$7 Speed Wash

295 reviews

1646 E 51st St, Austin, TX 78723

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$7 Speed Wash is a Car wash located at 1646 E 51st St, Austin, TX 78723. It has received 295 reviews with an average rating of 3.8 stars.

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Hours

Monday7AM-8PM
Tuesday10AM-7PM
Wednesday7AM-8PM
Thursday7AM-8PM
Friday7AM-8PM
Saturday7AM-8PM
Sunday7AM-7PM

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  • The address of Speed Wash: 1646 E 51st St, Austin, TX 78723

  • Speed Wash has 3.8 stars from 295 reviews

  • Car wash

  • "I paid for the $16 The Works Car wash, it includes: DOUBLE PRESOAK PREMIUM SOFT FOAM CLEANING SYSTEM TRIPLE FOAM CONDITIONER DOUBLE CHEMICAL TIRE & WHEEL CLEANER UNDERCARRIAGE RINSE & RUST INHIBITOR WHEEL BOSS TIRE S WHEEL CLEANER MAGNUM SIDE & WHEEL BLASTER HIGH PRESSURE VEHICLE CONTOUR CLEANING CLEAR COAT SEALANT WEATHER GUARD HOT GLOSS SHINE SOFT FREE RINSE TIRE SHINE I made a stop after my car and saw that my tires did not shine"

    "This car wash used to be fantastic when you chose the top tier"

    "This car wash will get the job done, but it’s pretty mediocre at best"

    "I USED to always come here to get gas and a car wash"

    "PAID FOR THE $16 WASH inside"

Reviews

  • Jose villegas

I paid for the $16 The Works Car wash, it includes: DOUBLE PRESOAK PREMIUM SOFT FOAM CLEANING SYSTEM TRIPLE FOAM CONDITIONER DOUBLE CHEMICAL TIRE & WHEEL CLEANER UNDERCARRIAGE RINSE & RUST INHIBITOR WHEEL BOSS TIRE S WHEEL CLEANER MAGNUM SIDE & WHEEL BLASTER HIGH PRESSURE VEHICLE CONTOUR CLEANING CLEAR COAT SEALANT WEATHER GUARD HOT GLOSS SHINE SOFT FREE RINSE TIRE SHINE I made a stop after my car and saw that my tires did not shine. I went back and the MOD paid for additional Works Car Wash to see if would solve my problem. I waited 20 minutes at The Speed Stop to see if my tires were Shiney but they were not. I went back again and the MOD ordered a guy to manually add SHINE to my tires. I asked him if the tire shine was broken and he said yes. Not sure how many people paid for the Works on 4/2/23 and didn't receive what they paid for. Came back 6/1/2023 The problem still exists. No change same routine Manger on duty paid for another car wash and guess what it didn't work......He had to manually apply shine

  • Mike Hanley

This car wash used to be fantastic when you chose the top tier. But for the last several weeks, several of the jets do not work. It’s super awkward; about 2/3rds of the way down the line you just slowly go by all these hoses that used to spray, and now do not. Your tires, chrome, and side panels are all still full of dirt. I flagged this to the attendant but they were so slammed getting cars in they couldn’t watch what I was saying happen, so they let me go through again. Same result, so they gave me a voucher to come back later. Three weeks later and still the same issue. And the supervisor there that day was very unpleasant and couldn’t seem to care less, while his workers were too slammed to really try and see what’s going on. The fact that a) it’s been weeks and b) no price adjustment or signage saying you aren’t getting what you’re paying for tells me they are either deceitful or incompetent. Let’s hope they fix it as it was a great wash when it fully worked.

