Carlovers Carwash (Frankston, VIC)

Carlovers Carwash in Frankston, VIC. With a Google rating of 2.7, it’s a real mixed bag. Some days you can snag a quick rinse, other days you’re dealing with broken machines and closed bays.

There’s an auto wash bay, but it’s often out of order and some people report being charged even when nothing happened. Manual self-service bays are there too, with high-pressure wands and foam brushes. This place runs on a token system: tokens are bought at the servo and a change machine dispenses coins, and cards aren’t accepted at the bays. Prices you might see include roughly $2 per token, $3 for a 4:40 self-service cycle, and about $10 for a basic auto wash; there are reports of being charged $14, $20, or even $25 when a machine failed.

Vacuum machines are available, and several reviewers say the suction is decent. There’s often not much staff on hand to help, so you’re mostly self-serve and rely on the machines. If you’re chasing a cheap wash, mate, and don’t mind the quirks, it can be worth a go, but temper your expectations.