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News & Events - 22/01/2025

Touchless vs Brush vs Soft Cloth Car Wash

In Short: Choosing the right car wash method depends on your car’s paint, condition, and cleaning needs. Touchless washes are fast and minimise contact, protecting delicate finishes but not as thorough with tough grime. Brush washes deliver deep cleaning but risk scratches on luxury or older paint. Soft cloth washes balance gentle care with effective […]

News & Events - 22/01/2025

The Best Cafes In Thornbury

Our local neighbourhood of Thornbury stands out with its unique blend of cosy corners, passionate baristas, and a slower pace that invites you to linger over your coffee. Here, cafes pride themselves on perfecting the classics, serving up dishes and brews that feel like home, and always leave you looking forward to your next visit. […]

News & Events - 19/09/2024

How To Get Stains Out Of Car Seats

In Short: Start by vacuuming to remove loose dirt, then use simple, effective methods like a vinegar-and-water mix or club soda to lift common stains. For deeper marks, try steam cleaning or a mild detergent solution, and always air dry thoroughly. Leather seats may need gentle blotting with rubbing alcohol for paint or ink spots. […]

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News & Events - 19/09/2024

How To Make Your Car Smell Good

In Short: A fresher car starts with good car etiquette – avoid eating or smoking inside, clean spills immediately and regularly vacuum to stop odours from setting in. Clean air vents and your AC system to prevent musty smells, use natural deodorisers like baking soda or air fresheners to keep existing scents palatable, and open […]

News & Events - 29/05/2024

How Often Should You Wash Your Car?

In short: Most experts recommend washing every two weeks*, though frequency should increase depending on how often you use your car. Regular waxing every 2–3 months provides extra protection against UV, grime and pollutants, while interiors benefit from fortnightly vacuuming and surface care. Is there any better feeling than walking up to your car and […]

News & Events - 28/05/2024

How To Clean Car Mats

In Short: Start by shaking and vacuuming to remove loose dirt, then scrub with mild soap and water using a soft brush. For stubborn stains, use spot cleaner, vinegar solution or another gentle alternative, and always rinse thoroughly (but not too roughly!) before air-drying in the shade to prevent fading. How To Clean Car Mats […]

News & Events - 29/04/2024

How To Clean Car Seats

In Short: Vacuuming to remove dirt is a great place to start in any situation, followed by suitable cleaners for fabrics or leather for a thorough, in-depth clean — gentle upholstery shampoo for cloth, and pH-balanced cleaner plus conditioner for leather. Microfibre cloths and soft brushes can help lift grime without damage. How To Clean […]

News & Events - 29/04/2024

How To Remove Dog Hair Out of Your Car

In Short: Removing dog hair from your car starts with vacuuming to remove loose fur, followed by rubber gloves and some attractive agent to lift stubborn strands from seats. A wire brush can help reach deep fibres without damaging upholstery. We love our dogs. They’re as much a part of the family as anyone else, […]

News & Events - 02/04/2024

Cleaning Your Car’s Wiper Blades | How & When To Do It

In short: Cleaning your wipers monthly with warm soapy water, followed by a wipedown with rubbing alcohol, ensures that your blades don’t leave streaks or are too squeaky. Parking in the shade and other best practices aside, you should replace your wipers every 6-12 months to keep them effective. Identifying Signs of Worn Out Wiper […]

News & Events - 02/04/2024

How To Remove Water Spots On Cars

In Short: To remove water spots, rinse thoroughly, apply a vinegar-and-water mix or use a clay bar for tougher spots, then dry with a microfiber cloth to prevent streaks. Regular washing with pH-neutral soap, shaded parking, and protective wax can help stop water spots before they set in. Understanding Water Spots While there’s nothing better […]

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4.6

Based on 916 reviews

Grand Wash Auto

4.6

Hayden G.

03:25 09 Nov 25

Been using Grand Auto Wash for 5 years. I used to pay as I go but for the last few years I have a membership makes it a lot easier to use the wash as often as I like.Great bunch of guys.Quick and easy service.

Penny N.

05:53 04 Nov 25

Great place to get car washed staff always so friendly and bonus to get car vacuumed for free

Shayne C.

