Canepa’s Car Wash

Attendants and the register people are always nice. They always do a very good job of cleaning my car. A lil pricey but worth it.

I’ve been here multiple times and the service has been great, once you tell them what you want. I always get the $ 25 the works service and the clean outside has been great with them cleaning out my mats as always. The inside clean has been erratic however. One time I had streaks on my side door I expected them to clean but was still there, I had to point it out to them. Same thing happened the roof of my car. There was dirt on it and I had expected them to clean it but they didn’t see it. I always point it out to them and they are always happy to clean it once I say I’m not satisfied. They’re obviously on a rush so might have been missed but they never complain once I tell them so I still give them 4 stars.

First of all I know if I take my car to get washed it won’t be perfect. BUT when I pay the money I expect my car to be cleaner coming out than going in. I went to have my car washed last month and told them that the inside of my windshield had a bad film on it and asked if they can clean it. The next night as the sun went down I could not see that well through the windshield because it was not cleaned. I took it back the next day and asked if I purchased the exterior can they please clean the inside that they missed. They told me NO. So I waited another week and took my car back and told them about the windshield again. I even used my finger tips to show how the dirty the inside of the windshield was. Again the sun went down and my finger lines were still there. They didnt even touch the inside. I understand that nobody’s perfect so I gave them another chance. I went back last Saturday. As soon as we pulled out of the drive way you could see dried soap on All my windows and my paint. I have a black charger so all the dried soap was easily seen. I have given more than enough chances for them to clean my car. I know that it only cost $ 25 BUT I didn’t even get what I paid for. I got a better wash from car washes that are for donations and school fundraisers. So beware! Make sure the soap is completely off your vehicle before you leave.

To bad zero star was not offered cause that is what they would get! Took my week old car for a wash cause I had no time to do it myself! Horrible streaks all over the window, bugs and road grime on the back of the side windows and red lint from their towels all over the car, they didn’t wipe of the dripping water from the sides and didn’t pop the trunk to wipe off the water! What a waste of $ 20! I swear never again will I go here!

Dude… What’s with all the hate??? This was my first time here in years…
I pulled in and a worker immediately came over and asked if i needed a fill up or just a wash, I told him that I just bought this used (DIRTY) car and wanted to get the inside and outside cleaned and I asked if they cleaned the upholstery. He was friendly and explained that with the «works» car wash they wash the outside, clean the inside windows, vacuum, clean the dashboard and center console down and they can EITHER steam clean the mats wet or just clean them dry (I assumed dry meant just vacuum, but I didn’t ask). He also told me they don’t steam clean the seats, or floors, just the mats. He also asked if I wanted air freshener and which scent.
I will say that when you come, try to look PAST the gas pumps to the next canopy where they vacuum to decide which line you will go into. I just picked first empty stall in front where they pump gasoline and ended up having 3 cars in front of me for the vacuum line, while the other two stalls had only 1 person each, so I had to wait longer than necessary. My bad, now I know.
I pulled under the vacuum spot and went inside. They have a small gift shop with house items, decorations, car stuff and gifty items — all pretty expensive, but it gives you something to look at while your waiting. Cliff at the front desk was friendly and quick with cashing me out.
There are only a few seats inside for waiting, and I think I saw a few people sitting outside as well. Once they were done they waved their rags in the air to signal which car was ready. (I never saw ANYONE take out keys to give to the car owner, they just stay by the car until the owner comes to claim with receipt… this is what I remember from years ago too… makes me unsure about some other reviews on here, especially when people only have 1 or 2 reviews… just sayin…)
For what it costs, they wash the outside, vacuum and wipe down inside, and steam mats if you ask them to. This place is cheaper than other comparable places around and I honestly think they did a better job.
with that being said…
ITS A $ 25 WASH PEOPLE.
FIRST OFF — I came at 4pm on a hot Saturday afternoon. These workers are in the HOT SUN all day cleaning DISGUSTING, DIRTY CARS. YES, YOUR CAR IS DISGUSTING. IF YOU DON’T WANT TO CLEAN IT WHAT MAKES YOU THINK SOMEONE ELSE WANTS TO???
SECONDLY — These people are NOT BABYSITTERS ***AHEM*** They have work to do and are not going to be at your every whim. Welcome to the real world.
THIRDLY — IF YOU TELL THEM YOU NOT TO WASH THE MATS WHY THE F**K WOULD YOU GET MAD WHEN THEY, wait for it, —DON’T WASH YOUR MATS.
FOURTHLY (Is that even a word? It is now.) — IF YOU CLEAN SOMETHING WITH WATER, IT BECOMES WET. IF YOU CLEAN SOMETHING UPHOLSTERED, IT TAKES TIME TO DRY…
Give me a break people.
This is NOT where you come to get your car DETAILED. If you want EVERY SPECK of dust and dirt gone then go pay $ 500 to get your car detailed and stop complaining about this place.
I’m sorry for all this yelling, but please, get some COMMON SENSE before you write reviews.

