We were in the AREA and wanted to get a drive thru type of CAR WASH so we went on YELP and MISTER CAR WASH appeared... FIRST OF ALL: I am not sure why there are so many negative reviews. YES the place here's busy and there's a long line. But they have 3 LANES!!! 3 LANES: 1 line is for non members and the other 2 lines are for members. QUALITY: The organization of the line got better in my opinion... TIME OF ARRIVAL: Sunday afternoon. We were car number 6 in line. I was pretty happy about that. Then, I saw a nice and hardworking lady carrying a tablet and going to ASI the cars in line. It felt like the SAME organization system used at IN 'N OUT BURGER! That was pretty cool!!! It made the line go a bit faster. We waited for about 20 minutes... VALUE: It's pretty pricey $16 for a base wash. But, I like the machine and it really CLEANS well in my opinion for a small SUV. However, I do see a lot of BIG TRUCKS in line so I think I can only speak for mid size and compact cars... Once you get to the front there's another hardworking MISTER that tells you which car you WILL go after... However, there were no empty shots for DRYING or VACUUMING :( wah wah wah... (sad cello music)... VERY ORGANIZED MISTER CAR WASH!!!!!! read more

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I love it here! Im very picky with car washes as I have had horrible experiences with car washes! This is my second favorite spot for a quick wash! Amazing service! They're so friendly here! read more

Unfortunately this is the only express type of drive thru car wash in this area, so it's constantly busy, with lines into the street. It's expensive and the property doesn't fix anything. I go at 7:30 PM, they close at 8 PM, and of course there is a line into the street. I purchased the $16 wash with the wheel cleaner because my car really needed it. The cheapest wash is $12, basic. So I go through and when I finally get a stall, the vacuum is broken on the drivers side (picture attached) and the passenger side barely works. Every time I go, out of desperation due to no other express car wash in this area, it's a disappointment. For as much as they charge, the equipment should ALWAYS be in working condition, but unfortunately that's never the case. I would not recommend this location at all. read more

Mister Car Wash - Broken vacuum hose - Car Wash Near Me - Alhambra, California

A good drive thru car wash, that gave my car a clean exterior wash. Drive thrus don't wash perfectly, but Mister car wash in Alhambra does a close enough job. However, be prepared to wait in a long line that may go into the street. I waited 30 minutes before making into the wash. So I suggest going when you are not in a rush or during early/later hours. They have drying areas and vacuums to use free of charge. I got the $12 basic exterior one time wash, but they have other washes and yearly packages that include more. You can purchase your wash ahead of time at their website, which sends you a QR code that the attendant can scan when you arrive. read more

Mister Car Wash - Car Wash Near Me - Alhambra, California

I have been coming here since the original car wash opened. Lucky that I purchased the monthly car wash since then. It's so expensive now. I loved the car wash. It changed since they initially opened. They have a LOT more blowers on the way out. I think it's to help with the drying line outside. It's so sad that the carpet washing machine is gone now. It was such a great addition. Now they are like every other place. It seems like they are not into up-keeping the facility. One of the 2 towel wringers has been broken for a year or so. It's not fixed still. So everyone uses the only one that works. Now the one that works has a broken handle. Giving it a 4 as I am not paying the current price. read more

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I was in the area trying to look for a touch less car wash and this came up. Unfortunately, this was not that but it did a good job washing my runner. I paid $22 for package right under the titanium. Super fast as well and customer service was on point! read more

Really nice staff folks (shout out to Yaida who was super patient with my questions all while dog was barking) and great prices! I spend about $15 with hard labor at a creepy stall when I wash my car so this was a cool upgrade-- and all under 5 mins for a $10 more.. I think it's super worth it. My hood and my tire needed an extra wipe down and rinse but I think if I went regularly it would be less maintenance. Nice spot! read more

Danny was super kind and with great service to help me pick the options that I needed! Thank you Danny! read more

Mister Car Wash - Car Wash Near Me - Alhambra, California

This place is always packed. But if you catch it early enough when they open, it's worth it! It gives my car a decent wash and they have vacuums to use after. read more

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Great wash, wax and vacuum for my car today! It only took a little over a minute to get my car sparkling clean! All of the vacuums work real well! The wax is good, too! It made the rain bead up on my car yesterday! Love the team here too! Thanks for keeping the place clean and working well! read more

