For 20 bucks in San Jose or the Central Coast you can't beat it. [[HIGHLIGHT]]No wonder there was a line going all the way around the block[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] as for you people complaining about water spots what did you think you were getting $100 plus detailed job or some shit? Highly recommended. I just hit Rico's car wash again no line on weekdays and another primo job for 23 bucks not even the express car wash it crappy Chevron could beat that Hands down the best place to go in San Jose for the price read more

Reco Car Wash Hand - Rico's car wash vacuum job - Car Wash Near Me - San Jose, California

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Pros: - $8 car wash - They accept Apple Pay - My car didn't get hit (thankfully!) Cons: - [[HIGHLIGHT]]Some guy was yelling in front of my car. I didn't know who he was (homeless person?!) or what he was saying...Turns out he worked at the car wash. I still never knew what he was saying[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]]. - They either didn't rinse or dry my car well. - My car now has large dried water spots. Ugh! Now I have to go to another car wash, rinse it, or somehow do more work than I wanted to. This is why I paid for a car wash. I'll go to the $10 car wash: fewer cars, better service, and they also accept Apple Pay. read more

Great service. They couldn't get some bird out the first time and asked me to go around so they can clean it one more time. Overall, it's cheap, fast, and good service. What more do you want? read more

I've been coming here for the last 3 years and every time my car is extremely cleaned and I am so grateful to everyone. It's definitely worth the price and the people are really cool here! Thanks read more

For the price, this service can't be beat. For less than the price of a drive-through car wash, you get a 100% hand-washed & dried car service. The line can get very long, so have some patience, but they move pretty quickly. This is a great place to do a quick wash, but if you're looking for a thorough wash and/or detailing, I would recommend going elsewhere. They won't get every little stain, spots may get overlooked, and really sticky residues will probably remain, but if you're just trying to get general grime off, this place will do the trick. I usually pay by cash, not sure if they accept other payment methods. As of May 2025, it is currently $8. I give them $10, the tip is more than earned - these folks work hard! read more

Reco Car Wash Hand - Current prices May 2025 - Car Wash Near Me - San Jose, California

They used to do a really good job. I don't know what is changed. My windows are constantly dirty. [[HIGHLIGHT]]They don't fully dry it and when I ask the guy all he said was have a good day.[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] read more

$20 to clean inside and out.. I'd say it's a blessing, especially now a days in the economy we live in and how expensive everything is. Their way of cleaning, you wouldn't find anywhere else with a beatable price and quality. Lines are long but the wait is worth it. The way they organize everything and attend everyone the same, amazing service. [[HIGHLIGHT]]Whatever service you request is what you get. definitely will be coming back![[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] read more

After making an LA to the Bay drive on the 5, you know your car is going to be dirty as hell with dead bugs on your windshield. A friend recommended this place so I pulled up on a Saturday. There was line that starts from outside the parking lot/gas station. Surprisingly, the wait wasn't even that long, which got me doing some mental math trying to figure out how much money the business brings in. When you get to the front, the boys are working fast with the pressure washer and hand towels. After you're done, you pull up to the front to get your car dried with a leaf blower and dry towels. For $8 it's hard to beat the price of this exterior wash--way better than any machine wash at a gas station. Definitely will be back next time I need a fresh car. read more

I will take 6-7 people washing my car in 5 minutes for $11 over taking forever washing it by myself like a lone soul ANY DAY! Is it perfect?? NO! But it was $11!!!! It's good enough! People complaining about smudges..... you can go to the $35 all hand car wash. Or wash it yourself. Also, one time, I pointed at some bird poop still stuck on my windshield, and they went out of their way to take it off!! They scraped it off with a razor blade! - for $11, yes please! I rather not touch the poop myself. read more

Have to agree with Nick H. They hired lots of workers but low quality. They just pretend to clean & dry your car after wash. Lots of dirty spots still remain afterwards. They try to move the line fast to get quick money. Not worth to wash it here. You rather do it yourself or go somewhere else. read more

I wish I could give it 0 stars. Car seems to look more dirty after the car wash. Lots of scratches and water marks. No thanks read more

Reco Car Wash Hand - I wish I could give it 0 starts. Seems to look more dirty after the "car wash". Not to mention the scratches. - Car Wash Near Me - San Jose, California

Most affordable car was in the area. It's not super spotless but you can't go wrong for the price. It gets pretty busy but they are fast

