I did a car wash inside and out for $28 which is a fair price. My car went through the exterior soap wash and brush. Then the staff hand cleaned the exterior of the car including the tires. They power washed my mats which was nice. I really liked how they vacuumed the inside of my car as that can be daunting to do on my own. It didn't take more than 15 minutes. Service is kind and super hard working! Do not expect a super fine detailing of your car - you get what you pay for. Great option if you are in the city. read more

Washington Auto Shine - Car Wash Near Me - Philadelphia, Pennsylvania

These guys to an amazing job they are quick and the price is very reasonable I always go there!

Great value for a quick car wash or thorough cleaning. Don't suggest weekends because the secret is out on this place.

I believed their posted hour of closing at 7pm. Drove thru horrible rush hour traffic to make it here by 6:40pm only to find the closed sign at entry. Very disappointed. (Tried calling first but no answer. I assumed they were busy washing cars.) So, really just open til 6:30pm... maybe. There are other places open til 8 who want working people's business. Headed to one now. Wish me luck. Disappointed. My life does not allow the luxury of time for this. read more

Washington Auto Shine was a pleasant experience after running errands in the area. The employees were very helpful throughout the entire process. Treated my SUV, named "Midnite," to a spa car wash! Yes, honey! I purchased their highest special, which was $34, and there was an upcharge of $4 due to her being an SUV. Once I pulled up, I let the staff know it was my first time at the location, and he kindly answered my questions. After I paid, they sprayed the vehicle with a hose of some sort and then I was instructed to place Midnite in neutral, and off we went! Action time, baby! The big brushes and soap were going crazy, lol! After the actual wash, the guys instruct you where to park. You hop out of your vehicle, and you can watch while outside (I did not see that they have a waiting area inside) as the staff clean inside and outside of your vehicle. When they were finished, my vehicle looked good! I looked around the vehicle and asked one of the employees if they could touch up on a few spots, which they did nicely. There's also a tip box for the employees. I will definitely be back! This establishment should consider a reward system as well as including an air freshener for their most expensive package (like their other package offers). read more

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I asked for and received $6 service and was charged $16 on my credit card. This is extremely dishonest and disappointing because I tipped my attendants. read more

This is the best car wash I've ever been to. They have an automatic wash system that you ride through, but really they're doing 50% of the work by hand before and after your car goes through. They get all of the spots, and even if you get the special with full Armor-All, windows, and vacuuming, you're not there more than 20 minutes or so. The signage can be confusing, listing different services as part of the same packages, but don't let that discourage you, it's still great. read more

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I gotta say, my car was desperate for a really good cleaning. Most places around me only do the car wash part and a quick wipe down with the option of a vacuum if you have the time and energy to do it yourself, but I was not up to that. This is the first time in my life that I went for the complete package, the $30 special, and I was not disappointed. I cannot tell you how disgusting the inside of my car was after having a kid for almost 3 years. There were POUNDS of stale snacks in every single hole and at 9.5 months pregnant I was not about to bend over backwards to attempt to clean any of it myself. I am so glad I decided to go here and pay a bunch of guys to handle this situation for me because with out them, I'd still be sitting in a dirty ass car. Now that I'm expecting another kid soon, I'm sure I will be back pretty soon. read more

Good honest service. I recommend going for the platinum as the higher tiers of washing requires more time. This is a high volume automatic car wash so good for getting loose dirt of your paint but not a deep clean. read more

One of two car washes I go to in the city. They start with a brush on the outside, then automated wash, then the wipe down and vacuum. No muss, no fuss. Expect an abundance of Armor All on your exterior when completed tho. Can recommend! read more

My first time here and will definitely return. The staff was so kind and worked incredibly hard.

Scheduled a fancy detail service to come to my home. They were a no show no call. So I started driving. Thankfully it took me here. Not only did I save tons of money, I believe I got better work. What a great value for the money. I'll be back. read more

Washington Auto Shine - Car Wash Near Me - Philadelphia, Pennsylvania

It's a standard car wash. Decent wash for the price. Usually just go for the platinum at $12 that makes the car shine. Nothing remarkably special but it gets the job done. read more

