First thing what's more important? Is they still do hand wash? I live on the east side of Bakersfield's and drive to Stockdale for this reason. Staff is friendly and respectful. Also will accommodate you at your request for any detail while they're finishing up your vehicle I have the unlimited Wash so I'm here twice a week..... read more

The staff is always prompt and friendly, but I do get tired of all the upselling. I have mostly had good car washes here. Usually even if there are lines you can get in and out in a timely manner. If something isn't quite right all you have to do is ask politely and they will fix it. The facility is always clean and well maintained. But sadly the cheapest car wash is now $29. I miss the $15 car wash. read more

Absolutely terrible save your money and go somewhere else. Paid $70 for a wash inside and out. Dust on my doors panels and windows no signs of the inside being cleaned. They didnt even bother cleaning the bird shit on the fender. Never again. read more

Had the pleasure of stopping by for an oil change in July of 2025 and I was so happy that did! Top tier service provided here and I greatly appreciated that. My BMW needed its routine mobile 1 synthetic oil change and I love that sparking image will give you a free car wash with any oil service purchase. When I came by on a Sunday, there was no line for the oil change station so I lucked out. The manager helped me and he was incredibly kind and helpful! My oil change was completed within 10-15 minutes so that was a huge plus. Overall, very pleased with my experiences here. I will defenitly be returning for my next routine oil change. Keep Sparkling Imagine in mind for your oil service needs. Thanks Sparkling Image, till next time! read more

Sparkling Image Car Wash - Car Wash Near Me - Bakersfield, California

I like having a membership. It's very convenient to just drive through and be done. The vacuums are there if you need them.

I only typically visit Sparkling for detail services as I wash my car at home. Pricing for my car has been very reasonable for light scratch-removal, wash, and detail services. The staff has always been knowledgeable and professional with their lead detailer having been there for years with tons of experience. (He remembers me even when it's been months between services). The work is clean and reliable, and only takes a few hours. I will always recommend Sparkling as long as they keep doing what they're doing! read more

Another great experience with Sparkling Car wash ... after a long week of smashing bugs and the windy grime, Sparkling Image is making sure my little car shines for the week. Definitely worth the monthly membership for keeping my car spotless 24/7. Thanks again to Samuel!!! Ask for him !!! He delivers that exceptional customer service every single time read more

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Very poor quality there car wash has scratched the top of my truck. I did not get what I paid for they didn't wipe out inside the top of the hood of my truck is black did not dry it and I have water spots that I had to buff off. read more

Not good. it was the most mediocre wipe down of the inside you could possible do. My first and last time coming to sparkling image.

We always leave one car for oil change and wash while we go get lunch or run errands. Now it is required to sit in your car for oil change FYI. Time to find a new place without ridiculous requirements read more

I bought a headlight restoration a couple years back and I told the guy running it (the bigger white guy) that it looks like they didn't do it. He went back to ask the guys if they did it and they said yeah. There was literally no difference between the before and after and my headlights were noticeably bad. The white guy said that you can't clean the water condensation that was on the headlight lens. He didn't give me my money back and I do not want to do business there again. I spent a lot of money there going for washes and oil changes/ other services. read more

payed over priced oil change and they couldn't even wipe my car down. worse customer service care there is I couldve went and got a cheaper oil change and washed my own car. I just got scammed out of my money read more

Totally a terrible place to go i went for 2 years there and the work turned to super bad including homeless living there too don't use these people there are much much better for what they charge. read more

If I could give zero stars I would. I was sent here by the Rosedale location after they sold me on a membership that supposedly included hand washes at the Stockdale location. When I went they had to ask the manager over the radio if they could hand wash. I was standing right next to the guy and heard the manager over the radio as clear as day, as he kind of laughed and said no they could not hand wash and that if they did it would be an extra charge. Shows his level of customer service. Canceled the membership immediately. read more

I paid for the slightly higher package. Theu didnt vacuum right and left small trash. read more

Sparkling Image Car Wash - Didnt even vacuum - Car Wash Near Me - Bakersfield, California

