The Washouse (Rouse Hill, NSW)

The Washouse in Rouse Hill, NSW is the local car wash that folks around here actually rate highly. Google gives it a 4.7, which sets a pretty positive vibe before you even roll in.

Pull up and you’ll see a team of staff taking care of the wash by hand – the place is all about hand washing, cleaning, and detailing. There are no automatic or touchless facilities and no self-serve bays. They handle the whole job: exterior wash, interior cleaning, carpet and mat care, windows, wheels and trim, and a thorough vacuum, with polishing or waxing as part of the detailing. A mate swore it felt like driving a brand-new car after the hand wash and polish.

Open daily from 8am-5pm, and they take all major cards (Amex, Visa and Mastercard) as well as cash. Pricing runs from $29 for an outside wash, $59 for an inside & out clean, $99 for an outside polish, $129 for inside & out polish, and $199 for an inside detail, up to $299 for a full inside & out detail. If you want a friendly, hands-on wash that leaves your car shiny inside and out, this place is worth a visit.