9 Car Washes With Free Vacuums

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Owning a car is a big expense on its own, but the cost of maintenance and cleaning can add up fast. Since a vehicle is such an investment, you definitely want to keep your car in clean, working order to make it last as long as possible. And while you can’t get around the price of new tires or windshield wipers, you can save money on one maintenance element: vacuuming..

The average price of professional car detailing is $100 – $350. Even if you pull up to the car wash to vacuum the seats yourself, you’ll need to spend several dollars to keep the vacuum on long enough to get into every nook and cranny.

We researched all the major chain car washes and gas stations to put together a list of where you can find free car vacuums. But keep in mind there are plenty of local places you can try too. Search “free car vacuum” in Yelp or your search engine to find the locations nearest you.

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Here’s Where You Can Find Free Car Vacuums

Tommy’s Express Car Wash
Tidal Wave Auto Spa
Go Car Wash
Quick Quack Car Wash
Raceway Car Wash
Super Star Car Wash
Flash Car Wash
Breeze Thru Car Wash
Blue Wave Express

1. Tommy’s Express Car Wash

All Tommy’s Express Car Wash locations provide free vacuuming services. There’s no purchase necessary, so you can just drive up, vacuum, and drive away. With more than 200 locations in 30 different states, Tommy’s Express is by far the most widely available chain with a free vacuum.

Locations in these states:

Arkansas
California
Colorado
Delaware
Florida
Georgia
Idaho
Illinois
Indiana
Iowa
Kansas
Louisiana
Maryland
Michigan
Minnesota
Missouri
Nebraska
Nevada
North Carolina
North Dakota
Ohio
Oklahoma
Pennsylvania
South Carolina
South Dakota
Tennessee
Texas
Virginia
Wisconsin
Wyoming

2. Tidal Wave Auto Spa

With locations in 30 states, Tidal Wave Auto Spa also provides free car vacuums, but not every location has one. Call your nearest location to check before you go.

Locations in these states:

Alabama
Arkanasas
Florida
Georgia
Idaho
Illinois
Iowa
Kansas
Kentucky
Michigan
Minnesota
Mississippi
Missouri
Montana
Nebraska
New Mexico
North Carolina
North Dakota
Ohio
Oklahoma
Pennsylvania
South Carolina
South Dakota
Tennessee
Texas
Virginia
West Virginia
Wisconsin

3. Go Car Wash

Go Car Wash offers free vacuuming in addition to a variety of car wash services. Check their website for all locations.

Locations in these states:

California
Kansas
Missouri
Nebraska
Nevada
New York
Oregon
Texas
Virginia
West Virginia

4. Quick Quack Car Wash

Quick Quack Car Wash is a drive-through car wash service that provides free vacuuming as long as you make a purchase. So if you’re already paying for a rinse and a wax, take advantage of this bonus and do a quick vacuum while you’re there.

You'll find Quick Quack Car Wash locations in these states:

Arizona
California
Colorado
Texas
Utah

5. Raceway Car Wash

All of Raceway Car Wash‘s 30+ locations provide free vacuuming when you purchase any kind of car wash service.

Locations in these states:

Arizona
California
Nevada
Texas

6. Super Star Car Wash

Super Star Car Wash offers free access to their vacuums.

Look for Super Star Car Wash locations in these states:

Arizona
California
Colorado
Texas

7. Flash Car Wash

Flash Car Wash is only located in three states, but they advertise free car vacuums along with four different car wash options at each location.

Locations in these states:

Connecticut
Massachusetts
Rhode Island

8. Breeze Thru Car Wash

With a dozen locations (and more on the way), Breeze Thru Car Wash will be your one-stop shop if you live in Colorado or Wyoming. They offer an unlimited monthly Wash Pass for $15, as well as unlimited free vacuuming at all locations, regardless of whether you’re a monthly member or not.

Locations in these states:

Colorado
Wyoming

9. Blue Wave Express

Residents of Texas and California can take advantage of free car vacuuming with every car wash at Blue Wave Express. Check out their store locator to find the nearest one to you.

Locations in these states:

California
Texas

If you don’t live near any of these chains, you can find pay-per-use car vacuums at these gas stations. Most of them cost $0.50 or $1 to operate for a set amount of time, so it’s still a fairly cheap option compared to professional detailing.

These gas stations offer paid vacuums: