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Car washes in Raleigh, NC
55 car washes in Raleigh, North Carolina — five self-serve car washes, twelve tunnel car washes and seven hand car washes. Every card has the address and a directions button.
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The wash types in Raleigh
The washes in Raleigh split into five self-serve car washes, twelve tunnel car washes and seven hand car washes.
In a hurry? The tunnel at American Pride Car Wash (Brier Creek Pkwy), Autobell Car Wash (Capital Boulevard), AutoBell Car Wash (Godley Ln) and nine more gets you through in minutes.
Coin and wand washes
Five self-serve washes in Raleigh: Bartholomew Pressure Washing, Circle K (3600 Lake Boone Trail), Circle K #1 and two more.
Tip: pack your own microfiber towel; the bay has water and soap, not drying.
On the road? The near-me search sorts the car washes around you by distance — by location, ZIP code or city.
Early, late or 24 hours
Open around the clock: Circle K (3600 Lake Boone Trail) and The Family Car Wash.
Early start: Oak City Auto Detailing opens at 7 a.m. or earlier.
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Self-serve car wash in Raleigh
Hours not listed — check the sign at the entrance.
- Automatic
Sheetz Car Wash #1
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Keeping a car clean in Raleigh
Pollen season and love-bug season leave a film that dulls the paint. A rinse every week or two keeps it from bonding.
With your own wand and your own timing: Bartholomew Pressure Washing, Circle K (3600 Lake Boone Trail) and three more.
- Automatic
Sheetz Car Wash #2
Hours not listed — check the sign at the entrance.
Gas station washes and brands
Brands with a wash in Raleigh: Autobell Car Wash (four), Sheetz (three), Circle K (two) and Zips Car Wash (two).
Two washes sit at a gas station — handy with a fill-up.
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Buffalo CarWash
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Car wash in Raleigh #1
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Car wash in Raleigh #2
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Car wash in Raleigh #3
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North to south
From the northernmost, Bubblewerks Car Wash, to the southernmost, Nolasco’s Hand Car Wash: 19 miles.
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Car wash in Raleigh #4
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Car wash in Raleigh #5
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Car wash in Raleigh #6
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Car wash on Duraleigh Road
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Car wash on Rock Quarry Road
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Raleigh in numbers
With roughly 482,300 people (2023), Raleigh counts one listed wash per 8,800 residents.
That is the second-most in North Carolina.
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Car wash on Signett Drive
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Not here, but close
Nearest touchless car wash: American Pride Car Wash in Cary, NC, about 11 miles southwest.
Raleigh and the rest of North Carolina
North Carolina counts 1,255 listed car washes in 294 places. The most are in Charlotte (100), Greensboro (44) and Durham (36).
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Robles Car Wash
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SoftGloss Car Wash
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Questions about car washes in Raleigh
How many car washes are there in Raleigh?
55 car washes are listed in Raleigh, North Carolina, including five self-serve car washes, twelve tunnel car washes and seven hand car washes.
Where can I wash my car myself in Raleigh?
Self-serve bays with a pressure wand: Bartholomew Pressure Washing, Circle K (3600 Lake Boone Trail), Circle K #1, Self-serve car wash in Raleigh and one more.
Is there a 24-hour car wash in Raleigh?
Open 24 hours: Circle K (3600 Lake Boone Trail) and The Family Car Wash.
Where can I get a hand car wash in Raleigh?
Washed by hand: 5 Stars Hand Car Wash, All Star Hand Car Wash, Barnes Auto Detailing LLC, Ben's Hand Car Wash and three more.
Which gas stations and chains have a car wash in Raleigh?
Autobell Car Wash (four), Sheetz (three), Circle K (two), Zips Car Wash (two) and Sam's Xpress Car Wash (one).
Car washes around Raleigh
Closest neighbor with car washes: Knightdale (NC), about 8 miles away with five listings.
Within 50 miles, Cary, Garner and Apex have ten or more washes each.
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Updated September 2026 · Add a car wash or report a mistake