I usually bring my car here for a wash after my oil change at canepa’s lube center because the car wash is free with the oil change. The job they do is usually pretty good, considering its free. However, today I brought my car here without getting an oil change, I was willing to pay for the car wash this time considering the job they’ve done in the past.
I chose the ‘Works’ wash for $ 25. The attendant asked if I wanted my mats washed or vacuumed. He said the washed carpets option comes with the ‘works’ wash and its when they pressure spray the carpet and put it into a machine to clean it. Since its included with the wash, I figured why not.
When my car was done.
–there were so many watermarks on the car
–The seats weren’t vaccuumed.
–the rags they used left so many red lint on my car.
–AND I don’t know about anyone else. but I definitely am not a fan of WET mats in my car. What the hell? I would have expected them to dry it somehow before they put the mats back into the car.
I quickly got over the crappy wash, telling myself not to let it ruin my day. BUT THEN… yes. more. when I got home, I opened the back passenger door and immediately see a whole bunch of crap they didnt vacuum under the seat. It was so obvious. you can see it even standing outside of the car looking in. I don’t know how they missed it.
I had to take my car to Kelly’s Car Wash afterwards to re-​vacuum my car.
Needless to say, I’m never wasting my money for a wash here again unless I get an oil change.

Canepas Car Wash has been in stockton for years also known for the excellent car washes. i always get my wash here and i am always amazed on how clean my car comes out. They are very attentive to all your needs and personal request. I highly recommend this place for your next car wash and for the best customer service in town.

Went to Canepa’s car wash today I have been there in the past and have never had good results.
I requested The Works car wash and the attendant asked if I also wanted the mats done which I immediately replied «no». since that is listed as one of the services included in «THE Works».
I am not sure what happens behind the wall where they do the wash since they have blocked all of the windows that would allow you to see them wash your vehicle.
The car came out and was done in 2 mins flat. I walked over to the vehicle… The mats were not done, The window on the passenger side not clean actually didn’t even look washed, the door Jams not wiped. I informed the guy who was waiting for me to give me my keys and he wiped the tires with some protectant and was done.
I walked inside to the guy at the register and he informed me that that was the lead and he should have taken care of it and he would send the other supervisor out to correct it. Someone came out of the back pulled the mats and started washing them. The other supervisor started wiping down the car but by that time water spots were forming and the car was dry.
Bottom line they are obviously not providing the services they advertise unless you call them on it and could care less about customer service.
Never, Never, Never go to this place they are awful.

The last time my husband took my car in to be cleaned, he noticed the license plate along with my personalized frame was missing when it came out. They didn’t even notice and he had to mention it to a worker. They stopped the wash and found the plate and broken frame, handed it to my husband and basically said «here you go.» No, «we’re sorry, we’ll help you put it back on» or anything. We haven’t been back since.

