South Bay Express Car Wash

Not a bad car wash for six bucks, used to be $ 5. I get my car washed here almost every week; last time I was in a hurry and didn’t dry it and there were no obvious water spots, hey if you’re that picky and not pressed for time go to a full service place and pay double (or triple). Vacuum is free with a wash, although some hoses have more suction than others.

So express you’re in and out in under a minute!
This place used to be pretty decent as far as automated drive-​thru car washes go. But they’ve changed. First of all, the water they use is not «spotless» anymore. Spots all over my car, it looks worse than when I took it in.
Other problems: I’m pretty sure none of the extra waxes and protectants that I paid for ($ 12 total) were applied. I didn’t see any foam or anything colorful come down on my car. Basically I got a rinse.
The belt moves you through the wash so fast so your car doesn’t get a good washing. Worse is, because it moves so fast, you barely get any time on the blow dryer so your car comes out soaking wet. I have a tiny little Prius C. It doesn’t take much to get it dry.
Terrible terrible terrible. Do NOT come here.

Is it good if a vacuum sucks… at sucking? Lol
$ 6 for a car wash isn’t so bad. It does its job, or at least with my car it does. I don’t have anything to compare it to, since I haven’t tried any other express car washes. The only thing I don’t like is that their vacuums suck. And not in a good way. Some of the vacuums seem defective and don’t suck as much, so it barely picks up anything.
But if you’re looking for a place to get your car washed for a cheap price, try this place. They close at 7 pm.

Fast and easy drive through car wash when you don’t have time for a full-​service, but the vacuums are very hit and miss… the last 2 times I’ve gone, I’ve had to back out and find a new vacuum station because the one I parked at is broken. Also, the suction power is inconsistent as well.

I can’t believe I’m the first to review this business.
LOCATION — Corner of Artesia & Aviation behind the Shell gas station.
This is my place for in between major car washes location. It’s perfect because its just enough to get me by till I have more time to sit at a full service wash. It not completely dry when I leave. I see people drying & vacuuming their cars, but I leave that to the full service washes.
The best thing is that I sit in my car and return messages while my car is going through the wash.