Came on a Saturday afternoon and to my surprise, was not busy in the car wash line at all! I got a…read moresuper shine wash for $21 and while it cleaned my very dirty car, there were some significant spots left behind. The process was really smooth and easy, but for $21 I was hoping for a bit more shine! I will definitely return though since it's so convenient, the workers are really nice, & it's located close to me.

I've been coming to this location for years with both my car and my wife's, and usually things run…read moresmoothly. But during my most recent visit, I arrived about 15 minutes before closing after a long road trip, only to have the vacuums shut off exactly at 8 PM and the nearby canisters dump their contents into the dumpsters. The sudden cloud of dust covered the front of my freshly washed car, undoing all the work I had just put in. I hadn't even started vacuuming yet, and the staff didn't seem interested in addressing the situation beyond repeating their closing script. It was disappointing because in the past, arriving shortly before closing was never an issue, and the vacuums stayed on long enough to finish the job. This time, the experience felt rushed and dismissive, which isn't what I expect from a place I visit regularly. They actively made my car dirtier, and now I have to carve out more time on a different day to finish what should've been a simple wash.

I mean what can you get for $10 anymore??? A damn good car…read morewas that's what. I come every other Friday. You drive thru and the staff dries You then have 5 (they don't time you) to vacuum your car. They have towels provided if you want to do an extra good wipe down The staff are so friendly and helpful The place is always clean and safe Like I said, I'm go every other week so I'll see you there!!

07/24/26 The lowest tier is $11, and the next one up is $14…read more When I first got my Tesla four years ago, I was worried about the paint and hesitant to take it to a drive-through car wash. I am glad I tried this place; I have been coming here ever since. I get the $14 wash, and it does a good job. They also have two staff members hand-dry your car after the wash. The vacuums are strong, and the staff are not strict about time limits. Just be mindful of others if there is a line. Enjoy washing your car!

Fantastic service, German was the best, will continue to come back!! My cat was really bad, German…read morelet us go through twice to make sure it was clean. This is the best car wash in SD!

German was very helpful and kind. Best experience I've ever had at a car wash!! come to Balboa…read moreExpress!!

I was in area and I looked up a carwash and saw this one…read more There was a promo on website for a free carwash and I went ahead and signed up for it to try it. I went and got the #3 Exterior wash I left and about an hr after I went to carwash and I noticed a big dent at gas station I don't know what to do

It's a little tricky to get to this car wash, there is only one entrance and exit. I got the…read morepackage that included interior and exterior. Price was reasonable, on point for most drive thru car washes. The pre-scrub guys seemed thorough. I can't say that due the guys that clean the inside and dried of my Jeep. This was late Friday morning. I didn't have a ton of time because I was on my way to the airport. They didn't do a thorough job. I had to ask them to vacuum the trunk space and clean out my cup holders. As I drove away I saw pet hair on the door panel and some dust in my power window buttons. I will give this one place another chance it's located close to home.

The only SD soft touch car wash i will make my way to go to …read more Workers are friendly and quick Don't forget a couple of bucks for the massage chair while you wait

I'm just grateful this place is around. I feel like all the other car washes have turned themselves…read moreinto Mr. Soapys. This place is my go to for a wash and they do a great job. Seems reasonably priced. I like their big lounge area for when your service takes a bit longer and they are all usually pretty friendly.

This place is the best. Anytime I need a car wash, I always come to them. The prices are so fair,…read morethe job is always well-done, and the people are SO NICE. the owner is lovely and is always so kind to me when I am here !! I truly can't imagine going anywhere else. I always leave satisfied !

Amazing car detailing! Nathan was great! Super clean when I got it, and speedy service.read more

Genually the best car wash I have been to, the car gets blow dried and hand dried prior to leaving…read more In addition, the vacuums are super powerful and they also have compressed air for blow out any debris in the car. Roy the manager definitely loves his job because he always goes above and beyond when helping customers. If you're looking for a car wash in the La Jolla area I 10/10 recommend this location.

I spent over $400 dollar today on my vehicle being washed and detailed. Overall my vehicle looked…read moregreat. So why did I only rate the experience three stars? The employees at Stars & Stripes Carwash and Detail overpromised how long it would take to do the job. I arrived at 9:45 AM for my 10 AM appointment. I left at 4:25 PM, hours after the promised completion time. At about 3:30 PM I finally asked how much longer would it take to complete the job. An employee told me the job was almost complete, the only thing left was the windows. "Almost complete" ended up being nearly one hour later. I am an elderly man with certain health conditions. The high temperature that afternoon was 90 degrees. The waiting area is outdoors, not the best place for me on a very hot day with a very long wait for completion. I was not provided with any progress updates. I was not informed of any delays. If the employees had provided me with an accurate estimate of the duration of the job, I would not have waited at the carwash. I would have grabbed an Uber home and waited to be called when the job was completed. I am very disappointed in the way I was treated.

I got the #6, my car looks great both inside & outside! I paid $45.50 (.50 service charge for using…read morea card). Maybe a little bit pricey but they definitely did a great job + you are paying for them to do your entire wash, dry & vacuum. Did take awhile but could have been since it was a Sunday morning! Definitely recommend and will be back in the future

Been going here for years but no longer. Brought the car in on 07/29 at 8:18 AM for a detail, then…read morerealized they were over aggressive with the interior vacuuming and sucked off the trim on the A/C temp switch. Not huge but absolutely noticeable. And not an easy fix. I find it very difficult believe this was not realized when it happened, yet apparently they thought I wouldn't notice.

Did the 12$ Deluxe touchless wash it was a good wash but no free vacuum as the happy cow car wash…read morein el cajon does. They offer 10-12-14-15$ washes

Took my car in for the automatic wash and it left so much soap residue I had to go somewhere else…read moreto re wash Waste of money

Dishonest, aggressive tactics. Won't be back…read more Been a regular here for years, and it feels like every visit I have to catch them trying to overcharge or upsell something unnecessary. Today was the last straw. Came in for the $49.99 bucket wash, got quoted $59.99 -- turns out they tried charging my sedan at SUV pricing. When I called it out, instead of correcting it, the guy pivoted to pitching a wax coating add-on. Then came the mat upsell -- pushed hard on paying extra to "wash" my mats, when vacuuming already comes standard and is all silicone mats actually need. I shouldn't have to fight for a fair price every single time I come in. Between the constant upcharges and deflection tactics, it's clear this is standard practice here, not a one-off mistake. Loyal customer no more.

I was turned away because I have a tesla and wanted a basic wash. They told me they can only do a…read morehand wash for a tesla which was $50. I told them I just wanted a basic was and was okay with running through the service and they told me no and turned me away. :(