Mister Car Wash - Car Wash Near Me - Alhambra, California

Marissa was very helpful to walk me through how to update the payment method via the app read more

Mister Car Wash - Marissa was very helpful to walk me through on how to update the payment method via the mister car wash app - Car Wash Near Me - Alhambra, California

The quality is decreasing since the first time I bought the membership. Especially the company did not have my authorization to purchase the membership and they are unable to refund for you. read more

Unlimited Car Wash with 50% for first month. Good Value, good quality. Too crowded, no empty spot for the vacuum, but that is fine, I don't want to wait, next time. read more

Mister Car Wash - Car Wash Near Me - Alhambra, California

My daughter loves drive-thru car washes and this one is her favorite with all the lights and colors! I liked how there is a human at both entrances to the car wash to help guide you through. $10 basic wash is a deal if you ask me! Granted we have to vacuum our own car and wipe down afterwards, but it's fun when you have the whole family join in to do so! I would be back here again. Not sure why this place is getting bad reviews, I liked it! read more

Mister Car Wash - Clubbing at the car wash! Love the colors. - Car Wash Near Me - Alhambra, California

I have membership so unlimited car washes are nice. The downside is you have to get there early or the wait time is long and there may not be any vacuum stations available. You just have to wait to the side and an attendant can get one for you when it's available. read more

Boy oh boy! I'm shocked by all the bad reviews. I've been coming here for about a year now. This place is literally like the Chick-Filet of carwashes. Customer service is superb! - Everyone I've interacted with is always professional. - Employees seem focused and manage everything superbly, even on busy days. - I never see anyone slacking and they seem to have a very well oiled machine of staff here. - When there's a line on busy days, their team is out there organizing the line to make sure it moves. I'd actually prefer coming here instead of a regular carwash where you turn your keys over to someone. I feel like I get to take pride in my car here. Then, I recently learned they have the mat cleaner machine. But it's only on the side that's facing the drive thru. So I think it's still there.. Also just learned they have the mini air blower to blowout dust and debris. It's worth every penny to me. Plus, my dog loves the drive-thru read more

They need to make all lanes accessible to all cars, especially when they are super busy. There's 3 lanes at this location. Only one lane says enter, the other 2 say Unlimited member. So if you don't have a membership, and you get in one of those lanes one of the attendants will tell you you're not allowed in that lane, even though they're empty and the 1 non-member lane is full and they are completely backed up. A lot of people, cars, also cut the line cause they don't want to wait. No one allowed to monitor near the street as it's a liability For the most part, the young kids working here are friendly. read more

The cost for a basic wash is $12 now. It was $10 the last time I visited SGV for X-mas last December, and it was $8 previously. Seems like the pattern is a $2 increase at a time. Oh well, it is still cheaper than a basic wash @ a full service car wash. This place packs up real quick if you don't get here early on a weekend morning and some people really take their sweet time drying/vacuuming. like come on, move it along already, it's a 15 year old Honda for crying out loud..... read more

(I visited this location May 2025). This location is located directly off of Valley Blvd, and it's easy to drive past it, even when using a GPS. I was shocked when I arrived and saw a long line of cars. It was packed. There were three aisles for cars to pull into. All three aisles were filled with cars waiting to get washed. I waited in the Unlimited Member line, and a guy walked by with a tablet and scanned my barcode and the barcode of the car behind me, I guess to verify our memberships were active. I guess they have to do that since the clearance bar was already raised. They probably don't use their overhead membership scanner when they have lots of demand. It was a lot. On another note, the attendants were directing traffic ensuring that cars were safely within parameters for the cash wash and ensuring cars could find a parking spot upon exiting the car wash. I was really surprised and impressed with the mat wash machine. The Mister Car Wash nearest me doesn't have a mat wash machine so it was new. I was like a little kid exploring it and happy to see how clean it could get my mats. I think it made a difference but I didn't see some of the deeper stains on my mats removed. Overall, I still recommend Mister Car Wash. They're very popular in California, not sure if they're available within other regions or states. As an unlimited member, I believe the value is amazing. Paying by the wash, not so much. read more