The line gets long and you drive through their manually washing system like someone's garage backyard but it all worked out. They offer deep interior cleaning and u can use Apple Pay. I was in the area so thought I get my car washed while I eat a bunmi. I think it was pretty affordable, less than $30 that included interior vacuuming (needed since I just scarfed a bunmi inside the car lol) which is usually $40 for SUV so don't forget to tip the guys! read more

My car is cleaner than when I arrived with it, but I don't necessarily think "you get what you pay for" applies to the low prices, because I didn't pay for my car to leave with scratches. Incomplete cleaning at corners and crevices getting missed? Sure. But not scratches. [[HIGHLIGHT]]The whole experience was odd because I didn't know what to expect going in.[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] There's a flurry of activity with teams of people moving quickly with different tools. [[HIGHLIGHT]]When my car started getting service no one said anything to me and just started hosing it down, and more people started applying soap and agitating it into the surface, it got hosed down again with a pressure washer eventually and someone directed me to park my car.[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] I didn't know what option was given to me when someone came up to me to say $23. [[HIGHLIGHT]]There were no other options that day because of the good weather and crowd which is totally understandable.[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] Teams of people came in waves and twice was I directed that my car was ready to go and then told not yet. I also noticed generic diluted windex in bottles getting used on many parts of the cleaner which probably isn't great for the non-glass surfaces. I do think these workers work very hard and very fast. My car is cleaner than it arrived for $23, but now I have to finished the missed spots and look into a paint refresh for my car which costs more time and money. read more

For the price, this place is unbeatable. It's $8 for a full hand wash and dry--which is cheaper than most drive-through car washes--and you actually get people putting in the work. My car comes out noticeably cleaner every time, and the team moves fast even when there's a line (which there usually is, especially on weekends). Is it perfect? No--but for under $10, I'm not expecting full detailing. They might miss a small spot here or there, but if you're just looking to get rid of dust, grime, or road trip bugs, it gets the job done. [[HIGHLIGHT]]Workers are always hustling, and I make sure to tip extra because they earn it.[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] This is my go-to budget-friendly car wash in San Jose. Way better than a machine wash, and it's over in about 15 minutes. read more

Great price. Mostly well done. My car was pretty dirty inside and out after car camping for 10 days. They nailed 95% of it. And the price was worth it. read more

Reco Car Wash Hand - Car Wash Near Me - San Jose, California

Terrible!! They apply a cheap chemical that will damage your car interior, emitting strong odor that hurts your body. Fixing the damage they cause will cost way more than the cheap price tag read more

Fast service requested cleans the car in n out for $20 they do a great service. [[HIGHLIGHT]]I highly recommend this service as well as their customer service team is always helpful[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] read more

Came for a quick car wash before the weekend crowd. Ran my car through and asked for my bumper to get extra attention because of all the bugs that hitched a ride on my last trip. I was not satisfied because we still have lots of friends. [[HIGHLIGHT]]The employee who charges you the cash was awesome. He saw the bugs and he had the car wash again.[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] My car is clean. read more

Reco Car Wash Hand - Getting it washed - Car Wash Near Me - San Jose, California

Service too good! There's usually a line out the street but they wash 3 cars at a time so it moves decently quick. It's about a 5-10min wait from the edge of the parking lot entrance. For $9 they spray your car down, super soapy hand wash, and then second pressurized spray. It gets 95% of the job done and that's really solid! Hand dry station and pay the guy after the wash (they take cash preferred but accept card without fee). In and out in about 15min on a weekend afternoon. read more

Reco Car Wash Hand - Prices - Car Wash Near Me - San Jose, California

Fast, clean enough, priced the same as a drive thru machine wash. [[HIGHLIGHT]]Long lines but they move fast.[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]]

[[HIGHLIGHT]]When I'm in that area and I need a quick car wash this is where I go.[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] It is not a detailed type wash, it is super crowded, but they get you through there quickly. To get a nice quick outside car wash is only 10 bucks. They have other packages, but they don't even ask you. They really just specialize on the outside. read more

Very quick and efficient. I stumbled across this spot and was in and out in about 10 minutes. It's $8 for a sedan. They take cash or card towards the end. Remember to tip them! I'll be back. read more

