Oasis Carwash

(5 reviews)

The car wash and extra cleaning products are a good concept. The high pressure sales they use are…read moreinappropriate. I've had mixed experiences. The most recent visit today I politely declined the membership options twice and the third time realized that I was better off leaving and going to any of the other options less than a mile away. Will I go back? Maybe one last time- hopefully the management won't be pressing staff to overly push the membership.

Only updating to share their very loud music. I feel sorry for the homes by this business.read more

Altoona Laserwash

All updated equipment which we noticed right away. It's much quieter and my kids enjoyed the…read morelights. The perks end there. This used to be our go to wash if we weren't going to be by a Mr. Carwash. No more, this wash didn't do anything for the bird poop in the driver door or anything at all for the back of my suv. The window was dirty, lift gate still dirty, bumper... dirty. The polish is pretty but it is hard to make it shine with dirt underneath. I guess it's good enough for a rough cleaning but not worth paying for the platinum wash.

Squeaky Clean Auto Wash

(6 reviews)

As a big supporter of local business, I try to visit locally owned touchless washes. Unfortunately,…read moresometimes that means when machines malfunction ownership is unable to be on site right away. They have a life too. Thankfully John was an easy phone call away when the machine ate my change. We worked out a plan to get my refund that worked for the both of us. Washes range from $10-$16 dollars. Support your community and wash locally!

I used Squeaky Clean consistently before the corporate chain car wash arrived in Pleasant Hill. I…read moresigned up with the chain because the "unlimited" wash membership was less expensive. I still try to use Squeaky Clean from time to time because it's locally owned and the owner is responsive. I accidentally selected the wrong bay once in the app and lost the wash I'd paid for because the bay I selected was closed for repairs. The owner reached out within a few hours. When I hadn't responded by the next afternoon, he followed up and provided a code for a free wash to make up for it even though I was clear it was my fault. Good luck even getting ahold of "customer service" at the chain washes. Given that I haven't used the chain more than 5-7 times a month with my "unlimited" plan that I perceived to be a better value.. I think I will be canceling it and signing up for one of Squeaky Cleans plans next month. I'm certain the chain doesn't need the business and convinced that Squeaky Clean appreciates it based on my experiences.

Absolute Auto Detailing

4.0

(4 reviews)

Very accommodating! Drove me to work, dropped my car off to me before I got off work. Did an…read moreexcellent job. If I wasn't moving to Arizona, I would definitely return. Worth the money.

An employee stole money out of center console and I called Frank to ask about it and he said "Oh…read moreyeah it's here" like it was my fault for not noticing right away. He told me to come out and meet him the next morning to get the money. Show up and no one to be found at the place. Save your money and go somewhere that'll respect your car and privacy.

Mister Car Wash

3.9

(7 reviews)

Mr car wash on university in Clive did an absolutely rotten job. They seats were not vacuumed let…read morealone wiped down. The inside was filthy as we had been driving for 4 days. There were water spots all over the vehicle, a 5 year old kid could have done a better job. I will never go to those car washes again.

The experience at the wash in Altoona was much better than the wash in Pleasant Hill…read more Pleasant Hill isn't that much older but it could use improvements in every area.

Mister Car Wash

3.5

Like so many carwashes I have found while traveling. Expensive for a single wash and not good…read morequality

Staff is super friendly and always happy to help when asked. They also always wave when you drive…read moreup which is nice

Valley West Corner Store

4.0

(16 reviews)

Have been doing business with the owner of this establishment for over 20years and have never had…read morean issue, recommend anyone looking for a great one stop gas station look no further you found it.

Chuck - you have the GALL to accuse me of being difficult & lying. HA! You are the quite prolific…read moreliar in your rebuttal. No surprise after ripping my mom off!!! Don't ever confuse being furious with being difficult! First LIE; Shawn, Bill & Shawn Jr ALL proudly shared with me the new 30K Engine Analyzer they had & would be using to diagnose the reason for the SERVICE ENGINE SOON warning dash light coming on. Second LIE; Yes THAT SERVICE ENGINE SOON is the correct light that was on & the reason I brought my mother's car in. Shawn was aware THAT was the warning dash light that was lit & he even reset it following their unneeded service. Not a CHECK ENGINE LIGHT. Third Lie; I DID NOT MOVE ANY BARREL blocking your carwash entrance & for you to accuse me of doing that is beyond ridiculous. If Shawn is such an honest guy, as you initially touted to me, he would have told you HE MOVED THAT BARREL & then told me to drive in & he'd start the carwash. It never started, not one drop of water was ever released. Shawn even apologized to me saying he was sorry he didn't realize it was not working. I was even told to come back in the Springtime for a free wash. I hope my reviews give future potential customers pause before taking their vehicle to your service center. Again with the false accusations. Any still pictures you claim to have of "a woman moving your barrel" is not me. Ask Shawn, IF he's the honest guy you say he is, he'll tell you the truth, HE MOVED THAT BARREL. YOU however are the height of an unprofessional businessman. Funny how when you texted me pleading with me to bring the car back you stated "I'm not like those other guys, I'm professional & I just want to make it right for you" HA AND by calling a dissatisfied customer a "Karen" immediately identifies you as a immature & hateful MAGA, certainly NOT ANY KIND OF PROFESSIONAL!

