Car Boat Dog Wash (Shearwater, TAS)

Car Boat Dog Wash (Shearwater, TAS) is a handy local car wash with a drive-thru/automatic setup. Google rating sits at 2.9, so the vibe is a bit mixed – you’ll hear both pros and quirks from different visits.

There’s an automatic wash cycle and a drive-thru option, which is handy when you want to stay in the car. In one review, the car wasn’t touched at all, which some folks take as a sign of a clean, hands-off process.

If you like a bit of DIY, there are self-serve bays with pressure washers available at about $1 per minute to spray and scrub as you please. You can even put water on your car and see how it goes, without waiting for staff.

Vacuum stations are coin-operated for now, and there are notices that card-only payments may come in the future. The vacuums themselves are praised for power and reach in several reviews.

There’s also a dog wash on site, though one reviewer mentioned there was no soap during a visit. No mention is made of carpet or mat washing facilities in the reviews.

Prices pop up in a few reviews: around $20 for a complete Autowash, about $5 for vacuuming, and roughly $10 for the dog wash. Some folks call it pricey, others say it’s not too costly. If you’re after a quick drive-thru clean or a DIY spray, it’s got the basics covered.