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Car washes in El Cajon, CA
18 car washes in El Cajon, California — one touchless car wash, three self-serve car washes, four tunnel car washes and three hand car washes. Every card has the address and a directions button.
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Which kind of wash in El Cajon?
The washes in El Cajon split into one touchless car wash, three self-serve car washes, four tunnel car washes and three hand car washes.
For a wash without brushes, head to Happy Cow Car Wash, El Cajon.
Coin and wand washes
Self-serve bays in El Cajon: Happy Cow Car Wash, El Cajon, No Dry Car Wash and Soapy Joe's Car Wash — you hold the wand, you set the pace.
Card or tap accepted at Happy Cow Car Wash, El Cajon and Soapy Joe's Car Wash.
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Opening hours in El Cajon
Car wash on Broadway and Happy Cow Car Wash, El Cajon never close.
Early start: Genie Car Wash, Lavado Xpress Car Wash and two more open at 7 a.m. or earlier.
- Car wash Open 24 h
Car wash on Broadway
How often to wash
Pollen season and love-bug season leave a film that dulls the paint. A rinse every week or two keeps it from bonding.
For a quick rinse without brushes: Happy Cow Car Wash, El Cajon.
Gas station washes and brands
Looking for a particular brand? Soapy Joe's (one) and Super Star Car Wash (one).
One wash sits at a gas station — handy with a fill-up.
North to south
The listed washes spread over 3.1 miles, from Car Wash (Los Coches Rd) (north) to Lavado Xpress Car Wash (south).
El Cajon in numbers
With roughly 103,000 people (2023), El Cajon counts one listed wash per 5,700 residents.
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Car Wash #2
Hours not listed — check the sign at the entrance.
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Car Wash #1
Hours not listed — check the sign at the entrance.
El Cajon and the rest of California
California counts 4,717 listed car washes in 623 places. The most are in Los Angeles (407), San Diego (145) and Fresno (87).
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Questions about car washes in El Cajon
How many car washes are there in El Cajon?
18 car washes are listed in El Cajon, California, including one touchless car wash, three self-serve car washes, four tunnel car washes and three hand car washes.
Is there a touchless car wash in El Cajon?
Yes: Happy Cow Car Wash, El Cajon. Touchless washes clean with high-pressure water and detergent, without brushes.
Where can I wash my car myself in El Cajon?
Self-serve bays with a pressure wand: Happy Cow Car Wash, El Cajon, No Dry Car Wash and Soapy Joe's Car Wash.
Is there a 24-hour car wash in El Cajon?
Open 24 hours: Car wash on Broadway and Happy Cow Car Wash, El Cajon.
Where can I get a hand car wash in El Cajon?
Washed by hand: Happy Cow Car Wash, El Cajon, Lavado Xpress Car Wash and Romeo's Car Wash.
Which gas stations and chains have a car wash in El Cajon?
Soapy Joe's (one) and Super Star Car Wash (one).
Car washes around El Cajon
The next place with a wash is Bostonia at 2 miles.
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Updated September 2026 · Add a car wash or report a mistake