One of the simple pleasures of life for me is having a sparkling clean car. If I also get to vacuum the whip out too, then bonus points! I had passed Washtenaw Auto Wash recently and figured I would roll on by when my car needed some extra TLC. After a long road trip (300+ miles in one morning -- love my little hatchback!) I decided to go the extra mile to Washtenaw and get the grime off my my ride. I passed by several industrial-strength vacuums as I approached the entry to the wash. They're 50 cents apiece, but I'll have to try them on my next go-around as I didn't have change today. I pulled up to the wash and saw -- CASH ONLY. It's written in caps, and I'll do the same so you know to have some greenbacks with you when you come. For just $5 I had two guys make sure to de-bug my front grill and get the tar off of the bottom of my bumpers. I then relaxed while my car whooshed down the conveyor belt and got sudsy and clean. Overall, a great price and a solid wash. The need for cash is a little inconvenient, and I didn't see that this place is open 24/7, but despite the minor inconveniences, I'll be back! read more

Got the second highest wash here and when I got out I had soap all over my car still...... This is now "Zax Auto Wash" and no longer Washtenaw Auto Wash, and I was hoping for an upgrade with the new owners but unfortunately it appears there's new equipment but not really any better service read more

Can't beat this place as far as value goes. $3 for a basic wash, $4 for the "better" wash, including undercarriage spray, I usually spring for. For $5 you get extra waxes, coatings, etc. The vaccuums cost just 50 cents, and one cycle is enough for me to go over all my floors and mats. The wash doesn't always take care of hardened on bugsplat or other gunk, but a little elbow grease back home finishes the job. On good carwashing days--warm, clear ones following hard on stormy/snowy ones--the place can get busy, but the attendants keep the line moving, and they've always been pleasant and professional in my interactions with them. There's another drive through wash closer to me, but WAW does the job just as well for half the price. Going the extra mile or three is a no-brainer. read more

What, really, can you say about a car wash? They're cheap and they get you in and out fast. That's the basics. I can't believe certain chain car washes in the area can get away with charging $7 or more per wash when this place is still in business. The basic wash used to be $2, and now it's gone up to $3, but it's still one of the best deals around. Almost every time I go there, there's a line of at least a dozen cars, sometimes backed up all the way to the entrance of Washtenaw. And yet, no matter how many cars have been ahead of me, I think I've never spent more than 15 or 20 minutes here. If you want to pay more for waxing and tire washing and so on, they have a $4 and $5 plan as well, but I find the basic $3 wash does the job. As you pull close to the building, a guy in rubber boots holding a wad of cash will take your money and give you change if necessary. He can also sell you a pine tree shaped car freshener as well if you want. A group of guys will give your windows a preliminary soapy wash with mops as you head into the automated soft cloth wash. You put your car in neutral, and in a minute or less, your car is washed clean and big machines are blowing your car dry. You pop out at the other end and you're off to your next appointment to shop or eat on Washtenaw Ave. It doesn't get any better than that. read more

Did not receive any direction on side mirrors. Resulted in a busted side mirror and having to replace it at a costly fee. The attendants were not friendly or helpful to say the least, and would definitely not be coming here again. read more

$3! What?!? That's right, $3 for an awesome car wash. The guys soaping up the car make all the difference. Regular drive-thru car washes just don't focus on that area. Buy the $4 wash in winter to give some love to the undercarriage! read more

They only take cash! Its 2016 and I haven't had $3.00 in cash in weeks. I was in line. I pulled up and handed my debit card through the window. The guy yelled at me they only took cash and directed me and the cars behind me to back up. I asked where the next car wash was twice and he ignored me. He heard me.... Post a sign that its cash only. I don't buy that it cost to much to accept cards, its the price of doing business. Please take cards and none of that upcharge for accepting them. I would love to rate the wash...maybe one day I'll have a roll of quarters or something. read more

You get what you pay for, the wash didn't totally clean my car but decent for the amount. I think they probably didn't take a lot of time due to how busy it was, probably better service on a slower day read more

Washtenaw Auto Wash - The line at this place was crazy - Car Wash Near Me - Ann Arbor, Michigan

For the money I guess this place is a good deal. I just finished up a 1,600 mile roadtrip and although my car wasn't too dirty there was a noticeable difference in how it shined after the carwash. I made sure to stepout and check the before and after. I paid for the $4 service, because I was primarily looking for the under-carriage wash which is apparently included alongside a polishing wax and rust inhibitors amongst other things . You gotta keep that rust away, cha feel?! I'll try to compare this place to a self-wash place later on. You know the ones with the long wizard wands that spray out high-pressure water? But this place is fast, albeit a little janky lookin' seems like a good value though. read more

The Washtenaw Auto Wash, is one of the best car washes in the Ann Arbor-Ypsilanti area. Their prices are very reasonable and their service is fantastic. I always make sure to have the road salt washed off the undercarriage during the winter months. Although this costs more, it is well worth it. read more

The staff there are very rude and were yelling at me after they gave me unclear instructions, they did the same with the car in front of me. Cheap prices but you get what you pay for. I got the "better" car wash and my bumper was still dirty after. Mediocre at best. read more

Fast. Cheap. And with an additional hand dry. Don't skip over this car wash if you're in need of a quick clean. These guys are great! I have no complaints. read more

About 10 years ago the hanging cloth washers ripped a plastic part from the roof rack of my car. I decided I would never go back. Today, using bad judgement, I took my new car through the wash trying it again and the cloth washer cracked my rear wiper assembly. It must have grabbed the wiper somehow and ripped it. This car wash is behind the times without modern updates and I would warn all that damage can occur to your car. The owner needs to update to a more modern system. Last time I said I would never go back and today was an error. I will never go back. read more

