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Solar Express Car Wash

(35)

DIY
Price
Vacuum

“I just tried out this relatively new Solar Car Wash location today after attempting to go to the location on University Ave, but the line was backed up for whatever reason (I think the automatic car wash was broken?).”

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Alberty Detail Shop

(8)

“Brought my grimy 14 year old Prius (Alphonse), covered with peeling stickers, into be detailed.”

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Xlnc Auto Beauty

(50)

Shampoo
Smell
Wash

“The team showed an incredible level of skill and attention to detail, especially when it came to addressing my main concern - a particularly nasty protein shake spill on the passenger side”

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Al's Auto Detail-Mobile Services

(44)

Headlight
Price
Owner

“I don't detail my Tacoma often, but when the paint needs some love after 4 days of off roading on narrow roads with lots of bush or mesquite like in the desert, then Al's is the place I take it for detailing.”

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California Detailing

(50)

Customer Satisfaction
Job
Team

“I brought in my red '92 Mazda Miata for a full paint correction and ceramic pro gold package (which has quite a difficult paint to work with, may I add).”

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Specialty Mobile Detailing

(50)

Road Trip
Job
Brand

“He and Gabriel managed to remove stains I thought were permanent, found and removed dust and dirt that I hadn't even known was possible to reach, and honestly made my car look brand new inside.”

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Area overview: Berkeley, CA

The 24 car washes on this page are rated from 3.9 to 5.0 across 3,186 reviews; 16 have 50 or more reviews and 14 are rated 4.5 or higher. When customers rate these car washes on specific qualities, they most often praise professionalism (94%), quality (84%) and value (77%). 1 is open around the clock; 20 are open on Saturdays and 16 on Sundays. 1 has a BBB rating of A or A+. Domain records put 7 websites of the car washes on this page at ten or more years old; the oldest dates from 1993. 1 offers emergency or roadside call-outs; 3 give free estimates; 1 is family- or locally-owned and 2 list coupons or special offers. We have a website on file for 15 of the car washes on this page; 12 publish a contact page; 11 list a public email and 3 take bookings online. We count these figures across the car washes on this page; distances are straight-line, and hours and prices change, so confirm the details with the car wash before you visit.

Data verified October 9, 2026

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SF Clean Car Detail

(50)

Water
Car Cleaning
Coating

“I only did an interior detail so not sure how long it would take for everything else but Chiuy gave a great price for the service and was so kind and wonderful.”

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Clearwater Car Wash

(39)

Drying
Soap
Credit Card

“I just discovered this place and I thought let's try it and the truth is I give it 6 stars, each device works perfectly and the best thing is you can pay with Apple Pay or any card, bills or coins.”

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Heart

(35)

Vacuum
Prices
Drive Through

“Free powerfull vacuums”

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Kaady Car Washes

(43)

Bird
Vacuums
Price

“So that part doesn't get clean, and you have to stop your car to get out and remove the tape (if you remember) and clean the area that was blocked from cleaning by the tape.”

FAQs

What should I expect when I arrive?

You'll be greeted by friendly, professional people who will guide you through the simple process. Basically, all you need to do is put your vehicle in neutral when asked, and relax! We'll do the rest. We clean the vehicle exterior with gentle cloth washers and mild cleaning solutions. Your wheels and whitewalls will be cleaned, and your vehicle will be rinsed and gently air dried - all automatically, in three minutes or less!

How do you save water?

By comparison with a study showing that the average person uses between 100 and 150 gallons of water when washing a car by hand, our computer-controlled system uses only 30 to 45 gallons of fresh water for each wash, in addition to over 100 gallons of recycled water.

What kind of cleaning products do you use?

Our cleaning products use no acids, caustics or phosphates, and are biodegradable. They are safe for your vehicle and for the environment. To guarantee this, they are manufactured to our specifications by a sister company of Kaady Car Washes. They are made exactly to our specifications to ensure that they are the safest, most effective products available. It's even likely that your vehicle was cleaned with Kaady products before it was delivered to you, since many major manufacturers use Kaady Chemicals either as the final step in the manufacturing process, or to clean them after shipping.

What's the difference between Liquid Polish and wax?

