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Tropic Car Wash Gainesville
3010 SW Archer Rd, Gainesville, FL 32608, United States
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Tropic Car Wash Gainesville

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Pe
Review №1

Best place to wash your car in Gainesville. Pre-wasg station is very useful and the large number of vacuums make for a quick and hassle free visit.

ZI
Review №2

Paid $20(their most expensive option) and my car came out like this. I dont even know if they have waxed my car. Was I scammed?Oh by the way..... it also dameged the car paint....Im really mad now...

Da
Review №3

1st time there. Place is great. Staff is super polite and helpful. Self serve Pre treat wash stations available to get rid if those nasty bugs. Best vacs in town and very reasonably priced. Never gonna use anywhere else from now on.

Ke
Review №4

Excellent and personable management and staff. You will never find another car wash that actually has SERVICE STANDARDS. High quality exterior car wash servicing. It is the only car wash in town that I trust with my vehicle. Monthly options are very affordable. Highly recommend!

Sa
Review №5

Don’t go here. I have a 2021 Madza 3 just purchased 2 months ago from the dealership. I came without scratches and now my car has searches and swirl marks. Please wash your car by hand or use another automated car wash shop

Ki
Review №6

Love going here! Theres never been a wait any time Ive gone and my car always looks so shiney and clean after a wash. The vacuums have great suction too! I was surprised how good they were my first visit. Usually the vacuums at other car washes hardly have a suction. So glad I found this place!

Da
Review №7

I guess when the system is down you get a free car wash 😂. Anyways this place has the best car washing system in town.

Le
Review №8

Nice car wash by Machine very satisfied with the job, had to wipe down a little bit but great job overall

Am
Review №9

The vacuums are free for 10 min after wash but I have thick decals on my door so it wont get scratched and it took the paint off this thick leather or foam decal. So upset. And chipped some of my new paint off. And I have a great paint job. It was too rough. The Newberry one washed my perfectly.

Ke
Review №10

Manager is calm and very customer friendly. Wanted to vac wifes. He said go ahead Real quick. Happy 4th to a nice group. Will tell everyone where to go:)

Lo
Review №11

I love this car wash, I live 32 mules away but will come here always. Its an automated car wash, but they have a prep area and provide you with the necessary tools. Brushes, sponges tire solution. Its really busy but it takes less than 15mins to take care of your car. Even if you opt for the cheapest wash ($10.00) your car will come out sparkling clean. With the pollen being so high this year $10.00 is a good price.

Ca
Review №12

10/10 best car wash I’ve ever been to. There is a brush upon entering to wash the bugs off the front of your car before the wash. The basic was was extremely reasonable. After the was you have optional vacuums and a rug clear.

Be
Review №13

Great car wash. Always well supplied and great flow. Fair pricing and well thought out. Get a quick wash or take your time and detail a bit extra. Cleaned and shining!

ja
Review №14

Free vacuum when you buy a wash a plus an area for you scrub out any extra dirt and debris love this place

Wi
Review №15

Absolutely outstanding experience. The GM is extremely friendly, always present, and even recognizes me as soon as I pull in. Make sure to talk to him about the gift cards or membership if you come often. He set me up with a very pricey gift card and it’s been well worth it! (Great tax write off for your biz)

Wi
Review №16

Friendly attendants, best automated carwash in Gville and pre wash area second to none

Br
Review №17

This is a wonderful car wash. Great prices, services and staff. Myself and others are always very happy with the quality of the washes. The free vacuum and pre-wash stations are a very nice service. Always happy to return.

Ta
Review №18

Always have such a good experience here. Its nice that you can use a brush for the bugs on front of the car and the wheels. The blow dryers have decent suction too

Je
Review №19

Best in town! Not to mention, affordable and with great DIY vacuums.

Ba
Review №20

They have prewash area. Prices are reasonable.

Is
Review №21

Love that you can vacuum for free. Great place to tidy up the car!!

Th
Review №22

Great place! Good owner! If you ever have a problem owner takes care of it with a smile! No questions asked! Hud

Br
Review №23

Horrible experience. You get what you pay for, which is cheap quality. I left the express car wash with my rims extremely scratched up. Spoke with an employee there who was recently hired and asked why my rims came out all scratched up. He said it was his fault because he guided the car in the wrong way. He told me to go to Autozone to fix the issue that was THEIR fault. He then proceeded to try flirting with me after the fact. Very poor customer service. I know management will not attempt to reach out to remedy this issue based on the experiences of other customers at this wash. Tropic car wash has lost my business due to professionalism and completely damaging my rims.

