About

Car Lovers Express in Arundel, QLD is a handy local car wash with options to suit quick cleans or a full spruce up. Google rating sits at 4.2 stars, so you’ll get a solid, reliable vibe.

It has an automatic drive-through wash for a fast shine, and there are manual/self-serve bays if you want to scrub it yourself.

If you’d prefer a hand touch, staff can hand wash your car after you park up, or help with a pre-wash. Vacuum cleaners are on site, and there’s a dog wash facility too.

There are about options for how you pay: cash or coins in the machine, and card payments are accepted. A few folks have mentioned pre-authorisation hiccups, so keep an eye on the screen.

Prices get a mixed reception – some say good value, others call it pricey for self-serve bays and vacuums. The hours? Open 24 hours every day, so you can pop by anytime. If you’re after a place with staff on hand and flexible options, this is worth a look.

Automatic Features

An automatic drive‑through car wash facility with an optional manual pre‑rinse add‑on ($5). Staff can perform a hand pre‑wash, including wheels, before or during the automated wash. Do‑it‑yourself bays are available for customers who want to wash their own vehicle. Observed pricing includes auto washes around $30, with various promos and add‑ons.

Self Service Features

Self-service bays available with a daytime hand-wash option.

Staff Hand Wash Services

Staff perform a hand pre-wash to lift dirt, then run the vehicle through the automatic drive-through wash. The car is dried on exit, giving a clean finish.

Pricing Overview

- Self-serve bays: commonly $1 per 30 seconds (equivalently $2 per minute); many reports of $2/min or higher depending on time used.
- Card pre-authorization: typically $15–$20.
- Total self-wash cost: generally $15–$50 depending on time and add-ons.
- Automatic wash: $19–$35.
- Vacuum: $1 per minute.
- Dog wash: minimum about $10.
- Basic wash advertised around $9.95, often charged around $25 or more for a basic service; vacuum/extra options add to cost.
- Membership: about $45 per month for unlimited washes.