Sparkling Image is a chain of car washes. We have a few of them in Bakersfield. I have been here once or twice before for a standard car wash, but never for a detail. This week I finally tried a detailing service and my stepdaughter also got a detail. We both chose bumper to bumper and she added on a headlight refresh because hers were SUPER yellow and dim. She arrived about 5 minutes before me and told them she would be staying. I arrived and told them I would be running to in n out for some food but other than that sticking around. They took my phone number down on the printout of my services requested. For the dollar amount paid, I wasn't expecting the world's best detail job but I am pregnant and going to have the baby any day now, so I just needed some of the majorly exhausting things done for me like vacuuming and shampooing carpets. I was also noticing my paint really could benefit from a wax and I don't personally know how to do much exterior detailing, nor do I want to at this stage in pregnancy. My estimate for my car was 2 hours. It took 3, and to be honest if I hadn't walked up and asked for my car back I have no idea when they were going to call me or call out for me. I watched so many cars that came after mine get detailed while mine sat most of the time it was there, so I found that a bit frustrating. I'm assuming they took their time thinking I left the premises, but I didn't. 38 weeks it's really exhausting being out of the house. That part is where they lost 1 star for me. As far as my vehicle, I'm a lot more pleased with my exterior results! The wax helped and it looks very refreshed. Interior wise, it's obvious the leather was conditioned and many things were wiped, but it was a very average job. I'm going to have to wait for the conditioner to set this week and go back and touch up quite a few areas that really just needed more attention cleanliness wise. That being said, it was cleaner and I was expecting a "not so detailed" detail to an extent. My stepdaughters car headlight polishing turned out AMAZING. The headlights had a dramatic improvement and are clear as day and brighter at night. Her exterior looks much better but her vehicle is much older, so obviously there's more damage that a wax won't fix entirely. Her interior was the same story as mine. Very well conditioned but definitely lacked some attention to detail. That being said, they told her 2-3 hours and hers was finished in about 1 hr and 45 mins. She got the same service as me plus an add on, arrived 5 mins prior, and it was done in almost half the time. Make it make sense? It doesn't. Overall, I think if you're looking for a simple spot to go for exterior care of any kind, this is a pretty decent solution at a decent price. If you need very basic or regular interior detailing and do not enjoy interior detailing or cleaning in general as a personal hobby or constantly watch auto detailing videos like me, this place will do the trick. I've seen private detailers in town who do about the same quality of work interior wise, so it's really not bad cost to what you're getting. You just have to know expectation wise it's gonna be average and not spectacular. For me the biggest con to this place was how long they took on my car and how often I saw it just sitting while other cars behind me got attention and left. They do also offer memberships, which is a great alternative to Mister in town because they towel dry your vehicle which makes a big difference. The prices aren't dramatically higher unless you're looking at full service options, and members do get discounts on detailing services and oil changes which can make a difference as well. read more

I don't usually write negative reviews but this place is horrible. I've been here a couple of times and thought it was a little pricey, but I did like the way the wash my car. But today when I pulled up and told the lady with the iPad I needed a car wash and she couldn't up sell me on the more expensive one, her attitude changed immediately and she talked to me like I'm an idiot, I closed my door and drove off. I will never come here again and I'll be sure to tell everyone I know to go somewhere else. I wish there was a 0 star review on Yelp. read more

This review is for the oil change part of their services. YIKES!!! With all of the other oil change shops in town, I beg you to find another. What a joke of a business. They claimed that they changed out my air filters yet wouldn't let me keep, inspect or even photograph the old ones!! I declined the service since this was shady and they performed it anyway and insisted I pay for it. The whole process was very shady and that's exactly why I declined the services. I knew they didn't change anything because my car is brand new and told me that the filters were at 75%. I then removed one of the filters and confirmed what I thought. They're lying. I took my car to another lube place and to the dealer - BOTH of whom confirmed the filters were not changed. You guys got caught. Now instead of giving me a refund, you're getting these reviews and a complaint with the BBB. read more

Sparkling Image Car Wash - Car Wash Near Me - Bakersfield, California

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Wonderful car wash with down-to-earth, friendly staff. Drove in today for a car wash and was greeted by Coral. She was so nice; I also got an oil change. Got an Express Oil Change and a Sparkling Car Wash in less than an hour while I sat in an air-conditioned waiting room. Thank you Coral! read more

Save yoir money!!!! Worst car wash I've had to date. They rushed my car in and out. Three people washed it and four dried it and the end result was crap. I thought I'd give it a chance, I usually was my own car and now will continue to wash my own. I won't be coming back here and I advise you to go some else and save your money. Theses photos are only of 1 side of my vehicle. It pained me to take more read more

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!!!DISCLAIMER!!! I ONLY PUT 5 STARS SO THIS REVIEW IS SEEN!!! HORRIBLE JOB AS ALWAYS AND IM DONE This will be the last time I come to this car wash. For starters their customer service is garbage, these employees treat you rudely from start to finish. Had one of the guys outside come in and angrily tell me and another customer our cars were ready a long time ago but no one ever came in to let us know. And somehow still expect a tip. Now to the main issue, they do such a horrible job. How are you going to charge 26$ for the #2 cleaning option which is a full service and not even clean the car right. I get you must hate your job for having to clean cars in the sun all day but cmon, at least try and do a good job. They leave my entire dash are dirty like they don't even wipe it. They do a shit job at vacuuming as well. All of the holder areas on the door not even vacuumed or wiped. My cup holder area was not wiped or brushed. The floors of my seat areas not even correctly vacuumed. My back seats both the floor and the seats, were barely touched by the vacuum. Still sand in the edges of the seats. Is this really how you guys represent this branch?? Yet you still try to upsell for pricier services ? Upsell what, poor quality for more money? This place needs to be reviewed by a corporate manager or something because it's been every single time I bring my damn car here and I'm done. I'll make sure to warn everyone about this place. And don't even worry where are some pictures. read more

