Hoppys Express (Tingalpa, QLD)

Hoppy’s Express in Tingalpa, QLD is the local car wash you’ll spot on the main drag. It’s an automatic car wash with a front swirling brush and a full automatic cleaning system – the machines do the work, while staff are on hand to help operate things.

There aren’t any self-serve bays here, just the automatic setup. Vacuums are on site and some come free with a wash, and there’s a dog wash facility too, though a couple of reviews mention issues with hoses or the dog wash. Payment seems to be by card in a flash, though it isn’t clear if cash is welcome.

Prices get mixed reviews – people mention $22, $27, or $27.95 for the basic or mid packages, plus a $45 monthly club or $55 options, with opinions swinging on value and any extra costs. The Google rating sits at 3.1, so you’ll see a mix of okay and not-so-great experiences, including reports of damage or service snags from a few customers.

Hours are pretty standard: open 8:30am–6pm Tue–Fri, 8am–5pm Sat, 8am–3:30pm Sun, and 8:30am–6pm Mon. If you’re in the area, it’s worth a try, just go in with loveable Aussie pragmatism and a backup plan if you hear a rattle you don’t trust.