Mission Gorge Car Wash

This place is pretty over priced for what you get. 3 dollars for 4 minutes to start you off. Soon you realize it’s a race against time to get from one corner of the wash bay to the other, whether if you are trying to rinse your car or soap it with their soap brush that produces enough soap for three cars, the initial 4 minutes isn’t close to enough. Then when you get down to your last seconds, you will find out that adding another dollar only give you another 30 seconds. Its almost worth waiting and putting in another 3 dollars. By the way, if you spend that 6 dollars that will still leave dirt as well as soap on the car with only about half rinsed off. I didn’t even spend the time to see how much the vacuum station was gonna cost me. That’ll be the first and last time I go to this place. Thank you for your time.

Pretty good place to wash your car, nothing fancy but it was clean and everything worked.

Quick and easy car wash. I was happy with the end result. I would recommend it for average to medium priced cars. I wouldn’t bring an expensive or high-​end car.

Great car wash if you are looking for options. Self serve, brush or touch free car wash plus a vacuum area all in one spot!
When my husband and I lived in the Mission Valley area we would frequent the Mission Gorge Car Wash. We couldn’t wash our cars in our complex since our HOA was so strict and this was the closest self serve location.
We spent approximately $ 12 for each of the car wash options and you get a token to use for the vacuum. The brush and touch free car wash was decent although my husband thinks that there are others that are better that also include the under carriage wash (if that’s what you call it) but for some people that option isn’t a big deal. For the self serve stations the soap is decent but obviously not your premium car wash soap so I mean washing your car at home is always better in that you get to choose the products you use on your vehicle however not all have the luxury of doing that so going to these car wash areas is the next best option! Or you can use the self serve station and bring your own soap and a bucket if you are very particular about your car. I believe there were 3 – 4 self serve stations and 2 automatic car washes and several vacuums for use. If we still lived in the area we would most likely still be coming here but if you’re looking for a car wash stop by the Mission Gorge Car Wash and try it out for yourself!

Just returned from cleaning my car. This is the self-​wash next to McDonald’s on Mission George in Granville. I used this car wash many times in the past but not recently until today. I was pleased to see I could just swipe my debit and did not need coins. BIG mistake! Just check my account… $ 6.00 for wash (not bad) $ 20.00 for vacuum! That’s insane. My car was not even that dirty. Do Not use payment card feature. Big rip off.
******UPDATE********
Thank you for the quick response! Credit showed up on account. Vacuum portion was less than $ 2.00! Good to know for next time.

There are two things that I should disclose before I begin:
1) I had never been through a touchless car wash before coming here.
2) My car is black and hadn’t been washed in almost three months, so I didn’t really expect it to be spotless when I was finished.
With that being said, here is my experience at this place:
I came here one day because I needed my car washed and didn’t have time to do it myself in the self-​service stalls. I drove up, paid for the touchless wash, and drove into the stall (I think that’s what its called anyways). I stopped my car where I was supposed to, and let the machines run their course washing my car. When it was complete, I slowly drove forward through the dryers (just hoses blowing air at a high pressure). There is a timer in front of you counting down how long the dryers will be on for, so I went pretty slow to make sure I wouldn’t finish early. I drove out of the stall, and over to the area with the vacuums to start on the interior.
When I got out, I noticed that there were 2 places on the front of my hood where the paint had been stripped off. It might have been from driving through the dryer section too slow since it was my first time using this (even though I was trying to keep pace with the timer) or from one of the machines during the wash. Either way, I was pretty upset. Also, the exterior in general was cleaner but there were areas along the sides that didn’t really look like they had been washed at all.
Also, the self-​service stalls and vacuums only accept tokens that are issued through the machines on-​site instead of quarters. I know other car washes do this, but its just inconvenient.
I know other people have had great experiences here, but this is just mine. Not trying to be a douche, but I just wanted point out the thing about the paint being stripped so you’re aware of it when you go through. Hope this helps.

The price for the self service is ridiculous.
Theres no way you can wash you car (the exterior alone) without missing tons of spots, actually clean the wheels, get all the soap off, and use their weak drying system so you don’t get water marks spending less than $ 10. Even that would do a mediocre job. Whatever soap they use is so foamy that it takes forever to rinse it all off (I am sure part of their plan so you spend more). And this is without even touching the interior. Next time I will pay less to have someone else do it, and have it done right.

Owner Mark forgave my overlooking the obvious on how to stop the wash cycle & the over billing to my account & fully refunded the difference.
A man of absolute Integrity!!!
Sincerely, Harry Loyal customer for ANOTHER 25 yrs!!!

When I am in the mood to pamper my car myself I always come here; there is alot of spots and also a drive thru car wash.
There is great music playing, its always clean and friendly area. Lots of vacuum and a convenient vending machine if in need.
This diy car wash is great.

