This car wash is run by crooks. It soaps up your car and shuts down without rinsing. It doesn't even do a good job of soaping up, with low water pressure. The Shell station owner then has the nerve to blame you for "moving your car during the wash". I did not move and my passenger can second that. This place is a scam. read more

Pre-wash soap & scrub while you wait in line for automatic car wash (which can be a lengthy wait, but i personally dont go while in a rush). free microfiber cloth and vacuum use with non-basic car wash purchase. $10 tuesday discounts. Option for detailing services. My only complaint is the unclear direction from the attendant. He wanted me to pay after the wash, then doused my car in soap. Had to use the windshield wipers to make sure i didnt hit him. read more

Two words: greedy pricks. But since I should follow that up with an explanation, I will. Happily. They offer the only Express wash that I've ever known of in my entire life that deprives you of getting your car dried just because you paid for the cheapest most expensive option available. They won't turn on their fans for you because you only paid $12, not the Super Premium Ultra Deluxe Plus for $17. Disgusting. read more

The wash was good but the service was terrible. The guy covered my car with soap while I was in line and then yelled at me for not moving forward when I couldn't even see out of my soap-covered windshield. Then he told me to keep moving forward PAST the pay station, and then accused me of stealing by going into the drive through without paying, despite the fact that he told me to keep going. Would have been better if they just let the automated wash do it's thing instead of getting in everyone's business. read more

I decided to stop reading Yelp reviews and just drive around to find a car wash. As soon as the man came out making people move their cars up and spraying our cars with soap, I knew I had read the bad reviews for this one. The car wash itself just takes a while, especially the ones that cost more, so there was no reason to make anyone move up... there wasn't anywhere to go. I was second in line and the woman ahead of us was having issues with the machine and was parked back by the machine, I could see the red light so it didn't bother me that she wasn't moving up since the car wash itself takes at least 5 minutes per car. I guess there was a back up of cars extending past the entrance of the car wash because a man can up and started knocking on our windows and telling us to move up, we weren't sure he worked there until he started spraying our cars with soap. I still needed to pull my car up, get out and pay and couldn't see where he was because all of my windows were soapy. He then stood there as I was trying to pay and made me super nervous, the machine kept declining my card (I used it right before and right after so I don't know what the issue was) so I used my husbands on the third try. This man took the card and was trying to do it for me but didn't ask me which of the 3 car wash options I wanted and then kept putting the card in the wrong way. He definitely made the car wash more stressful than it needed to be. Car wash was fine. I would've preferred no contact with any employees unless there was an issue. Isn't that part of the reason people go to automatic car washes? read more

Their car wash does a decent drive-thru-wash quality job of cleaning, but a terrible job of drying so bring your own towel. See my photos of after the machine was done drying, it barely looked like it had done anything. Also in case you're wondering, if there's about 8 cars in front of you, of course depending on what wash level everyone chose, you've got about a 45-minute wait. read more

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This is the absolute worst "automated" car wash ever. The machine only does one car at a time, you have to brush you own rims, dry your own car. It took us 50 mins from start to end. I wasted almost an hr of my life here that I will never get back. My time would've been more productive if I was masturbating instead. read more

Probably one of the worst car washes around. Don't bother waiting if you see a car in the entrance of the car wash as it will be a 30+ min wait for a mediocre wash. read more

Decent prices and good results. Working the card reader can be tricky, otherwise no complaints. Heads up: if there are 4-5 cars in front of you waiting time can be up to 25 minutes. read more

Winchester Shell & Car Wash - Car Wash Near Me - San Jose, California

Prices are not bad, but the wash was horrible. The angles to get into the car was is exceptionally tight. Don't go there with a larger vehicle r a truck. read more

New carwash is a big hit.much better than before. A winner 4 washes for 45 is a great deal. 7 dollar saving. No other carwash that cleans so well. Helpful cashier. read more

I always use this shell as a primary place to fill up gas and wash my car. Its always good. Like the staff. Always friendly. They got new car washing machine, which us doing a great job now. Like it read more

An hour for a car wash. An hour. Don't go here. You'll get trapped in line and unable to leave.

