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    Gold Coast Car Wash

    3.2 (200 reviews)
    Closed 7:30 am - 6:30 pm

    Services - Gold Coast Car Wash

    Auto detailing work

    Bumper repair

    Auto frame testing

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    Rahul G.

    Located within the city, this car wash has already become my favorite. I always wash my truck myself except in the winter. I've been here twice and they have done an excellent job both times. The only issue is the wait time to get inside - you have to wait in your parked car on the street. Nevertheless, their rates are reasonable and they usually take 10-15 min to wash my truck. Truck wash today cost me $48.

    Cynthia H.

    This was an interesting experience indeed, but they got the job done. I was sort of trapped into getting my car washed. It was my first time visiting Gold Coast Car Wash and when I drove up to the garage door it didn't open. At first I thought they were closed but I saw people who looked liked customers so I waited in my car but then decided to get out to check if they were, in fact, open. But right after I got out of the car the garage door opened as if I had activated a sensor. And when I looked I saw an attendant who motioned for me to drive in. Instead of getting back into my car to drive in I walked to the attendant and asked about the pricing. Being unsure I told him I needed to think about it and come back. However, by the time I got back to my car there were three cars waiting in the street behind me to drive into the car wash service. Then a woman from one of the cars yelled at another car to say she was next in line after me. At that point, seeing how things might get escalated, I decided to pull into the establishment and get my car washed after all. I paid $22.00 for the exterior. The attendant doubles as the cashier in the lobby being both places at once. For the cars behind me I noticed some people stayed in the car while it was being washed. I waited in the lobby area and kept an eye on my car to see what they were doing. They basically sprayed my car with water or some water solution and dried it with hand towels. Overall I'd come back again now knowing what to expect. Like any establishment that you visit for the first time I was looking for a little more hand holding but it became easy to figure out how things worked without it. I talked to another customer who said she's been coming there for 20 years and it's the closest place in downtown Chicago to get a good car wash. I noticed there were a lot of luxury vehicles in line. She was driving a Range Rover, but another customer was in a Ford Focus and a Toyota Camry was in front of me.

    Poor vacuuming & overall cleaning  job.

    Requested the cleaning inside & outside service, paid $32 just for service and when I saw that they didn't even do the dashboard & was left dusty I didn't even care to tip they started singing a song in Spanish saying "I don't have money". I'm a great tipper when people deserve it, but they just didn't even care to provide the service I asked & paid for. I should of trusted the previous reviews..

    They burned the back passenger seat and backseat of my car with the steamer. When I tried to call to ask about it they hung up on me three times and then stopped answering the phone. Avoid taking your car here if you care about the value of your vehicle.

    Rhonda F.

    I go to this car was on a regular basis. I am always satisfied with the service I receive. The Orleans Street location is very convenient to Gold Coast, Old Town and River North neighbors. It's also spacious, that can accommodate several cars at once. The guys working are always polite and helpful. They are professional and friendly. The staff greets me nicely and bid me a nice farewell. When finished, I always leave with a super clean car. They dry my car really well, which is important. Water spots ruin a great wash.

    Motorcycle

    I always take my motorcycle to be washed there, they are quick, have a fair price and wash well.

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    They always do a good job and they work very hard. It is a little expensive though, especially for an SUV.

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    Sensible wait time for excellent work car wash. Best to go in the early morning during the or on rainy days to avoid wait.

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    Horrible service, no attention to detail and customer service is lacking. If you want to spend $60 and your car is still not clean go here.

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    I've been coming here for over 10 years & they do an amazing job every time. Nothing feels better than a freshly detailed car

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