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26,111 car washes across the United States — touchless tunnels, self-serve bays, hand-wash and full-service detailing, with addresses and phone numbers. Find the right wash before the road grime settles in.

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CarWashAtlas is a free directory of car washes in the United States, organised by state and city. Every listing has an address; most have a phone number, and where a business publishes its hours or services we show those too. Listings come from open data and from the businesses themselves, who can correct their card at any time — about the directory. Nothing on the lists is paid placement.

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Which wash type do you need? A tunnel wash is the fast everyday option ($8–25). Touchless washes clean with high-pressure water and detergent only — nothing touches the paint, the safe pick for new cars and lifted trucks. Self-serve bays ($2–5 to start) let you do it yourself with a pressure wand, and they are the only place for muddy off-roaders, roof boxes and pet hair blowouts.

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How much does a car wash cost?

A basic tunnel wash runs $8–15 and top packages with wax and tire shine reach $20–30. Self-serve bays start at $2–5 for the first few minutes, then bill by the minute — a thorough do-it-yourself wash lands around $8–12. Hand washes and express detailing typically cost $25–60 depending on vehicle size.

What is the difference between touchless and soft-cloth car washes?

A touchless wash cleans with high-pressure water and stronger detergents — nothing physically touches the vehicle, so there is no risk of brush marks, and tall or lifted vehicles usually fit. Soft-cloth tunnels scrub with foam or cloth strips, which removes heavy film better but can leave fine swirls on dark paint if the cloth is dirty. Owners of new or ceramic-coated cars usually choose touchless.

Are car washes open 24 hours?

Self-serve bays and many touchless automatics run around the clock — you pay at the machine with coins or a card. Staffed tunnels usually operate 7am–8pm. If you need a late-night wash, look for locations with the 24-hour badge in our listings.

Is an unlimited car wash membership worth it?

Most chains sell unlimited monthly plans for $20–40. A single wash costs $10–20, so the plan pays for itself at roughly one wash a week. It makes sense if you commute daily, live where roads are salted in winter, or park under trees. Most plans are month-to-month and can be paused in cash-tight months.