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Gave up on the big name drive thru car wash after the automated machine damaged our SUV and they denied it. So was looking for a reliable hand car wash without having to pay $50 every time. This place met that criteria so we have been using them for a while now. The SUV looks decent when they are done but it could be better, I always have to pull out and then into the next parking lot to finish drying it t and remove the water spots from the chrome. read more

I live in Tehachapi but had to be in Bakes for a CPR class on a Saturday. I thought I would go early and get my car cleaned. Once I started removing the dog beds and all my other junk from it I realized it was dirtier than I had even thought. I spent about 20 minutes at the car wash, watching people that arrived after me leave before me because my car was so filthy it took extra time. After the inside windows etc were done they even took it back through the vacuum station for a touch up. Excellent job, car looks like new, $50 with tips. read more

One of the best details I've received on my GMC. Vacuum, waxed, washed, seats cleaned thoroughly between the crevices of the seats all the carpets all the mats clean very very well. Black rims shine like never before. Great job so worth my $100 read more

Sparkling Image Car Wash - Meguiars - Car Wash Near Me - Bakersfield, California

I went to this car wash with high expectations. I paid for the nicest wash they had. They were so careless when washing and drying it. There is missed spots all over my car and when it came out of the wash, it still had soap all over the back of it. I expected it to at least look clean when I left. I am very disappointed & I will not be back or recommending. read more

Sparkling Image Car Wash - Missed spots on my whole car. - Car Wash Near Me - Bakersfield, California

I have been to this car wash before ... My truck has went through the car wash, today I was told it has to be a hand wash??? all of a sudden no reason no explanation. Just want to charge more money for a below average wash job. read more

I only put 5 so this could be seen! I don't understand how this is a "wipe down, dust down" I asked the cashier if in the package I got had cleaning for interior, she said yes it included wipe down and dust down with a car scent which I asked for cherry and I didn't get any scent . HORRIBLE HORRIBLE . Very disappointed. Thought it would've been good for the price I paid ! Could've gone else where and got the job done! read more

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I've been a part of their 56.99 unlimited wash club since April, most of the time my car gets "cleaned" it doesn't look like they even touch the inside.. This September my car was hit and I forgot to cancel my wash club, I called to cancel, they refused and said I should just give it away.... I decided to clean my temporary rental car anyway since I'm wasting 56.99, they made it a hassle, the girl in the inside was rude and said I had to place the sticker on my rental although it's not my permanent car, I asked if the next "renter" can try to activate my sticker, she said "They can try, but we will see your name so they can't activate it." That's contradictory, because they didn't even ask for my ID when I tried to get my sticker for the rental.... For now I'll get my moneys worth, after, I'll never be back at this location. You're better off going to a local detail person!! read more

It was a good wash. It reminded me of the Niagra experience. I think I was just expecting a little more for paying $34.

Took my truck in for the ultimate wax pakage,was not a 100% satisfied so I went back the following week an jose the manager made sure it was redone to perfection. Rite on thats what I love about this place they definitely make sure ur good .truck came out shinning like a diamond , even though black is a very difficult color to keep polished an swirl free jose made it happen thanks again super satisfied customer, will be back again with my next vehicle. read more

Great service & HONEST! My interior had been neglected for a few years. I chose the Ultimate Interior service. When I picked it up 2 hours later, the interior was transformed. It looked nearly new. All the crumbs, drips, mud, pine needles and whatever else was making my car look a mess was gone! The staff were all pleasant and professional. They even found & returned $40. I'll be back when I'm in town and recommend it! read more

I literally just paid $35 for the worst "car wash" ever. They spent less than 10 min on my car, despite the extra wax special something or other. The glare is making it hard to capture pictures of the exterior, but here are some pics of the inside. When I asked if he could remove the light coffee stains, etc, he said I'd need to do a detail if I wanted a better wash. Save your time, and pay the extra $5 at the gas station for the drive-thru one. read more

