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Car washes in Santa Clara, CA
15 car washes in Santa Clara, California — two touchless car washes, two self-serve car washes, four tunnel car washes, three hand car washes and one truck wash. Every card has the address and a directions button.
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Which kind of wash in Santa Clara?
Two touchless car washes, two self-serve car washes, four tunnel car washes, three hand car washes and one truck wash — that is the mix in Santa Clara.
Worried about swirl marks? Touchless: Tan's Touchless Carwash and Touchless Car Wash.
Coin and wand washes
Two self-serve washes in Santa Clara: Blue Bubble Car Wash and Tan's Touchless Carwash.
Card or tap accepted at Blue Bubble Car Wash and Tan's Touchless Carwash.
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Early, late or 24 hours
Open around the clock: Blue Bubble Car Wash, Chevron, Lafayette Car Wash and one more.
How often to wash
Heat bakes dirt onto the paint. Wash early or late in the day, when the panels are cool, so soap and water do not dry into spots.
For a quick rinse without brushes: Tan's Touchless Carwash and Touchless Car Wash.
Gas station washes and brands
Brands with a wash in Santa Clara: Chevron (two) and Shell (one).
One wash sits at a gas station — handy with a fill-up.
North to south
The listed washes spread over 6.0 miles, from Shell Car Wash (north) to Stevens Creek Xpress Car Wash (south).
Santa Clara in numbers
With roughly 131,100 people (2023), Santa Clara counts one listed wash per 8,700 residents.
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Car wash on Lafayette Street
Hours not listed — check the sign at the entrance.
Trucks, buses and RVs
Tall vehicles fit at Santa Clara Car Wash. Check the door height before you pull in with a roof rack or an RV.
Santa Clara 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 Santa Clara
How many car washes are there in Santa Clara?
15 car washes are listed in Santa Clara, California, including two touchless car washes, two self-serve car washes, four tunnel car washes, three hand car washes and one truck wash.
Is there a touchless car wash in Santa Clara?
Yes: Tan's Touchless Carwash and Touchless Car Wash. Touchless washes clean with high-pressure water and detergent, without brushes.
Where can I wash my car myself in Santa Clara?
Self-serve bays with a pressure wand: Blue Bubble Car Wash and Tan's Touchless Carwash.
Is there a 24-hour car wash in Santa Clara?
Open 24 hours: Blue Bubble Car Wash, Chevron, Lafayette Car Wash and Touchless Car Wash.
Where can I get a hand car wash in Santa Clara?
Washed by hand: Santa Clara Car Wash, Tan's Touchless Carwash and Zip Thru Express Car Wash.
Which gas stations and chains have a car wash in Santa Clara?
Chevron (two) and Shell (one).
Car washes around Santa Clara
Closest neighbor with car washes: Sunnyvale (CA), about 3 miles away with eight listings.
Within 50 miles, San Jose and Mountain View have ten or more washes each.
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Updated September 2026 · Add a car wash or report a mistake