Algonquin Auto Wash and Detail

Be careful. I go through $ 3 washes all the time with no problems. Just took my daughter’s Jeep through and the antenna was bent so bad it almost fell off. They have a sign saying that they are not responsible for broken antennas. Obviously they have this problem frequently. Too rough for nice vehicles.

A «detailer» should at least have some attention to DETAIL! Not these guys!!!

Me: Just the $ 3 wash please.
Them: I can give you the $ 6 wash for $ 5.
Me: No thanks, just the $ 3 wash please.
Them: Your wheels are really dirty and they could use the wheel cleaner the $ 6 wash has. Also, there’s no high pressure on the $ 3 wash. I really wouldn’t recommend the $ 3 wash.
Me: Thanks again, but I’ll stick to the $ 3 wash for now.
Them: Alright… (rolls eyes as attendant takes my money).
Me: (Thinking wtf?!?)

A car wash is a car wash in many instances. The reason for the one star is simple, there are times that a $ 3 wash is all that is needed. It’s clearly an option on their board, but they shame you into upselling to a better wash. I always decline, but they make you feel like crap for not agreeing. Absolutely horrible way to do business. If they don’t want to sell the $ 3 wash, then don’t offer it as an option.

I am not happy. I got the full service which is $ 22 plus a tip. And when I got back Into my car there were spots everywhere. There was still sand on my back seats and around the seat belt holder on the floor. The man in no way vacuumed underneath the seats or between the door and the seats because there were still clumps of dirt in between it. Also there had been a bug spot from killing one on my dash that was still present. When I got home that spot came off with no problem at all dust in every corner and my cup holders were still sticky. I don’t know what all this service promises but it was disappointing.

BEWARE here. LAZY guys that have zippo customer service skills and could care less if your car was damaged. How would you like to exit the wash only to find someone else’s bumper under your wheel and car preventing you from driving? When I asked for help they said it wasn’t their responsibility! They wouldn’t do anything to help me!
I have damage to my bumper and have tried to reach the owner.
DO NOT GO HERE!!!

STAY AWAY!!! The wash is total crap! What to really watch out for is their cheap crap equipment ripped off my side view mirror after I asked them if we should move it in! They said «too bad that’s your problem, now get out before we call the cops!» All this before we could get a word in with the horrible management crew! YOU HAVE BEEN WARNED STAY AWAY!!!

The $ 3 car wash does the job but the big downside is the high pressure upsell when paying for the wash. A simple no thanks to their upsell to a more expensive wash isn’t good enough. They will continue tell you how bad the $ 3 wash is and that you need a more expensive wash.
Even had the guy tell me the $ 3 wash is just a rinse and its not meant for winter. ok, whatever. Management — Please no more UPSELL!

TURN AROUND. GO ANYWHERE ELSE.
I wish I could put zero stars. I paid something like $ 22 for a mini detail and they barely vacuumed. I get that it is a Saturday and there is a line but it was finally nice out so that had to have been anticipated and they should have staffed appropriately.
Right after they started detailing it, one of the managers came and told me that I needed a sealant because big tires on my jeep means more mud on my doors. He told me it normally costs $ 200 but he was doing a sale for $ 100. I explained that I had a hair appointment but I would think about it and maybe come back this week. He continued to pressure me that i should pay for it now and come back later because I really need it and he doesn’t know how long the deal will go on for. I know a salesman when I meet one. I might get a sealant eventually and I will happily pay $ 200 anywhere else as long as it means I don’t have to deal with that kind of harassment.
So I’m sure this affected how hard they worked on my car, especially when I purposely pointed out some sticker residue on the windshield and they told me it would not be a problem to be removed– it wasn’t touched.

Should have read the reviews before I wasted money. Could have avoided disappointment. Would have gotten a better wash at a Shell Station. Warning save your money can’t believe this place is still in business. You’ve been warned.

Trying to check in but they never open on time at this place. Not sure why they say 8am when they never open at that time.

I have gone to this car wash for years because I’m thrifty and I like the $ 3 wash (and free vacuums). It was always fine – it did the job. However, I have a new car now and when I brought it here recently to wash about 100 pounds of salt and road funk off of my car (a Toyota RAV 4) the car wash bent my front license plate beyond all recognition – like a crumpled up soda can! Unfortunately, I didn’t realize it until after I got home. I was able to sort of bend my license plate and back into shape. Maybe it’s a design flaw with the car and not a problem with the car wash, but now I’m afraid to bring my RAV4 back here. I will, however, be back with my older car because the $ 3 washes are great!