Bang for your buck. Don't expect your car to be spotless after, but they do a very good at cleaning and it's only $8 for hand wash. First, they'll hose your car down with water and then with soap. Then, they'll clean the car using the yellow microfiber towels. Afterwards, they'll spray the car with water again and you'll drive to the front where they'll dry the car using the towels again. The whole process is pretty fast. Please make sure to tip them good since they are out in the heat, working really hard. read more

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Fast and cheap. Although they need to check and switch out the rags because sometimes it scratched my windows

The service is extremely fast and pretty nice. Several staff will work together and it's done in a minute. It's not the best or the most thorough service but the price is very good. read more

Pro Fast and cheap. Con Fast and cheap. You get what you pay for. Like someone said below, my car was cleaner before i came here. read more

Tried it for the first time this weekend and was a little disappointed as the over used towels scratched up the car's paint. They used the same one for detailing, windows, etc... The price was definitely affordable but not worth the damages. [[HIGHLIGHT]]Workers were friendly and quick though.[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] read more

Reco Car Wash Hand - Car Wash Near Me - San Jose, California

I saw this right across the street from my dentist and decided to give this place a try. According to other reviews, they do start immediately when your car is in position and I definitely agree. I went in a Saturday morning and there was no line. They will soap up your car immediately and then descend upon your car with soapy scrub mitts. Once you're done with that, they imedi hose down your car with power washers. Once that's done, they wave you forward and your car gets wiped down with microfiber cloths. Once a spot opens on the side, they waved my car into a spot where they finished up wiping my car with dry microfiber cloths. At that point, they will ask if you want the inside vacuumed as well. I declined and just wanted the outside. They do take cash and card at the very end. Overall, I was probably in an hour in 10 minutes max. It's not bad if you just need a quick wash and it was pretty cheap. Only $9 for the outside. That being said, the microfiber cloths didn't do a great job so I did end up with some water streaks as well as I still had some stuff stuck on my car still so it isn't going to do a great job but for the speed and price, I definitely didn't mind. read more

First time here. Was busy but they finished quickly. I used to go to Almaden for a hand wash this is my new go to place. read more

Reco Car Wash Hand - Car - Car Wash Near Me - San Jose, California

For $8 this is a pretty good car wash. It isn't great but its quick and does the job. They missed a few spots on my front windshield but I didn't mind going home and grabbing the windex and going over what they missed. It still definitely beats me spending an hour trying to wash my own car. read more

I am impressed with this Carwash place. There are a ton of hard-working men and women here to clean your car inside and out. The cost for an exterior wash hand washed for my Volvo SUV was only $11. [[HIGHLIGHT]]I gave them a five dollar tip which I think was perfectly deserved.[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] I would highly recommend read more

Don't come here if you care about your paint, but if you're just trying to get a clean on your dirty car, I highly recommend it. Bring cash!! When you pull in, they spray and wipe down your car with a soapy mitt. Afterwards, they'll tell you to pull forward and a swarm of people come to wipe it down. I'm glad they did somewhat pay attention to detail by opening the doors and getting the edge of the windows and edges of the door panels. I am really into auto detailing and keep the paint on my weekend car pristine. Again, PLEASE do not bring your car here if you care about your paint since the microfibers they use are probably reused and dropped causing micro scratches on the paint. However, I'd gladly bring my daily beater here any day. I was in and out in less than 15 minutes and paid under $10. The clean was better and cheaper than what you'd get at those automated gas station washes. I'll be back! read more

[[HIGHLIGHT]]They made my life so easy. Just drive and get your car washed while going to office.[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] They are super cheap. Though one could find a place with better car wash, but they can't match their price. read more

Really professional, awesome personality and the price just can't be beat. Really recommend

Very cheap for handwashing. Clean enough. Some wait over the weekend but never more than 10-15 minutes.

The guys are hella good at cleaning my car inside & out. And their prices are very reasonable.

Very quick and liked the results for the price of the carwash. Will be coming back for my next wash and other car

Went for a car wash wanted inside and out but they never gave me a chance to pick what I want as soon as I got there they washed it right away and never cleaned inside I was disappointed. read more

I love that it's really affordable for a car wash. Their team moves the line at a great pace. I usually just get the simple wash so I stayed inside the car the whole time. [[HIGHLIGHT]]I felt better paying here knowing it'll go to people who works hard rather than an automated car wash that charges more and occasionally miss things.[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] read more