I mean what can you get for $10 anymore??? A damn good car was that's what. I come every other Friday. You drive thru and the staff dries You then have 5 (they don't time you) to vacuum your car. They have towels provided if you want to do an extra good wipe down The staff are so friendly and helpful The place is always clean and safe Like I said, I'm go every other week so I'll see you there!! read more

Washman - My clean little baby - Car Wash Near Me - San Diego, California

07/24/26 The lowest tier is $11, and the next one up is $14. When I first got my Tesla four years ago, I was worried about the paint and hesitant to take it to a drive-through car wash. I am glad I tried this place; I have been coming here ever since. I get the $14 wash, and it does a good job. They also have two staff members hand-dry your car after the wash. The vacuums are strong, and the staff are not strict about time limits. Just be mindful of others if there is a line. Enjoy washing your car! read more

Looks like the Clairemont Location decided to not provide the "Paint Guard" and "Liquid Polish" with their Premium Wash. I let the attendant know that I saw NO foam product during my drive through the wash. She let me go through again, and still NO foam product (which i believe is the Paint Guard and Liquid Polish). Manager on duty claims that there has not been a foamy soapy agent for months. That is not what I recall. Maybe looking to save a buck on cleaning products while continuing to charge for the premium service. I hope they make their profit goal....I won't be back. read more

It's not that they raise their prices for a regular car wash to $11, but when you drive out of this car wash, there's literally multiple areas that haven't even been washed. I pointed out the areas that were still very dirty (politely) their response "if you you want to get your car washed again it'll cost five dollars more. And if you don't like the rules, then you can go somewhere else"-Very rude. I had to spend an hour literally, removing little spots and dirty areas from my car. I told them they shouldn't take their customers for granted and they said "we have a lot of customers so we're not worried about it". read more

Very fast and efficient car wash. They offer washes as low as $10 and no matter which tier you purchase, there are 2 employees outside waiting to hand dry your car with a towel. Sometimes, the towel service is not always the best, with some visible spots which could have been buffed out with a little more elbow grease. The vacuum is self-serve and although they say there is a 5 minute time limit, there really is not. They also have discounted monthly memberships if you want to rinse and repeat. read more

This is like taking your car inside Vegas! Super friendly staff that actually took the time to explain the wash packages. Free vacuums, but get here early because everyone else knows that this is a great car wash. read more

Why did I go back I was in the area HORRIBLE wash they pay 2 guys to dry your car how hard can that be? The two mirrors are still dirty tge front still dirty and water all over which I couldn't use the vacuum area to dry because it was full even waited 7 minutes. They need better help better washer especially now that they increased the price. read more

Terrible experience went through the car wash. It was great at first talked to all the employees even bought the most expensive package. Everything went well until I went through the car wash and it started folding my truck mirrors backward. They were really nice and non-confrontational when it originally happened making me write a customer report saying they would fix the damages and that a manager would reach out to me shortly then it became a battle for over a month to even get into contact with the manager for him only to offer a $60 gift card to their car wash only mind you the wash I paid for was already $40 I tried to tell him is there anyway that we can replace the part and he proceeds to get upset and when I told him I would write about this experience, he retracted the gift card and proceeded to kick me off the property read more

I love this car wash!! Best prices, good vacuums, hand drying by the staff, and sometimes they tell me to go through the wash twice to really get my SUV clean!! Best car wash in SD :) read more

This business is a scam! Watch out! I got a monthly car wash package from them about 7 years ago, you know, the kind where they put a sticker in your windshield and you drive in. That car was in an accident with the entire windshield replaced over 4 years ago and was sold 2.5 years ago. That windshield code had not been used in almost five years and the car wash package was bought on a credit card that expired about 5 years ago. We recently found out that they were still continuing to charge us a monthly fee all these years, on an expired card for a service that hasn't been used in years. And when we blocked the charge with the credit card company, they found a way around the block and charged us again! What a horrible, unethical business. Disgusting! Shame on you for taking advantage of your customers this way, Washman! read more

This is a great car wash with a good price. They pre-soak your car with soap before entering the wash and then remove the water drops after, which is a great ! read more

Thanks to all the fellow yelpers for recommending this place. While I personally prefer a hand wash - the drive through wash here was actually not bad and it's great that they hand dry every car after it's done being washed. A few spots on the back were missed but honestly it's a great price for what you get. There's $9, $11 or $13 wash choices and I saw that you can get a better deal if you buy the washes as a package. It's great to be able to use the vacuums for free (which were pretty powerful) after the wash as well and clean microfibre towels are provided. Our car is very clean now :D read more

Washman - Car Wash Near Me - San Diego, California

Cool little spot to wash your car. In my opinion better than star wash or soapy joes but everyone might not have the same experience as me. Can't beat the price and u get towels and a vacuum and they wipe it down for you too. read more

I went by for a quick vacuum less than 2 min today and was told to pay $5 for vacuuming. I paid - the guy tried to explain - you have RULES - happy to follow them but you're NEVER getting my business again. Every other car wash allows that for free and these CHEAPAss people want to charge. WTF Washman. I have washed all 3 of my cars there but NEVER MORE. WTF people. $50/month for three years but NO MORE. DO a the math FKRs - You guys obviously have more business than you need that you can snub regular customers like this. A BIG ZERO for you. There are other places that treat their REGULAR customers with more respect. Thank you for your past service but NEVER again. Dishonest GREEDY individuals. read more

