Tunnel
Soft Touch Wash
Belanger SpinLite wheels turn at about a third of the usual speed, with ShineMitt media that is thick and sturdy yet gentle like a hand-wash.
Powered by the sun
Solar-powered express car wash on Balboa Avenue, San Diego.
A soft-touch tunnel, a reverse osmosis final rinse and free vacuums on every plan. Open 8 AM to 8 PM every day at Balboa and Abernathy, in front of Genesee Plaza.
The order of the wash through the tunnel
01
Double Foaming Pre-Soak
foam loosens road film before anything touches the paint
02
Soft Touch Wash
Belanger SpinLite wheels with ShineMitt media
03
Spot Free Rinse
reverse osmosis water, no mineral spots
04
Turbo Dry
out the far end in a few minutes
6066 Balboa Avenue
One tunnel, four plans, and the vacuums after
Pull in off Balboa Avenue, pick a plan or a single wash at the pay terminal, and roll through. Cash, cards, bar-coded coupons, Apple Pay and Android Pay all work.
Fast Pass
Unlimited wash plans
A Fast Pass tag about the size of a Band-aid lifts the gate for you. Billed monthly, no long-term contract, cancel any time.
Seal
Ceramic Seal
Long lasting shine, gloss and ultra UV protection for paint that lives under the San Diego sun. Included with Platinum Plus.
Arches
Wax, shine and protect
Sealer Wax, Hot Wax, Triple Foam Protectant, Tire Shine and Full Body Protectant, stacked plan by plan.
Bays
Free vacuums
A vacuum on each side of the car, a high pressure hose, and the Free Rapid Air System for vents, seams and door jambs.
PurWater
Solar power, reclaimed water
Solar panels power the wash and warm its water. PurWater recovery cleans it to 5 microns with no disposable filters.
Powered by the sun
Solar over every vacuum bay
The panels on the canopies and the roof run the wash and raise the temperature of the wash water. Every gallon is caught and cleaned by PurWater recovery, and the last pass is reverse osmosis water, so it dries without spots.
- 50 to 150
- Gallons of water saved each time you wash here instead of in your driveway.
- PurClean
- 5-micron water with no disposable filters, and ozone injection to keep odours down.
- Chemistry
- Biodegradable soaps and protectants, so what goes down the drain is gentler to begin with.
Wash everyday for one low monthly price
Start any Unlimited monthly wash package for the price of a single wash. Each plan below adds to the one before it, and every one of them comes with free vacuums and the Free Rapid Air System.
Bronze
Soft Touch Wash, Turbo Dry and Free Vacuums. Paint, glass, trim, wheels, chrome and the exhaust tip.
Silver
Bronze plus Sealer Wax, Duo Tire & Wheel Scrubber, Double Foaming Pre-Soak, Bubble Bath and an Undercarriage Wash.
Gold
Silver plus Tire Shine, Spot Free Rinse, Hot Wax and Triple Foam Protectant.
Platinum
Gold plus Bug Removal, High Pressure Prep, a Free Towel and Full Body Protectant.
4.6 on Google from 1,653 reviews
German at the pay station, funk on the radio
“I had a great first experience at Balboa Express Wash. I initially paid half and needed to pay the rest on my card so German came out to assist me. He was very helpful and had great customer service. My car looks fantastic after the premium wash. Also a plus for the music playing. It was a funk/disco station and set a great vibe while I was vacuuming my car!”
“The crew is always very helpful when we take our car to wash here. Best car wash in town!”
Jose V, Google
“I had a great experience at Balboa Express Car Wash. The service was excellent from start to finish. The place is very professional, clean, and well organized. Jose and Jonathan are incredibly welcoming and kind, and they really make you feel valued as a customer. You can tell they care about the quality of their work and about the people who come in. Great place, great experience, and very nice people. I'll definitely be coming back and highly recommend it!”
Gan-el levi, Google
Balboa and Abernathy, 8 AM to 8 PM
6066 Balboa Avenue, San Diego, CA 92111. Northwest corner, in front of Genesee Plaza. Every day, weather permitting.