Good, better, best: $3, $5, $6. Almost drove by the place, sandwiched between restaurants on the north side of Washtenaw, but didn't. Opted for the best at 6 bucks---a deal. Two guys brushed the outside of the vehicle getting into corners and crevices. In we went. Out we came, decently cleaned. Once outside, had to readjust the mirrors. No biggie! Glad I didn't almost drive by. Will be back when I'm on Washtenaw and need a wash. read more

This place needs updating. My first and only time through my rear wiper blade was ripped off. He owner did replace this after much follow up but he really didn't want to do it and he said it could happen again in any car wash, however this has never happened before nor has it happened since. The crazy part is my car wasn't that clean afterwards. I have an extra start because the owner replaced my wiper blade arm. Beware! Enter at your own risk! read more

Car looks no different than when I pulled in. They only take cash, which I wouldve known if I looked them up first, luckily had some surprise bills. Its cheap, 6 bucks for the works, so guess Im not too mad about it. But either my car has gotten scratched in last week and I didnt notice or this place put a brand new scratch on my car. Since I didnt take a before picture, cant be certain it was them, but this place is janky enough that its not unlikely. read more

I've come here a few times recently and they do a good job, especially for the price. Every time they've taken a good amount of time with the pre-wash, I've never felt rushed through. read more

Went her to clean out my ride. I had to go to 3 vacuums before finding one that works. So what does that say about the rest of the business; stuff's broken and no one cares? read more

Rude staff! Mediocre car wash. You get what you pay for. I would rather pay slightly more for the zippy wash on Ellsworth.

I'll still come back here because it does the job I seek, but note: First, the extra dollar you pay (so $5) you get all the features I listed before, plus tire shine. Other things I want to mention: They don't do a good job getting off all the bug guts and other smudges off your car. Or if there's built up dirt/dust/tree gunk from the Spring time bloom and the ensuing rain that accumulates all the gunk onto the edge/corners/creases of your car, the wash here won't cut it. You'd need to do some closer, more thorough, (manual) washing for that. read more

Still just $3 for an exterior wash, $4 exterior wash including under carriage, and $5 including all that plus tires and wax. Can't beat those prices! A man is standing out there and you hand him the cash money, then drive on in. read more

Had multiple dirty spots on my car afterwards. Cheap, but you get what you pay for. I would rather pay a couple more dollars to get my car fully clean. read more

Logan is great! Curious and helpful. All the guys here are great. Car is crisp and clean just the way it should be.

This place Sucks. Very unprofessional and careless. I went there today for a quick wash, knowing it is a cheap car wash, so I didnt expect much, but just wanted to be in and out. Well, even for a cheap car wash I do not expect the rollers to quick working and for the car in front of me to hit the car in front of her, me hit the car in front of me, and the car behind me hit me. So on.. 6 cars total, bam bam bam all hit. NO reason for that at all. The workers did not even realize it was happening. How do you not notice that NONE of the cars are moving anymore?!?! I proceeded to lay on my horn for about 15 seconds and they finally got a clue. Their answer was to just have us drive over, yes, drive over the rollers until they were all back in place, and then they just turned the car wash on since we all had to get out. Unbelieveable. No concern or care at all. Once we all had made it out we all of course pulled over to the side to see if there was any damage to the vehicles, the workers or the owner, no one ever came to check at all. They did not care at all. Just carrired on like it never happened. Very thankfully we didnt see any damage but now all of our cars are half washed, and look terrible since the wash had stopped in the middle. Had to actually physically walk back to the workers and owner and request another car wash. Pathetic. Terrible ran business and I will never go back. read more

Will never go back. Yes, it is cheap but you get what you paid for or sometimes you lose something because you paid not enough. Lost a part of car which was not loose because the car is almost brand new. Went back and got a beaten part which did not fit anymore. The heat deformed it. The employee promised to take care of the problem but the owner did not take any action to solve the problem instead said how do we know you lost it here? we can not help you in any forms. Just cheap and don't worth irresponsibly performing job on your car if you care about your car. read more

I had an average experience at this auto wash. Though it appeared to be clean when the wash finished, I am still seeing dirt on my car. If you are looking for somewhere that provides a deep, intense wash, I would not recommend this auto wash. read more

Great guys. Very friendly. Best place in A2/Ypsi for a cheap car wash.

I have been here a few times before. They do an okay job, which is what I expect from a $3 car wash. Today is a beautiful weather day, so I took my car there for a wash. I got the $5 wash because the tires needed some attention. As I went through, I noticed there wasn't any soap coming out. Upon exiting the building, I noticed that my windshield was still dirty. I inspected the rest of my car, and found it to be dirty all over. I went back around, and told the gentleman taking money that it was still dirty and soap wasn't coming out. I was sent back through, this time with the $3 package, and no soap again. My car is still dirty, and now I'm out $5. I wasn't going to go back and argue about the $5. Instead, I'll look for a new car wash. read more

When I feel like my car needs a scrub, this is the place to go. They are fantastic! I always check my cat afterwards to make sure that it's clean and if it isn't clean to my standards, they are fantastic about letting me go through again without recharging me. They also made sure that they got any of the dirty spots that I had noticed the first time. They were so nice about it too. read more

Went there yesterday based on what I read in Yelp and I wasn't disappointed. 3 Bucks for a car wash. Amazing.