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Kwik N Kleen Car Wash
4315 Genesee Ave, San Diego, CA 92117, United States
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Kwik N Kleen Car Wash

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Ri
Review №1

Efficient and low cost car wash. Has a shaded spot to sit while you wait for your vehicle to be hand finished. Checkout shop has lots of amenities you might need for the car.Also located conveniently near to Home Depot, restaurants, and stores in the mall.

DA
Review №2

This place does a very excellent job.They totally treat your vehicle like its there own.I would recommend this place to everyone.The management took care of me himself.My jeep looked brand new...Keep up the good work..I plan on seeing you every month....

Me
Review №3

This is a family owned business end I’ve been taking all of our families cars here for years. This time I came in to have the seats shampooed because I wanted to sell the car. IT TURNED OUT 🤩 AMAZING! I believe it sold for 2,000 more just based on how perfect it looked. Take your car here. They are still open, and do a great job

Am
Review №4

They get the outside really clean and sparkling, I guess since I just got the basic for $20, I expected a little more from the inside, Im just moved here from St. Louis, so 20$ would have gotten me together. But I would go back, the employees are very nice, guess I have to pay the coss to be the boss, meaning, I will get the highest package to see if that is better. Try em out, they are super friendly.

Ah
Review №5

Dont believe all the negative reviews. 1st time here and experience was top notch. Used Groupon Super Wash couponsm Car was well cleaned and ready very quickly. It wasnt perfect on the outside, since there were so many bug stains that the automatic washer didnt get. But most were gone and the car was night and day difference. Staff was awesome and friendly. Great deal and great staff. Thanks Kwik N Clean staff!

Ke
Review №6

These guys are great! My car was extremely weathered from sitting for a year. It was so oxidized it looked like the whole car was frosted. I knew there was some good paint under there somewhere so I took it the guys I have trusted with my car for a decade. In just a few hours they restored the shine to showroom condition...on a 20 year old car! Good rates, good work, good deal.

my
Review №7

My car did look better then when it came in.. I’ll give them that. The workers could be a bit more diligent in getting the extra debris of the car with the rag. My car would’ve still been dirty if I didn’t tell the guy to take the spots off

Mi
Review №8

Honestly, it took me just under an hour to get my car washed, and there were not that many customers. They dont have enough employees so they dont wash the cars any faster than they can finish them on the other end

Ja
Review №9

They did a good job for $10.99.

Sh
Review №10

I am in complete shock, angry, and overall disappointed. I’ve been to this car wash multiple times and have never dealt with something like this before. When I was younger, my dad would take me with him to this car wash, so I always trusted them with my car. I mostly used the package booklets because it makes me responsible to get my car washed when it’s already been paid for. When I was younger, my dad taught me that you always check your car before and after to make sure everything is okay and that they cleaned every spot. I went in around 3:30pm with a dirty car and shortly after I got back a car with a dented scratch and greasy stains on the passenger seat.When they were done with my car, I walked around asking them to clean a few wet spots that they had missed and as I got to the passenger side, there was a brand-new dented scratch. I touched it and noticed that the clearcoat and some paint flakes were on my finger but before I could find a manager, the guy who was cleaning it quickly came over and wiped the rest of it off my car. I asked a manager to come over and Ali told me that “the machine did not do that”. Never did I think the car wash did it, but he would not let me get a word in. I believe when one of the employees were drying it, they nicked my car with something from their belt or pants. After going back and forth with Ali, I finally gave up because I knew that it was pointless.As I’m about to leave and I go to put my wallet in my car, I then see multiple stains on my passenger seat. I call Ali over again and show him the stains and he says, “Oh it’s just water but because you are such a great customer, we can clean it for you”. I tell him that I do not have time for him to clean my seat and that it is not “just water”, it’s the greasy cleaner they use to clean the dash. I know that when it comes to cleaning the passenger seat you must be careful because if it gets too damp, it can short the passenger airbag function, so I definitely did not want them touching my car any more.I still have two car washes left that I paid for, but I will not be going back. Ali never offered a refund and for my car wash today and I’ll have to get this fixed myself. They have coast me enough money in one day, but I don’t even want to waste my time it trying to go back to get my money for those car washes. I give up. So disappointed.

Sc
Review №11

Ive been going for years. Good vale, clean car. Nice.

