After a drive to and from LA, the infamous bug splatters were stuck on my windshield and bumper. There aren't many hand car wash places east of the East Bay tunnel. I made a 20-minute trek to get here. I pulled up and parked. I thought the main building was where I had to go. One of the guys came up to me and asked if I needed a wash and if I needed the inside cleaned too. I said yes and was told $60. Sure it's a bit steep, but considering some drive-thru car washes are close to $20 and you're on your own for the interior. My car was immaculate. No more bug splatters. The shine was great. They dressed the tires. They wiped down the inside (even though I keep the interior clean). And they even vacuumed my trunk. Would definitely stop by here for a wash. read more

Service is amazing and they gave me a piece of watermelon while waiting. It was delicious. read more

TQ Car Wash - Watermelon - Car Wash Near Me - Emeryville, California

VERY RACIST Would NOT RECOMMEND i came here to get a detail major red flags when they told me there's no set price then they told me they wouldn't be able to do a good job because i was asking would they make sure they get in between the seats they seemed d upset and uncomfortable because i was asking for for the prices and what exactly makes it cost more to hey told me they would not take the job there were only asians and white people it feels as though they want to charge whatever they want instead of giving prices along with extras read more

Took my car for an inside and outside wash. Staff was friendly and fast. Work is done by people not machines, which I prefer to conserve the exterior painting. Paying in cash will avoid a fee versus paying by card. There's a waiting area with chairs and shade. read more

After a long drive up from LA, my poor car looked like it had gone to battle with every bug on I-5 -- and lost. Enter TQ Car Wash to save the day! The team didn't just give it a quick rinse -- they pulled out a special spray specifically for the bug massacre on my front bumper. Then they hand-washed and hand-dried every inch. By the time they were done, my car looked cleaner than it had in months. I almost didn't recognize it driving away -- like, "Is this my car or a showroom model?" A special shout-out to Don, the manager, who was so friendly and welcoming. He shared that they've been running this location for about two years, and you can tell he takes real pride in the quality of work they do. He made sure everything was done right and checked in with me to confirm I was happy -- and trust me, I was VERY happy. Pro tip: swing by in the morning -- they're quick, attentive, and the whole vibe is calm and efficient. If your car needs some love (or a full-on rescue mission like mine did), TQ Car Wash is the spot. read more

I usually set aside a half-day on weekend mornings to head to Oakland and get my car cleaned at TQ while my dog gets groomed nearby. TQ has some of the best prices and quickest service in the Bay for a solid maintenance clean. As a dog owner, I don't always need extreme detailing, but they do a great job tackling drool stains and the salt residue from Tahoe trips. Definitely recommend. Just remember to bring cash. read more

Just wanted to update on the price increase. I'm not sure if there's a true pricing structure as another reviewer mentioned - my gut is that the number moves around. $50 for inside and out, cash price, for my Mazda CX-5. They said it used to be $45 but the prices have gone up. They shared that there's a more affordable alternative down the road, and wouldn't be offended if I went there. I appreciated that and decided to stay, but $50 plus tip is a lot and makes it a bit more of a reach for myself and likely others. Still great people and attention to detail. read more

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Great spot. Cleaned my car inside and out. Fast. I'll definitely be back. $45 before tip, but I think the number moves around. Open Tues-Sun 9am-5pm Closed Mon Last call 4:30pm read more

TQ Car Wash - Front of bldg - Car Wash Near Me - Emeryville, California

They did an excellent job. The price was very expensive. Though my car was really dirty outside. Not bad inside. Next time I will probably go to a self-serve place. But I was in a rush and swamped. read more

They do a good job washing the cars. But the price is getting too high and a couple of the guys who clean are constantly smoking cigarettes, which gets inside the cars. Please stop smoking. read more

Good grief. Every time I've come in here over the past year, the price is gone up by $10! Now it's $58!!!! Minus $3 for cash but they don't tell you that. The wash was adequate. But the wait was interminable, the people were rude, and as I said, I'm just shocked at the price. Going to Ken Betts Suds Machine next time! read more

I drove up and was excited to find a car wash. When I asked about pricing I was told that the cost for a basic wash was 50.00. I thought that was a bit pricing for what I wanted. Just a basic wash and vacuum. Call me cheap but there was only 1 car being serviced in this good warm weather. People are taking things into their own hands again. I will wash it myself for less than 10 bucks and do an outstanding job! What could improve is offering special deals it could take 15 minutes to get the outside done and a quick vac - they can run that for 20 bucks all day and get the low hanging fruit. read more

TQ Car Wash - They wanted 50 bucks for a wash in side and out- I could not agreeewoth pricing and walked away. - Car Wash Near Me - Emeryville, California

Amazing wash and clean for the price. I had to find a new wash after place I went to scratched the tint in my last car and this place is perfect. Never seen attention to detail like this for as little as they are charging. New go-to for sure for my 2025 Porsche Taycan Cross Turismo read more

I live in the neighborhood and decided to give this place a try. Totally worth it! Cash price was $50 for inside and outside, and these hardworking folks did an AMAZING job! I will definitely be back. And despite being super busy, I was out of there in under 45 minutes. Support your local small businesses! ;) read more

Great outside car wash and speedy - I walked in and my car wash started about 10 minutes later. I'll be back :) a great value

Take My Cars There For Cleaning And The Service Is Excellent, Recommend This Car Wash If You Want Great Service And a Clean Car

Came here because of all the great reviews and got a full exterior wash and interior vacuum. Very disappointed with the service I got - when they were done my car was indeed washed but they failed to get off tons of little bits of gunk on my hood/front fender. I scratched off a couple pieces very easily with my fingernail and asked them to go over it again. The guy working started to look at it and said "will this even come off?" Yes dude, the car is brand new and I just scratched some of the gunk off with my fingernail, you just didn't do a good enough job the first time. +1 star for spending the extra time (for free) to do what they should have done right the first time. And because the overall value for price was good. But I shouldn't have had to tell them to put some elbow grease into it to actually get the car washed properly. read more

They always do such an amazing job with washing my car here! Their prices are very fair and they get my car in and out. Very worth the money :) read more

40$ in and out for my Honda Civic. I was fourth in line and it took around 30 minutes . They have chairs so you can just chill and read a book while you wait . Cool and friendly people! Glad to support the local business. read more

TQ Car Wash - Car Wash Near Me - Emeryville, California

It's 100% handwashed. They even hold the sprayer to spray your car down. If I didn't move this would be my go to place every time.

