Car Washes in San Diego, California

32 listings, including 5 detailers and hand washes. From OpenStreetMap; call ahead to confirm services and hours.

Genie Car Wash

9821 Carmel Mountain Road, San Diego

Self-Serve Car WashesPhone listedWebsite

Lucky Coin Car Wash

4768 Clairemont Mesa Boulevard, San Diego

Self-Serve Car WashesAuto DetailingPhone listed

OB Suds

5002 Voltaire Street, San Diego

Self-Serve Car Washes

Shell

San Diego

Automatic (In-Bay) Washes

Showroom Detail

2045 Pacific Highway, San Diego

Auto DetailingPhone listedWebsite

Soapy Joe's

8455 Cardiff Street, San Diego

Express & Tunnel WashesAutomatic (In-Bay) WashesWebsite

Soapy Joe's

9650 Miramar Road, San Diego

Express & Tunnel WashesAutomatic (In-Bay) WashesSelf-Serve Car WashesPhone listedWebsite

Soapy Joe's

10641 Camino Ruiz, San Diego

Express & Tunnel WashesAutomatic (In-Bay) WashesSelf-Serve Car Washes

Soapy Joe's Car Wash

6675 El Cajon Boulevard, San Diego

Express & Tunnel WashesAutomatic (In-Bay) WashesSelf-Serve Car WashesWebsite

Spot Free Rinse

2140 University Avenue, San Diego

Automatic (In-Bay) WashesSelf-Serve Car Washes
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Estimated Detailing Prices in California

Estimates for 2026, not quotes. Built from BLS wage data for car wash and detailing workers in California ($18/hr median, May 2024). How we estimate · Updated October 28, 2026

PackageSedan or coupeSmall SUV or crossoverTruck, minivan or 3-row SUV
Exterior hand wash and wax$70–$100$80–$120$95–$135
Interior detail (vacuum, shampoo, wipe-down)$135–$200$160–$235$185–$275
Full detail (interior + exterior)$215–$315$255–$375$295–$435

Mobile detailers who come to you usually charge about 10–20% more. Shop labor rate: $50–$74 per hour.

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Nearby Car Washes

Shell

Fairbanks Ranch, CA · 1.8 mi

Automatic (In-Bay) Washes

Soapy Joe's

Fairbanks Ranch, CA · 2.6 mi

Express & Tunnel Washes

Shell

Fairbanks Ranch, CA · 3.3 mi

Car Washes

Circle K

Poway, CA · 3.5 mi

Automatic (In-Bay) Washes

Soapy Joe's

Poway, CA · 4.3 mi

Express & Tunnel WashesAutomatic (In-Bay) Washes

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Listings: © OpenStreetMap contributors (ODbL) · Wages: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics · Data last updated October 27, 2026 · Sources & method