Je
Review №12

Compared to a coin operated car wash, this place is amazing. They wash your car then have a few people come out and wipe it down all for $6 - I’ve been spending like three times that at the coin op places for similar or worse results plus really wet shoes.

St
Review №13

So far so good.. car inside and outside looked clean..Very fast!! Got a groupon😊😊

Da
Review №14

Don’t go here. I bought my husband three detailed washes.. he came back complaining that they didn’t even wipe down the interior or vacuum the backseat. Seriously?? I know no one wants to work during covid then QUIT. Now I feel like they just my money. Seriously don’t waste your time. Lazy staff! Not cool. Our cars not even big it’s just an Acura. Come on..

Ma
Review №15

If i could i would give them 10 stars . They go above and beyond! Well worth it!! :)

Mi
Review №16

A bit pricey for what you get but couldnt wash my slightly lowered BMW 330ci.

Da
Review №17

The manager is extreme about upsell. My family and my girlfriend all have used this place. If you just want a quick wash and you get one of the sales it’s fine, otherwise be careful. Quality is sometimes lacking and like I said they are trying to hustle and upsell. Manager kind of creeps out my girlfriend and he once argued with her trying to upsell. Anyway... you get the picture.

St
Review №18

Always do a great cleaning!! My only carwash I go to!!

Br
Review №19

Inexpensive and they spent an hour detailing my car. The thing was spotless, not a smudge or a crumb left. Very thorough, maybe too much. The guys outside were kind and smiling but the woman inside, where you pay, was unpleasant. Didnt ruin the experience though and I would go back.

Ra
Review №20

They dont always do the best job and I always give him a decent tip but this last time I was very disappointed because they put the stuff on the tires to make them shine but then after I drove my truck that stuff from the tires got all over the side of my truck, now it has oily spots all over the paint that it looks like its stained into there now that and they didnt vacuum very well didnt do the windows very well I was just not very happy and I got a deluxe wash.

K
Review №21

They missed all the bugs on our grill and hood. That’s why we came in! When we pointed some out he only wiped a little of them off :(

Ni
Review №22

Satisfied.... all the least.

ch
Review №23

Absolute trash of a car cleaning place. This was AFTER getting my car. I was able to vacuum the dog fur at home with a regular vacuum.

Ne
Review №24

Excellent customer service

no
Review №25

I was the 3rd vehicle in line this morning, they talked to all the men in lanes around me first. I asked the man, how much do I need to pay to get this car clean, I took my dog to the beach yesterday. Parts of the truck were not even touched. My longer hair dogs hair doesnt stick to the type of upholstery I have. I will never be back!

To
Review №26

They did a great job highly recommend

Jo
Review №27

They actually do a very good job here. Competition has gotten pretty stiff in this area. And to make up for lost business theyve raised their prices. Still they do a good job

Ri
Review №28

This place will get your vehicle looking new again!

Ca
Review №29

Very good service.

Ch
Review №30

Inexpensive if you buy a package of washes. Frequent promotions for walk packages. Hard working crew. Recommended.

AJ
Review №31

They do a great job including cleaning the floor mats. Highly recommend.

Di
Review №32

2 cars ahead of me and Im told it will be 30 mins...wth?

Sa
Review №33

Got the exterior wash only for $6. Great price, decent wash. Worth it.

Pa
Review №34

They did a great job detailing the car for a decent price

Je
Review №35

Consistently good but not amazing service. Very competitive pricing if youbare willing to buy a six-pack and negotiate.

ma
Review №36

They do a trigger job hand washing and detailing on cars. Drop it off while you do your shopping at Home Depot

Me
Review №37

Fast, friendly service. I need the inside cleaned from the kiddos snack crumbs and they do it well.

jo
Review №38

Good price, always used coupons when going in, last time I went to get the car washed the guy that dried it off had his hand out expecting a tip I told him I dont have cash on me (I usually dont carry any) he rolled his eyes and said but i have done a great job on your car (he didnt cause I found several spots that I had to wipe off after getting home) I said I dont have any cash on me once again and he just walked off. Wasnt sure if they were getting paid by the car wash company or just a homeless person judging by his attitude. I wouldnt go back again, I just go to gas station car wash where I dont have to deal with it anymore.

Pa
Review №39

Ive been coming here for years. Small business, nice people. Very reasonable. Always get the hand wax for my classics. Dont believe all the bad reviews from people who wont tip etc.