11:29 02 Nov 25

Hands down the most impressive automatic car wash you will experience providing detailing quality results and excellent value for moneyHighly recommended 👌 ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️

Aby J

01:11 01 Nov 25

Rather pay $25 here for premium than some other car wash that just sprays water and soap.

Daniel A.

10:44 28 Oct 25

Best car wash in Melbourne. You can’t beat the monthly membership. Wash your car and it rains, who cares? Just run it through again the next day at no extra charge. My car is always in immaculate condition!

Alex M.

09:19 28 Oct 25

Grand wash auto provides an excellent clean everytime ! I especially like the wash pass for best value

Rod H.

04:54 28 Oct 25

I couldn't be any happier with Grand Wash Auto, been a monthy member at least the past 6 or 7 years, washing my car 1 or 2 a week. Car comes out perfectly clean ever time.

Michael E.

03:52 28 Oct 25

Quick, efficient, cost effective.

Catherine W.

01:26 28 Oct 25

You can’t go past Grand Wash Auto. My Porsche always looks amazing!

Robert R.

01:05 28 Oct 25

Always cleans the car well and having a free cloth to clean & dry the car is excellent

Emma Rose H.

00:48 28 Oct 25

Best auto wash in town! Thanks for keeping my car shiny, guys!

Miguel S.

00:40 28 Oct 25

Awesome place, great people, and my family's go to car wash! Always a great wash, good options for extra care (RainX and Tyre shine). Great vacuums available for free after your wash and clean towels to dry off side mirrors etc. Love being a member of the wash club!

hill

00:38 28 Oct 25

Love having.the monthly membership to keep my car clean. Always fast and efficient.

Kamdyn M.

00:32 28 Oct 25

Best car wash, so quick and easy to operate. Cheap, and lovely staff too especially Luca he’s a legend.

Blake F.

01:14 19 Oct 25

Grand service at Grand Wash Auto

Graeme L.

04:32 24 Sep 25

Always get a great wash. Easy peasy sit in the dirty car and it comes our shiny clean!

Peter C.

08:39 14 Sep 25

Great wash and facilities at grand wash. Great staff!

William W.

23:22 04 Sep 25

Love this business! Grand wash auto is a great, local service I’ve had a membership with since it opened. The staff are very helpful and it’s an efficient, effective and fast way to clean my car without any concerns about wear and tear.

Phil D.

11:12 04 Sep 25

I’ve been using grand wash since it opened and have always been totally satisfied with the result of a super wash and great vacuum performance.The carpet mat cleaning machine works super well for those trickier cleans .The service guys are always helpful in assisting any new customers not familiar with the procedure and make sure the dirt is removed with high pressure hosing before the auto wash does its magic .It’s a top wash service that provides a great result and the ability for you to personally finish the job to perfection with clean dry towels and powerful vacum performance.Good work and guys great service .

Emily C.

11:52 26 Aug 25

Great car wash! The guys here are very helpful and have great attention to detail leaving your car thoroughly clean. On Thursday came into wash my car, one of the guys ( Domenic) notified me that I had a flat tyre. He promptly l changed my tyre to help me get back on the road safely. Couldn’t thank him enough. Such a kind gesture.

Shauna H.

12:11 25 Aug 25

I love Grand Wash Auto, almost as much as I love my car – which is a lot! Thanks to all the staff for all their hard work and friendly chats whenever I visit. Definitely recommend GWA and know it's the very best car wash in all of Melbourne. Seriously one of my and my car's favourite places to visit every weekend!

Saleem

07:53 10 Aug 25

Great service and a smooth operation, I work in construction and my car always ends up spotless.

Mr Fix.A L.

20:25 25 Jul 25

Great little car wash.

Desira H

07:45 13 Jul 25

Probably the cleanest my car would ever be for $19! The drive through is the best I've used, the pre wash with the guys using pressure spray probably helps a lot to begin with. The offered towels makes all the difference, so that you can dry your car and wipe off any small unwanted residues. The boys are also kind to help me spray wash my rubber floor mats.

Simi V.

00:57 30 Jun 25

Drove out pretty satisfied and you cannot go wrong with free vacuum package. Excellent customer service. Highly recommend

Nancy Della T.

