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Xtreme Detail
- Money
- Happy
- Truck
“I wasn't even thinking about getting my car detailed but after seeing their handy work and hearing how great their prices were, well I couldn't pass it up and booked right then and there.”
Best Car Wash in Wilmington, NC
24 car washes listed · 11 in Wilmington · 4 open 24/7 · 21 open weekends · 14 rated 4.5+
Data verified October 16, 2026
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Ceramic Pro Elite Window Tinting
- Company
- Products
- Wash
“After discovering my 10-year-old rear windshield with aftermarket tint was mysteriously shattered, I was lucky to get it replaced (Registers Auto Glass) and tinted within 18 hours.”
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Custom Auto Body Collision Repair
- Fender
- Insurance Company
- Estimate
“Best shop ever went to other shops they told its going to be 1 month to repair my car another shop told me 40 days ,took my car here and they fixed it in 2 weeks and it looks like nothing ever happened like new again, they Even communicated with my i...”
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Buff Masters Car Wash
“They do a fantastic job everytime and I like very much that they work as a team Samantha at the front desk has been working here for a very longvtime and is also very knowledgeable about all the services provided at this facility.”
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Squeaky Shine Car Wash
- Side Mirror
- Cleaner
- Windshield
“I'm not sure his name, but there is one guy there who always remembers that I ask for 2 pieces of tape on my back wiper and I really appreciate that!”
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Coastal Carolina Car Wash
- Convenient
- Job
- Vehicle
“Other car washes in the area seemed to only offer vacuums after getting a wash, which was pointless to me because it was going to rain on my trip back home so I didn't want to waste money on a car wash.”
Listed for drivers in and around Wilmington, NC, these 24 shops wash cars. What each one says about wash types, monthly plans and hours comes from its own website; ratings and quotes come from public reviews.
Area overview: Wilmington, NC
11 of the 24 car washes we list are based in Wilmington; the other 13 serve Wilmington from towns including Leland (7 mi), Little River, SC (49 mi) and Southport (20 mi). The car washes on this page are rated from 4.0 to 5.0 across 3,707 reviews; 15 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 (97%), quality (87%) and value (71%). The topics that come up most in reviews of the car washes on this page are "attention to detail" and "communication". 4 are open around the clock; 21 are open on Saturdays and 13 on Sundays. 2 have 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 2002. 5 offer emergency or roadside call-outs; 3 give free estimates; 3 are family- or locally-owned and 1 lists coupons or special offers. 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.
Which car washes listed for Wilmington open on Saturdays or Sundays?
21 of the 24 shops list weekend hours. Check those hours against the wash type you want, since a tunnel, a self-serve bay and a hand wash do not always keep the same schedule.
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H2 Turbo Express Car Wash
- Bugs
- Tires
- Brush
“Luis and Cris were who I met today they are amazing help me out when I need it Luis the hustler go around every car to make sure everyone is good Asked me if he could spray my mats help me out with tire shine a real good example for this place and se...”
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Port City Detail
- Vehicle
- Job
- Dog
“Car looks great.”
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Mister Sudzy Car Wash & Detail
- Call
- Attention
- Vehicle
“They do a fantastic job every time.”
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Teague's Mobile Detailing
- Brand
“Attention to detail (no pun intended) he even found the old container of Chex mix in the truck from Christmas - believe that Teagues will be in every nook and cranny getting your car looking brand new again.”
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Port City Mobile Detail
“I wish I had taken pictures before.”
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Hall
- Cleaning Stations
- Air Fresheners
- Mats
“Did an excellent job getting almost everything off the exterior the vehicle the vacuums at the car wash the towels and clean cleaner are bonus if you have all mats, they'll clean them for you as well no additional charge, highly recommend visit this ...”
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Whistle Express Car Wash
- Blower
- Hoses
- Employees
“After you go through the drive-thru wash there's ALOT of spaces with vacuums and something I haven't seen before which is a detailing air hose there were plenty of rags and cleaner for everyone.”
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Lavish Mobile Detail
“Great detailing service, they came out to do my rav4 and left it smelling and looking great looking forward to having them come agian”
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Southport Auto Wash
- Area
- Water
- Vehicle
“I had an issue with my car wash so I did what I would hope any customer of mine would do (I also own a small business) and I reached out to the company directly.”
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Island Detailing
- Stains
- Price
- Waxed
“By far the best place I've ever had my car detailed.”
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Clean Wheels Car Wash Jacksonville
- Area
- Phone
- Manager
“This is when paying monthly pays off!!!”
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Squeeky's Car Wash
- Bugs
- Art
- Truck
“I think the vacuum cleaner pipe should be round so that it reaches a little more into the narrow places of the vehicle but the rest is good.”
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Personal Auto Repair & Detailing
- Motor
“Thank you for putting a motor in for my daughter car excellent services with good prices the Dealership was going to change me $5,400 to put it in I save a lot and I will recommend again .”
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Bladen Auto Wash & Detail Shop
“Great car detailing job”
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Sandlapper Car Wash
- Do it Yourself
- Vehicle
- Pressure
“I've seen some customers do drying with towel and/or detailing without moving their vehicles out of station while some other customers are waiting for the open station.”
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Art's Car Wash Hwy 9
- Cash
- Towels
- Brush
“We traveled from WV and worked all week and then finally we had time to clean the vehicle before making the trip back to WV and these guys made it a lot easier.”
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Gordon's Elite Detailing
- Wash
- Tacoma
- Brand
“I am very particular with who can wash my ceramic coated black ram 2500 and I think what sets Gordon's aside from the rest is every single wash I have had done (once a week I go) is each wash is just as good as the last.”
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Ceramic Pro
- Showroom
- Team
- Quality
“The team's professionalism, coupled with their expertise, makes Ceramic Pro of Fayetteville Elite Dealer & Lumberjack Auto Detailing my go-to for all automotive detailing.”
Car Wash Services in Wilmington, NC Cost Estimates
Minimum cost
$12
Maximum cost
$42
National Average
$23
$18
$30
Typical price range is based on 461 cost profiles
Why these companies made our list
What customers say about car washes in and near Wilmington
- “I plan to remain a loyal customer and highly recommend Squeaky Shine Car Wash to all my friends and family!” — customer of Squeaky Shine Car Wash
- “I’ve been coming here for years! They have the friendliest staff and best car wash services in town!” — customer of Buff Masters Car Wash
- “Great car wash with a quality wash. Friendly employees and a great price on monthly packages.” — customer of Whistle Express Car Wash
- “Great value and convenience for a car wash on the day to day!” — customer of Hall
- “My new favorite car wash. Easy to get in and out of, lots of powerful vacuuming stations, and a great wash.” — customer of Squeaky Shine Car Wash
Excerpts from public reviews of the car washes listed on this page.
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