Su
Review №40

They do an excellent job. Wait time is short. Comfortable customer waiting area too.

me
Review №41

I come regularly to this place for an exterior car wash. It’s good for the price you pay, they towel dry your car and they do a good job at it.I’m giving 3 stars because the woman at the register is rude. The last couple times I’ve been there she’s either on the phone during the whole transaction, or makes me wait while she takes her time fixing her makeup before she rings me up.

Br
Review №42

The guy taking in cars was a pushy salesman and made the car wash feel like a shady place right off the bat. He was trying to push a subscription deal for the car wash before I had even seen how well they wash the cars. Their prices arent posted anywhere at the drive up entrance, its up to you to work out a deal with the check-in guy. I wanted a wash and my carpets vacuumed. He made it seem like you have to buy a higher level wash to get vacuuming included, so I ended up doing a detail. The detail job was terrible for what I paid. Got the vehicle back and the interior cleaner made every surface inside the car look extremely shiny, something that looked really bad. Unfortunately theres no way to remove it so I have to let it fade back to normal over time. They also used so much of the stuff my front dash and area around the shifter knob was still dripping wet. At first I thought it was just the wet look of the product. I didnt notice immediately but ended up turning around and having them wipe all the excess off the dash.I wouldnt recommend this place.

Ro
Review №43

Good job, but check their work.

Ja
Review №44

Horrible job and a total rip off. Stay away if you can. They up sale and then do not follow through. Have spend 3 hours going back. Payed for detailing and they did none. Just washed it. Then sprayed the dirty area. No customer service at all.

Mi
Review №45

Very confusing just to get lined up. Terrible service with lady that accepted my payment. Guys did a good job on the wash though

Ch
Review №46

HORRIBLE! I have been going here for several years now and finally have had it. It has been going downhill although it was never great. They run it through the wash and do a 2 second wipe down of the interior. Half the time they never even touch the console! Really lazy, sloppy employees. ANY other full service station in town is better.

Sh
Review №47

Excellent customer service

El
Review №48

Great service Alan and his team. My car always comes out really clean.

Ca
Review №49

Not happy at all!!! Supposedly the car was ran through the washing area but very little water was on my car when the guy was drying it. I had to make sure he wiped it down good and saw that he was only wiping the dirt off. I only picked this place because it was close to my job and I was looking for a car wash during my lunch hour. I would not recommend this place at all. What a waste of my time and money.

Ro
Review №50

You pay the price, but get your moneys worth here. Great job on my cars for the past 2 years

Ev
Review №51

Payed 69.99 for a supreme service and it was far from supream I got home and had to clean the interior of the car more the floor mats were not cleaned good enough probally will not come back here ripoff waste of 70 dollars

Jo
Review №52

I dont normally post reviews but this definitely needs to be addressed. THEE WORSE CAR WASH I have ever done. Terrible service and terrible car wash. Everyone was rude and/or and no idea what they were doing. The wash staff just flat out ignored me when I told them I paid for a super wash and not a basic wash. Even if they just gave me a basic wash my car still wasnt even clean there was still huge spots of dirt on my car. I were the manager there I would seriously fire everyone. I will never be coming back here they have lost my business forever.

ru
Review №53

Great service always fast and takes good care of my car highly recommend

He
Review №54

Horrible place to wash your car. I just washed mine and it smells really bad. The guy who was drying it got his tip and walked away with out saying thank you. He didnt give me the key and I had to look everywhere inside my car for 5 min. I asked the other employee and she gave me the keys. It was on top of the rear tire. Do I supposed to grabb it from there?

Bl
Review №55

My go to car wash. Friendly and efficient.

Aa
Review №56

One of the best car washes in San Diego! Conveniently located off Balboa and Genesee, they are always very thorough taking out water spots, drying every inch of the car and offering friendly service from beginning to end. Recommendations across the board!

M-
Review №57

Ive been going here for five years. Its not a La Jolla carwash; just a fair priced, hand dry, carwash. Allen is willing to negotiate on extra services. Treat them well, and they treat you well.

Br
Review №58

LOVE LOVE LOVE how thorough they are. My car always looks immaculate.