An
Review №24

Reasonable prices and well-maintained. Early closing and sometimes random closures knock a star off.

Pa
Review №25

Cleans your car very nicely and free vacuum.

An
Review №26

Great car wash. The property is clean, awesome employees and great customer service. The bug prep area is optional & convenient for those looking to remove/loosen any love bugs, dirt, pollen, etc that has probably dried to paint. you’re loaded onto the conveyor belt by an employee & stay in car while going through the tunnel. After exiting the tunnel you have the option to vacuum or exit the property. The time limit at the vacuum station is enforced during peak hours, to ensure all guests have the same opportunity.Great car wash for customers looking for the best express car wash experience! Highly recommend!

No
Review №27

Excellent wash at a great price. My car looks so good!

Da
Review №28

This is the best carwash in the city of Gainesville. Has everything you need to keep your car clean and shiny.

Ja
Review №29

Car was definitely clean afterwards, but damaged by the wash enough that I ended up selling the car due to this car wash.edit in response to owner: I am 100% sure it is this location, both by the map and by location photos. I am sure you found the antenna on the ground a few weeks ago. The top spoiler also had scratches.

Ch
Review №30

This place is excellent. A free wheel washing area and vacuums are included and the car wash itself does great work.

Je
Review №31

Got the best they offered and i had spots and like chemical rainbow in places but they did recommend park n place

Cr
Review №32

I love this place. Ive been hoping for years. The manager is awesome!!!

Em
Review №33

Great car wash, You can pre-wash your car before taking it into the washer for free. You can go completely contact-less too. Friendly group of guys working here too. All around quick and easy.

Cy
Review №34

Very crowded. Wash was ok but pricey for the cleanliness of the truck. Vacuums were strong but you could only use one side to clean entire vehicle die to how many people there were. It was nightmare getting in and out of the parking lot.

Me
Review №35

The manager I believe Tony, blonde guy, was very professional and gave a free Re-wash. Excellent service. Thank you!

Ju
Review №36

This is a great place to get your car washed with very friendly staff.

An
Review №37

I love this place!! Bug cleaning area is normally crowded but that’s to be expected since there are a lot of customers.

Ni
Review №38

Only car wash that adds the wet look to tires... in Gainesville. Decent wash

Bo
Review №39

They let you wash the car with a sponge (great for apartment owners without a hose) before going through the main wash. And there are free vacuums and trash cans after!

Pl
Review №40

The best car was i ever used made my car looked new

Te
Review №41

Very busy and fast service. Great little wash.

Ma
Review №42

One of the employees named Cody went above and beyond to help me and make sure all my needs were meet.

Th
Review №43

Love the car wash. Especially the pit stop at the beginning for the prewash. The was is great for my truck and car. I purchase the gift card to get the 25% extra. They have free vacuums that actually work well and a carpet mat cleaner.

Ms
Review №44

Was my first time there was so confused but it did wash well

Me
Review №45

I came to tropic car wash followed by another car at 6:31 on a Friday evening and cones were already set up at the entrance as the business was closed. The hours of operation clearly say it closes at 7 PM. The workers saw both cars and did not do anything.

Fr
Review №46

The Best for the money in gainesville florida

El
Review №47

Always friendly and helpful with card reader

Al
Review №48

Always go here! Great wash and free vacuums! Definitely worth it.

J
Review №49

Omar stopped by and made sure I was happy with the car wash. Very nice thing to do he is a benefit to the company

Ca
Review №50

Great price for a quick car wash.

We
Review №51

The Vacuum was not powerful enough...everything was as expected

To
Review №52

Very good drive thru car wash does a great job for the price. I was very satisfied and will return again.

Ka
Review №53

Always a great place to stop. Helpful staff and the equipment is always up and running.

St
Review №54

I was amazed at how well this car wash cleaned my car! My car sat under a tree for over a week while on vacation, on top of that I hadnt cleaned it myself in ages. I was expecting to have to finish a lot of the wash when I got home but that wasnt the case, even my tires and rims were clean. Would strongly recommend this place.