Liquid Polish is a cleaner, not a wax. Think of polishing your fine silver. Liquid Polish helps to remove stubborn stains, and add gloss and luster to your vehicle's existing finish. Wax is a layer of protection between the elements and the surface of your car. You should have a good coat of paste wax applied to your vehicle once a year. If you are uncomfortable doing it yourself, a detail shop can do it for you for around $100.

How do I protect my clearcoat?

Regular application of Ceramic Paint Protection creates a polymer barrier that helps protect clearcoated surfaces from UV rays and airborne contaminants, as well as acids from leaf stains, tree sap, bug spatter and bird droppings ...all of which can eat through the clearcoat and cause permanent damage. Ceramic Paint Protection is designed to provide a protective polymer barrier for up to 30 days from date of application. So make it part of your "routine maintenance" by asking us to include it with your car wash on a monthly basis.

We try to answer commonly asked questions like these on the FAQ page of our website.

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510 Mobile Detail

(36)

Truck
Ceramic
Price

“From the first call where he shared so much information, to setting the appointment and the actual wrap itself, he was a pleasure to deal with and a true professional.”

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Mickey's Auto Detail

(48)

Carpets
Car Wash
Price

“Then I left and had to detail my car myself as I wasn't about to come back and wait in a long line after I had arrived an hour before they opened to be first in line.”

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Best Detail Inc.

(27)

Price
Team
Business

“Got my car detailed here last month and was so impressed with not only the quality of service (the car looked great) but also the attentiveness of Jose - he clearly wanted to know that I was satisfied with the job and followed up to make sure.”

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HTI Tank Wash

(16)

“Good fast service”

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Charlotte's Web Car Detailing

(39)

Job
Price
Attention

“Quality service at a decent price Services Steam cleaning, Full body wash, Exhaust tip polishing, Clay bar treatment, Headlight polishing, Seat shampooing, Engine detailing, Auto detailing, Wheel washing, Window tinting, Interior scenting, Auto inter...”

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Richmond Hand Car Wash

(41)

“Speed and efficiency, I really recommend the place, giving yourself the opportunity to have someone else give your car a little cat's hand is comforting.”

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Washington Avenue Car Wash

(34)

Self Service
Machine
Price

“Safe , clean , affordable”

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Kaceeschevron

(27)

“I tip the prewash guys because I still find this idea useful for a better clean, even thou it's not necessary for them to be there- I recommend to them to use large manual shams to clean the body of the car rather than those wooden scrub sweepers.”

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Lucky Auto Detail

(33)

Clean
Price
Smell

“The wait isn't short but the work put into the car washing was impressive, especially that it was human powered by only 2-3 people on a high demand service roll.”

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J & J Auto Services Co

(15)

Job

“Best auto shop in all of richmond and 1 of the best if not the best in hole of california just got my tires and windows done, very very nice people to work with and won't let you down!”

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Castro Car Wash

(29)

Hand Wash
Upsell
Vacuum

“I was reading the review before I came and saw different opinions do I decide to bring my suv BMW x3 so I picked details packaged $300 they did amazing 👏 my car looks like brand new.”

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Ride on Drive

(11)

Stains
Efficient
Price

“There were numerous photos of various high-ended cars that shoe the before and after clean and they clean looked like it came straight out of the factory.”

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Community Car Wash

(20)

Job

“I took my work van there for full inside the cabin details but unfortunately, they didn't clean my windows from inside and as a result, I had foggy blurry view during the night driving....”

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By the Bay Carwash

(19)

Clean
Price

“The guys there are helpful and do great work”

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Average Cost	$23
Minimum cost	$12
Maximum cost	$42

Car Wash near Berkeley, CA

Solar Express Car Wash

Alberty Detail Shop

Xlnc Auto Beauty

Al's Auto Detail-Mobile Services

California Detailing

Specialty Mobile Detailing

Area overview: Berkeley, CA

SF Clean Car Detail

Clearwater Car Wash

Heart

Kaady Car Washes

510 Mobile Detail

Mickey's Auto Detail

Best Detail Inc.

HTI Tank Wash

Charlotte's Web Car Detailing

Richmond Hand Car Wash

Washington Avenue Car Wash

Kaceeschevron

Lucky Auto Detail

J & J Auto Services Co

Castro Car Wash

Ride on Drive

Community Car Wash

By the Bay Carwash

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