  • Kendra Wright

This car wash will get the job done, but it’s pretty mediocre at best. Basic was starts at $7, but when I got out to use the dryers, I noticed the back of my car was still soapy. Luckily I had a rag I could try to wipe it down with but imagine it’s going to look funky when it drys. I was excited to see the free dryers, but they are really poorly maintained (the first one I used the hose was broken) and they are SUPER short. It’s really hard to get them into clean your car. I could barely even vacuum by back floorboards and had to just deal with missing major parts of the seats I couldn’t reach. Overall, if I’m desperate, maybe I’d come here again but I doubt it. I’d rather drive down to the Palms car wash south where they have a clean car wash & awesome dryers. Guess this won’t be my replacement closer to my neighborhood. :(

  • Sandi Reinlie

I USED to always come here to get gas and a car wash. TODAY WAS MY LAST TIME. I am no longer going to be a customer. This is the 3rd time in a row that their pumps do not print out a receipt and you have to go inside and wait in line to get a receipt for your gas & a car wash code. Then today I pull up to the car wash and it says out of service. That's right this place is out of service -- terrible service, which is clearly functioning by poor management. It is apparent the owner/management doesn't care to make this gas station efficient for its busy customers. 2 thumbs down. Duplicate receipt to show that I had to go inside to get another copy of the receipt that did not print out at the pump.

  • Richard Weddige

PAID FOR THE $16 WASH inside. 12 cars in line to go through and the gates wouldn't raise and there was only one attendant and he was busy doing something else. Finally after 20+ minute's got cars going through the printer did not print when I entered my code which I needed for the barcode for the vacuums. Going through the wash THE WATER SMELLED SOUR. Get to the vacuum area and enter my wash code to use vacuums and the message said INVALID CODE. All the bays were full so I could not move. DIDN'T GET TO VACUUM MY CAR after paying for most expensive wash. PLACE WAS DIRTY. The guys vacuum hose next to me kept FALLING APART. WOULDN'T RECOMMEND THIS PLACE. Take your chance.

  • Feiy

Basic Wash: exposed areas were not clean and most of my hood and rear didn't even get wet. Don't expect blowers; and good luck with the vacuums. If you're fortunate enough to find a working vacuum, it's likely already in use (and monopolized) by a someone who rolled right up without visiting the car wash. But hey, it's not so bad on a nice day – that is, if you don't mind dodging the bees and listening to blaring music belonging to genres you don't usually listen to.

  • D Cole

The clerks instore don't follow instructions when it comes to the line. I feel when African-American come in we get treated differently from the Hispanic male's, yes I was next in line Hispanic was in left out came back in he should got back line as anyone else then he was in MySpace still speaking with clerk. When pointed to the line the female clerk told me he was in here early. I don't care he left out and reentered. The line is over there sir is the polite way to redirect him.

  • kira danielle taylor

Love that I can vacuum my car free here! The vacuums always have great suction and work properly too!I usually do that and then do the car wash and even the most basic wash does a great job. I need to get the membership as it pays for itself if you were to get 2 premium washes a month! You can wash your car as many times as you like, every day if you so desire for just one flat fee per month! Plus the gas station always has good food for cheap!

  • Yen P

The reason I'm giving a 5 stars it's because of their service Jack and Cammal, two of their staffs help me out today when I encountered a problem with the service. Been super helpful to my situation. Now, regarding the washing machine, I think there's some research need to be conducted as how it wash cars... It gets the car clean don't get me wrong, however, 16$ service I paid, I expect more from the result...

  • Anny S

Why would you take your car anywhere else??? I've paid for a lot of car washes in my time, even the $150 "hand wash" ones. This $7 car was is the best my car has ever looked. I get the most basic wash, and just go a lot. And the free vacuums are always in great working order. Seriously...don't let the low price scare you. This place will get all of the dust, pollen, and built-up grime off your ride.

  • Chrystina Edwards

We like this place because it is fast, affordable, and they allow you 10 min of vacuum time after your car wash. They oy downside is this car wash will Not work on compact cars. We have a Versa Note that we can't take through due to the brush missing the back of the car entirely. If you have a standard of large sized car, you should have no issues. My van always leaves sparkling clean.

  • Steve Jeffers

Simple easy and economical what can I say that is the car wash the reason I. Amongst the other myriad of things you can go there for like food which they prepare regularly and desert-like things and then they have a whole bunc. I often thought this place should be out in the country where people are traveling because it's so well-stocked withh of stuff for sale....

  • warren walker

The car was actually works well. It's a decent price for the wash you are getting. It is cheaper than your larger professional car washes. You may need to dry your vehicle down, and vacuum. Vacuum area is free for paid car wash... but sometimes you have to wait on the bums who sneak in for free vacuum. It seems to me they keep the wash clean and maintained.

