About
Car Lovers Express, Port Macquarie, NSW, is a local car wash you can count on.
Google rating is 4, so it’s generally well regarded. It runs 24 hours a day, seven days a week. There are manual bays for self-serve, and staff will often pre-wash or even hand-wash to boost the finish – a regular told me their car came out sparkling.
Payment options vary: some bays take $1 and $2 coins, and EFT or card payments are common; a few reviews note there’s no change machine. There are vacuum bays to tidy up, and many customers appreciate the weekly prewash and hand-wash touches that lift a grimy car.
Automatic Features
Port Macquarie car wash offers automatic car washing with multiple options, including standard auto wash, premium wash, and mega auto wash, plus brushless/no-brush auto wash. It also provides self-serve bays and a membership program for unlimited access. Staff are noted for friendly, attentive service; attendants can pre-clean the car to remove bugs and salt from windows before the wash and may include extras like a free air freshener and dash wipes.
Self Service Features
Self-serve/manual car wash facilities with four self-serve bays and an automatic wash bay.
Staff Hand Wash Services
Staff at this location perform a hands-on wash, starting with a manual pre-wash and hand-scrubbing of bugs and sap, then completing the clean with a thorough hand wash in addition to the automated cycle. The staff’s care and attention to detail help leave vehicles spotless and well cared for.
Pricing Overview
Prices observed:
- Self-serve bays: about $1 for 30 seconds (earlier reports said $1 per minute; some mention $2 per minute).
- Auto/no-touch wash: generally $23–$28 per cycle, depending on program.
- Basic rinse/brush: around $14 for a basic rinse and brush.
- Higher-end/complete wash: around $28 (e.g., $28 for 20 minutes cited in one review).
- Attendant option: about $5 extra for spray and brush wash while waiting.
- Payment: coin-operated (accepts $1 and $2 coins); some bays require EFT; no consistent change machine.
- Price changes: several reviews note significant increases (up to ~100%), with some calling it expensive or not good value.
Accepts Card Payments?
Dog Wash?
Car Mat Cleaning?
Vacuum Facilities?
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