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Had a very bad experience at the Wible location(see my review) and the corporate office sent me over here. Carlos the manager was amazing! He was completely apologetic and promised to fix the issues that I had. Dropped it off at 12 and he called me to pick it up when it was ready. Let me tell you I was stoked cause my car looked perfect. Wish I had taken it to this location to begin with. Thank you for making it right Carlos! I will be taking my car to this location from now on. read more

Sparkling Image Car Wash - Perfection!!! - Car Wash Near Me - Bakersfield, California

I am a huge believer of the saying " you get what you pay for". As someone who just moves to a new place, it is a hassle to find new businesses especially those pertaining to cars. Everyone knows how hard it is to find a good trust worthy mechanic. That being said. I approached Sparkling Image Car Wash with full optimism. The greeter was polite and I informed her that money was not an object as long as my three problem areas where addressed. 1) the left side of the car was recently in an accident so the repairs had made the left side look disproportionally shiny and new and I wanted a buff and wax that hopefully make the whole car look shiny and new. 2) the rims have been neglected for a while and brake dust had accumulated in some spots. 3) a deep clean and detail of the interior. The greeter assured me that my issues could be easily handled by her staff and directed me to her most expensive and comprehensive package. "the ultimate deal package" for $279.99. Sadly, I did not get what I paid for. 1) Product residue was left on the exterior of the car. There were specks of bird poop on the hood that neglected and dust. 2) the rim still had stains on them which they stated a polish could not "fix" the issue and that my only solution was to paint them. 3) the interior crevasse were either neglected or caked with grimey product. If this is the attention to detail and quality of their most comprehensive and complete package, much is left to be desired. One can only speculate to the amount of effort and quality is in their basic or more economical packages. Do yourself a favor and do not come to this place for their business. Their attention to detail and quality control is abysmal. read more

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I came in for a full car detail $124 and dropped off my car at 1:30. Receipt says $106 for ultimate interior and $18.99 for detail wash. It is 4pm they are just now finishing my car. I noticed dirt on the under of the sides of the vehicle as well as along the tires. I told them if they could please wash it again and told me I would have to wait because they are busy. Like are you serious. They didn't offer nothing for making me wait. 3+ hours to detail a small car is insane. I get it's the weekend but don't call and say my cars ready and I get here to a shitty job done on my car. read more

My car might as well not have gotten washed. Still bugs on the front of my car and little tree spots off over my roof. Windows were smeared as well. I daily a little mini cooper and for such a small car it should've been way better afterwards. read more

So after I left a negative review earlier in the week, the regional manager sent me a message offering to re-do the service at no cost. So I messaged him back, asking if that included buffing out the fresh scratch they left in my paint. Now four days later and still no response... read more

Absolutely horrible service and a crappy job as well. I had to take my car in twice because the inside of my car wasn't wiped down or cleaned. The dashboard was dusty after they were finished. They told us to come back and bring the receipt only to tell us we got the cheap wash. We got the $25 dollar was which isn't the cheapest and I'm sure would still include wiping the dashboard and inside down. I don't think they've ever heard that the customer is always right. No worries, because we will never be back again. Also if anyone was to ever ask me for a recommendation guess where it won't be to? read more

My vehicle needed some TLC. Crumbs were as plentiful as the window smudges were and both needed to be gone if I were to be a happy driver. I was excited to see that since I was visiting on the 4th of July, the car wash priced normally at $29 was only $17.76. Score!! So after I picked my car scent, I gathered my things and made my way inside to pay and wait for my car to be finished. The cashier was not very friendly and didn't smile once. There were not a lot of others cars there, maybe 4-5. It really didn't take long and I was soon to see why that was. Walking up to my car, I could see that some smudges were still present on the outer body- simple smudges that should have been noticed and wiped away. A worker exchanged my keys with a tip I gave him, and opened the door for me. As I drove away, I looked around and could see that this car wash was NOT it. There was still trash in my car. They did not empty the side doors of small amounts of trash. They also did not vacuum crumbs in the middle console or wipe the cup holders out. On top of those things, they forgot to add the scent that I requested. If I were to have paid full price for this car wash, I would have went right back around and asked that it be redone. But, it was hot outside and I had empathy for the men in the heat, doing what I wouldnt do and washing my car. I still had the receipt and planned to go back the next day (you can go back for 5 days afterwards with the same receipt, it says, to get another wash if you aren't satisfied) but alas, my schedule did not permit for it. On the whole, I was disappointed with my visit here and next time will go to my regular spot up the street. read more

Every time I go the wait is terrible! Even when there slow they take there time to customer service you to get a wash and even to dry your car after it goes through the wash! It's dried by the time they want to walk to you and dry your car. The employees are not personable and are rude. They expect tips for shit service and I would tip if they actually did their job right. Every time I go I think my experience will be better but i continuously disappoint myself. I only come here because I haven't found another hand wash car wash place. read more