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Car washes in Traverse City, MI
15 car washes in Traverse City, Michigan — one touchless car wash, one self-serve car wash and two tunnel car washes. Every card has the address and a directions button.
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The wash types in Traverse City
One touchless car wash, one self-serve car wash and two tunnel car washes — that is the mix in Traverse City.
Worried about swirl marks? Touchless: Oleson's Touchless Car Wash.
Self-serve in Traverse City
One self-serve wash in Traverse City: Acme Auto Wash.
Start with the pre-soak, then rinse top-down — the foam brush is best kept off the paint.
Somewhere else right now? The near-me search sorts the car washes around you by distance — by location, ZIP code or city.
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: Express Auto Wash, Oleson's Touchless Car Wash and one more are automatic.
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Car wash in Traverse City #1
Hours not listed — check the sign at the entrance.
Gas station washes and brands
Looking for a particular brand? Shell (two) and GO Car Wash (one).
Across Traverse City
From the northernmost, Acme Auto Wash, to the southernmost, 1st Choice Car Wash: 9.4 miles.
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Car wash in Traverse City #2
Hours not listed — check the sign at the entrance.
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Car wash in Traverse City #3
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People per car wash
Traverse City has about 15,700 residents (2023) — one listed car wash for every 1,000 people.
Across Michigan
Of 1,321 car washes in Michigan, 15 are in Traverse City. Bigger choices: Detroit (90), Grand Rapids (21) and Lansing (21).
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Shell #1
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Shell #2
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Questions about car washes in Traverse City
How many car washes are there in Traverse City?
15 car washes are listed in Traverse City, Michigan, including one touchless car wash, one self-serve car wash and two tunnel car washes.
Is there a touchless car wash in Traverse City?
Yes: Oleson's Touchless Car Wash. Touchless washes clean with high-pressure water and detergent, without brushes.
Where can I wash my car myself in Traverse City?
Self-serve bays with a pressure wand: Acme Auto Wash.
Which gas stations and chains have a car wash in Traverse City?
Shell (two) and GO Car Wash (one).
Car washes around Traverse City
Chums Corner, 6 miles away, adds two more washes.
Further in Michigan
Updated September 2026 · Add a car wash or report a mistake