  • Isata B

This car wash place is just the worst. My tire and my right side mirror got damaged. My tire is slashed they didn’t even give me customer service number. It didn’t even wash my good either. They when ahead and rinse my off car. I had to start drying it off even though I could have done that at home but no I’m like it cold let me do a drive thru.

  • Isamar Flores

I’ve gone to this place 4 times always giving it the benefit of the doubt because it’s the closest location to me, but it’s definitely not worth it. Every time i go it leaves dry dirt on the back part of my suv. The vacuums are free with the receipt of purchase, but that’s the only benefit. *vacuums are not too long & you get 5 mins.

  • Connor H.

I got the basic wash, $7. Pretty cheap as far as car washes go. It did a decent job but the main reason I did it was access to the unlimited time vacuums afterwords. I had to wait a while for a spot but they did the job. It's not the best wash or vacuums, but it was only $7 and I felt I got my monies worth.

  • Faraha Kukkady

The wash isn't great. I always leave the place with many parts of my vehicle not cleaned, not even wet. So there's something off with the system. Its convenient if you're in a hurry and need a semi clean done, but if you're looking for a proper complete guaranteed cleaning job, this is not the place.

  • MJ Haha

Hey! Really fun, not toooo expensive, very nice people! They let me go through twice since my car was hella dirty after sitting under a tree for months. Feeling very cool about that! Really like having a free unlimited vacuum at the end too, which feels hard to find around town!

  • C

Nice drive thru car wash in austin that’s located in a decent part of town. For $7, you get exactly what you pay for. 10 minutes worth of vacuum comes with any wash, which is nice, but there’s a strict no car detailing policy on premises. Overall great and friendly staff.

  • Tiffany Slay

BEST cheap car wash in Austin. We go through at least once a month for the $7 wash. I kinda miss the unlimited vacuum - but I’m sure they had to limit it to 10 minutes because too many people took advantage. Still…10 minutes of vacuuming is almost $7 at a kiosk…so…SCORE!

  • Bryan

I went on a Saturday morning and did the Basic Wash for $7. There were multiple employees helping which made it a quick process. No employees drying which I like too. There's also free vacuum afterwards. Recommended if you're in the area and need an affordable wash!

  • Michael White

Had good expirences in the past but this time they allowed me to pay while the entire wash was broken down. I was “waiting for an attendant to load” for about 25 minutes while no one said a word to me. Made me late for multiple meetings and was very unprofessional.

  • Jennifer Taylor

Cool fast good price and free vacuum after wash,the only thing I didn't really like was the smell of the water they used to wash the car kind of smell like old cricket water but the car got clean didn't have a residue I just wished it smelled nicer

  • Juan Morales

I am a monthly member and this car wash scratched my door handle and the surrounding area. The management denied liability my claim swiftly and doesn’t respond for my request to make me whole. 0/5 stars wouldn’t recommend them to my worst enemy.

  • Drew F

They have the audacity to charge for vacuums after a subpar car wash that didn’t remove all the dirt. Didn’t dry very well either. Paid for a car wash and gas but got no discount on gas. If you like being robbed blind by a business, come here.

  • Cosme Garcia

Es un sucio lugar y miraras como estan los baños horribles sucios cual es el motivo tienen puro personal que no le tiene amor a su trabajo ni modo que no haya ventas las 24 horas hay venta porque el lugar no esta limpio cual es el problema

  • A B

Top tier “The Works” package- totally dirty in the middle of the bumpers. Can still see brush marks from the left and right and top. It’s like it didn’t make contact at all at the very front and back. Rest of my car looks great and shiny.

  • Scott Mayes

Great value car wash with free vacuums and detail area. I was going to give 5 stars, but my last time there, 10/4/20, the water smelled so foul, it made my entire car smell, and not in a new car smell kind of way. The opposite of that.

  • Deborah Maynard

I didn't like this place. I paid for the full carwash but they wouldn't give me the discount for the gas that the sign promises. I got charged twice for the carwash and had to go inside and prove it to get refund. Super annoying.

  • Brett Delgado

It is so difficult to find a good drive through car wash in Austin, and this one absolutely nails it! Fast, staffed with attendants, equipped with cameras, and a lot of free vacuum spaces. What a find. It literally made my day!

