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    Vanowen Car Wash & Detailing

    1.8 (228 reviews)

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    I have been coming to this car wash regularly with the same car and always paid $21.99. Today I was suddenly charged $26.99 with no clear explanation. When I asked about it, [[HIGHLIGHT]]Mike (who said he is the owner) was rude and irritated and told me that if I didn't like the price, I could leave.[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] This is not customer-oriented service, and I will not be coming back

    Misleading signage.

    I recently visited Vanowen Car Wash after seeing their large sign advertising a wash for $16.99. However, the small print underneath (which is barely noticeable) states that the price only applies on Tuesdays and "for most cars." I went on a Monday, and when I pulled in, I was told it would be $21.99 instead. [[HIGHLIGHT]]At that point, I had no real choice but to proceed, as cars were behind me and I couldn't easily exit while trying to clarify the pricing.[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] That said, the staff did a great job on the wash,friendly, hard-working, and thorough. [[HIGHLIGHT]]I just didn't appreciate the misleading signage. A little more transparency upfront would go a long way in creating a better customer experience.[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]]

    Life people in with a fake advertised price then trick them
    Sako B.

    The Persian owner inside is pointing fingers that the guy outside riding the ticket. The cashier doesn't even know what date it is. Nobody knows what false advertising is. they lower you in with a fake advertised price and they trick you into another price by saying it cost an extra $20 to wipe down the inside dashboard of the car. who has ever heard that the car wash doesn't include a wiping down the inside dashboard and windows. If you're in Van Nuys or Reseda area and need a car wash, this is not the place you want to go.

    First receipt, I came November, December, January & February- the service was not good!
    Rina M.

    I have been to this place several times and each time I was hoping the service will get better as I really wanted to give businesses the chance to make it right with their customers. Unfortunately, each time is the same service - quick hand-off in the front, the wait is about 30-40 minutes for a regular carwash $22.99 plus extra for cross over cars so we paid $26 plus $5 tip so we paid $30 for regular and half done wash! My car seats were dirty, corners of windows were not cleaned, dashboard was dusted off but very dirty each and everytime I came here ( 5 times). I tried to really support small businesses but this place is not worth the money! Bad Carwash Service!

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    [[HIGHLIGHT]]I never come back here!! it's the worst place I ever been ![[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] Very bad experience and the car is even not clean .

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    They quoted me a $90 price for a simple hand wash. This place is a scam, please avoid and go to a different car wash!

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    No vacuum un complete job over paid does stand to the service that they provide no quality and value is poor to go back

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    I gave them five shots... FIVE. I didn't want to update my review until everything was fixed and I…read morewas satisfied with the hundreds of dollars and time that I spent here. I appreciate the complimentary detail, but after the first job they did I think it was necessary. I noticed the edges of my front windshield air tint peeling and let them know a few times. I first asked if they would look at it and see if it should be replaced. They automatically agreed to have it fixed. I took my car in for the second detail and to have the windshield fixed, but only one of two services was done. Not the tint ;) Also, that happened a couple times. I'd let them know what I needed, they'd say okay and set my appointment, but they still would only do half the job. Since everything wasn't fixed the fourth time I went, I decided I wasn't even going to bother. With going back or with updating my review, but since they reached out again and asked about my windshield that's when I set my fifth appointment with them(I'm a fool for this, really). My appointment was set for a Sunday(my day off work) and at 9AM. When I arrived no one was on sight.. they were running a few minutes late. Alright, cool it happens. The guy who applied the tint showed up(he basically never wears a mask) and confirmed my appointment and what was needed then sent me on my way. They told me it would be a few hours since they needed to remove and reapply the tint so no reason for me stay and hangout. About five minutes after I leave I get a call from them saying they don't see where the tint is peeling. I let the girl know that it's the top left(drivers side) and that I can EASILY just stick my nail under so there's no way it's NOT peeling... my friend who was with me also checked out the tint before we dropped off my car and he said it was peeling too. Once I made it very clear that it's peeling(she kept telling me she couldn't see it) she said okay and they would let me know when my car was done. Around 11:30 AM I get a message that my car is ready. I head on over and she lets me know that her manager told her that they can't replace my tint... why agree multiple times to fix it and waste my time when you're not going to do it?? She let me know that they applied more heat and used a squeegee to stick the tint lmao Whatever. I get in my car and take a look, it's exactly the same except they sliced some of the peeling tint off. I guess you saw where it is peeling after all.

    I just got an an usual activity on my credit card. I was here last Thursday and they said it would…read moretake 2-3 hours for the car to be ready for cleaning the interior. I did the Interior detail which he said would cost $149. I was there a little after 3PM and it was done until around 6:30-6:45PM. It took longer because the owner got a call from another person and needed some things done on her car even though I was there first. So instead of 2 guys working on detailing my car, it ended up with just 1 person and the job took longer because of that. They did the back, but the never finished the front. The worst part is, when I was told it was done and ready, I pulled down the back center console and it was filthy like it was not touched. They did a good job when 2 guys were working on it. But then when another client arrived, they put aside my car to accommodate her. After I asked the center console was not clean, they attempted to clean in for 2 minutes and it was acceptable. He then told me if I was paying with a credit card or cash. I told him credit card and he told me that he can't charge me credit card today but will charge it tomorrow. I said okay, he took down my information and asked for my zip code and that was it. The next day I looked at my credit card and there no charge. But there was a suspicious charge of $356.76 from Agoda.com extended stay. I didn't purchase anything from that website or went to a place that was with Agoda.com. Today, 4/11/2022, Monday, I had a surprising email and text message from Chase.com at 9:27PM PST saying I purchased something at Target.com $880.99. I clicked on no, I did not place that purchase and they declined the transaction. Now I have to get a new credit card because of this headache. I have to call back and find out about agoda.com because I didn't make that purchase as well. I gave my credit card number to them on April 7, 2022 at around 6:30-6:45PM PST. Will never come back to this place again. Waiting room has crappy wifi, and it was close to 100 degrees inside the waiting room. No AC or the Ac was not turned on while I waited for my car for over 3 hours.

    Vanowen Car Wash & Detailing - carwash - Updated July 2026

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