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Car washes in Lake Forest, CA
15 car washes in Lake Forest, California — one touchless car wash, two self-serve car washes, six tunnel car washes and two hand car washes. Every card has the address and a directions button.
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Which kind of wash in Lake Forest?
The washes in Lake Forest split into one touchless car wash, two self-serve car washes, six tunnel car washes and two hand car washes.
Worried about swirl marks? Touchless: Drive Thru Touch Free Car Wash.
Washing it yourself
Self-serve bays in Lake Forest: Car Wash (Lake Forest Dr) and Lake Forest Express Wash — you hold the wand, you set the pace.
Card or tap accepted at Car Wash (Lake Forest Dr) and Lake Forest Express Wash.
Not in Lake Forest? The near-me search sorts the car washes around you by distance — by location, ZIP code or city.
When to go
Car Wash (Lake Forest Dr) and Circle K never close.
Early start: Checkered Flag Hand Car Wash, D&T Car Wash & Auto Detailing and one more open at 7 a.m. or earlier.
Sun, bugs and pollen
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: Drive Thru Touch Free Car Wash.
Gas station washes and brands
The chains here: Arco (one), Chevron (one), Circle K (one) and Shell (one).
One wash sits at a gas station — handy with a fill-up.
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D&T Car Wash & Auto Detailing
Hours: Mon–Tue 10 a.m.–6 p.m. · Wed 6 a.m.–6 p.m. · Thu–Sun 10 a.m.–6 p.m.
Across Lake Forest
4.7 miles lie between Drive Thru Touch Free Car Wash in the north and Gem Wash in the south — the map shows which one is on your way.
Lake Forest in numbers
With roughly 85,800 people (2023), Lake Forest counts one listed wash per 5,700 residents.
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Car wash in Lake Forest
Hours not listed — check the sign at the entrance.
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Gem Wash
Hours not listed — check the sign at the entrance.
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Shell Car Wash
Hours not listed — check the sign at the entrance.
Lake Forest 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 Lake Forest
How many car washes are there in Lake Forest?
15 car washes are listed in Lake Forest, California, including one touchless car wash, two self-serve car washes, six tunnel car washes and two hand car washes.
Is there a touchless car wash in Lake Forest?
Yes: Drive Thru Touch Free Car Wash. Touchless washes clean with high-pressure water and detergent, without brushes.
Where can I wash my car myself in Lake Forest?
Self-serve bays with a pressure wand: Car Wash (Lake Forest Dr) and Lake Forest Express Wash.
Is there a 24-hour car wash in Lake Forest?
Open 24 hours: Car Wash (Lake Forest Dr) and Circle K.
Where can I get a hand car wash in Lake Forest?
Washed by hand: Checkered Flag Hand Car Wash and MobileWash.
Which gas stations and chains have a car wash in Lake Forest?
Arco (one), Chevron (one), Circle K (one) and Shell (one).
Car washes around Lake Forest
The next place with a wash is Laguna Hills at 3 miles.
Within 50 miles, Aliso Viejo and Irvine have ten or more washes each.
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Updated September 2026 · Add a car wash or report a mistake