Pa
Review №55

Ive been to a lot of car washes but this one is the cleanest and best maintained of all that Ive been to

Sa
Review №56

Great car wash. Love the bug wash stations and the $15 wash with wax and tire shine does a spectacular job. Also free vacuums and trash cans are always a great addition!

Ka
Review №57

Easy to go in and prewash car then vacuum once through the car wash.

Er
Review №58

Excellent carwash with free vacuums, big prep area, scrub area for cleaning your floor mats.

ga
Review №59

Best automatic wash in Gainesville. I wish they had full service vacuum and window cleaning.

ca
Review №60

I use this place two to three times a week inexpensive Car Wash plus free vacuums

Fr
Review №61

Fast, friendly service. Great place to clean your vehicle at a friendly cost.

Ky
Review №62

Good for quick cleaning. In and out fast.

Al
Review №63

It was pretty good. It cleaned my car pretty well, the people were nice enough. It did seem a little bit rough. If you have a really loose or wobbly part it might not have made it. The vacuum part rocked and they have a place for cleaning the back of truck beds and such.

Pa
Review №64

Great price and nice clean car👌

MX
Review №65

Many selections on the manual car wash do not work in *multiple* bays. The automatic wash wasnt the best either granted my vehicle was super dirty.Staff working the automatic washes were pleasant and polite.

La
Review №66

Went through the car wash my car was still dirty at was terrible

R
Review №67

Its a nice place but doesnt clean that well. If your car isnt that dirty its fine

Ab
Review №68

Perfect car wash along with mat cleaning, vacuuming and extra bug removal!

Mi
Review №69

Very nice car wash can get in and out and even if they have a line it takes no time to get through the wash.

Br
Review №70

Car wash is really good and a convenient location. You can pre-wash your car before taking it into the washer for free. The prices are really cheap. The highest price for a wash I believe is $15. I get the $12 wash and my car and rims come out looking amazing. They also have a great area to vacuum out your car. I only go here to get my car cleaned.

Er
Review №71

Easy way to get your car clean. You can go completely contactless too. If you do the pre-wash and vacuum after, your car feels like new when you leave. Friendly group of guys working here too. All around quick and easy.

Ja
Review №72

Excellent, always well kept and great service. Staff is attentive. Nice little prewash area to help soak those hard to get off June bugs. And a car mat vacuum machine that works great. Always will recommend for a automated wash with self service vacum.

Mi
Review №73

Everything was so good!

Lu
Review №74

I love this place people are friendly and the place is really clean and for the money you just cant beat washing your own car

Ku
Review №75

Use the prewash if you have bugs on your car. The car wash wont remove the persistent bug residue. The car wash itself is great with about 3 or 4 options and the most costing $15 I believe. So the value is great. The vacuums are amazing because of the power. Just be careful not to have any valuables nearby otherwise theyll get sucked up. Also by the building they have a carpet cleaner/Vacuum thing which is helpful.

Iz
Review №76

Its a great place but the drying your car needs to improve

Ia
Review №77

Great car wash, just wish their driveway was better organized need an enter and exit sign.

Bo
Review №78

Nice wash for good price. They should have a monthly price for unlimited wash about $24 for the $15 wash. Entrance to property is a bit tricky can cause an accident to your clean ride. Vacuums are powerful but are not long enough to reach from front to back of vehicle. Hose should be longer an additional 25ft would suffice. With these opportunity for improvements a 5 star would be warranted..

Da
Review №79

I love this place. Always sponges and brushes for a pre wash, quick pay, all the treatments are in the water so you can actually SEE the difference in your car, its got wheel scrubbers inside that are separate from the long dreadlocks so your wheels actually get scrubbed, the blower is incredibly powerful you think your wiper blades are going to fly off, and then there always is an open spot to go and use the suckey vacuums to finish your car off.

K.
Review №80

Helpful staff. My silly self was about to enter the car wash all wrong. A worker yelled at me right as I was entering. He was like hey! put it in neutral!. He scared me but gave me a smile letting me know the right way. Plus free vacuum with wash. Cant beat it.

Sy
Review №81

Car wash was fine. Vacuums don’t reach whole car, you have to turn your car around in order for it to get the back seats.

