The 5 best car washes in Sydney for squeaky-clean driving
Everybody needs a hobby to get just a little obsessed over. For some people it’s the gym, for others it’s their pets…and for some, their cars. You can drive and fawn over your car all day, but occasionally you need to clean it, too.
You can always wash it yourself at home, but if you really want that top-notch shine, it’s better to head to a professional car wash in Sydney. They’ll clean things up more thoroughly than you can; all you need to do is sit there and sip some coffee while they do the work.
Check out your options below.
How much does a car wash service cost in Sydney?
A car wash in Sydney will cost anywhere from $50 (basic exterior hand-wash) to $200 (thorough machine-wash plus polishing and detailing). You can usually add on some extra cleaning services for moderate fees. Custom washes are sometimes available for negotiable prices.
1. Fine Shine
Address: East Village Car Park, 2-4 Defries Avenue, Zetland
Phone: 1300 346 374
Business hours: 7:30 am – 4:30 pm (Every day)
Fine Shine is a long-standing detailing service provider in Sydney for high-end brands, including Audi and BMW.
Fine Shine lets you choose exactly what kind of car wash you want, whether a quick hand-wash of the outer body, a more thorough cleaning that includes interior vacuuming, or the full “My car is my baby” package that includes polishing and steam-cleaning.
I was also glad to see that pricing is transparent; not a lot of car service businesses are so forthcoming. If your car is a small one, you can expect to pay less for a wash.
Various extra services exist too: dog hair removal, mud cleaning, fragrance, and the like.
Fine Shine clearly knows what it’s doing: they’ve been around for 20 years and have earned over 2,000 glowing reviews from customers.
That said, while extremely rare, a few users did complain about damage to their cars during the wash. Other people also thought that pricing was a bit steep.
I would never go anywhere else!
“Fine Shine stands out as a beacon of excellence, consistently delivering a pristine clean and an all-around outstanding customer experience that makes it, without a doubt, the best car wash service I’ve encountered.”
– Katrine Sarris, Google review
Literally immaculate
“The team at Fine Shine are amazing. There’s no other car wash place I’ve been to that takes the level of care that these guys do. The car is literally immaculate when these guys clean it. And gotta love the beats they play while they work!”
– Adam Majsay, Google review
2. Gold Car Wash & Cafe
Address: 44 O’Riordan St, Alexandria
Phone: 02 9699 9007
Business hours: 24/7
Gold Car Wash & Cafe made the very smart decision to be both a car wash and an eatery, so you can get your brekkie on while your car gets squeaky clean.
You can choose from between several car wash services, including a wash + chamois dry + vacuum combo; or machine buffing and steam cleaning if you really want to get that grime out.
You can also request engine washes, seat fabric/leather treatments, or even motorbike cleaning.
And while that’s going on, you could be happily stuffing your face at the attached cafe. I enjoyed reading through the menu right from the website, which got me all the more excited for the place. (Frankly, the Hulk Breakfast looks like it could feed two people.)
Best of all, Gold Car Wash & Cafe is open 24/7. I should point out though that, like with any other businesses, there were some unsatisfied clients who mostly talked about the occasionally subpar customer service.
An exceptional experience
“I had an exceptional experience at Gold Car Wash today, thanks to Jabber and Simar. Not only did they do an outstanding job cleaning my car, but they also went above and beyond to help me when my car battery unexpectedly went flat. Their professionalism, kindness, and willingness to assist truly saved the day and got me back on the road.”
– Novoneel Rahman, Google review
It’s great value
“Very happy with my silver wash both inside and out. It’s great value. Paid 55 dollars and they made sure they aired the bonnet and removed all the leaves, washed the door frame and my petrol pad inclusive of the price. While I waited I also tried their mayo cheese fried chicken. Was delicious.”
– Mostafa Shadidi, Google review
3. Billy’s Carwash & Cafe
Address: 69 – 71 Belmore Road North, Punchbowl
Phone: 1300418145
Business hours:
- Monday: 8:30 am – 6:00 pm
- Tuesday – Thursday: 9:00 am – 6:00 pm
- Friday – Sunday: 8:00 am – 6:00 pm
Billy’s Carwash & Cafe has been cleaning up cars since 2020, and so is a relatively new business. Nonetheless, they have committed themselves to delivering thorough customer satisfaction via professional and reliable services.
