes, but unlike the wash, it does not let you know that your time is almost ending, so you have to watch for it. I wish they had a smaller suction for hard to reach areas, but it works pretty well and leaves the inside of my car clean. There is only one vacuum per two cars, so if you want to vacuum right after, make sure to pull into a spot where it's not being used. They have machines with different types of shams to purchase. They also have an area to roll out the shams and squeeze the water out. I'm in and out in about 25-30 minutes.. feeling like a brand new person with a clean car. I've always visited in the morning, but the place is pretty lit up at night.

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