Splash Point Car Wash

1.6

(10 reviews)

Saturday morning, december twenty at five a m.I'm trying to wash my truck and there is no soap on…read morethe high pressure side.. I went ahead washed it.It's twelve dollars because it was so muddy, but you can see when I pull out of here.There was no soap.. how about a coupon for the next one.. I just tried to call from my number 515-776-1600 Steve. I own a small business Steve's "THIS & THAT, LLC and I have been in here many times with no issues.. Please think about a coupon or a free wash.. and then I'll continue coming here.. thank you.

Would not take card. Also I paid $12 for the full wash. There was something wrong with the car…read more Wash it basically. Just went around once and sprayed some water was done. I didn't even get to dry my car. There's a messes all over my windows.

Freedom Tire and Auto Service Center

3.8

(4 reviews)

Have gone here for years. They are honest, upfront, & very informative. They don't try to push or…read moreoversell you. I went in to get new tires & brakes. They told me my brakes were fine & didn't need replaced yet. This saved me hundreds of dollars. They are willing to work with you & take the time to find out priority services if your on a budget. It's hard to find an honest trustworthy mechanic. I will be a customer for life!!

They originally said it would take a few days, took almost two weeks. They never called me to tell…read moreme it was done, insurance had to communicate with me. They've never 'dealt' with insurance before.

Ted's Body Shop

We recently had repair work done to our 2015 Dodge Ram after an accident. The quote was quick,…read morethorough and professional. They offered to help set up a rental for us, got our repair scheduled quickly and the work was done quickly. When we picked up the truck the work was great, the repairs were meticulous and we could not even tell where the work had been done. They even went above and beyond and cleaned my truck! Very easy to work with and would highly recommend them!

Altoona Auto Body

This is a top notch body shop. Staff are professional and courteous and they help guide you…read morethrough the repair process. I have had 3 vehicles repaired there in approximately the last year and all have turned out great. The repairs look like factory new. I highly recommend this body shop.

MAD J Repair & Towing

4.3

(4 reviews)

I am so happy I used Mad J; not only was their response time super quick, the truck driver Payton…read morewas super careful with my Tesla, he took great care to not further damage my car after the accident. He also was super patient when Willis Automotive refused to accept it and took me to Grahmn Collision (Apparently the only certified Tesla collision repair shop in town). For such a sad day for my Tesla, they were definitely the bright spot.

I wouldn't go anywhere else if needing a personal tow. I needed a tow truck for my car to get it…read moreto the mechanic. I contacted them after hours to schedule the tow for the next morning. Right at 8am I received a call from Carly, the driver and she showed up at my house 20 minutes later with a flat bed. I met her at the mechanic shop and she already had everything handled. Top notch! Highly recommended!

Bosselman Hartner Standard Truck Plaza

We were traveling cross country in our RV and had a rear axle gasket leak. We called many places…read moreand of course they were all busy with a week's wait. We had limited time as we planned to cross into Canada and had to do so within 72 hours due to Covid testing requirements at the border. Bosselman couldn't take us on Saturday but offered to see what they could do on Sunday morning first thing. We were there about 1/2 an hour early and all their staff showed up at least 15 minutes before they opened. Right at 9 they took our coach in and within 1 hour Mark diagnosed the issue, changed the gasket, checked all the plugs and bolts and had us on our way. We are so thankful that they were able to help us and that the work ethic in the Midwest is alive and strong. That certainly isn't the case in many other places! Thank you to all the employees and to Deb for helping us out.

Al's Transmission Service

4.7

(3 reviews)

When I called to see if they had any availability time for me to drop off my car they were very…read morefriendly and professional. They made me feel confident that I'm leaving my car with someone who knows what they're doing. I was called with an estimate and I was happy with the price. It got done in a reasonable amount of time and they even took the payment over the phone since I was at work and was able to pick the car up after work. I would definitely come back.

I went in and they quickly took care of me I did some minor work and the amount they charged me was…read morenot bad at all I'll recommend to come here instead of the LOVES up the street.

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Travis H.

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7 years ago

Extremely happy with this wash. Family owned and operated. Nice to see corporate america has taken over Altoona as well

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