Tanforan Shell & Car Wash

This review is strictly for the car wash.

I didn't have time to wash my car myself or go to my regular spot, so I opted for a drive-thru wash. Three options, I decided to go with the 'Platinum' which was $19.95, and if I could describe the results, I have one word...TRASH. There's no brushes, it relies solely on water pressure which is pretty mid.

There's no difference between getting a car wash here or crumbling up a $20 bill and throwing it in the trash, they'd produce the same results. I basically just threw $20 down the drain bc I gotta go get another car wash lol this is what I get for being lazy

To say it's a complete waste of money would be disrespectful because 10% of the proceeds go to a good charity, so shout out my $1.90 doing some good.

Tried this place as it was touch free and laser wash. Wasn't what I expected, a) took long wait (40 min in queue, and you can't back out) as they just have 1 wash lane b) price is $13 for basic wash c) doesn't cleanly wash (see pics) . Felt like I wasted over 1 hr overall for this type of wash ‍
Going to stick to hand wash..

Great service overpriced but nice. Plus the guy comes out to make sure you miss your first free wash, and on top of that he turns off the machine so you get to pay twice $ - $ its amazing . Lights seem a little dimmed but other than that this is a destination . Bring your kids wife neighbors and dogs.

Car was pretty dirty and this place looked like a fun place to drive thru with kids. When all is said and done I think this might be the worst car wash job I've ever had. Car was a little bit cleaner but not much. You could still completely see the Batman logo my kid had drawn on the door in the dust a week before. For $13 I will never be back.

Tanforan Shell is not a place that I frequent for gas, but I often go to their car wash. It is fast and inexpensive compared to other drive through car wash places.

I've never had an issue waiting a long time, it might be because I'm used to SF car wash places where the lines are long and backed up 45 minutes to 1 hour.

I like the colorful underwater murals and decorations that you drive through on your way into the car wash, a nice distraction while you are waiting. The car wash is pretty decent and leaves my car clean and shiny on the way out.

First of all, I didn't realize this was a 24/7 car wash!!!

I'll be coming here more often, now.

I'm not a big car guy, so when I highlight, or show support then I guess that means something. Also, I don't really go to car washes, so this might also be bias.

All around this is a great car wash experience. From tuning into a FM channel as your car gets washed, to having visuals inside the tunnel- that's just the aesthetics.

The premium wash is only 14.99 and it comes with a butt load of specials. From the wax, to the protection, to the rinse, to the dryers, this place does, and has it all!

Did I mention they're 24/7!?

It's true that if you go for the car wash you will have to wait over 30 minutes (check my photos for the timestamp :) ). For me this whole thing took 46 minutes.
Like others say, the line does wrap around the building. The car wash was just okay; my car wasn't as clean as it would be if it was washed at other places. But I do like how nice the employees are and how they donate 10% of the proceeds to charities. But because of the long wait I wouldn't recommend coming here for a car wash.

we paid $17+ for a car wash.Our CRV was dirty going in,and was still dirty coming out.Even the marks that our wipers left on our windshield were still visible. I have gone through this carwash many times,but two weeks ago was a total waste of our money. We are on Social security and we live month to month,so I was very upset when we got out and saw the car.Even more upsetting that my husband would not go in to say something.Typical man! ,lol.so I will never go there again.I'd rather go elsewhere,pay a little more and get much better results.

How did you get gas here because it's a Local and the place is kind of cute but after today's rude treatment by the staff, I can guarantee you I will stop coming here to fill up my work vehicle and encourage everyone in my family to not fill up here who really needs to be treated disrespectfully just because the workers having a bad day

4 Stars for being a plant-based / vegan store, which is why I came, to support the mission and donation to charity. Very few food items have prices marked making it frustrating to have to constantly ask what something cost. Please put price labels on. Makes it easier for the consumer and the attendant.