05:36 26 Jun 25

Always a pleasure going to Grand Wash Auto apart from a clean car & free vacuuming Bevan & Tom are always very pleasant and helpfulKeep up the good work

Nigel P.

01:10 25 Jun 25

I have used Grand Wash Auto since it opened, and could not be happier. Their system of preliminary wash-down, soft cloth wash, pure water cleanse and high-pressure air drying is always thorough and invariably leaves the cars absolutely sparkling clean. I have held onto my cars for many years and deliberately substituted 'clean' for 'new'— but the paintwork of my cars is maintained unscratched and flawless. It is testimony to how well the Grand Wash Auto strategy can work.

AGPAK

01:02 25 Jun 25

Love this carwashQuick and easy

Daniel M.

00:52 25 Jun 25

I have been a member for over 16 years and I can’t express the amount of time this wash has saved me. It does a fantastic job and the convenience of the free vacuums is a game changer! Can’t recommend highly enough!

Jemima H.

00:44 25 Jun 25

Love the car wash facility and so do the kids! Excellent customer service too.

zoe Z.

08:01 21 Jun 25

Great service - I accidentally sucked something into the vacuum and AZ was so kind and went out of his way to retrieve it for me - super grateful! Been going to this car wash for a while now - highly recommend the tire shine

Natalie Z.

07:03 21 Jun 25

Az was very helpful and gave us great advice

Ammy “Amie” S.

07:20 12 Jun 25

Grand wash auto at 347 Darebin Rd, The service here is very good. The staff are sincere in their service. The staff are very attentive to you and your car. The price is very worthwhile for the service. I am very impressed. Every time I come here, my car is clean like it was hand-washed. If there were more than 5 stars, I would definitely give more.

Evan D.

02:59 11 Jun 25

Brilliant wash service. I've been using for years!

Sam B.

02:50 11 Jun 25

Been a Grand Wash Auto customer since the it opened around 2009ish.. Great quick wash and the team is always fun...

Andrew M.

02:38 11 Jun 25

Have been taking our cars to Grand Wash Auto for over 4 years & recently signed up as an Unlimited Pass member which allows me to keep my car looking great. Attendants are always helpful & I’ve never come away after a wash dissatisfied with the results. Highly recommend!

Antonia J.

02:35 01 Jun 25

Super nice staff- helped me when I couldn’t get my gift card to work and then when I couldn’t get my mirrors in or figure out how to put my car in neutral!!!! How embarrassment!!! 🤣🤣 good clean

Leeanne L.

09:18 27 May 25

The staff were friendly & helpful and my car looks fantastic. I will be returning again

Marcela S

04:02 27 May 25

Good value. Free vacuum with your wash

tajana M.

11:48 19 May 25

Thank you so much to az and bevin for going above and beyond. My car broke down, the boys stayed back till 9:40pm. The guys helped me and my dad try to fix my car and then helped us get it on a car trailer.

Faith M.

00:51 07 May 25

Best car wash in Melbourne, unlimited Wash pass has made my life so easy and the staff are very friendly. Dion went above and beyond when I encountered an issue to resolve the issue in a timely and professional manner.

Andrey

04:47 06 May 25

First time and couldn’t be more than happy 😃 Great service, staffs are very helpful and friendly. Highly recommended.

Ranko Z.

11:19 05 May 25

I have been coming to this car wash for 6 years. It is without doubt the best car wash in Melbourne. The staff are very nice and the wash cycle is excellent. The vacuum cleaners are always working and it is always in excellent condition.The price is very reasonable.I have tried other car washes but none come close to this one.Great job boys. Ranko

Glenda P.

09:30 05 May 25

Quick service & very polite staff

rob S.

08:15 05 May 25

Easy to use - great quality wash

George T.

08:01 05 May 25

Always reliable and consistent with their service.

Natalie M.

03:47 04 May 25

Great experience- fast line despite being a Sunday and great customer service. Super friendly staff that helped me through the process as it was my first visit. Thank you, will be back!

Phoebe A.

02:58 01 May 25

There’s honestly no better car wash than Grand Wash Auto. I happily go out of my way to get there because the experience is always top-notch, and I drive away with a spotless car every time!What really sets them apart is the team – always so friendly and helpful, which makes the whole experience even better. For example, today they honoured a free birthday wash for me, even though it had expired while I was overseas. It absolutely made my day! Thank you!!!