Okay I've been trying to come to this place for ages but every time I drive over the line is so long it's literally backed out several cars into the street. I finally came here later at night (about half an hour before closing) and there was no line. I'll start with the bad: - gets packed during the day. If you have to come during the day expect a long wait and possibly difficulty getting a vacuum bay afterward. - The wash was mediocre. For a drive through wash I don't expect it to be perfect, I've had worse but I've also had better. The good: - the vaccuums are great! The bays are large and theres a vacuum on either side of each bay, making it easy to clean both sides of your car. Theres also a trash can at each bay. The vaccuums have great suction with long hoses and are the biggest reason I think this place deserves 4 stars rather than 3. - price: I got the basic wash and forgot how much I paid but it was a decent price for a wash + vaccuums. read more

On a Friday morning at 7am in early July, I drove by and noticed no line. So I immediately drove in and the cashier explained the various packages. I picked the $16 something and paid credit card, Then I drove around to change car to neutral. It was fast driving through it. Next I was looking for empty spot to park and vacuum but I changed my mind. There was still yellow bird dropping left. My tire wheels looked clean. So I got my moneys worth read more

Mister Car Wash - Car Wash Near Me - Alhambra, California

not bad for the price point ($12 for basic). waited about 10 minutes, the workers are very efficient and nice. will get bird poop off but not sticky residues you have to bring your own towel or pay $4 for one which is crazy but more of an incentive to bring your own. read more

I showed up at 5pm on a Sunday to wash my car. $16 for a base plus wash. I wash my car pretty regularly, but it didn't take the spots off my car from birds and stuff. I found a parking spot and started wiping them off. I was there for almost 10 minutes before the employee walked up and said that they were too busy to have me clean it thoroughly. That was not thorough at all. Not at all! I didn't even get to vacuum my car. Complete waste of money. I don't recommend. They used to be pretty chill before. I can't go back though. I like to wash my car at the car wash. I spent money for no reason. Can't recommend. read more

Place can be very busy though out the day. I've been coming here for a couple months now since I had the monthly pass which is not badly priced in my opinion.Also people will just wait and block the exit of the car wash looking for an open vacuum spot causing you just to sit there unable to leave. As far as the car wash, if you have an SUV it will never be clean or dry at the back unfortunately or at least mine never does. read more

12/2024 Update: Still a 3.5/5. They did increase their basic price wash by $2. It used to be $8 but now it is $10. I'm assuming the other wash tiers also increased by price accordingly. I came around 8:20 AM this time and there was only one other person in line. When I left around 8:45 AM, the lines were already forming. I would recommend getting there before 8:30 AM if you don't want to wait. The service was good and quick. I went right through to the wash. You can see my previous review for the wash quality. One big difference between last time and this time was that I was able to get a vacuum spot. A majority of the spots were taken but there were maybe about 3-4 spots when I finished my wash. When you pull into the parking spot, there are vacuums located in both sides of your cae. There is also a mini air pressure spray to help get the water out of the crevices or dust from your car. The vacuums are very strong and have an extension that easily gets into the sides and tight spaces of your car. These vacuums were definitely useful. One thing I noticed after pulling into the vacuum area was that other people brought their own towels to wipe off any remaining water stains. That's a good idea for next time. Overall, sad that the price slightly increased but it is what it is for a basic wash. read more

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I noticed this car wash when it opened a year ago but never cared for it until this hot summer day, I was too lazy to wash my own car. You can buy a single wash based on tiers or an unlimited membership wash, also based on tiers. I went with the middle tier single wash to see how well the wash is before committing to a membership. To my surprise it was a decent wash for the price paid and speed of service, definitely worth the price if in a hurry or just want a quick clean. Staff was friendly and answered some of my questions with a smile. I see a lot of people in the reviews complaining about pricing, this sort of business is not cheap to run and expecting to pay next to nothing for a car wash, you need a reality check. Yes it will price out certain people, but will bring in those who don't mind for services being rendered. Those complaining that it does not clean their cars right, sounds like you need a coating applied to your vehicles paint. I can't speak on the vacuum area as I do that at home but there was plenty of stalls to use. My car is ceramic coated and the wash left my car looking like new again. I will be back, thanks Mister Car Wash! read more

