Carwash (Cessnock, NSW)

Carwash (Cessnock, NSW) sits along the main road and offers a practical mix of self-serve bays and automatic options. Open daily 7am-10pm. Google rating is 3.6, so it feels like a solid, mixed bag that plenty of locals use.

There are self-serve bays you can scrub yourself, and you can also go through the automatic car wash if you want a quicker, hands-off clean. Prices cited include about $16 for the basic auto wash, $18 for the full auto, and up to $22 for the most expensive automated option.

Payment is flexible. Cash and coins are accepted for some products, and there’s a change machine on site. Card payments, including credit cards and Google Pay, are also available.

There’s a vacuum area with coin-operated vacuums, though one reviewer noted a broken hose. No dog wash facility is mentioned.

All in all, it’s easy to get to, usually reliable, and you can pick self-serve or auto. I’ve used the card machine there without issue, which is handy when you’re paying on the go. It can feel a touch pricey, but it gets the job done when you’re in Cessnock.