$1.00 Car Wash 1577 East 7th Street, Long Beach, CA 90813

"Clean and well kept. Good value."

"The One Dollar Car Wash is a convenient and budget-friendly option for car cleaning, though it's a bit more nuanced than the name implies. Instead of quarters, they use specific coins that you can only spend at this car wash. You exchange your cash for these unique coins, with a minimum of six coins giving you a minute and a half of wash time. This is usually enough for a quick rinse if your car isn't too dirty. For a thorough clean, including waxing and using the pressure washer with foam, it takes less than $10 in coins—around $8 for the wash itself and an additional $2 for vacuum cleaning. While it would be more convenient if the system accepted quarters, these dedicated coins ensure you always have the right change for the job. I highly recommend adding $5 worth of coins in advance because otherwise, you'll hear the timer ending and have to add coins on the go, which can be inconvenient. Here's my recommended process: 1. **Rinse the car** with just clean water using the pressure washer. 2. **Apply foam**, which you can use with the brush. 3. **Rinse the car with wax** using the pressure washer with wax and water. There's no need to rinse it with fresh water after the wax; simply wipe the car with a towel. 4. **Move to the vacuum cleaning station**. The vacuum cleaners are generally good, but the nozzle is quite wide, making it hard to reach under the seats and other tight spots. What makes this car wash stand out is its efficiency and availability. There are enough spots for vacuum cleaning and four spots for the car wash itself, including a special spot in the middle with a ladder for washing larger or taller vehicles. It's the best option nearby for a quick and effective car wash, making it my go-to spot."

"The $1 car wash is a $1.50! Close enough right. You get 2 minutes for the initial $1.50 , there is a worker there to cash in your extra tokens you don't use and the place is clean with a pretty large vacuum area. On a side note in my opinion adding extra quarters for additional time seems below par compared to other car washes. Not a good deal. I have been to better car washes, the amount of time received per additional coins added is weak, it would be a great spot if not for this.... The large lot its located on provides ample area to apply finishing touches on your car and is a plus.... All in all a good car wash.."

"Great place, roomy, well stocked and they have real detergent cleaners & wax in the systems; not diluted waters like other places. I like coming here and taking photos of my vehicles afterwards. Been coming here weekly for about 5 years. Service attendant on duty if you need any assistance. I feel my vehicles run better after a good car washing!"

"This self-service car wash is very convenient. The premises are maintained regularly, which is great. There is plenty of room to dry and vacuum your car after washing it. It does get packed during peak hours but everyone moves rapidly."