Found this place after the usual spot that I get my car washed had a line of cars wrapped around the corner. First they soap your car down by hand and scrub tires etc. Then, they direct you to drive your car onto a track and place the car in neutral. The track slowly pulls your car through a machine while you are in the driver seat. Very much akin to a gas station drive-thru car wash. I didn't love this but the pre-wash and pre-scrub made it okay. I definitely prefer a hand wash on my baby. Afterwards, your car is towel dried and vacuum etc. There are several wash options to choose. There is also an option to self vacuum if you don't want to pay them to do it. I typically go with deluxe or premium (includes tires scrub and undercarriage wash, vacuum, smell good etc). Note that many of the employees there speak Spanish. There is always someone on hand who speaks English. Have a little patience if you don't speak the language. They get the job done well. read more

Washington Auto Shine - Car wash time! It's spring and there's pollen! - Car Wash Near Me - Philadelphia, Pennsylvania

Great price. Good job but not perfect. I got the $30 special. $34 for SUV. I hadn't cleaned it washed it since I bought the car over 9 months ago, plus I have dogs. They did a very good job cleaning, and it was pretty quick. The armor all inside left a lot of residue. Could have done a once over with a dry cloth to remove the access, as it felt a little greasy. On the exterior, there were a couple hand prints from when they closed the doors after using the armor all. And there was one big water streak and some spots on the front driver side door. Nothing I couldn't wipe away with a microfiber in 5 minutes though. Wheels and tires look very good. So, good enough for the price. I've paid a lot more before at other places for similar results. I'll be back and just get the $20 package without the armor all. read more

I went to just get a car wash and they cleaned the inside of my car, it looked like I got a car detail at the end and only took 10 minutes. Highly recommend read more

My go to car wash in the city. I get the new deal and they always do a fantastic job. Worth the cost!

Even on a busy Saturday, they moved through the line quickly, helped make sure I got what I needed, and did a great job getting my car cleaned - inside and out. I will be returning. read more

Quick service , I was in and out in an hour. They did a pretty good job except they couldn't get a chocolate stain out of my driver seat.

These guys are great. I will get the top notch service for 35 to start Uber thing. Got to ride in style. They do their job right people. These are good men. Nothing wrong with a tip read more

This is a car wash? I paid seven to $10 I forgot.... for a car wash and yes you get what you pay for when I got in there there was no water there was no soap just picture a guy throwing a bucket soap at your car and 4 other guys just spitting on your car that's about all the water I got, by the time I was done my car wash I wanted to run my car off the bridge into the river and scream. read more

This place did an awesome job on my car, which was in dire need of a deep clean. I got their most expensive package, which was about $30 and included a wash, some protective coating, vacuuming and shining the interior, and cleaning the wheels/tires. This all took maybe 10 minutes total on a Sunday morning. One note, my rims had some pretty stuck in dirt and could've used more attention, but this wasn't enough for me to knock off a star. I'll happily return. read more

A good wash and a good area to be in ima nice place to get a car wash good place but a bit expensive

I'd just enjoyed a nice afternoon in South Philly at lunch and browsing records, when it occurred to me there might be a decent car wash nearby (none where I live, sadly). Lo and behold, Washington Auto Shine leapt off the page with lots of enthusiastic reviews. I can see why. These folks bring elbow grease, plain and simple. It's what separates excellent car washes from lame ones. Once I saw them pulling rubber mats and MOPPING THEM BY HAND, I knew this was the place. My car was especially dirty - the exterior was long overdue and I hadn't done the interior in over a year (never again). I opted for the $25 wash (Silver?) which covered exterior wash, machine undercoating & wax, tire cleaning, interior vacuum, dashboard clean and inside window cleaning. And the mats!! They were a little backed up and told me it would be 25-30 min. I appreciated the heads up and figured it would take longer with a through interior job anyway. So, drive through the exterior wash and park for the interior work. First thing I notice is how clean the exterior is. The sun is reflecting so bright off my car that I need my sunglasses. Then watch a virtual pit crew of hard-working folks go over my entire interior, rubbing and scrubbing, working efficiently but taking time to do the job right. Got the car back and was simply blown away. I could sell my eleven year old car in a heartbeat with a wash this good! My wife was jealous when I got home - when can we take her car in? It's an hour and a half from home, but I promise her ASAP. After all, it's right around the corner from South Philly Barbacoa!! Thanks, Washington Auto Shine. You are now a mandatory stop when we're close to South Philly. read more

A+++++. Convenient location on Washington Ave near Broad Street. Very personable and very very fair prices especially for a major city. I highly recommend the Philly Special Wash which is $30 for exterior/interior. The exterior washes start at $5. Also, the self-service vacuums are open 24/7. read more

