Starwash (South Gladstone, QLD)

Starwash in South Gladstone, QLD is a reliable local car wash. Google gives it a solid 4.4, which feels about right for a straightforward, friendly wash. It’s open 24 hours a day, seven days a week, so you can pop in whenever you’re free.

There are automatic wash bays as well as self-serve bays, and the staff are friendly and helpful when you need a hand.

Change station is on site and change is accepted, though a couple of reviews mentioned coin machines acting up. Card payments, including tap and paywave, are accepted too.

Vacuum facilities are available for a proper cleanup, and there’s even a dog wash facility if your pup needs a spa day. I heard there are carpet cleaners around as well, handy for stubborn stains.

Prices sit around good value; a basic auto wash is around $17 and a touchless laser wash is about $18, depending on the option you pick. People say it’s competitive, even when inflation throws a spanner in the works.

Caravan-friendly and clean, with a straightforward layout that’s easy to use. If you’re in the Gladstone area and want a reliable, no-fuss wash, this spot’s worth a look.