  • Jonathan James

Broken carwash, poorly maintained. 1/2 a car wash, for $7. No lower body or wheel jets functional. Owner has the taking the money part, working 100% always -- All sorts of excuses, why we don't get a full wash.- Enjoy:/

  • Michael Forare

I never enter my card information 1 time to enter. It is always problematic. The carwash is fine, vacuums when you pull out of wash. 7 or 8 vacuums but can all be busy. Come early or later to clean inside of car.

  • Joe Somarriba (Strifu)

If you want to run your car through wash that does no exterior cleaning whatsoever, this is your place. Your basically only paying for the vacuum use after the wash. Would not recommend this place!

  • Cosme Garcia

Ya está muy cambiado ese lugar cambiaron de dueños y los actuales no encienden el a/c hace mucho calor tiene uno que salirse a tomar el fresco afuera en el interior de ese lugar hace MUCHO CALOR

  • Jesus Gonzalez

Las aspiradoras son supuesramenre gratis para los que lavan sus carros y siempre carros que solo llegan y las usan !! Y algo cortas no son largas batalla uno un poco para que alcancen aspirar

  • Sierra Arellano

I paid for the $16 wash and I feel like the machine scratched my car I have a black car so you can tell the scratches and the waves of the scratches match how the car wash was washing my car

  • casey auciello

This place is unbelievably shady. The car wash jerked my steering wheel and curbed my wheel. I filed a claim and they tried sending a photo of my car (undamaged) saying it was damaged.

  • Steve Luna

Not a perfect clean but gets the job done. Line was a little long right after 5 but moved pretty quick. Includes free vacuum with wash but vacuum I was using had a weak suction.

  • Brandi Tillis

Only worth it if you like spending money and wiping your car down yourself. Almost got into an accident because the driver in front of me popped off the track. Not worth it.

  • M Willms

When you wash your car there has to be a barcode to use the vacuums. My receipt did not have one. You must go back to the car wash and get one with proof of your purchase.

  • joanna w

Somebody warned me not to try a carwash that isn't touchless. Should've listened because this place broke the small antenna on my roof. Don't let the same happen to you.

  • Sophia Martinez

The only thing I like is that vaccums are free after a car wash. There's hardly any soap when it comes on, mainly just water and plastic bristles that wash the car.

  • Daniel Listrom

Quick and easy. Relatively cheap for a quick wash. Tops out at $16 for the premium. Don’t expect perfection if you let your car get covered in dried bird poop.

  • Jaki Moya

My favorite car wash been coming here for the past 4 years to get my baby washed. They never seem to surprise me love the friendly staff and great environment.

  • Ben Oliver

Couldn’t help but laugh at how terrible this wash was. I paid for the Deluxe wash and my car somehow came out dirtier than when it went in. Not kidding.

  • Hans Krix

Even after complimentary second try my car is not clean. And I bought the most expensive wash for $16. I can't recommend this broken wash street, sorry.

  • Matthew Roseberry

This car wash is nasteeeee! The water they use to wash your car smells like hot shrimp in a diaper. I almost threw up after that ride through hell.

  • Brittany Crocker

Lots of Free vacuum but only after your car wash which maxes out at $16. Fast service and had two vacuum hoses which speed up cleaning the interior

  • R Hawes

The guy behind me tried to steer his car and messed up my was midway through. The attendant was very kind and let me run through again for free!

  • Vivien Greiser

Worst car wash in Austin. Paid $16 just to have to go to another car wash and get it spotless clean for $10. Don’t waste your time at this one.

  • Hayden Wall

It’s the only reasonably close car wash in East Austin. Also don’t throw away your receipt because you will need the code to use the vacuums.

  • David Navas

Bad quality, vacuum without power to clean, no windex, no towels. almost all the car ended the same as it was. Definitely not recommended.

  • Brody Burks

It's been updated recently and the wash is decent. Vacuums are pretty good now but sometimes it's hit and miss if they're turned on.

  • Allyce Dolan

My Jeep was very clean after the wash. Great people with excellent customer service. I’ll be back and want to recommend to others.

  • James Santos

Added some fancy lighting and clearly made some other changes. Went there today 6/14 and was very pleased. Way to go Speed Wash.