There are not many touchless car washes in SD that are worth the money. This spot offers two so usually there is not much if a wait at all. You can take care of all your car needs as far as cleaning goes. They also offer regular do it yourself car wash stalls and several drive up vacuum stations. Definitely recommend for a quick clean, sparkling vehicle!
Basic wash was $ 7 bucks, they take cards, cash and coins and easy to use touchless screen makes it convenient!

My favorite self wash place in the city. Well lit, good music, clean, accepts credit cards, no crazy road angles to scrape on, etc.

This is my go-​to car wash. There are about 6 options for the automatic car wash. I usually choose the basic brush was for $ 7 and it gets my car clean. I probably visit the wash twice a week. There’s hardly a line and you’re in and out in about 3 – 5 mins. Sometimes, if I don’t dry on my own there will be spots on my car, but for what it is, it’s great.

I have used this place for the auto car wash 5 times now. Giving it a one star review because of the «Brush Wash» and the machine Mark (the owner) uses. IF you have even 1% claustrophobia this place is NOT for you. The «Touch-​less Wash» is fine, it cleans the car. There is a scary huge metal bar that comes down at first and measures your car, even though it is written on it «this bar will not touch your car» it’s still REALLY freaky, depending on how much you pay and what type Brush or Touch-​less it will hover for a long time right over your windshield. To bottom line it the Brush-​less I have used 3 times having to call for credit 2 times and having the owner talk to me and I have explained 2 separate times what has happened the last time he told me «maybe this car wash is not for you»… I’d except that although he didn’t listen to me just went on to tell me he uses it and to try the «Brushless» which is even better (It’s not)… Tonight the damn thing just got stuck on my hood/​windshield and would not move, so I had to back out with wax all over my car and glass and just leave… The one at the mobile station down the road is the same price around $ 12 and may not do the 5 waxes this one does but it’s a pull in machine pick it up when it’s done and also hand dried… Mark can have his wonderful automatic crap machines, but honestly the ones years ago with the brushes as bad as they were for the time were much better these modern crappy ones with all the high tech crap on them…
Don’t know what else to say I have used many of these newer machines as well and they don’t act completely different and have heavy metal bars that get close to your windshield and car like this one, I would try another place…
PS — I told this to the owner as well, I have a new car I took through and a 99′ Mazda Protégé with a 4 year old hood on it. for some reason after the touchless first time when I got the Protégé home shiny and clean, the hood had paint ripped off on the front in like 10+ places, the jets of this place are extremely powerful I mean VERY powerful. There is 100% NO proof his machine did this to my car but I ONLY noticed it after the wash and I do check my car frequently. Since it is 15 years old I told Mark I would not pursue this matter at all BUT had my car been new, yep it would have been an issue and since he has cameras (I think) I would have asked for the before and after shots of my hood… My newer car never got damaged after 3 times of using any of his washes… So case closed just FYI!

I like this car wash, but I was a bit disappointed to learn that the auto car wash is one of those where you pull in, and you park the car while the system goes back and forth to spray soap, water and then air dry your car. I prefer the auto car washes where you pull in and it guides you through — those always do a much better job. Also, if you’re looking for a crew to hand dry your car or clean your wheels, look elsewhere. They don’t have that type of «full service» car wash here.
I don’t care to hand wash my car anymore in the bays but there are plenty of open bay, «do it yourself» ports so if you prefer this in a car wash, then this location will work.
Overall my car came out looking great, but the wheels noticeably remain dirty as the electronic/​auto car wash system just misses it entirely. The «full package» car wash through the auto car wash was $ 12.

Action! –just use the car wash as a workout.30 sec interval circuit training. $ 3 – 5 mins or $ 5 – 10 mins. Power wash run around the car (cardio) — Soap brush works the arms– clear coat tightens core and end it with a wipe down (core and butt)…then your all good to go, looking and feeling great. Ooss!

Typical self service car wash station. Decently priced. $ 3 for 5 minutes $ 5 for 10 minutes. We used the bay for 15 minutes and it was under $ 10.
The high pressure nozzles were awesome and did not turn on until you pressed the trigger.
Vacuum and cleaning station after the wash bays.

Wasn’t such a fan of the hand car-​wash but was really excited when they put in the automatic car washes. For $ 12 my car comes out looking brand new! I might pay a few more dollars than Stadium Car Wash but it is totally worth it if you’re in a time crunch!

Great place! Has do-​it-​yourself at varying costs, depending on time, and drive-​thru service from $ 7-​$ 12 that wash your car very well. Best place in the area!

I always go here to wash my cars. Both, tge self wash as well as the automatic wash, work great and are good value for money.

Went through drive-​through $ 7 basic wash. High pressure wash but no brush. Did well cleaning off alot, even crusty bugs & sap but not all of it. Self wash was pretty busy would try that next time.