First, I love this place. Great service, fast service, thorough service. Second, thought this place was called car Washington - it should be. That's a great name for a car wash. Third, I go here at least once a month for a car wash and detailing - it's reasonably priced and the work is really 10/10. read more

$24 for the full works here, even the interior. I left and my car looked like it got a full detail. These guys are a machine and make it easy to get a full car clean; a hard task to do on your own living in the city! read more

Best $40 I ever spent! I got the special for $34 ($4 extra for larger vehicles). My car had all winter dirt and spring pollen on it. It looks fantastic. They even hand wiped my windows, vacuumed inside my car, and cleaned the interior! read more

This was my second time here and I am always extremely pleased with the quality of service I get. Also the city special for $30 is such a steal and is the perfect mini detail for after road trips or of you'll be driving with others. The guys are friendly, respectful and work hard to get you in and out. Will be back soon! read more

Usually very good. Only problem is that are sometimes closed during their hours of operation.

This is my second time here. The special for $25 is really a special. My car is spotless in and out. The Ecuadorian guy leading the crew is professional and very polite. All the amigos were friendly and good hombres. Definitely coming back. read more

This place is pretty convenient and people do a good job for cleaning of your car. They offer different packages for car cleaning which starts with a whole outer cleaning and then you could choose from detail cleaning options which in include inside cleaning vacuum and dusting. They also give a goodie as a gift at the end which is a air freshener for your car! read more

Wow! The employees at Washington auto shine are incredible. They had my car looking brand new, polished and vacuumed in just minutes. Hard to find a service worth the price these days but this place certainly does. Great work. read more

I usually don't go to automated car wash joints but the car was winter filthy and we were headed to an event. Wow...Great car wash! Was not expecting much honestly. The "machine" was the usual but what was impressive was the crew finishing part. They wiped down the exterior including mirrors, cleaned the wheels and put shine on the tires, vacuumed and wiped the interior, and took my all weather mats out (4) and washed them. I was not expecting all of that. Cost: about $20. A GREAT deal. I highly recommend this place. I'll become a regular for sure. read more

First time here, Dec 27, 2022. Car was covered in salt and road grime. I got the $15 wash for outside-only (soft cloth wash, clear coat sealer, undercarriage sealer, foam polish, triple shield, tire shine, wheel brite, and free air freshener) and the guys running it were so cordial and good at their jobs, with great attention to detail. My car's sparkling! read more

I love this place. i drive from North Philly to come here. I inherited a 2003 honda civic that is dented from Hurricane Sandy and was covered in basset hound hair. You get what you pay for, and a free car was just what we needed. Now that I have a dog and the car is parked on the street in the city all the time, I also don't take the best car of our car (affectionately named "Uncle Morty". The car is usually covered in pollen and now MY dog hair. And for $25, this place gets the job done. I am constantly impressed with the quick service and how clean my car feels. They do an exceptional job on the interior and a good job on the exterior. I go quarterly or so and tip generously. Worth the $25+ to not borrow my father's shop vac. Thanks guys! read more

This was my first time here today. I had read a lot of good reviews and only 2 or 3 bad ones. For the $25 special.... It's an amazing job. Like an express detail service. It took about 30 minutes for my car which hadn't been washed in a few months. The men were efficient and took their time. It was pretty busy today since it's the day after a holiday. There isn't anywhere to sit, and it was cold today. But once you get your car you'll be glad you waited. I haven't seen my car so shiny since the first month I bought it. The men here are so nice!! Make sure to tip them too read more

This is where I always go for my car washes, great value and they always do a nice job. The premo wash and vacuum is the special for $27 but most options are under 15. I can't decide if it's more economical to do the special or do another wash and do add-ons, welcome community feedback read more

So frustrated and disappointed. They used to do such a good job. Two days after getting what appeared to be a good wash, my exterior has a soapy film all over it and my interior has soap spots and drip marks on the door. I keep some Armor-All wipes under my seat so I can do periodic wipe downs and, okay, maybe the guy thought that they belonged to the car wash but they were mine, they were taken out of my car and they were not returned. Not going back. Car was washed on Wednesday afternoon and these photos show how it looked Friday morning. read more

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30 minutes for what would be 4 hours for me. Worth the 30 bucks. Leaving a tip these guys hustle and bustle. Looks good inside and out smells better. If you're short on time but have the cash these guys are worth it. read more