Mister Car Wash - Clean car - Car Wash Near Me - Alhambra, California

What a great inexpensive car wash spot! Came here for a one time deal for $28 platinum and the service and short interaction I had with Yaida (sorry for the misspell) who explained the works/price was pretty awesome! The person who guided people to have their car in place had cool attitude too. The car wash took like less than 5 mins and car looked great! There were some dust spots that I needed to re-wipe and do some hard rub down.. but for a zippy run, not bad. I usually spend $15+ to do my own scrubbing and vacuum at a creepy stall so this was kinda cool upgrade. The membership fee is honestly not bad if you want to look more civilized in LA. read more

Warning this place does get packed with the car queue spilling out on Valley Blvd. Do not go if you're in a hurry! I happened to drive by doing errands and saw there was no line on a Wednesday 4pm; so I drove over and queued up for my car was ready for a good scrubbing. This car wash is run automatically with the usual jet streams of water and roller brushes. With bird poo crusted on my windows and a spider nest setup on one of my rear lights, I was curious if this place's machines could blast them away. And for sure enough, it actually did! Moreover, I was super impressed that the vacuum stations are wide and there are two vacuums for each slot, no more wrestling with the vacuum hose to get it to reach the other side over here. Another cool thing I found about this place is their floor mat cleaner. I had never used one before so I decided to treat my mats with some better love than the usual treatment I do to it (vacuuming the life out of it) . I couldn't tell if it cleaned it well because I had already vacuum my floor mats and rid of some my dog's hair. The vacuum power here great. Very strong suction, much stronger than the Arcadia Car wash on Santa Anita. I could see the dog hairs from my carpet being sucked away, so I appreciate the equipment they have here. Tl;dr - pricing is standard $10 for basic wash. $15 for basic plus tires. $25 for monthly membership. I think it's $43 for the premium wash. Go here if you want a good vacuuming time. Wash was pretty good too, it took away most of the offensive bird poop on my car. But don't go here if you're short on time. read more

I really miss it when it Cruizers Express. Service is less efficient and my car is clean but not as clean nor cheaper as when it was Cruizers. I can tell they are skimping on soap and stuff. Why does someone have to take a picture of our plate and pay before the wash? This place is still popping though just isn't as great as Cruizers. I miss cruizers :( read more

Mister Car Wash - Car Wash Near Me - Alhambra, California

Always quick and friendly. Informed and helpful staff! Easy access and efficient line

I agree with most of the Yelp reviews here--this car wash was underwhelming. My car wasn't that dirty to begin with, but it still came out with dirt spots. For $20, it felt more like a basic rinse than a proper car wash. That said, finding a decent car wash for $20 these days is nearly impossible. I'm giving it 1 star for the water and 1 star for the self-vacuuming stations. Would I come back? Probably, but only because of the price. I just hope they improve their rinsing process to deliver a more thorough clean. read more

Mister Car Wash - Car Wash Near Me - Alhambra, California

When this place first opened there was so much soap, wax and you could smell it on your car. Nice vacuum set up. So what happened under this new ownership / management? We have no more access to the computer screens. Instead we have a person standing there with a tablet hopefully inputting the correct car wash. To tell you the truth, I didn't notice any difference between the regular car wash and the expensive car wash regarding the soap. There's hardly any soap that comes out for your wash.... so don't waste your money... just get the basic low price car wash. But lately I 'm not going back. I'll just get my Meguires auto spray wax in some yellow towel rags and wipe my car down every other day. I'm actually saving money doing it this way. It's too bad. This was a good car wash at 1 time. read more

Apparently, Cruizers Express Car Wash was bought out by a publicly traded company Mister Car Wash (NYSE: MCW). I was shocked to find out the change because, I did liked Cruizers Express, it was relatively quick, more affordable, and dispenses an extra amount of soap during the washing process. Well, we usually like these automated car washes for the free vacuums. Cruizers were very strong in its suction while Mister Car Wash seems a bit downgraded. Cruizers had the basic $7 car wash and now with Mister's, they raised it up to $8 for the basic tier wash. $1 more, fine no biggie but I would at least expect more outta that dollar. Instead, come to find out this place isn't operated well. Mister Car Wash here in Alhambra is always packed. Forget about the weekends, there's a line that stretches to Valley Blvd. It sucks because, motorists will be waiting in line for vacuuming. The operations are run poorly here and there's always a huge bottleneck at the payment gate. I think they should just let all the lanes open for members and regular customers like how Cruizers once did it. Some of the microfiber flaps are dirty and I'm not quite sure if they even change them or at least degrease them. Overall: I wouldn't pay extra for the other tiers, I think the base $8 will do but, definitely a huge downgrade from the amount of soap and customer service. I rate this 2/5 stars because of the value proposition. $8 basic wash with free vacuum is still great but, just knowing it was once better and cheaper really sucks. Also, Mister does offer the air compressor spray when I think Cruizers didn't offer it. You also must have a lot of patience as it takes an average about 35 minutes or more from entering in line and finishing the Wash cycle. Another queue for vacuums. read more