Ka
Review №59

I REALLY HATE WHEN YOU GO TO PAY FOR A CAR WASH AND YOU SPECIFICALLY ASK THEM TO Vacuum properly ...LIKE UNDER THE FOLD DOWN SEATS AND TRUNK AREA OR UNDERNEATH THE COUNSEL IN AN SUV AND THEY TELL YOU YEA YEA AND IT ALMOST FEELS AS IF THEY COMMUNICATE IN Their LANGUAGE TO ONE ANOTHER AND TELL EACH OTHER NOT TO DO IT and then EXPECT a TIP =/? Sorry but DO THE JOB RIGHT Thats WHY PEOPLE GO AND PAY FOR A CAR WASHWASH IT CLEAN IT LIKE IT WERE YOUR OWN CAR DERAILED INTERIOR EXTERIOR DUDES!!!

Al
Review №60

While my carwash was superb, I was appalled at the fact that when I got back into my car, my USD student parking pass was gone. I thought for sure it had fallen into the doors or was put in the glove compartment. When I called to ask if someone there had taken it (which was not my first conclusion), the lady on the phone told me to continue looking in my car. I told her I had been, so they put me on hold to go ask really quick. They then picked up the phone and said, we have it. And hung up. I was shocked. No explanation as to why a $280 parking pass would be taken out of my car and not put in the glove compartment with no explanation. When I came to pick it up, they didnt even apologize or explain. Needless to say I wont be trusting them with my car again.

Je
Review №61

Good neighborhood car wash been around a long time...was disappointed to see low reviews, as I like this place. Good wash for the money, plus I use the grocery store receipt coupon to save $$. I like the job they do and yeah, its a long wait on saturday afternoon, cause theyre busy! Only drawback is my cars roof antenna got damaged over the years from going here, hence the four stars.

Da
Review №62

This car wash is absolutely terrible. Not only are all the employees rude, but there are always water marks and streaks on my car when I get home. Should I bring my own rags and dry it off myself. Do not come here!

Be
Review №63

They use the same dirty rags to clean the inside and outside of your car. The inside of my car now looks shiny and clean but thats because of the oil from outside which ends up on your hands.

J.
Review №64

Damaged my vehicle. I always take before condition photos before handing my keys over, and noticed the damage before picking my keys back up. I showed them the time stamped photos with no damage and they would not even acknowledge my report. Shady operation, good luck with the police report I submitted against you!

Jo
Review №65

Too expensive for the lack of quality. I paid for a bundle and have regretted it since, I paid for Royals car washes in which they mistakenly just give me the Basic wash. Theyve done this a few times. Its obvious they have communication issues amongst each other. Dont waste your money or time here.

Ja
Review №66

Ive been coming here for years and receive first class service, if you want extras, ask, dont assume!

Ca
Review №67

Ive been taking my car to them for years and have never had a bad experience. It wont be perfect, but Im not paying the price for perfect....The inside is nicely vacuumed, the windows are all clean, and the outside of my black car looks great...what more can I ask?

W
Review №68

This place is great! They do an amazing job, very reasonable prices!

An
Review №69

Alll my neighbor,And i, hate this place. Literally everyone i know who has been there has something bad to say.Hilariously bad car washes. Took new car there to save time even though i know its bad. Windows are so foggy now and dirtier then when i brought car in. Never again!!! Lmao it was a super wash too. Place is not worth it please trust me. Not worth it

Ar
Review №70

Cars up to 7ft tall. $5.99 wash is not happening.

Pa
Review №71

Very disappointing with the job they do. The car comes out with spots and the owner of the company is appallingly rude. cusses people out and threatens them. Very rude employees(not all of them are rude). But I recommend this company to get shut down by the BBB. The consumers have a right to have their vehicle done again. The issues are profoundly affected by the fact it is a very bad company for all the things I do to help the employees do a great job. Any way NO ONE SHOULD GO TO THIS PLACE NOT AT ALL IN ANY CASE TO GET THEIR CAR CLEAN

To
Review №72

Friendly staff and they do a good job but they always try to sell you things you dont want and they can be aggressive about it.

Da
Review №73

The wash is ok, sometimes a long wait but they get it done. Theyre not very careful unfortunately--they tore my seat a little last time (its old so not a big deal). Also you can expect to get upsold or asked to buy headlight cleaning service or whatever.

