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Car washes in San Mateo, CA
13 car washes in San Mateo, California — one touchless car wash, two self-serve car washes, two 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 San Mateo
The washes in San Mateo split into one touchless car wash, two self-serve car washes, two tunnel car washes and two hand car washes.
For a wash without brushes, head to Ducky's Car Wash San Mateo.
Self-serve in San Mateo
Wash it yourself with a pressure wand at Bay Area Detail and Coin-Operated Car Wash.
Card or tap accepted at Bay Area Detail.
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Opening hours in San Mateo
Car Wash (E 3rd Ave E) and Chevron never close.
Early start: Car Wash (S Delaware St) opens at 7 a.m. or earlier.
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: Ducky's Car Wash San Mateo.
Gas station washes and brands
The chains here: Chevron (one) and Shell (one).
One wash sits at a gas station — handy with a fill-up.
Which one is actually close?
4.6 miles lie between Bay Area Detail in the north and Chevron in the south — the map shows which one is on your way.
San Mateo in numbers
With roughly 101,300 people (2023), San Mateo counts one listed wash per 7,800 residents.
San Mateo 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).
Questions about car washes in San Mateo
How many car washes are there in San Mateo?
13 car washes are listed in San Mateo, California, including one touchless car wash, two self-serve car washes, two tunnel car washes and two hand car washes.
Is there a touchless car wash in San Mateo?
Yes: Ducky's Car Wash San Mateo. Touchless washes clean with high-pressure water and detergent, without brushes.
Where can I wash my car myself in San Mateo?
Self-serve bays with a pressure wand: Bay Area Detail and Coin-Operated Car Wash.
Is there a 24-hour car wash in San Mateo?
Open 24 hours: Car Wash (E 3rd Ave E) and Chevron.
Where can I get a hand car wash in San Mateo?
Washed by hand: Luxury Detail and San Mateo Car Wash.
Which gas stations and chains have a car wash in San Mateo?
Chevron (one) and Shell (one).
Car washes around San Mateo
The next place with a wash is Belmont at 3 miles.
Within 50 miles, Redwood City has ten or more washes each.
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Updated September 2026 · Add a car wash or report a mistake