  • MAX FRENCH

This car wash is terrible. I paid $11 and the entire front and rear end of my car wasn’t even touched. Not worth going to ever…

  • Tammy Farris

Mediocre job. I even did the prescrub with brush provided. Disappointed. See dirty windshield. Grill and lights look the same.

  • carolyn thomas

Great when I was there but at times there's so many people that you can't get in the vacuum areas do to people just talking

  • Amy Sledge

This place could use its own wash. Always dirty. Vacuum hoses are dirty and wet. Don’t always have good suction.

  • pam rogers

Better off getting the $7. basic. Got the $10 and soap didn't get rinsed off, nor did it blow dry completely!!!

  • Catanya Nwagwu

The only thing I didn't like is that they timed you on the vacuums and they didn't allow you to detail you car

  • Eduardo Alvarado

excellent. Is a busy place very well located on 51 street. You can buy a speed pass for unlimited car washes.

  • Christopher Franks

Not a great auto car wash. Paid for a deluxe and didn’t get the car half as clean as other auto car washes.

  • Jamie Giron

Love washing my car here! It is so easy to drive through and super quick! Attendants are always nice too.

  • Teresa Carter

For a quick car wash this place is ok. I vacuum my car and run it through the car wash for 11.00 dollars.

  • Savannah Singleton

Need to replace car washers my car wasn't no cleaner than when I went in!! Very dissatisfied!! …

  • Mkn Productions

Don't use the car wash. I pre washed my car and it still didn't get clean going threw the car wash.

  • Philip Haney

This car wash is great if you like to spend $16 and leave with the same dirty car after the wash.

  • Terry Trevino Cavazos

Need to buy the Monthly package to get Unlimited Washes ,better deal . Highly recommend this.

  • Vikki Li

Very good price for quick wash the car!! Love the free vacuum the car as well …

  • Cher T

Good car wash. Clean store, but never seems to have enough workers at the registers.

  • Azzam Takriti

Good carwash, though the recycle the water so much, thats why it smells horrible!

  • Rosemary McKnight

Got my car nice and clean. Vacuumed for free. Kept stopping while car wash going!

  • EJ G

It's unfortunate that they no longer offer their vacuum free to their customers

  • Bruce Wolfe

Price higher at $7 minimum, very low water so even extra brushes miss a lot...

  • Christian Gil

Not actually $5 since the most basic plan is $7. But there are free vacuums!

  • Guadalupe Rangel

An a attended working only very helpful getting me through the drive wash.

  • Keely Reichert

Okay wash, but for $7 it's expected. Also the vacuum station worked well

  • D N Q

Good clean, not perfect, but they do have free vacuum after carwash…

  • Marcus C

My vacuum code didn't work press the attendant button no show up

  • Dangerouswonder

They have free high power vacuums and easy access to trash cans.

  • Immaculate Villian

Decent automatic carwash with free vacuum behind the gas station

  • Jesus Hernandez

it was great the person that that work there are very helpful

  • Lisa Rozo

Love this place cleans my car greatand you get a free vacuum

  • Cherelle Roberts

Love this place but most times vaccums are not all working

  • JP Morales

They scratched my car door and won’t take responsibility.

  • Howard's House

Vacuums were all out! Why am I paying regular price then?

  • Adrian Castillo

I just pull up and use the vacuums, like everyone else!!!

  • Santanu Rahman

Quick and with a nice s self-vacuuming station, as well.

  • Mike Biehle

Quick Clean car wash..Definably get your money's worth.

  • Otis Willow

Nice car wash! No lines at the time so it was perfect!

  • art faith

S***ty wash, vacuum is not working, nobody cares....

  • Diandra Bastida

El agua huele muy mal cuando pasas a la se tu carro

  • NJ cpns & More

Love it, free vacuum with car wash purchase!

  • Racquel Brown

Convenient n great free vacuum cleaner area

  • Wrist Hardware

Scratched my door. Worst customer service.

  • Patricia Bittick

It was quick and my car looks great. …

  • Vic Cruz

My car got a dent and a lot of scratchs

  • JOSEPH DE QUERETARO ES

it's a shame to not have people trained

  • Rosalba Servin

Buen lugar para un lavado de emergencia

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