About

Waves Car Wash Self Serve Combi (Gungahlin, ACT) is the local car wash you’ll notice when you’re cruising around the area. Google rates it 3.4 stars, so it’s a mixed bag – worth checking out if you want options and aren’t chasing perfection.

You’ll find self-serve bays where coins are accepted, and you can pay with credit cards with tap for convenience. If you’d rather have someone else do the work, there’s staff assistance and a hand wash service with a few people working on your car. There is a drive-through wash option, though some reviewers say it can be loud or pricey. Vacuum services are available, but a few reports mention issues with the machines. There’s also a dog wash facility that gets criticism in reviews.

Prices come up a lot in reviews, with some calling it pricey for what you get. The place is open 24 hours, seven days a week, so you can drop by anytime.

Automatic Features

Multiple auto wash options are available: a fully automatic wash and an auto wash with staff assistance, plus about five self-serve bays. The facility seems clean and well maintained.

Self Service Features

Good place for self car wash, with several self-serve bays (about five) and dedicated manual wash bays available for use.

Staff Hand Wash Services

A full-service hand wash carried out by a team of staff, with several members working on your car at once under management oversight, delivering a thorough exterior clean and attentive service.

Pricing Overview

- Self-serve bays: roughly $6–$7, with 3–7 minutes; some reviews cite $6 for access and $7 for ~3 minutes.
- Standard wash with dry (tunnel): about $16 for a basic wash; some mentions of $15 for ~7 minutes.
- Higher-priced options: typically $24–$29.
- Time/upsell examples: around $37 for ~12 minutes (per one review).
- Automatic service: about $15 for ~7 minutes.
- Premium add-ons: $60 for a hand wash upgrade; vac and dash wipe included; total around $125.
- Full detail: up to about $320.
- Monthly memberships: commonly $50–$70 per month.