Who thought a car wash could be fun? I come here every weekend to wash my family cars. For a super reasonable price ($10), you get your car washed and wiped down. Then at the vacuum stations they provide damps towels so you can wipe down your car interior and windows. I love this place and think it's a great business. read more

DO NOT COME HERE. This car wash left globs of some sappy goo all over my car and it doesn't come off. I went through a second time to try and it just added more. Towels wont get it off. Now I just have to live with these sticky globs on my car as they continuously get dirty from stuff sticking to them. read more

There is really one thing that sets this apart from most quick drive through car washes: that HAND DRY at the end. Let's face it, the high powered blow they all do at the end doesn't really dry it properly and you are left with spending the time doing all the drying after pulling over into one of the spaces. You still get that opportunity for some serious cleaning, but for those of us who want to drive in and out, its pretty amazing to just exit and continue on your way. I don't really do anything fancy when I'm just looking to un-dirtify my car, so I've been getting the base level ($9) and I'm pretty happy about that. I could be crazy, but I think their washing machine does a better job at getting those annoying hard yellow dots off my car. The fact that they have TWO dedicated dryers at the end makes it go really quickly. They even do that precise air jet tool to get into the edges. This place isnt really in my normal route but I make the effort to come here now that I have experienced it. If I'm exiting Clairemont Dr to head up the hill, I just do a left turn into Washman, pay, sit through a relaxing soapy journey, stop for a complimentary complete dry, then exit and continue up Clairemont drive. ITS SO EASY. Literally 5 minutes of my time, not inconvenienced one bit, and then my car is all sparkly again. Balboa car wash is much closer to me but costs more and they stopped hand drying pretty early on. Definitely check out Washman! One of these days I gotta do a night time car wash to experience the evening rave car wash :P read more

Everyone is nice and friendly I love that, and provide great vacuums and rags afterwards even a small water pic device. It's great if you live close by, I drove 25/min just because I wanted to try em. One thing I would suggest is the first guy that gets you steered in on track spray the front of the vehicle for those nasty bugs that just stay on through the whole wash, with something tough enuff to take em off. read more

PRE-COVID review: Been coming here for the past two years and never had a problem! I live in the Bay Area and every time I come down I always hit this place up to get rid of the buggies! They have 3-4 people wiping down your car after you come out of the car wash bay (the car moves along a track on the floor) to get rid of any additional wetness the dryer from the car wash missed. After that you can park on the spots to further wipe down the car and vacuum (they provide towels too) :) read more

Been coming here for years, my recent visit today says I need to go else where--1/2 of the equipment (rotating brushes, rinses) wasn't working. the passenger side rotating brushes were missing, there was no rinse, upon exiting they just smeared soap that wasn't rinsed away and the car was still dirty..it really looks like they need to reinvest in their business--it looks very run down and beat up read more

I absolutely love this place because of: 1. Efficient - it's very convenient and quick 2. Good overall quality - you get a great car wash for just $10. The last time I went, I noticed there were streaks left on the car and spots where it appears soiled liquid had gotten on the car. So, not perfect, but very efficient and cost-effective! read more

Washman - Spots left on vehicle, not super clean but OK. - Car Wash Near Me - San Diego, California

Great car wash. Been several times now and always a good job. LOVE that a couple people at the end wipe down the car and mirrors after the wash. WAY better than Wash N Go by In-N-Out in PB. read more

This is my go-to for car washes in San Diego!! Off the I-5 freeway for easy access, reasonable prices ($9-11-13 options) and very strong wash for a short trip through the tunnel! And they hand dry windows at the end ... Always busy but line moves fast - left lane for cars, right lane for trucks and cars. No cash - debit or credit only, And currently they offer the card reader to you on a pizza board! Neat - and contactless! read more

I've had my car washed at this location a few times. The last time I came home to find a circular scrape on my passenger side mirror. I won be returning. read more

Washman - Car Wash Near Me - San Diego, California

I've been coming here since 2016. I don't always have a chance to use their vacuum but I've been told on multiple occasions by their workers that I can return at a later date and use the vacuum for free as long as I keep a recent receipt. In the past, I have taken them up on their word and used their vacuum for free without any hassle. Well, that changed today. I was told that using the vacuum without a wash is $5. I said that I can show him a recent receipt. He said, "it's the rule" but it's not posted anywhere and then he "let me go this time" which means he tried to shake me down. If it's really a rule, then it should be visibly posted. Otherwise it's just shady asf. read more

So good and so quick. My daughter's car likes not be washed for several months, not drive daily. I sent her to the lab at la Jolla and drove here by searching the yelp. Five minutes later after I was here, the car was clean. The have staffs to help do some touch and free microfiber wipe for use by yourself. read more

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I've always known this carwash to be good and gives a good wash. When I went it was around lunch time, it wasn't that busy. But they got busy after I arrived. They TAKE NO CASH,the prices are always decent for a basic wash and they hand dry your car after. You can also countine drying , vacuuming and other stuff you want to do. They also have rags you can use to dry , the air to take excess water off. My car is looking good now... read more

It's a great car wash with towel drying at the end which makes all the difference. For $9 for the basic wash , it's a great deal too.