My senior mom went for a car wash and I was with her. All of the sudden the cashier comes out and hurries everyone up to move up the line in a very RUDE way! He yelled at my mom & clapped his hands at her because she he thought my senior mom was slow she went out the car to pay. I told him that his car wash machine was too slow not my mom and that he was RUDE to treat paying customers like that! We waited so long and the car wash machine didn't even dry moms car! Do not go there! If I could would give 0 stars! Very RUDE short middle aged East Indian man! read more

The manager of this carwash and gas station is a big lier. And he has ugly attitude. I take my car here for gas and carwash and he's supposed to punch my carwash card each time I go carwash but it happened twice that he punched my card on the same spot he had punched previous time!! This isn't right and it's wrong. What should he be so dishonest. I don't care about money but this manager try to rob customers! read more

Terrible car wash. Waited nearly an hour in line. And when you're in the line you're stuck. Biggest waste of time.

Pretty good car wash for a pretty good price. I recently discovered this spot and it's become a favorite. You have 3 different options to choose from, with prices ranging from $9 to $13. read more

Don't get the car wash when there's the young Indian lazy Fock working. Normally when you get car wash, they will spray the soap all over your car, today that lazy fock don't want to soap my car because according to him it's too busy for him. There's no one inside store. Every time I have went the older Indian guy will still come outside to spray my car. Go down to chevron, At least you know it's consistent value from what you get. Lazy fock. read more

Easily the dirtiest, nastiest, pigeon infested car wash I've ever seen. There is a dead pigeon in the wash. The area is disgusting looking and you can tell no one really cares to keep up the appearance. I paid for the wash when I bought gas so I was locked in, but I will never come back and now I feel like I need to re-wash my car. Go somewhere else. Don't give these people your money. Maybe they will read this and do something about their grounds and hopefully clean up the dead bird and trash. You people are gross. read more

Yesterday on 9-1-14 I went to Shell (1025 Winchester Bl. San Jose, Ca.) to gas up and get a car wash. I needed air first and went to the air station, it clearly states that I HAVE to pay. I went inside and specifically and clearly asked "do I have to pay for air" I was told "YES". I said even if I purchase gas and a car wash he once again replied "YES". After we scrounged for 4 quarters and put them in, I saw the free sign (conveniently placed in a non visible location). I went inside and said, you told me that I had to pay, it says free? He said he NEVER said that, I spoke clearly and heard your response, you told me that I had to pay! He again denied it and basically called me a liar. I would have left at this point but because time was important my girlfriend was already gassing up the car. At this point I must admit I was angry, I was loud and cussing, he again repeatedly and completely denied what he had told me. I told him I would be contacting the proper people about this (he did not care). I intend on standing 100% on my principles here and will see this through as it is a violation of California Law (AB 531). To add insult to injury, the car wash was awful! There are many stations in the area, use the other ones, I know I will! Here is the law: http://www.cdfa.ca.gov/egov/dms/aw/ Added note: The owner called me, apologized and gave me 3 free washes. I raised my review from 1 to 3 stars as a result. read more

Mr. Patel provided me with amazing customer service! His positive attitude brought a great experience to my heart while debating which wash option was best for my dirty car. Mr. Patel was A1...he deserves a raise!! Thank you, Mr. Patel!! read more

Expensive carwash and you have to pay extra for vacuum. Only 2 slots for vacuum and 1 is out of order.

Very bad car wash!!! After car wash my car was dirty and wet :( Never go again Credit card machine doesn't work read more

I was just here a week and a half ago. Had a great experience. Today none of my credit cards worked on the car wash machine, so I had to go inside and speak with the attendant to notify him of the machine not working properly. His response was no on else complaints. I was thinking to myself was this the same car wash place that I had just praised? I had him run my card on the register and no problem. Next time I will go to another car wash. I dont need the rude service. I will also send a complaint to Shell corporate. However the new car wash machine is awesome. read more

Use the vacuum with 1.5$ not the one with 1$. More the cost more the power :) I wanted a car wash but there was some maintenance and so I don't have any views on the car wash read more

Car wash is good for people who consistently wash their car because it helps with mild dirt. Dryer doesn't help that much but gets the job done. I would only use this if I kept doing it every week or every other week... not if I accumulated a lot of dirt already because it wouldn't clean it as much. read more

My experience at Shell was great from the start, Mr. Patel is very nice and helpful. Always come here to get gas and wash my car. Very pleased and would recommend to anyone! read more

