7:30AM - 7PM
1768 State Rd, Summerville
Car Wash
“Update: I received the free car wash and appreciate the manager's willingness to try and rectify the errors.***I went through the automated wash after paying for the $30 top wash. I’m not pleased with the blotches of tire shine spray on several tires. This has happened more than once. I won’t be returning.”
“This place is excellent! I bought a Car Detailing service for my mom for Christmas and they did an amazing job! She is extremely happy with their level of work and attention to detail”
“Absolute best car wash membership I've ever had. Super easy to set up. Great range of hours. Super reasonable price. Vacuuming, towels, and mat cleaners all included. Multiple locations. Can't find anything better!”
“The good: Carson is insanely awesome at his job. Customer Service Superman fr. Andruw is another awesome crew member that is full of polite regard and smiles. I’ve 2 others there that are also great at their jobs - a slim Caucasian brunette (I describe because I was not able to get her name) and the manager (also couldn’t get his name - Andy maybe?)
The customer service here at Tommy’s - the sheer patience level - is something I very much appreciate and enjoy. For just two examples - my account got messed up in the beginning as I used my husband‘s name and was in his truck when I came back with my car and my number it got all confused by me and Carson took the time at the window to untangle it so I could get through the wash and then met me on the other side of the vacuums to further untangle my husband‘s account. He was just so patient and kind. Another thing that happened was I used the molded mat washer for my molded mats and one got stuck. It was freezing that day and so windy and he has spent quite a bit of time getting that undone for me and noticed it wasn’t clean very well so he kept putting it through and getting it unstuck until it was clean and dry. He didn’t have to do that, but he did and I was blown away by his dedication to what was actually a really pain in the butt task. I haven’t experienced this level of skill and cheerful attitudes at Time to Shine as much as at Tommy’s Express in Summerville, and DEFINITELY NOT at Wash Wizard.
TL;DR - crew deserves a raise no joke
The bad: as another reviewer wrote, there are no products to help you clean the inside of your car. You have to pay for those extra out of machine, dispenses armor, all stuff. There are rags though, which is still something. Honestly, I’ve just decided to keep an interior car cleaning spray bottle in the back of my SUV (I know not everyone will have an option to keep it out of the way) and this may seem like a dealbreaker until you realize how much cheaper these washes are than every other chain, automatic wash and clean company, including Time to Shine and wash, wizard and fins and some other ones. Especially if you are military or a veteran. Anyway, these don’t compare well to other car wash chains overall.
Now for the ugly:
I don’t like that the first several times not just the first time but the first several times I took either one of my cars through the car wash. They had to go through twice to actually get clean. This is not something I want to have to do all the time as I’m using a automatic car wash out of pure convenience. It’s obvious that I need to do it quickly and I don’t have time to stop every time at the office and talk to someone about how my car isn’t clean and I need to go back through. This shouldn’t happen because other car washes don’t need you to go through twice to get basic cleanliness done on your car and wheels. Also, I have the ultimate package which is supposed to shine up my rims and tires and put a gloss on my tires. Yes this is a first world problem, but I do pay for it and my tires were completely not shiny or clean at all. I had to talk to the employees about this one too, and I don’t like to feel like a Karen by constantly going to talk to them about stuff that isn’t right. I want My convenience. I am paying for to be a convenience not a pain in the butt - for me or for the employees.
TL;DR: the actual cleaning service provided by this car wash needs to be tweaked and improved,
The service marketed and advertised is actually what you should get when you pay the price- the first time, not doing it several times over, and not after bothering the employees to get them to improve it.”
“I came there with my friend to clean her car and the worker named J was so nice ! he helped us out and helped clean the car free of charge ! truly amazing service will be returning !”
“Fantastic staff Greg was very helpful on explaining through the washes first time visit . He also came over to check to make sure I was satisfied on my purchase outstanding customer service ! Will be back for a membership.”
“As the self serve car washes grow fewer and fewer, this one is by far the best in the area. A lovely woman named chastity was able to help me get coins when machine wouldn't accept my 10 dollar bill and was very helpful. 10 out of 10 would recommend!”
“Been coming here for years and I have no complaints. Love their package deal. And they always takes good care of both my vehicles. Keep up the good work Tidal Wave”
“We just moved here. I'm trying to duplicate or exceed the fine car wash we had in Moundsville, West Virginia. Wash Rite Express.
I think I found a winner in time to shine car wash. Easy path to an excellent looking car, inside and out.”
Open 24 hours
2160 N Main St, Summerville
Car Wash
“Best convenience store in this area. Clean store, working gas pumps and a car wash makes it an excellent one stop shop while managing your day. Pretty good coffee too.”
“I love bay car washes,harder to find these days with all the drive thru automatic washes.... takes the bond and fun out of owning a car, plus a much better cleaning when done yourself. This place is very clean, and liberal with the foam on the foam brush and wax.... the 2 most important chemicals when getting proper cleaning.”
7:30AM - 6PM
1753 N Main St, Summerville
Car Wash
“My car gets dirty so quick and everytime I come here they get me right!! Almost every weekend I get my car cleaned here. Chris is a very good and respectable employee! Shout out to all the hard working bell boys!!”
Open 24 hours
1822 N Main St, Summerville
Car Wash
“Froggies car wash is unlike any I have EVER been to! The customer service turned into a new friend from Terell, thankyou so much for the exceptional service and care you did for me! I will never forget it! Y’all get that car washed at Froggie’s!”
Open 24 hours
930 W 5th N St, Summerville
Car Wash
“I wanted to give a shoutout to Karl at the Spinx carwash at 78 and maple in Summerville. He did an excellent job preparing my car for a car wash. Normally I run through here and the workers barely squirt the car with water and then mash the button for the automatic process to begin. Karl went above and beyond— and on Labor Day Monday at that! Car wash does an overall good job, and I appreciate the free vacuums and towels to finish the detailing.”
“This is my favorite car wash in Summerville/Charleston. It's the least expensive ($7) & has everything you need. I like that it's owned by AAA, since I've been a member for decades.”
Open 24 hours
Summerville
Car Wash
“It felt great to see a (self)wash carwash because I think the automated ones don't clean cars that well. I will definitely be coming to this place to wash my vehicle from now on.”
“Logan, Payton,Dedley, & Tristian were very professional and amazing. They provided great service, wasnt expecting much but when I got here it exceeded my expectations.
Would very much come back again.”