Le
Review №74

Love this place. Not just a fast car wash but a definite clean car in just a few minutes wait 🕺

Pa
Review №75

After many years patronizing KK and subscribing exclusively to DELUXE service. The current manager took advantage of a situation by failing to provide the DELUXE service when my wife arranged for her vehicle cleaning.Instead, the vehicle was handed back with water marks throughout, carpets not vacuumed, smears on the glass. When the manager was confronted about the shoddy work, he became hysterical blaming the hot day!!!! This bully not only manages the business poorly but with aggression. Unfortunately, there are one or two excellent cleaners who follow up the work professionally. Zero QA/QC exists in this outfit.

Je
Review №76

I get a coupon from vons or at their website for a car wash for $8.99. Where else can you get your car vacumned, washed, and toweled dry for $8.99. For what you pay its a great value.

An
Review №77

Started off with the vacuum guy asking me if he could by my car and followed me around pressuring me. Made me uncomfortable. They broke off the Mercedes emblem as I watched and denied it and left a dirty rag inside. Workers are a little creepy

CB
Review №78

Great service and super fast I take my work van all da time

Jo
Review №79

Always fast, always do a good job.

Ca
Review №80

My vehicle still had bird dropping even after going through the car wash

Th
Review №81

The last couple of times there were a lot of little things that were missed but then I am a fussbudget everything has to be Immaculate but you can always go to the manager and ask him to take care of a missed point and they will take care of it they generally take care of their customers and Ive been with them for over 10 years.

La
Review №82

I bought a book of tickets for their regular car wash, and Im very satisfied every time I go there. They ALWAYS try to upsell SOMETHING: wax, detail, seat washing, something. I said yes once to the detail and wax, and I was disappointed. For their regular car wash, I couldnt be happier. But I dont recommend the upsell or details. After the vacuum and carwash, the team does a great job drying and wiping the interior and exterior of my car. I have a minivan and they do a great job climbing in the back seats to get all the junk from the kids and getting all the fingerprints off the windows. Is it the BEST carwash detail service Ive ever had? No. Is it a great carwash for a good value (remember I bought the book to save a few bucks)? Yes. I go here every month and will continue to go here for all my car washes.

Al
Review №83

This place sucks, half fast service. Glad that we didnt pay that much for the coupon, cause it was definitly not worth going here. The vacuuming job sucked, my two year old could have done a better job. And it seemed as if a blind man cleaned the windows, there was still streaks and finger prints all over the place, and when we complained to the guy, he tries to get us to pay for the crappy service. Nevet going here again.

ND
Review №84

I buy their hand wash bundles. They are the best

Ja
Review №85

Its what you expect. They vacuum at no extra charge.

Cr
Review №86

In general good service. At times they miss the mark.

Je
Review №87

Terrible customer service both at the entrance and cashier! They treat you like a burden not a paying customer!

E.
Review №88

They leave streaks on windows, dont vacuum well inside, and dont dry very well, AND give attitude when I confront them about it. I used my last card to get free wash but never will go there again.

Ni
Review №89

I got the cheapest option, and everything was overall meh. The car wasnt as fast as I expected given how little I was doing, and the quality of the wash was just alright: there were water marks and some of the tougher things that I could scratch off myself were still on the car, so they didnt do as thorough of a clean as I would have wanted

R
Review №90

Wasnt impressed for the price. Almost seems like it may be a cover up for something else.

No
Review №91

They do a very good job there.

JE
Review №92

Hard upsell

Re
Review №93

Best deal in town.

Sc
Review №94

They stuck some times

Ja
Review №95

Always a very thorough job....highly recommend

Be
Review №96

The people works there are not nice and the always angry Nobody is happy there not nice whit the customers 🙁🤔

Ke
Review №97

This place is quick, reasonably priced, and good at what they do.

Tr
Review №98

Quick service and cheap. Multiple detail options.

Re
Review №99

I will never take a car here again. It took forever and the interior of my brand new car smelled like wet dog for weeks after they wiped it down. They must have used the same dirty rags from a car with dogs. It was disgusting.

Me
Review №100

Over priced, unprofessional and half-assed vaccummed

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  • Address:4315 Genesee Ave, San Diego, CA 92117, United States
  • Site:http://geniecarwash.com/
  • Phone:+1 858-571-5454
Categories
  • Car detailing service
  • Car wash
Working hours
  • Monday:8:30am–4:45pm
  • Tuesday:8:30am–4:45pm
  • Wednesday:8:30am–4:45pm
  • Thursday:8:30am–4:45pm
  • Friday:8:30am–4:45pm
  • Saturday:8:30am–4:45pm
  • Sunday:8:30am–4:45pm
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