**** GO SOMEWHERE ELSE****
So I guess I should have read the «updated» reviews since my high school days in Stockton!
Needed a wash, didn’t mind spending the $ 25, had a TWO YEAR OLD on EACH hip and went in to Canepa’s!
When I pulled up, the guy pumping gas was a nice guy, pulled to second station where they vacuum and they were really kind! They told me to take my time when they saw I had two small boys with me… Thought that was very sweet.
Went in and found a $ 67 VW camper tent for the boys, paid for my service $ 138 total…
Waited for my car. Saw it sitting there, seemed fast, even with two lil boys! Asked if it was done, attendants said yes so I went to put boys in their seats.
The minute I opened the doors I noticed the mat was thrown in and not placed straight. Ok whatev. Then I put the other lil guy in and noticed the mat backwards… Ok ok… Go to open front door and the mats were not on the right sides, I’m throwing mats out of car, still trying to get boys buckled. NO ONE is helping out of the FIVE employees standing there! There are NO cars coming out, they are waiting for the next group to come through. The car wasn’t wiped down well. Windshield was not all clean. I only stopped cause they were NOT busy. There were two cars ahead of me and one behind. Didn’t think I’d get a rushed, crappy job for 25 bucks!
I open the back window of my Navigator and the back either wasn’t vacuumed or they missed the entire length of it.
What upset me the most was the help watching me throw mats around with two littles with me.
I stopped at the light and called the car wash. I asked for a manager and the guy who answered said, «he’s busy, can I help you with something»? My reply…“Ya, get your manager, I’ll hold”!!!
Manager comes on, I tell him my story and he tells me to come back so he can «make it right». You mean vacuum? How can you «make right» of BAD service? I don’t have anymore time to spend with littles at a car wash. I Already changed out my mats… Just ask your employees! I was sure to tell the manager that «Vintage Car Wash in Modesto does a way better job with 15 cars inline for LESS MONEY»!
Please change your name to «Speedy Car Wash»! «You get less than you pay for»!
Huge disappointment. Won’t go back. Better service decades ago. Very sad…

I always known Canepa’s to be one of my local favorite car wash places in Stockton, due to their friendly, rapid service.
Today was a nice day, and I decided to wash my Lincoln Navigator since it’s been through the snow and rain this past week. So I brought my car to Canepa’s, because I knew they do a wonderful job getting the car nice and shiny, with no issues. So as I pulled up to the gas pump, where you pick what level of car wash you want, a very rude service attendant greeted me. Not only was I the first car in the third stall to pull up, he goes and greets the next car that pulls in the middle stall. I could see if he told them that he’d get with them after us.
At this point, I didn’t care for him, I just wanted to get my car clean, so I asked for the «The Works» package, ($ 22.00) with Pine air scent, I pulled up the second stall, where you get out and let the workers pre soak the car, Vacuum, and steam clean the car mats, and run it through the touch less car wash machine. I’m inside the gift shop, which looks really cool for somebody who enjoys little fragile trinkets and such. I’m then greeted by another dry, no enjoyment of life personality type of attendant, who collects the money for the car wash. ughh just not the friendly type for such a popular staple in Stockton.
So I sit down on the metal chairs in the waiting lobby to see the shine my Lincoln Navigator once had. While I’m dominating on Flappy Bird, a Hispanic guy comes to me and asks what the door code is to my car. «Uh. Excuse me? I said. «Why?» he then tells me that somehow they locked my car keys in the car while they were cleaning the inside of the car at the second stall. In my head I was ready to explode on these people due to their lack of care for others property. I told the guy, I didn’t know the code, and they need to get my keys out the car. So they did something and manage to get my keys out. We’re like 30 mins in with this wash that should’ve only been about 15.
My car finally comes out the wash, and then is driven to the workers who dry the car, clean the windows, polish the tires, and shines the inside. Cool, right? The Works is a cool package. WRONG! After just 5 mins of the guys doing the final details of my car, I get inside, and smell the nice pine smell, added the smell of a New Car Scent spray I purchased at the gift shop. I look around, as I was driving off, not really thinking much of it, as I had to be in another city later in the evening. But I’m seeing crumbs on the seats, and other spots that are noticeable, my Infotainment screen was smeared from them just wiping too fast, it was a few other dusty spots where on the back of the seats. Ughhh again, I felt driving home.
I get home and look around the car, and see black spots all on the lower part of my SUV, the windows were still streaked, dirt was on the front clip of the car, as if they never touched that area in the pre-​wash phase. I found more crumbs that were ignored in the third row area. So I had to go get my vacuum, Armor all, and glass cleaner and finish where they didn’t begin on half did. At this point, I’m like I could’ve just washed my own damn car, and saved $ 22.00
So pretty much, as a kid Canepa’s Car Wash was the place to be, as the workers put pride and joy into their work and never left your car with a half did job. After what I seen today, I’ll never bring any of my cars here, or get my oil changed. Until they learn how to value their guest that shop there, and be patient with their work, I’ll kindly take my car to Zoom Car Wash, and be treated like a loyal customer, and get into a clean car, without having to ask them to fix what they went over.