Unfortunately, the negative comments are true. Just got the $ 6 wash to get rid of all the Winter Yuck on my car and the machine snapped my wiper blade off.
I understand that it’s not their fault because they have a sign posted, but they added insult to injury when I came back around to get the broken piece and they told me I needed to pay to go through again in order to leave.
I’ve never experienced worse customer service in my life and the wash was really subpar on top of it. Bad product + bad service = never going back (and you shouldn’t either)
Fantastic alternatives for affordable, quality washes within a few miles.

STAY AWAY!!!
Every negative comment on here is true.
Most important, you’re car will get damaged if you become a patron. I’ve been going here for a while now and have noticed in the last 2 months my car has been damaged twice by this wash. Once I noticed the side to side tall roller get hung up on the car in front of me and got pulled sideways, and it did the same thing on mine. When I got out to dry my car I found a few scratches right where it got hung up. The second time was last night. I asked the guy at the booth if someone could just spray the hood to get some sand and salt of there before it goes in, he replies ‘uhh, you’ll get what you get’. What?!? So I go through anyway and now the clear coat is scratched on a car I’ve had for 2 months now.
Next, you will be treated better at a Nazi concentration camp, jail, or your ex wife’s house. Good customer service does not enter into this place. In fact I wouldn’t be surprised if they’re all ex-​cons on some sort of government funded work program. How else can you offer a $ 3 wash.

So, I went back to this car wash. Guy at attendant was nice, but unfortunately many of the vacuums have little to no suction at all to vacuum my vehicle.

I wouldn’t even give them 1 star. I have had nothing but problems with these people. the illegals in the back that clean out the car do a terrible job. I confronted this young guy about it and he could care less. they had some poor pregnant hispanic lady vaccuming out my car and they were running the car and A/​C the whole time. The rims were still dirty and the drying job they did was terrible. there were spots all over my windows still.
This was my experiance in the summer last year. this year I thought I would give it try again and i want to say the same thing happend except for the A./C car running the whol time. crums still under seat, hand marks on the door… and no help from the manager.
STAY AWAY… The super car wash automatic is better for the money except you will have to dryer your own car.

This car wash is terrible. If its a busy day they crank up the speed on the rollers and
you will leave the wash with plenty of soap still on your car. It worthless to complain
to any of the employees as they must me trained by the manager to be extremely rude to customers. Plenty of other car washes in the area. This place is owned by Mickey Mouse run by Donald Duck and Goofy. Too bad I could not leave 0 stars on the rating. 1 star is way overrated.

STAY AWAY FROM THIS PLACE!
I rarely go out of my way to rate a negative comment,… but after the service I got. I absolutely have to. I had a mini detail done at this car wash for 22 dollars. sounds like a fair deal? Boy was I wrong. For 22 dollars I have dirty finger prints all over the inside of my car. I went back to talk to Bic, the manager and told him that I JUST got out of the car wash and noticed these prints ALL over the inside of my car. He went to speak with a lady who had cleaned the inside windows and her hands were clean, but I asked to see the other guy who was cleaning out my mats (who also helped to clean the inside) and he was no where to be seen. Surprise. I’m sure they hustled him in the back to clean his hands. When I addressed the situation they looked completely oblivious and started to turn the situation around and began blaming me. yeah. right. like I’m going to purposely rub DIRT all over the inside of my car, especially in the areas they would have to touch in order to clean the windows. What really got to me was they made it seem like it was no big deal and even started laughing. trying to make me look stupid. What kind of «professional» business are they running here? Go here if you want fast-​food type business on your car. I’m bringing my car to a place that doesn’t take 10 minutes to race through the inside of my car. I even tipped them pretty well. Last time im tipping before doing a full inspection. Save yourself some money and go somewhere else! Good Bye Algonquin Car Wash.

Will never go back. Their machine broke the rear window wiper off my car. I called the manager, he was very nasty and would not pay to have it fixed. Also he would not give the wiper blade back to me.

The «wax & buff while you wait» $ 35 special is what used to be called a «come on»…they immediately try to upsell you to the clay bar full detailing for over $ 140. So I watched while one of the workers basically rubbed and wiped off a liquid wax… did our small SUV in 20 minutes. You know by time that’s a very basic job… and they had the gall to charge the extra $ 20 for an oversized vehicle when we have the Blazer sized SUV.
The $ 3 – 5 washes are a great deal. But avoid the gimmick detailing promotions as not worth the money… nor the results… didn’t cut thru the layer of grime on a white vehicle like a good wax does.
7÷22÷12 UPDATE The $ 3 wash is still a good value… still only thing I’d take my vehicle there for. Even though they have a pressure gun at entrance to wash… they won’t use it on your rocker panels if you ask. Just seems to be all about getting cars thru as fast as possible to collect the $ as quickly as possible.