Thrifty Car Wash

Car Washes in Mountain View, California

3.6 (310)

Category	Car Washes · Car detailing service, Self service car wash
Address	2080 W El Camino Real, Mountain View, CA 94040
Area	Mountain View, California
Phone	(408) 761-3852
Google rating	3.6 (310)

Hours

Monday	Open 24 hours
Tuesday	Open 24 hours
Wednesday	Open 24 hours
Thursday	Open 24 hours
Friday	Open 24 hours
Saturday	Open 24 hours
Sunday	Open 24 hours

About Thrifty Car Wash

Thrifty Car Wash is a car wash in Mountain View, California. It is listed at 2080 W El Camino Real, Mountain View, CA 94040, which places it among the local businesses of Mountain View that residents and visitors turn to when they need this kind of service close by. Besides its main category, the business also describes itself as car detailing service, self service car wash, so it may cover more than the name suggests.

In Mountain View, washes are busiest on sunny weekends and the first dry day after rain or a snowstorm, when lines back onto the street; weekday mornings are the quietest. Across California, expect a basic exterior wash to cost about what a fast-food meal does, with wax, tire shine and undercarriage rinse sold as tiers above it. Self-service bays are the cheapest way to clean a truck bed, a muddy off-roader or a vehicle that will not fit a tunnel, and many run around the clock. Check the listing for the wash type, hours, free vacuums, unlimited plans and whether the site accepts cards or app payments, then call ahead in freezing weather, when tunnels close.

Hours are published for 7 days a week. Typical hours are Open 24 hours. 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 (408) 761-3852. Many businesses also reply to text messages on the same number if it is a cell phone. Its website is familythriftycw.com, where you may find menus, price lists or booking options.

With 3.6 out of 5 on Google from 310 reviews, it sits in the middle of the range for car washes in Mountain View. Recent reviews are the best guide.

Mountain View 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. Traffic in Mountain View peaks on weekday mornings and afternoons, so allow extra time then. Addresses read from the street number up to the city, state abbreviation and five-digit ZIP code; the map link on this page shows the exact spot.

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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.

Nathan Zhang 3 weeks ago

I’ve done the automatic car wash, and it worked well no problem. Left the car quite clean afterwards without scratches. Would recommend Plus.

Lena K a month ago

DO NOT GO TO THIS PLACE. I input cash bill into automatic car wash, it didn’t respond, just ate my money. Called and texted to a mention phone number multiple times. No response back, I got only automatic text back. AVOID THIS PLACE AT ANY COST, DON’T USE THEM if you don’t want to lose your money.

Jonathan Tang 2 months ago

Biggest issue was that two of the steps were empty - nothing was coming out. Also the blower was weak. Old and a bit run down. Price isn't lower than others i've been to that are better maintained. One pro I do like was that the counter counted up so you just press stop whenever you're done.

Peter Lehmann 6 months ago

The facility has one automatic car wash and two DIY spray bays. It also has multiple vacuums. I give it only 3 of 5 stars because it is very run down - equipment is old, building conditions are poor, everything is dirty. The prices are not low to offset, so this is not what I consider a value. I go there a few times per year as it is located nearby.

Angela Taylor 4 years ago

This review is for the self-service wash (I have not tried the automated wash). It was my first time doing a self-service carwash and I was pleasantly surprised that it was a seamless experience (I was in Bay T3). There is ample signage to explain how things work. I used a credit card, and the card reader and all the equipment worked as expected. Since it was my first time doing this, I was a little slow, so it took me a little over 11 minutes to wash my car (total was $11; I used 4 of the 9 available settings). The display screen shows how much time has elapsed and gives a total cost once you press the red stop button). Overall, it was a good experience and I'll definitely be washing my car here again.

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Frequently asked questions

Where is Thrifty Car Wash located?

Thrifty Car Wash is at 2080 W El Camino Real, Mountain View, CA 94040, in Mountain View, California. Use the “Open in Google Maps” button on this page for directions.

What kind of business is Thrifty Car Wash?

Thrifty Car Wash is listed as a car wash and is also tagged on Google as car detailing service, self service car wash.

What are the hours of Thrifty Car Wash?

Published hours are Monday: Open 24 hours; Tuesday: Open 24 hours; Wednesday: Open 24 hours; Thursday: Open 24 hours; Friday: Open 24 hours; Saturday: Open 24 hours; Sunday: Open 24 hours. Hours can change on holidays, so call before a special trip.

Is Thrifty Car Wash open on Sunday?

Yes, on Sunday it is open Open 24 hours.

What is the phone number of Thrifty Car Wash?

You can call Thrifty Car Wash at (408) 761-3852.

How is Thrifty Car Wash rated on Google?

Thrifty Car Wash has a Google rating of 3.6 out of 5 from 310 reviews.

Does Thrifty Car Wash have a website?

Yes, the website of Thrifty Car Wash is familythriftycw.com (linked on this page).