Just to update everyone. After a few days (or possibly after reading my SUPER sweet review), Steve called David and let him know he’d ordered new mats for him.
Thanks, Steve!

I have gone here many times and probably was the only place I would take my car to get washed. But, do notice I said «WAS». Here’s my story.
I don’t mind spending $ 9 + tips over here knowing they do quite a good job than most places (esp. for the prices they offer). I could wash my own car myself but hey, I know they need business to help pay their employees. BUT …
Just recently, I’ve encountered some bad s***. I do not know if they have new employees or what; or if they just have that one particular f***head that ruins it for everybody else that is working hard. Anywaise, before this happened to me, it also happened to my husband. Whether they’re not careful or what, but they to damaged the corner of his car door. Like it scraped into the wall or something. Knowing him, he was pissed. He pays attention to every detail. I was like ehhh. How would you know it’s them?
Then!!! I took my NEW car in and BOOM!!! There it is. Same exact spot as my husband. Not as bad but it’s noticeable. I was pissed!!! Cause it was fresh paint and for it to be damaged. Oh man!!! Oh man!!! So, we came by today to talk to who’s in charge. At first, one employee tried to deny it. And he finally grab Jeff (I think he was in charge). But, it seem Jeff took a better way at the situation. We are not asking for anything but simply told them they need to be aware of this crap. It’s intolerable. Therefore, I am not returning here anymore. I’ll just wash by hand from now on. NOBODY’S TOUCHING MY CAR!!!

I was in Lincoln Center and had my husband take my car to get washed at Canepa’s since it was the nearest one while I finished my errands. I don’t usually go there because in the past I’ve been less than pleased with the results from my «car wash» but since it was convenient, I went against my better judgement.
my husband bought the most expensive wash AND filled my car here. Big mistake. There were water spots all over the bottom of my passenger window, side mirrors and sunroof. I think the person who cleaned the inside was blind bc they left the little paw prints that were on my seats and center console. They also did not wipe my cup holder and my mats were not put down correctly, they looked like they had literally been thrown in the car. Guess I’ll be re washing my car when I get home! When will I learn to NOT come here!!! Horrible Horrible Horrible!!!

Bought my son a new car and we wanted to have it checked over. Walked in to the oil change place and told them it was new to us, to check it out and let us know what was needed. I assumed they would find lots to replace, repair or service. The service tech came in and said «only the oil change, everything else can wait or doesn’t need service». I was so impressed with his honesty. They could have soaked me for a great deal more. We will be back!
Also, they gave us a free car wash, which was great. Only complaint was the air freshner was way to strong… actually a stupid complaint. Can’t think of anything else.