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Delta Sonic Car Wash

1415 Ogden Ave
Downers Grove, IL 60515 630-964-4840

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work was done quickly for a fair price - May 20, 2024

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Auto Expo Detailing

760 E Park Ave
Libertyville, IL 60048 847-816-1255

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Car was pretty badly in need of detailing - Apr 19, 2020

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417 W Main St
Barrington, IL 60010 847-304-4333

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Superior quality work always. - Mar 06, 2021

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Delta Sonic Car Wash

1245 E Dundee Rd
Palatine, IL 60074 847-705-9292

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Great prices especially with the monthly package - Mar 14, 2023

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Anthony Buick GMC

7225 Grand Ave
Gurnee, IL 60031 847-856-3000

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I know something about it ,I think it good - Mar 26, 2021

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Fuller's Car Wash

19510 La Grange Rd
Mokena, IL 60448 708-478-8900

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I get the Spring/Fall Detail Special every year. It takes about an hour, my... - Jan 12, 2016

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Delta Sonic Car Wash

1780 N Aurora Rd
Naperville, IL 60566 630-305-8397

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They did a professional job and handled the transaction correctly. - Apr 12, 2020

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State Street Car Wash

1701 S State St
Chicago, IL 60616 312-341-0200

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Very professional. - May 20, 2024

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Norwood Hand Car Wash & Detailing

6190 N Northwest Hwy
Chicago, IL 60631 773-467-9711

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They offer best service product - May 19, 2024

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Busse Automotive & Detail Center

113 E Prospect Ave
Mount Prospect, IL 60056 847-255-1301

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Great car wash would recommend - Mar 31, 2021

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Fuller's Car Wash

102 W Chicago Ave
Hinsdale, IL 60521 630-325-0088

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Sometimes I feel like they rush to complete cutting corners - Apr 22, 2020

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Northwest Auto Wash

900 W Euclid Ave
Arlington Heights, IL 60005 847-259-1420

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Best car washes ever Best detailing ever Takes time to insure... - Apr 11, 2020

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CarSmart!

9700 W 197th St #108
Mokena, IL 60448 815-464-6600

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Great service - May 18, 2024

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Fuller's Car Wash

5550 S Brainard Ave
Countryside, IL 60525 708-482-7888

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I don't like the way that they dry the car. - May 17, 2024

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King Car Wash

6255 S Cass Ave
Westmont, IL 60559 630-964-7676

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There are not upto standards - May 19, 2024

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Fast Eddie's Car Wash & Detail Center

2150 N Richmond Rd
McHenry, IL 60050 815-363-7100

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it is great and good for me it is a great thing - Mar 13, 2021

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Fuller's Car Wash

417 W Ogden Ave
Westmont, IL 60559 630-663-1600

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Car wash is straight forward to use. Friendly staff. Good quality. Interior... - May 20, 2024

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Fuller's Car Wash

4750 W 103rd St
Oaklawn, IL 60453 708-422-7500

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good customer service - May 20, 2024

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Fuller's Car Wash

11730 Southwest Hwy
Palos Heights, IL 60463 708-361-3060

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great prices and customer services - Mar 29, 2021

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Carnica - A Division of Dent Wizard

1575 E Oakton St
Des Plaines, IL 60018 877-227-6422

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How we gather (and how to interpret) our data

For motorheads, a spotless vehicle is next to godliness. But even ordinary commuters and carpool chiefs can take joy in a newly cleaned ride. For less than $250, a detailing shop can cleanse your family’s sloppy sins and transform your ride, inside and out, leaving it looking used-car-lot new.

If you don't bother to detail or wash your you might lose a little resale value down the line, but probably not much. The reason to have your car detailed or washed is the same reason you comb your hair or wear a clean shirt: to look good.

A basic detailing job takes several hours to complete and usually includes an exterior wash, claying, polishing, and waxing; an interior cleaning; and tire cleaning and treatments. Many shops also provide other services upon request.

While even the best body shops can't undo an accident, our ratings reveal that many shops will get your car back on the road without a hitch. But our ratings also reveal that some shops may compound your misery with lousy work.

Because insurance companies pay for most repairs, for most auto body repair customers cost is a less important consideration than quality. But if you’re picking up the tab, how much the shop charges is important.

If your insurance or another party’s insurance will pay for your repair, make sure the insurance company doesn’t cut corners. Your shop can be an expert ally in this effort, but you also must make the right moves.