Car washes in Lorain, OH
13 car washes in Lorain, Ohio — three touchless car washes, two self-serve car washes, three tunnel car washes and three hand car washes. Every card has the address and a directions button.
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Touchless, self-serve or tunnel?
The washes in Lorain split into three touchless car washes, two self-serve car washes, three tunnel car washes and three hand car washes.
Worried about swirl marks? Touchless: Colorado Touchless Car Wash, Zappy's Auto Washes (N Leavitt Rd) and Zappy's Auto Washes (Oberlin Ave).
Washing it yourself
Wash it yourself with a pressure wand at Zappy's Auto Washes (N Leavitt Rd) and Zappy's Auto Washes (Oberlin Ave).
Card or tap accepted at Zappy's Auto Washes (N Leavitt Rd) and Zappy's Auto Washes (Oberlin Ave).
Not in Lorain? The near-me search sorts the car washes around you by distance — by location, ZIP code or city.
Early, late or 24 hours
Broadway Auto Wash, Colorado Touchless Car Wash, South Gate Car Wash and two more never close.
Early start: bp (N Ridge Rd) and bp (Broadway) open at 7 a.m. or earlier.
Late: bp (N Ridge Rd) stays open until 10 p.m. or later.
Salt season
From November to March the enemy is road salt, not dirt. Rinse the underside, wheel wells and rocker panels — that is where rust starts.
Below 32 °F, stay in the car: Buckeye Express Car Wash, Colorado Touchless Car Wash and two more are automatic.
Gas station washes and brands
The chains here: BP (two).
Fill up and wash in one stop at bp (N Ridge Rd) and bp (Broadway).
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Car wash in Lorain
Hours not listed — check the sign at the entrance.
North to south
3.4 miles lie between Colorado Touchless Car Wash in the north and bp (N Ridge Rd) in the south — the map shows which one is on your way.
People per car wash
Lorain has about 65,300 residents (2023) — one listed car wash for every 5,000 people.
Across Ohio
Of 2,088 car washes in Ohio, 13 are in Lorain. Bigger choices: Columbus (125), Cleveland (68) and Toledo (55).
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Questions about car washes in Lorain
How many car washes are there in Lorain?
13 car washes are listed in Lorain, Ohio, including three touchless car washes, two self-serve car washes, three tunnel car washes and three hand car washes.
Is there a touchless car wash in Lorain?
Yes: Colorado Touchless Car Wash, Zappy's Auto Washes (N Leavitt Rd) and Zappy's Auto Washes (Oberlin Ave). Touchless washes clean with high-pressure water and detergent, without brushes.
Where can I wash my car myself in Lorain?
Self-serve bays with a pressure wand: Zappy's Auto Washes (N Leavitt Rd) and Zappy's Auto Washes (Oberlin Ave).
Is there a 24-hour car wash in Lorain?
Open 24 hours: Broadway Auto Wash, Colorado Touchless Car Wash, South Gate Car Wash, Zappy's Auto Washes (N Leavitt Rd) and one more.
Where can I get a hand car wash in Lorain?
Washed by hand: Magic Touch Hand Car Wash, Zappy's Auto Washes (N Leavitt Rd) and Zappy's Auto Washes (Oberlin Ave).
Which gas stations and chains have a car wash in Lorain?
BP (two).
Car washes around Lorain
Amherst, 3 miles away, adds five more washes.
Within 50 miles, Elyria has ten or more washes each.
Further in Ohio
Updated September 2026 · Add a car wash or report a mistake