Lindsay C.

00:26 11 Apr 25

Grand Car Wash Auto is fantastic .I love going g and cleaning my car there , they provide the extra bits like free vacuuming and polish rags. Plus the staff are super friendly.

Peter H.

11:28 10 Apr 25

This place is excellent. Open all the time, real human high pressure wands to get things started, a cornucopia of machines to finish things off, then the most powerful vacuums in existence to sort out the interiors. Membership means you can drop in any time. I honestly can’t think of any drawbacks.

Christopher O.

09:15 10 Apr 25

This is the best car wash in Melbourne

Alex L.

08:20 10 Apr 25

Came here to wash my car in the pass 4 yearsAlways Nice and clean for a reasonable priceWell done

zack N.

08:04 10 Apr 25

Fantastic service! Highly recommend the best car wash service in Melbourne.

Keith W

08:02 10 Apr 25

Great value, great staff and really good! I've been a membership of this auto wash company for six years now. My car still look like new. I've only had to wash it and vacuum it here on a regular basis. With the polish it applies, the water still beads off the car like it was new.

Eleanor H.

07:15 05 Apr 25

Thank you so much Az and Bev your amazing! Fantastic service!!!!!!!! If I could give more stars I would!!!!!

Joel J.

05:15 02 Apr 25

Outstanding Service! Brilliant result , best car wash I ever been too! A+

Allan M.

23:23 01 Apr 25

I’ve been coming to Grand Wash Auto for a while now, and they never disappoint—but today really impressed me. After a weekend of four-wheel driving, my car was absolutely caked in mud. I wasn’t sure how well it would clean up, but the team did an incredible job. It came out immaculate—like it had never seen a dirt road! The staff were super friendly, professional, and clearly take pride in their work. I left with a spotless car and a big smile. Highly recommend these guys if you want top-tier service and results!

Antonio L.

21:56 31 Mar 25

Probably the best drive through car wash I’ve taken my car to. They also have very friendly and helpful staff that take you through the service and options. I highly recommend it.

Raj B.

20:45 30 Mar 25

My first visit to Grand Auto Wash was amazing . Was very impressed at the ease and quality of service . My car was washed within minutes and I had free use of the vacuum . And there are no bristle brushes that can create scratches to paint .I used the premium package and found it great value at $25 .The attendants are very friendly and helpful guiding your vehicle through the process .I’ll be back . Thoroughly recommend.

H R

23:06 29 Mar 25

Quick, effective and efficient car wash. Price is reasonable too. Highly recommend if you are around the area.

Sergen D.

10:24 27 Mar 25

I came here to get my car washed and was really impressed! The staff were super helpful and friendly, and the service was excellent. Highly recommend!

Eric I.

05:04 18 Feb 25

My car was vandalised (spray painted). Took my car here to be washed and they applied some special soap (?) and sprayed it with a high-pressure hose, which removed 99%. It was fast and not too expensive. I'm a very satisfied customer.

rselp

07:37 03 Feb 25

High quality service and great value! I'm 100% happy with Grand Wash Auto...highly recommended!!!!

Toxic958 6.

11:40 07 Jan 25

Best place in Melbourne to wash your car.Great price, service and includes self service vacuum. Thanks team!

Anthony G.

23:53 02 Jan 25

Super convenient and easy! And the best part is your car paint doesn’t get damaged!! The team are amazing and it’s great being able to vacuum the car for free and dry the car down with a towel they provide you!Would absolutely recommend this place!!

Michael B.

07:40 24 Dec 24

Best result on an assisted auto wash I've ever used, reasonably priced + complimentary vacuums and towels. Clearly well staffed and taken care of. Busy but the wait from street level was less than 5 minutes. Will be returning / recommending.

Darren Di P.

23:45 10 Dec 24

Great place to wash your car highly recommend

Ben W.

23:18 10 Dec 24

Great automatic car wash with lots of options to upgrade plus friendly service from the guys who run the place. Always a top notch clean every time.

Ruwinda S.

22:08 10 Dec 24

The best car wash ever

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