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A solid place to get your car washed, with the cheapest option being $10. It's a drive-thru car wash with four options to choose from, and at the end of the wash, there are several vacuum stations you can park at. The vacuums are included in your wash, but being your own rags and air freshener for your car since those aren't provided here. Also a pro tip -- don't get the wash that claims to be repellent against rain. I got it, it rained lightly two days later and you could still see the raindrop stains on my car clearly lmao. Save yourself a few bucks by avoiding this The only thing here that puzzles me is that sometimes when you pay, you're given an option to tip. It's a self serve car wash and the employees don't provide a service, so I'm not sure why that option is there read more

Price increase as of 6/9/25, basic wash is $12, second level is $16, 3rd $24, and the last version was about $32 I think? Steep for a drive thru but the basic was fine. It's not perfect, and the $2 increase doesn't feel entirely warranted, but it'll do a simple job if you don't have the highest expectations. Some vacuum stations are broken but it'll do in a rush. A decent wait for this wash. read more

Ever since this place changed their name the service and quality has gone down but the price has gone up. It's more expensive now but the location is ran poorly. I can see the staff working hard but there seems to be no set direction for the company. This was my favorite car wash location but now I try to avoid it. read more

The basic car wash is $12, which isn't too bad if you need a quick wash. The weekends are always crowded so come on a weekday. What makes it worth it is the strength of the self vacuum after the wash, mat cleaner, and towel wringer with sink. It is off on the side where the building is. It used to be $7-8 and is slowly increasing over the last year. There are 3 lanes and sometimes there's confusion on who is next to merge which makes it complicated. read more

Can humans do a better job? Definitely. Isn't it nicer if someone wipes the inside of my car? Of course. Do I want to spend more energy, money and time? Not today. My car is washed. I can vaccum my car and there is a machine to clean my mats. The workers are always friendly, seem genuine and does not judge my car's cleanliness. I hope this translates to kind employeers. read more

2.8 stars Drive-thru car washes are usually not great &, in this case, the $8 car wash is just ok. No frills, bells or whistles. The lines are long at 7:30am & vacuum-parking spaces are limited. People park there to vacuum their cars & wipe down the wet spots...which, unfortunately can be quite significant for larger vehicles. So, I wish the wind tunnel at the end of the car wash was longer & reaches the back of the vehicle. Other than that, they have higher-tiered $$$ car washes that allows one to get wax & other car-stuff (I wouldn't know too much about). In the end, it's all the same because people still need to get out of their cars to wipe up the wet spots. Also, it's bring your own towels. They only provide the vacuum, which is really nice & strong! Would come back and I think they could improve. read more

My nephew's car was filthy - it looked terrible with baked dust on his car. Rather than work the "elbow grease" in washing and scrubbing the car, I figured it would be easier to just take it to a car wash. Based on reviews, we drove over and it was a good choice. Pretty efficient and quick, with a few glitches. Depending upon the time you visit, it will take some time - multiple line merge into one and workers with Pads walk up to you to ask you what options to choose. The merging of lines can make for some irate customers so don't be in a rush. Make your selection and pay by credit card. Drive up to the car wash and another attendant guides you into the line - put your vehicle in NEUTRAL and enjoy the wash cycle. There are signs (in English and Chinese) instructing you to how to approach the line - best to heed. After your vehicle exits, you can take advantage of a free vacuum to clean the interior of your vehicle. It is where the line can stall and bunch up as it takes longer to vacuum the interior of your vehicle than cars exiting the car wash. Again, have patience, the vacuums are good and sucks up all the little items that find its way into crevices. Just be careful as it make vacuum up something you want to keep! Overall, a decent wash for a decent price - wash itself quick, the process may take a bit of time. My nephew was glad - his car was washed and he did not have to wash it himself. Would I return? Maybe at a different time when it's not so busy. read more

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