I enjoy the great costumer service of this car wash and the great helped of Patel,he is so helpful so warm welcome Not only myself but to others.come for a great service I really recommend . read more

Do not go to this car wash. We went here hoping to get the outside of the car cleaned qickly and we were stuck in line for 45 minutes for some unknown reason. It wasn't busy, and we couldn't get a refund because you pay then get in line. read more

This review goes to Damir, the mechanic at this Shell station. If you're looking for honest and hard working, I HIGHLY suggest going to Damir. So knowledgeable, made my visit to check my car out so easy. Thank you Damir, you've eased my mind! read more

My credit card information was skimmed off of their outside Gas Pumps. I was in San Jose for a work event and stopped by the Gas station for a quick fill up. I was a little skeptical as the place is not well kept and the car wash was full of Pigeons. For that reason alone, I used a credit card I have not used in over 5 months. Sure enough within 12 hours my card number had been skimmed/stolen off their machine and was being used fraudulently to make purchases. Even Bank of America agreed, given how little I use this card, that this was 100% where my info was skimmed from. Buyer beware. Avoid this Gas Station at all costs. read more

Car washes range from $9-13 here. I purchased the mid range wash which supposedly has excellent drying. The wash itself is great, the drying is so so, plenty of spots left on the windshield but hey, it's a gas station wash. Only 10 cents off per gallon with a fill so since its Shell, you're not saving much. read more

This auto shop has saved my bacon on 2 occasions, and I am long overdue for writing a review. This is what a neighborhood gas station/auto shop should be like. First, I managed to get my car hood stuck - the latch wouldn't operate. It was necessary because I had to drive to a windshield repair shop on a rainy day to get the cracked windshield replaced, but first I had to repair my wipers, which had blown apart on Hwy 101 during a downpour the day before. In the attempt to fix my wipers, I managed to screw up the latch. This happened 2 days after I had surgery, my other car had problems as well, and I was at the end of my vehicle rope, so to speak. I live near Winchester and Williams and went to the Shell station on a Sunday morning, expecting it to be closed, and the mechanic fixed the latch, got the wipers functional, and lowered my blood pressure for no charge. Perhaps my car distress was plain to see. Eternally grateful. Second, on the day before a month-long work trip, I realized I had 3 days to get my son's car smogged. Again, I run to the closest smog station, Winchester Shell, about 6 pm on a Saturday. Almost closing time. He asked me if I brought a coupon. Ever the bargain hunter, I offered to drive back home and print the on line coupon. No worries, he said, I'll give you the $20 coupon, just write a yelp review. My 1987 truck passed the smog, no problems, and no late fees, This guy is just nice. Give him your business. You won't regret it. read more

Yesterday 07:01:2017I went to car wash really very good at affordable prize in san jose and vacuum is very strong enough to clean my car. The guy in the store was sooo helpful to customers read more

What a rip off! We pulled into the car wash and the sign said 1 & 5$ only. We only had a ten and figured we would try it. The machine took the bill and we got an 8$ wash, but no change. My wife went to the office to ask for the change and the clerk said the machine did not take tens. He refused to give us our change saying is we came back Monday his boss would open the machine and if there was a ten, he would give us change. We are not only not going back Monday, But we, along with the riding group I am in will make it a point of not going to any Shell station again read more

I would never go to this car wash again. I waited over 50 minutes to get my car washed. I would have rather paid 25 dollars to get my car washed at a real car wash. I missed an appointment because of this place. read more

I enjoy the great customer service of this car wash, and the great help of Petal, he is so helpful, so warm welcome. Not only myself, but all my friends come for the great service of this place. Thank you Petal. read more

Ive been going to this gas station for a min. Today I went to vacuum my car and the vaccum didnt start. I told the attendant and he replied "yiu nhave to wait a a momenr to it to start"!. The machine never started. I suggested that a small sign be put there. He then relied. " your the first customer that complains". Wow! Then he had the nerve to throw the vacuum hose on the ground in a puddle of dirty water. Why would he do that? What foul customer service. read more

This is the best car wash. New machine and the clerk is super nice. I will always be a customer.

Excellent carwash, one of the best in San Jose, new and will have your car sparkling! Very good customer service as well!