Car Wash in New Hanover, North Carolina

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Updated October 31, 2026

Coastal Carolina Car Wash

Car Wash

Carolina Beach, NC

Coastal Carolina Car Wash offers touchless, ProTouch, and 2.5-minute express tunnel washes across 12 southeastern North Carolina locations.

  • Drivers needing a 24/7 automatic wash
  • Customers seeking touchless washing
  • Customers wanting monthly wash packages

5 minute average wash time

Whistle Express Car Wash

Car Wash

Wilmington, NC

Whistle Express Car Wash offers express washes, $23-$39 monthly unlimited plans, and complimentary vacuums, cleaners, towels, and mat-cleaning equipment.

  • drivers seeking an express car wash
  • frequent washers wanting a monthly unlimited plan
  • customers wanting complimentary vacuum and interior-cleaning equipment after a wash

Buff Masters Car Wash and Detail Center

Car Wash

Wilmington, NC

Buff Masters is Wilmington's only full service hand car wash and an authorized Ceramic Pro installer offering vehicle, boat, RV, and airplane detailing.

  • hand-washed cars, trucks, and SUVs
  • Ceramic Pro exterior and interior protection
  • vehicle interior detailing starting at $199.95

Express While You Wait services available

Cruisers Car Wash & Detail Center

Car Wash

Wilmington, NC

Cruisers Car Wash & Detail Center offers full-service washing and detailing in Wilmington and has served the city since 1998.

  • full-service car washing and detailing
  • automatic touch-free washing
  • soft cloth washing

Tommy's Express Car Wash

Car Wash

Wilmington, NC

Tommy's Express offers a 3-minute express tunnel wash in Wilmington with free vacuums, mat washers, and EV charging.

  • Drivers needing a quick exterior wash
  • Customers wanting unlimited monthly washing
  • Vehicles needing free vacuum and floor-mat cleaning after the wash

3-minute express tunnel wash; Express Interior service in 10 minutes

Coastal Carolina Car Wash

Car Wash

Wilmington, NC

Coastal Carolina Car Wash offers touchless, ProTouch, and 2.5-minute express tunnel washes across 12 southeastern North Carolina locations.

  • Drivers needing a 24/7 automatic wash
  • Customers seeking touchless washing
  • Customers wanting monthly wash packages

5 minute average wash time

Whistle Express Car Wash

Car Wash

Wilmington, NC

Whistle Express Car Wash offers express washes, $23-$39 monthly unlimited plans, and complimentary vacuums, cleaners, towels, and mat-cleaning equipment.

  • drivers seeking an express car wash
  • frequent washers wanting a monthly unlimited plan
  • customers wanting complimentary vacuum and interior-cleaning equipment after a wash

Whistle Express Car Wash

Car Wash

Wilmington, NC

Whistle Express Car Wash offers a 3-minute soft-touch wash, free vacuums and detail stations, and daily unlimited plans starting at $23.

  • quick exterior washes
  • customers wanting free vacuum and self-service interior-cleaning amenities
  • frequent washers seeking month-to-month unlimited plans

3-minute drive-thru car wash

Caliber Car Wash

Car Wash

Wilmington, NC

Caliber Car Wash offers ceramic, custom, and basic washes in Wilmington, plus unlimited monthly washes and a free detailing station.

  • drivers seeking ceramic coating and Graphene O2 Shield treatment
  • customers wanting rust guard or ultra UV protection
  • customers seeking unlimited washes and detailing through a monthly membership

Coastal Carolina Car Wash

Car Wash

Castle Hayne, NC

Coastal Carolina Car Wash offers 24/7 automatic washes at 12 locations, including a 2.5-minute express tunnel in Wilmington.

  • 24/7 automatic car washing
  • touchless washing in the Wilmington-area locations
  • quick washes using the 2.5-minute Sigmon Road express tunnel

5 minute average wash time

Coastal Carolina Car Wash

Car Wash

Wilmington, NC

Coastal Carolina Car Wash offers touchless, ProTouch, and 2.5-minute express tunnel washes across 12 southeastern North Carolina locations.

  • Drivers needing a 24/7 automatic wash
  • Customers seeking touchless washing
  • Customers wanting monthly wash packages

5 minute average wash time

Coastal Carolina Car Wash

Car Wash

Wilmington, NC

Coastal Carolina Car Wash offers touchless, ProTouch, and 2.5-minute express tunnel washes across 12 southeastern North Carolina locations.

  • Drivers needing a 24/7 automatic wash
  • Customers seeking touchless washing
  • Customers wanting monthly wash packages

5 minute average wash time

Coastal Carolina Car Wash

Car Wash

Wilmington, NC

Coastal Carolina Car Wash offers touchless, ProTouch, and 2.5-minute express tunnel washes across 12 southeastern North Carolina locations.

  • Drivers needing a 24/7 automatic wash
  • Customers seeking touchless washing
  • Customers wanting monthly wash packages

5 minute average wash time

Coastal Car Wash of Monkey Junction

Car Wash

Wilmington, NC

Coastal Car Wash of Monkey Junction has served the Monkey Junction and Wilmington area for over 20 years and offers interior and exterior detailing.

  • Routine exterior washes with basic interior cleaning
  • SUV, van, and truck washes with published package pricing
  • Vehicles needing seat, carpet, or mat steam cleaning

Cruisers Car Wash and Detail Center

Car Wash

Wilmington, NC

Cruisers Car Wash & Detail Center provides car washing and polishing in Wilmington and has operated since 1988.

  • vehicle polishing
  • car washing in Wilmington
  • auto cleaning and detailing

H2 Turbo Express Car Wash

Car Wash

Wilmington, NC

H2 Turbo Express Car Wash provides express tunnel washes in Wilmington, with free vacuums every visit and a self-serve dog wash.

  • Express car washing in Wilmington
  • Customers wanting free vacuums with every wash
  • Dog owners needing a self-serve wash station

In and out fast

Squeaky Shine Car Wash

Car Wash

Wilmington, NC

Squeaky Shine offers a free first wash, coastal-focused ceramic and BTG protection, and unlimited daily washing in Wilmington since 2014.

  • Wilmington drivers needing a convenient express tunnel wash
  • Cars exposed to pollen, salt air, bugs, birds, sun, or sap
  • Frequent washers wanting license-plate entry and no-contract unlimited memberships

Thirty seconds, tops

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FAQ

How much does a car wash cost in New Hanover County?

Tommy's Express lists PayPerWash prices from $10 to $20, while Coastal Carolina lists monthly wash packages from $20 to $45. Buff Masters lists interior detailing starting at $199.95 and exterior detailing starting at $149.95.

Which New Hanover County car washes offer touchless washing?

Coastal Carolina offers touchless automatic washes, and Cruisers lists an automatic touch-free option at its Shipyard Boulevard location. Whistle's listed soft-touch service is not touchless.

How long does an express car wash take?

Coastal Carolina lists a 2.5-minute express tunnel, Tommy's lists a 3-minute tunnel wash, and Whistle lists a 3-minute drive-through wash. Tommy's Express Interior service is listed at 10 minutes.

Where can I get interior cleaning equipment after a wash?

Whistle provides complimentary vacuums, interior and glass cleaners, microfiber towels, and mat-cleaning equipment. Tommy's offers free vacuums, floor-mat washers, compressed air, and towels with a wash purchase.

Are there vehicle size limits at any local express car wash?

The listed Whistle location excludes vehicles over 7 feet 2 inches tall, 85 inches wide, or with tires wider than 13.5 inches; it also excludes dual-wheel vehicles.