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Car washes in National City, CA
Nine car washes in National City, California — three tunnel car washes and two hand car washes. Every card has the address and a directions button.
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The wash types in National City
In National City you can choose between three tunnel car washes and two hand car washes.
In a hurry? The tunnel at San Diego Gas & Car Wash, Soapy Joe's Car Wash and Super Star Car Wash gets you through in minutes.
Not in National City? The near-me search sorts the car washes around you by distance — by location, ZIP code or city.
When to go
Early start: LUV Car Wash, San Diego Gas & Car Wash and two more open at 7 a.m. or earlier.
Late: San Diego Gas & Car Wash stays open until 10 p.m. or later.
Keeping a car clean in National City
Pollen season and love-bug season leave a film that dulls the paint. A rinse every week or two keeps it from bonding.
Gas station washes and brands
The chains here: Luv Car Wash (one), Soapy Joe's (one) and Super Star Car Wash (one).
People per car wash
National City has about 55,200 residents (2023) — one listed car wash for every 6,100 people.
Not here, but close
Nearest touchless car wash: Soft Touch Or Touchless car Wash in Chula Vista, about 2.5 miles south.
Nearest self-serve car wash: Chevron #2 in Chula Vista, about 7.5 miles southeast.
Across California
Of 4,717 car washes in California, nine are in National City. Bigger choices: Los Angeles (407), San Diego (145) and Fresno (87).
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Questions about car washes in National City
How many car washes are there in National City?
Nine car washes are listed in National City, California, including three tunnel car washes and two hand car washes.
Where can I get a hand car wash in National City?
Washed by hand: Joe Details and San Diego Gas & Car Wash.
Which gas stations and chains have a car wash in National City?
Luv Car Wash (one), Soapy Joe's (one) and Super Star Car Wash (one).
Car washes around National City
Chula Vista, 4 miles away, adds 32 more washes.
Within 50 miles, Chula Vista and San Diego have ten or more washes each.
Further in California
Updated September 2026 · Add a car wash or report a mistake