Good carwash facilities in Silicon Valley?

[Jsvette56]

My new red Tesla is getting dirty. I've been reviewing carwash facilities on Yelp around San Jose and find they all get dinged by a few people (maybe their competitors are doing it?).

Anyone have a good suggestion other than doing it myself?

 

[Norcalgal]

I was brave last weekend and tried Bubbles car wash in Sunnyvale. It's hand wash and they did a pretty good job. I'm not 100% sold on them, but no scratches and my Tesla looked good.

 

[Kaivball]

I use Pacific Car Wash on Bascom near Hamilton.

It's a 100% hand car wash and they wash higher end cars all the time.

They have washed several Model S (including mine three times) and know how to drive them.

 

[tdiggity]

If you have just light dust, the Chevron on colemon (where In-n-Out burger is) has a completely touchless option. Uses only chemicals to wash the car that works well enough. If you have any debris stuck to the car, it won't work that well.

 

[giants2001]

I use Pacific Car Wash on Bascom near Hamilton.

It's a 100% hand car wash and they wash higher end cars all the time.

They have washed several Model S (including mine three times) and know how to drive them.

This has also become my favorite spot for a hand car wash in the South Bay.

 

[vcor]

I've used Bubbles in Sunnyvale (all hand wash) and Classic Car Wash in San Jose. Note - for Classic ask for a hand wash, which is slightly more expensive and takes a little longer. They don't run the car through the tunnel with a hand wash. Both did a fine job.

 

[Brady12]

Resurrecting an old thread - any other suggestions on a car wash facility or maybe more reviews on the ones listed above. Thanks!

 

[SMAlset]

Future Wash (formerly Tesla Wash) waterless car wash in SF Bay/Monterey area

 

[Nrazar]

AJ Detailing seems like a good go for San Jose

 

[timvracer]

My Garage.

 

[thecloud]

My Garage.

+1. As a result of the water conservation measures enacted in my city a few years ago, it's no longer ok to do a traditional wash in the driveway with a hose and bucket [see footnote below], so I learned how to keep the car clean without ever leaving the garage. I just use spray bottles filled with water, some vinegar-based Windex for the glass and tough spots, and a stack of clean microfiber towels to gently mop away the dirt after spray-soaking the surface. I'm extra careful about keeping a light touch to avoid swirls/scratches. Works great and there's no waste water to run off into the drain.

[*] I looked up our municipal code online. The wording apparently has a loophole that permits washing a vehicle if "the hose is fitted with a shut-off nozzle or device that causes it to cease dispensing water immediately when not in use." Still, I doubt I'll ever go back to that old method.

Edit: this comment may or may not be helpful, as the thread is specifically asking for recommendations on where to have your car washed by someone else. Sorry about that.

 

[timvracer]

I use Optimum No-Rinse, it takes very little water, and works fantastic (so no hose in the driveway). If I end up getting really dirty (after a rain perhaps) I can use my power washer quickly to knock off the heavy stuff, then pull into the garage and use the ONR. Overall uses very little water. I just installed a water filtration system as well (on a 'switch') that lets me use soft water for the wash.

Try it out! Much safer than just using water, scratch free washing! I keep the mixture in a spray bottle, and also use a small bucket of it when I do the wash. I also have "The Big Red Sponge".