Excellent work. It was $55 to clean the outside of my very dirty car, plus wash the rubber mats and do the interior dashboard. No wax, for that you have to to leave your car for a day. In Los Angeles this costs $35 however they did an excellent job - better than any previous places - and I'm very happy read more

Inside and out for $55 (cash) today. They did a great job and no waiting (11 AM Friday). I'll be back!

Took my filthy dog hair infested car into TQs and after some discussion we agreed on a price for them to remove the millions of hairs that our 9 month old Frenchie shed all over the car. They were done in around 40 minutes, charged a very reasonable $60 and gave me back an immaculate car free of furry deposits. They did tell me at the start that they probably couldn't get all of the hair out which effectively managed my expectations but they managed to pretty much eliminate every last strand. Impressive! read more

They are super quick and efficient! Honestly they tagged team my car during lunch and omg!!! I think in 15 mins they did the unthinkable! I had so much mess that I thought I would be there for atleast 2 hours lol. And they weren't pricey!! $30 YOU CANT BEAT THAT! read more

This team does a very thorough job and it's all hand washed! Hand wash is 100% better than machine wash because the machine is too abrasive.

I am very happy to have found a hand car wash place in Berkeley! Very kind folks and did a great job with my car.

REAL HAND CAR WASH!! I'm so glad I found this place! I was actually on my way to another car wash and passed this one and had to turn around and check it out and I'm so glad I did! Very affordable price and my car was done within 20 min maybe 25 minutes and my car is beautiful!!! I haven't had a real car wash in so long I was so happy to see how sparkling clean they got it inside and out :). My car is shining ok!! Absolutely love it and will be back at least once or twice a month. And the staff are real nice they all work as a whole team making it more efficient I love it They also take card and I was able to pay with Apple Pay. They don't have wifi though so I used my phones hotspot to work read more

Great service got me in and out in less than 30 minutes for full exterior interior cleaning. Great prices too! read more

TQ Car Wash - Car Wash Near Me - Emeryville, California

Easily the most questionable quality hand wash in the area, but I live super nearby so keep coming back for the convenience despite my general dissatisfaction with the job they do here. Service is the bright spot as everyone is super polite and there are good shaded places to wait. As for the wash, my car is typically still wet when I get it back, sometimes still dripping in places. There have been some minor issues like forgetting to put some of my floor mats back in but nothing too terrible otherwise. An inside/outside clean runs anywhere from $80 to $130 for a compact SUV (upwards of $140 - $150 after tip). Pricing seems to widely fluctuate and they have tried to charge me different amounts at the end of the wash from when I first pull in. Given my car often comes back wet or with water spots I sometimes wonder if going to a self-service car washing station for $10 and then just driving on the freeway would have been a better choice. If you are in a hurry and can live with the quality, they do mostly get the job done here. read more

I'm not sure what their actual prices are (I recall it being $40 for basic inside and outside when I started coming here a year or so ago) but they charged me $68 today which is STEEP for a Prius (not a minivan!). I feel like maybe they charge what they want?? They did a great job but I won't be coming back for that price. read more

Thorough, fast and a great value. Friendly staff get the job done quickly. Price is now $50 for interior and exterior cleaning (Honda CRV). Everything is done by hand making it a good value. The full interior gets wiped down and windows are actually clean inside and out when you leave, unlike some other places I've gone. The first time I went there, I thought I might have to get my car detailed to be satisfied with the clean. Their standard wash was more than adequate. read more

You sit outside in the shade while they work on your car. So far my car looks super shiny and clean. Reasonable price for full inside and out cleaning read more

I went to this T q's last week and they did an unbelievably good job on my car. It was a bit sticky but they shined it up good. They were friendly and very courteous. I am hooked now, and I'll be back! read more

Very mello place. You can relax and watch your car being hand washed. They were thorough and fast. Large crew so you dont have to wait long. $40 inside and outside (Camry) read more

Tq is one of the BEST! Everything about his service is professional and very well done! His crew are very good and they take good care of your car and the price is reasonable. He's already well known and respected in the community as a mechanic so I already knew his car wash would be top tier! read more

Real effort and quality Hoping to use weekly Best in east bay Glad to have them close by read more

Showed up around 10am and they got to work on my car right away. The team did an excellent job, I will definitely be back.

The best affordable hand wash I've found in the East Bay. $40 for a full inside and out, with each car taking about a half hour. Highly recommended. read more

TQ Car Wash - Car Wash Near Me - Emeryville, California

This is a TRUE hand wash only car wash. No machine at all. The guys that work here are friendly and take care of my car. I've taken it here a few times and have been pretty happy with their service so far. I usually come at 9 when they open, and they're finished within 30 minutes. Hand wash with a vacuum is $41.50. Recommend if you're looking for gentle care for your car! read more

Best car wash in the Bay! Friendly service and affordable! Don't have to worry about machines scratching the cars because it's hand wash. They clean all parts of your car (wheels, tires, windows, etc) read more