All team members are highly-trained and experienced, and the business has taken pains to acquire the most advanced equipment possible.
You can choose from several different levels of car wash, from an exterior hand-wash (up to $50) to a mini-detail wash that includes polishing, type shine, and air freshening (up to $200).
And of course, there’s an attached cafe where you can get a coffee and a bite to eat while you wait.
Customers who have visited Billy’s report friendly and helpful staff, plus great quality of work. The exceptional customer service was highlighted again and again.
A few customers did complain about vehicle damage after washing, but these seem to be outliers.
Wash was excellent
“Visited for the first time today and got a basic 50$ wash. Was greeted by the staff upon arrival. Wash was excellent, they even cleaned corners of the interior console which no other facility I’ve been to has ever done. Highly recommend.”
– Farhan Ishraque, Google review
Thoroughly impressed by their service
“The staff at Billy’s are outstanding. They greeted me with a smile and were incredibly helpful, explaining the different wash options clearly. My car has never looked better! The wash was thorough, leaving no spot uncleaned. The use of high-quality soaps and waxes made my car shine like it was brand new.”
– King Lawin, Google review
4. Go Carz Car Wash
Address: 138 Milperra Rd, Revesby
Phone: (02) 8551 0337
Business hours: 8:00 am – 8:00 pm (Every day)
Go Carz Car Wash operates in Revesby, and claims to have performed over 2,000 hand washes and put a smile on over 4,000 clients’ faces.
The business specialises in hand-cleaning in particular. Customers can get full-service washing and waxing for their cars, plus interior vacuuming, chamois drying, and tyre shining. Interior and mini-detailing are available too.
If you choose the deluxe car wash option, you can enjoy a cup of coffee on the house.
Go Carz is open 12 hours a day, every day, so you can get your car cleaned up before or after work on a Thursday if you want to. No need to book an appointment, either; just roll right into the shop and the staff will be there to help you.
While most user reviews of Go Carz are good, a few complained about dismissive staff members and incomplete vehicle washing. As with any business, it’s a good idea to communicate what you want clearly, and evaluate the finished work afterwards.
I was extremely impressed
“My car was so dirty and in a mess, however Go Carz car wash made cleaning it a breeze. The work was done to a high standard and I appreciate the attention to detail. The entire team had a positive and helpful attitude, which made the experience much more pleasant.”
– Ranshika Prasad, Google review
I’ll definitely go back!!
“My car was really dirty inside and out, and the team handed it back to me looking fabulous. They did an amazing job, at a really reasonable price.”
– Christine Boyd, Google review
5. Luxe Car Wash Cafe
Address: 1033 Canterbury Rd, Lakemba
Phone: 0426 180 126
Business hours:
- Monday – Friday: 8:00 am – 8:00 pm
- Saturday: 7:00 am – 8:30 pm
- Sunday: 7:00 am – 9:00 pm
Luxe Car Wash Cafe is a family-owned car wash business ready to clean up your ride in Lakemba.
Customers can choose between a standard wash, heavy vehicle wash, and foam wash. Luxe Car Wash’s pricing is transparent, at least for certain wash services; for others like the heavy wash, you’ll need to contact the team for a quote.
You can also request a full vehicle detail, in which they’ll vacuum and shampoo your upholstery. Customised car washes are an option — just talk to a staff member about what you’d like.
The company’s website is sparse, and I couldn’t find much information on it. Regardless, customers seem to like Luxe Car Wash Cafe; there are over 300 reviews talking about the business’ thorough cleaning work, good value for money, and quick turnarounds.
10/10 would recommend
“Took my car in for full detailed cleaning and when I went in to collect it, the car looked brand new, smelled brand new, and polish looked amazing. They even washed the floor mats and that wasn’t what I was expecting.”
– Aung Kyaw, Google review
Keep up the good work!
“The recent rains combined with a leak in my boot turned my car interior into a swamp. I left my car here for 3 days for the team to clean and the result felt brand new.”
– Eric Le, Google review