About

Car Lovers Express, Lismore, NSW, is the local car wash you’ll spot in town. Google rates it at 4.2, and it feels reliable and busy when you roll up.

It runs automatic washes, with staff often doing a hand pre-wash before the auto cycle, the blokes doing the pre wash have been friendly on my visits. If you’re in a rush, there are self-service bays too, for a DIY scrub.

Payment methods come up a lot in reviews. Card taps and EFTPOS are common, while cash can be tricky, some people say they can’t always pay with cash, and there may be card pre-authorizations around $20.

Facilities-wise, you’ll find vacuum cleaners, a dog wash, and even mat pegs on the wall to help with washing car mats.

Open 24 hours, every day, so you can swing by whenever you’re near town.

Automatic Features

Three automated car wash bays are available. Attendants offer a hand-prep wash, and there is a DIY/self-serve option for customers who want to wash their car themselves.

Self Service Features

Self‑serve/manual wash bays are available (DIY option) along with industrial vacuums; there is also an automatic/no‑touch wash option. The exact number of manual wash bays is not specified in the provided information.

Staff Hand Wash Services

Staff perform a hands-on pre-wash before the automatic wash, with the pre-wash team described as friendly and attentive in customers’ experiences.

Pricing Overview

- Self-serve bays: typically $1 for 30 seconds or $2 for 60 seconds; minimum to start is about $2 (in some cases, inserting only $1 won’t start). Coins required.
- Automatic wash: around $20 per wash; card payments may incur an extra service charge (e.g., $20.50 total in one case) with a $20 card pre-authorization noted.
- Hand prep/add-ons: offered, but price not disclosed in reviews.
- Payment methods: coins for self-serve; EFTPOS/card for auto wash (potential extra charges).