Zo
Review №82

This car wash borders UF campus so we use it for our state vehicles. We are basically paying for the wash areas before you enter the actual car wash and vacuum. The car wash does nothing to clean your vehicle. It uses way too much soap and moves through way too fast to clean. On top of that the rinse cycle is way too short. Your car emerges every time sudsy. When you tell them your vehicle isn’t clean with the premium wash they say you should scrub better beforehand (spent 20-25 mins scrubbing.) They never address the soapy issue.On top of that the vacuum area is always filled to the max and people use it for 30+ mins even though signs are posted 10 mins. Yesterday there was a backup out of the car wash tunnel. They sit and detail every wheel and surface inside and out and spray on wax. I can pull in scrub for 15 mins go through the wash and vacuum and the same people are detailing taking vacuum spots. I swear people are running detail businesses out of there. Two cars sitting taking spots one person detailing the other person’s car as they watch.Only positives location and the mat vacuum.

Ed
Review №83

Good wash . . . Better than the average wash. Only problem is the small vacuum nozzles .

Ka
Review №84

Their credit card machine was down, so they sent me through for free on the basic wash. Excellent customer service!

Ti
Review №85

Easy quick carwashes.

Ma
Review №86

First time I use it and was happy with the results. I liked that they had a vacuum for my inside, it needed it.

Br
Review №87

I would have to say for what you’re getting out of this car wash it is definitely worth the value. I decided one day to get the value wash for $6 which is the cheapest I’ve seen in the area. Even for $6 you get all the benefits the property has to offer. First they have an area to scrub the wheels of excess crud as well as any hard on stains. After, the entry is dual lane for more speed. I used my credit card with ease and the gate rose and I drove through. The employee helps to line the car on the conveyor belt, throw it in neutral and boom all done. Go through the wash pop out the other side put it in drive and now you’re on your way home or to the free vacuums. My car was rather dirty and this wash managed to get the majority of the dirt. Which I am happy with a $6 wash. It’s a good touch up type of wash but nothing will beat a hand wash and wax. There are a few cons like getting in. Good luck between 4-6pm, Archer is a pain. Good bang for the buck, especially with all the amenities offered when compared to gas station car washes.

Ra
Review №88

Package offerings are a bit high, even with the limit of 10 washes a month. Thanks to those who abused the once unlimited washes policy, Im also sure prices increased on the packages also.Please note.....You must bring your own towels to dry your vehicle??? Every unlimited, self serve, touchless car wash Ive used provides towels for drying.Helpful hints!!! Get a package of 36 microfiber towels from Sams Club. Wash and dry them a couple times and keep several in your car. They are perfect for drying off the remaining water after exiting the rather weak blowers at this car wash.

Sh
Review №89

I really like this car wash. The guys that run it are helpful and nice, the value for the money cant be beat. I like how my truck looks after every wash without fail.

ch
Review №90

Its great but itd be better if they had awnings for shade.

Ni
Review №91

Wish there was more than one.

Co
Review №92

Very nice place needs Longer hoses for vacuum

Ap
Review №93

Quick wash and free vacuuming. They also offer monthly memberships

Ma
Review №94

The best car wash out there! Pre-wash station and free 10 min vacuum. Wish they had multiple branches around Gainesville!

Ju
Review №95

Love it! Loved the Bug Removal area! The attendants were very helpful & even jumped in the back of my truck to help me get some stuff out I couldnt reach.

Ca
Review №96

Awesome 👍

Sh
Review №97

Just as a note, it is only a drive through car wash but the bug removing station and free vacuums are very convenient. Staff there are great!

Jo
Review №98

I was looking for full service

Co
Review №99

The best car wash in Gainesville

Dw
Review №100

With the virus going on I felt very safe at this car wash the pre wash station free vacuuming and not to mention very good price

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4.5 Rating
  • Address:3010 SW Archer Rd, Gainesville, FL 32608, United States
  • Site:http://tropiccarwash.com/
  • Phone:+1 352-727-4480
Categories
  • Car wash
  • Self service car wash
Working hours
  • Monday:8am–6pm
  • Tuesday:8am–6pm
  • Wednesday:8am–6pm
  • Thursday:8am–6pm
  • Friday:8am–6pm
  • Saturday:8am–6pm
  • Sunday:9am–6pm
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