Star Car Wash Northland 2 Wood St (Preston, VIC)

Star Car Wash Northland, 2 Wood St, Preston, VIC. Google rates it around 2.6 stars, so the vibe here is pretty mixed.

This is a staffed wash with no self-serve bays. You park and the team hand-washes the car, which people say feels more personal than doing it yourself.

One reviewer said it’s “without the fun” of an automatic drive-thru, so there isn’t an automatic drive-thru experience to look forward to.

Cash is accepted, and there are hints that card payments work too, though one staffer once urged cash payment. That little moment sums up the mixed take on pricing and payments.

Vacuuming is part of the service, but several reviews complain about the quality of the vacuuming and carpet cleaning. A rare note praised removing dog hair, but there’s no mention of a pet-specific wash facility.

Prices come up a lot in reviews, with many people calling them expensive and sometimes inconsistent compared with what’s advertised.

Hours are 9am to 5pm, every day of the week, so you’ll have a window to swing by after work or on the weekend.

Overall, it’s a hands-on, staffed option if you want the team to handle the wash, but go in with tempered expectations about price and results.