Self Serve Car Wash (Dapto, NSW)

Self Serve Car Wash (Dapto, NSW) has a solid Google rating of 4.2, so it feels like a dependable local pick. It’s a straight-up self-serve spot with a few wash bays where you run your own soap and rinse. It’s casual and practical, the kind of place you can just get on with. I’ve seen families pop in after dusty road trips and make quick work of a muddy ute while the dog waits in the car.

Prices are pretty reasonable: about $1 for 90 seconds and $2 for 3 minutes 15 seconds. There’s also a dog wash for around $10. You pay with coins, and there’s a change machine on site, though some folks report it acting up. There are car vacuums and a dog wash facility, but a few reviews say the vacuums aren’t always working, and the dog wash can be temperamental too.

Hours are 8am to 8pm, every day of the week. Bring coins and be prepared for a bit of a queue when it’s busy. All up, it’s cheap, convenient, and very local.