Sonora Auto Spa & Lube

Car Washes in Glendale, California

4.0 (225)

CategoryCar Washes Β· Auto repair shop, Car detailing service, Oil change service
Address1521 Riverside Dr, Glendale, CA 91201
AreaGlendale, California
Phone(818) 507-4900
Google rating 4.0 (225)

Hours

Monday8 am–5 pm
Tuesday8 am–5 pm
Wednesday8 am–5 pm
Thursday8 am–5 pm
Friday8 am–5 pm
Saturday8 am–5 pm
Sunday8 am–5 pm

About Sonora Auto Spa & Lube

Sonora Auto Spa & Lube is one of the car washes listed in Glendale, California. The business is registered at 1521 Riverside Dr, Glendale, CA 91201; use this page to check its hours, phone number and Google rating before you make the trip. Besides its main category, the business also describes itself as auto repair shop, car detailing service, oil change service, so it may cover more than the name suggests.

Car washes in the United States come in four main formats: the express tunnel, where you stay in the car while a conveyor pulls it through brushes or high-pressure jets; the full-service wash, where attendants vacuum and wipe down the interior after the tunnel; the self-service bay with a coin or card-operated pressure wand, foam brush and vacuums; and the hand wash, where a crew washes and dries the car by hand. Touchless tunnels skip the cloth brushes entirely and rely on chemicals and water pressure, which is gentler on paint but less effective on heavy grime. Most express chains sell an unlimited monthly plan, usually priced at two to three single washes, that is only worth it if you wash more than twice a month. Gas stations often bundle a discounted wash with a fill-up.

Hours are published for 7 days a week. On most of those days it is open 8 am–5 pm. Hours in the United States do change around federal holidays and long weekends, so a quick call before a special trip is sensible. The listed phone number is (818) 507-4900. Many businesses also reply to text messages on the same number if it is a cell phone. Its website is sonoracarwash.com, where you may find menus, price lists or booking options.

With 4.0 out of 5 on Google from 225 reviews, it sits in the middle of the range for car washes in Glendale. Recent reviews are the best guide.

Glendale is in California, on the West Coast, where the climate ranges from foggy coast to hot inland valleys, wildfire season can affect air quality in late summer, and traffic is the main thing to plan around. Getting around Glendale is easiest by car; street parking is metered in busy downtown areas, and most suburban businesses have their own lot. Ride-share apps such as Uber and Lyft operate across California's larger cities, and public transit varies from extensive to minimal.

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Latest Google reviews

The 5 most recent reviews shown on Google Maps. Reviews belong to their authors; read all of them on Google.

stephanie cee a month ago

Absolutely the worst customer service experience I’ve ever had. One of the managers actually yelled at me simply because I asked them to check again for my missing rear floor mat. Instead of handling the situation professionally, I was met with hostility. To make matters worse, his son then approached me and accused me of yelling, even though I was just trying to get help. It wasn’t until they finally offered to review the security footage that the situation began to change, but by then I had already been treated as though I had done something wrong. Throughout the entire interaction, they were defensive, accusatory, and unwilling to provide basic customer service. No customer should be spoken to or treated this way. I would not recommend this business. Update in response to the owner’s reply: My review reflects my experience with how I was treated. The owner’s response only reinforces the same dismissive and accusatory behavior I experienced in person. Rather than addressing the customer service concerns I raised, they choose to remain consistent with their behavior. After reading their other one star reviews, it became clear that my experience was not unique. Multiple custom

F Martinez Edited 4 months ago

Revised rating and review after response from the business. I've been bringing my cars here for many many years. Always very satisfied, until today. Today, they did a terrible job cleaning the floor mats in my Altima. They left them dirty. Totally unusual based on my experiences through the many years coming here. So, I approached the guy that always receives the customers and explained to him that my car's floor mats were left dirty. He told me that he could get them better if I ordered a VIP car wash or ordered a carpet cleaning service. When he saw I was not going to go for his cheap upselling tactic, he suggested I bring my car another day when they were not busy to vacuum it again. Very disappointed. May give them another shot based on previous very good experiences.

Aza0907 4 months ago

The most terrible car wash that is in Los Angeles, I do not recommend it, they do not show a full range of services , they do not advise you to avoid it

EbayECM S 7 months ago

This is by far the worst car wash experience I’ve had in this area. My vehicle was damaged at this establishment, and instead of taking responsibility or even showing basic professionalism, the staff immediately denied any wrongdoing and accused me of lying. I have been a loyal customer here for 3–4 years, often bringing two cars at a time. There is absolutely no reason for me to fabricate a claim now. I know my car was damaged here. When I asked them to review their cameras, they claimed they β€œsaw nothing” and dismissed the issue entirely β€” no apology, no concern, no attempt to resolve the situation. What made this even worse was how my wife and I were treated. We were humiliated in public, spoken to disrespectfully, and accused repeatedly of dishonesty in front of other customers. When I stood up for myself and my wife, the owner escalated the situation by calling the police and falsely implying that I made a threat. Standing up for yourself and defending your spouse from harassment is not a threat. The arrogance and lack of accountability shown here is shocking. Treating a long-time customer like a criminal, refusing responsibility, and calling the police instead of handling

Maggie Etchieson a year ago

Bad idea to come here. First time here was excited to find a new spot close to home. At first everything was fine. Very friendly and clean. I go to my car hand the tip did a Quick Look and it looked great fine. Come home only to find the insides of the doors are not wiped down, the sides of the arm rest are not wiped down. There was some granola stuck on the seats in the back, still there. Looks barely vacuumed and barely cleaned. The more I looked the more I found. 35 bucks plus 10 tip. I literally paid 45 bucks to have the outside of my car washed and they left the inside for me to finish Will not return

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Frequently asked questions

Where is Sonora Auto Spa & Lube located?

Sonora Auto Spa & Lube is at 1521 Riverside Dr, Glendale, CA 91201, in Glendale, California. Use the β€œOpen in Google Maps” button on this page for directions.

What kind of business is Sonora Auto Spa & Lube?

Sonora Auto Spa & Lube is listed as a car wash and is also tagged on Google as auto repair shop, car detailing service, oil change service.

What are the hours of Sonora Auto Spa & Lube?

Published hours are Monday: 8 am–5 pm; Tuesday: 8 am–5 pm; Wednesday: 8 am–5 pm; Thursday: 8 am–5 pm; Friday: 8 am–5 pm; Saturday: 8 am–5 pm; Sunday: 8 am–5 pm. Hours can change on holidays, so call before a special trip.

Is Sonora Auto Spa & Lube open on Sunday?

Yes, on Sunday it is open 8 am–5 pm.

What is the phone number of Sonora Auto Spa & Lube?

You can call Sonora Auto Spa & Lube at (818) 507-4900.

How is Sonora Auto Spa & Lube rated on Google?

Sonora Auto Spa & Lube has a Google rating of 4.0 out of 5 from 225 reviews.

Does Sonora Auto Spa & Lube have a website?

Yes, the website of Sonora Auto Spa & Lube is sonoracarwash.com (linked on this page).

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