My husband and I were in town and needed to get our car washed. There isn't a decent place with good ratings where we live in LA so we figured we would get our vehicle washed while we were here. We drove up and got the Ultimate Wash. We ran it through the wash and there were people at the end doing the quick dry and remaining services. We pulled up to vacuum our car and finished wiping it down the door trims. You don't need to bring a rag with you to wipe down your car. They have clean towels for you to wipe down your car - big plus!! We will definitely return here before leaving down to get our car washed next time! I have this place bookmarked :) read more

Washman - Great prices! - Car Wash Near Me - San Diego, California

Washman's prices just went up another $1. Basic is now $10 ($13 and $15 for the others). Sad. I remember when it was $8, then $9, and now $10. Inflation is real. Other than the prices, the car wash is good. read more

Love this car wash. Have been coming here for a few years now and think the quality of wash for the price is about as good as it gets. I live in a complex with trees surrounding and almost always have tons of bird droppings, sap etc and this place gets almost everything, much better than anything in surrounding area. I take some detail spray after (which I would do anyways) and it gets the rest off. The other reason I love this place is the air compressor at each stall. It's so convenient they have staff to wipe down after leaving the tunnel, but the compressors help me get the remaining water out of nooks & crannies. read more

Washman - Inside - Car Wash Near Me - San Diego, California

Great place to do your car wash & complete the service with top notch vacuums & towels! Great value & clean! What I enjoy the most is how quick and easy it is to do your whole car in a matter of 10 minutes! read more

Just loved the extra attention for the self wash. Two humans power water down your car and any super funky areas before you enter the automatic self wash area to help make sure everything comes off. And once you get out there are 2-3 humans there to swiftly dry down your car. I've never experienced this at any other self car wash so definitely appreciate the extra care! The one thing I'll say, I wish the guys that dry your car had time to really get the corners because I've gone a few times now and each time any extra water tends to streak across the side of my car after I get on the freeway which is a bummer but not the end of the world. read more

I don't know what the hype is about. The people were impatient and surly, telling me "you have to get out of the way." I don't like this kind of "service." It's not service, it's we take your money, you do most of the hard work, we swipe a damp towel to make it look like we did something. Meh. read more

Washman is my favorite car wash place. For whatever reason, they get my car the cleanest for an automated system. I love that I can just go through and get my car cleaned and eat my ice cream in the comforts of my car while watching a cosmic light show. I also appreciate that after you come out of the car wash, there are people outside that help do a quick wipe down to catch any other water that was not blow dried off. I came around 6:45pm so that's when the lights look best! I also went during covid, I would suggest that you bring gloves because it's one of the requirements to use the vacuums which I appreciate. read more

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Came here after a long road trip from the Bay Area to clean all the bugs and grime that had accumulated on the front car and vacuum the interior after our family had been in the car for so long. This place is what I was looking for: inexpensive, fast, and efficient. I was in and out of there in 20 minutes. We went for the $10 basic wash and it was one best $10 I ever spent. Highlights include: -you stay in and with your car the entire time -their crew hand dry your car when your car emerges from the machine -they have vacuum stations where you can vacuum your own car after the wash; great if you are nit picky and prefer to clean it to your satisfaction and/or have valuables and don't want strangers to have access -plenty of clean cloths by the vacuum stations to wipe up extra water and manually get the spots that the machine couldn't get; there was some bugs and dirt that didn't come off in the wash but I was able to successfully wipe them down by hand afterwards -when I was there, they constantly removed any dirty cloths I had just used so there wasn't a huge pile of them during my time there -they provide an high pressure air nozzle to blow out the water in between the mounding and trim, and then used the above towels to wipe it up This place isn't brushless so keep that in mind. But, I love the fact they give me the tools to easily do the detailing myself and have complete control over that process. After coming here, I think this will be my new go to place while visiting from out of town. read more

2 separate Car wash attendants spray your car windows and windshield down 2 separate times before getting ONTO the track. My car was very dirty causing zero visibility, so I bumped into a BMW in front of me in line that was not on the track yet. Just be aware of this and use your wipers if you can't see. They also claim zero responsibility if you do have any sort of damage to yours or other vehicles. Pretty sad bc I know they are making tons of money and they caused a dangerous liability by making it hard to see. Hoping they will see this and spray once the car is on the track not before read more

There's a reason Washman is loved by locals.. lots actually! Friendly, efficient, clean and excellent value.. I love coming here! read more

Washman - Car Wash Near Me - San Diego, California

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My car was cleaner before I came in to this place! Horrible car wash . the employees are very rude and not nice. Very upset read more

Favorite car wash! Drive through takes just a few minutes then a whole team wipes your exterior off. Then you get free use of vacuums, blowers and towels. The staff is always so nice and this place gets slammed, yet they always keep it moving and look like they're having a good time. I drive 20 minutes to come here for a wash! read more