Last updated September 20, 2026 · ranked from 1,568 Google reviews · How we rank
This guide to car washes in Madison Heights, MI keeps every stop inside the city. Clean Express Auto Wash leads the list with a 4.4 Google rating from 62 reviews. The two Wash Pointe Car Wash locations, John R. and Dequindre, both hold 4.1 ratings, with 492 and 249 reviews respectively. Jax Kar Wash has the largest review count among these entries: 569, with a 4.0 rating. Heights Car Wash earns 4.3 from 30 reviews, while Enthusiast Auto Wash has 4.2 from 42. AutoJet Touchless Carwash and Doc's Auto Wash round out the list. These ratings and review counts give readers concrete points of comparison.
Top picks at a glance
1Clean Express Auto WashClean Express Auto Wash offers free vacuums, on-site towels and daily 7 a.m. opening hours.
2Wash Pointe Car Wash John R.Wash Pointe Car Wash John R. offers free vacuum use, on-site towels and a membership option.
3Wash Pointe Car Wash DequindreWash Pointe Car Wash Dequindre offers vacuum access, towels and a membership option, with hours seven days a week.
4.4(62)· Google4.4 out of 5 from 62 reviews (Google rating)
Car wash
Open now · closes 7:00 PM
Free vacuums, on-site towels and daily 7 a.m. opening hours help earn Clean Express Auto Wash the No. 1 spot. Located at 29448 John R Rd in Madison Heights, MI, it offers ceramic protection, undercarriage cleaning and a choice of single washes or unlimited membership. Its Google rating is 4.4 from 62 reviews, with reviewers praising the top-level wash and hospitable service. Some also report membership billing problems and missed wheel-well cleaning—useful details when choosing a wash or subscription.
Free vacuums
On-site towels
Daily early opening
“Staff is always very friendly and eager to come out to your car to give the cleaning supplies but I pay for a $40 wash that does under body for my truck and it doesn’t even get under the wheel wells definitely feeling a bit ripped off fo…”
4.1(492)· Google4.1 out of 5 from 492 reviews (Google rating)
Car wash
Open now · closes 6:00 PM
Free vacuum use and on-site towels help Wash Pointe Car Wash John R. earn the No. 2 spot, giving customers useful extras alongside the wash. Located at 28245 John R Rd in Madison Heights, MI, it holds a 4.1-star Google rating across 492 reviews. One reviewer praises the hardworking team and says they do a great job. Hours run from 7:30 a.m. to 8 p.m. Monday through Saturday and 9 a.m. to 6 p.m. Sunday; a membership option is also available.
Free vacuum use
Towels available
Open seven days
“These are the hardest working people and they do a great job”
4.1(249)· Google4.1 out of 5 from 249 reviews (Google rating)
Car wash
Open now · closes 6:00 PM
Vacuum access, towels and a membership option give Wash Pointe Car Wash Dequindre practical reasons for its No. 3 spot. Located at 26655 Dequindre Rd in Madison Heights, MI, it has a 4.1-star Google rating from 249 reviews. Hours run from 7:30 a.m. to 8 p.m. Monday through Saturday and 9 a.m. to 6 p.m. Sunday, allowing for stops throughout the week. Credit and debit cards are accepted. The supplied reviews include complaints about missed areas and scratches, balancing the overall rating.
Vacuum and towels
Membership option
Open seven days
“Scratches on my vehicle during wash. Was told by employee I can get a free wash. I told her I wanted my money back”
4.2(42)· Google4.2 out of 5 from 42 reviews (Google rating)
Car wash
Open now · closes 12:00 AM
Round-the-clock access and a choice of touch-less automatic or self-serve washing earn Enthusiast Auto Wash its No. 4 spot. At 26750 John R Rd in Madison Heights, MI, it offers undercarriage cleaning, vacuums and towels, with credit and debit cards accepted. Its stated setup includes heated cleaning solutions and warm reverse osmosis-filtered water. Reviewers praise the maintenance and vacuum suction, contributing to a 4.2-star Google rating from 42 reviews, though some mention higher costs, a dripping sprayer or a sewage smell.
Open 24 hours
Two wash formats
Undercarriage cleaning
“Very well maintained good selections only downside is it’s a bit pricey”
4.0(569)· Google4.0 out of 5 from 569 reviews (Google rating)
Car wash
Open now · closes 6:00 PM
Soft-cloth washing, towel drying and on-site vacuum access give Jax Kar Wash practical reasons for its No. 5 spot. Located at 29022 Stephenson Hwy in Madison Heights, MI, it has a 4-star Google rating from 569 reviews. The company describes a wash process using high-pressure fresh water and mild soaps, and memberships are available. Weekday hours run from 7 a.m. to 8 p.m., with weekend service too. Positive review excerpts praise helpful explanations of wash options and attentive service.
Soft-cloth washing
Towel drying
On-site vacuum
“They started off great, but the service started to degrade. Recently, they started spraying only one side of the car, not both, at the entrance to the autowash conveyor, and then they asked if I was going to tip. They really need to pay …”
4.3(30)· Google4.3 out of 5 from 30 reviews (Google rating)
Car wash
Open now · closes 6:00 PM
Hands-on prep helps Heights Car Wash earn rank 6: one repeat customer describes substantial hand scrubbing, spraying and mirror folding before the automatic wash. At 404 W 11 Mile Rd in Madison Heights, MI, it has a 4.3-star Google rating from 30 reviews. Listed hours are 8 a.m. to 6 p.m. daily, with towels available and credit and debit cards accepted. Feedback also includes a complaint about track guidance and vehicle scratches, a counterpoint to the repeat customer’s praise.
Hands-on wash prep
Open daily
Towels available
“12/23/2025: I go here all the time now, but it's $6 for their basic car wash now. Still the older automatic style car wash but they still take their time (good and bad) and do a lot of hand scrubbing, spraying and mirror folding before y…”
3.8(41)· Google3.8 out of 5 from 41 reviews (Google rating)
Car wash
Open now · closes 10:00 PM
Daily hours from 8 a.m. to 10 p.m. and household membership options earn AutoJet Touchless Carwash its No. 7 spot in Madison Heights, MI. Located at 465 W 12 Mile Rd, the automated wash lists undercarriage cleaning and accepts cards and NFC mobile payments. Unlimited monthly plans are available online, while its Family Fleet Pass covers all household cars under one plan. The facility is unmanned, and reviews include equipment and wheel-guide complaints, though one customer reported a callback and compensation after an issue.
Open daily
Undercarriage cleaning
Household fleet plan
“I should have listened to Nathan’s review. The wash is not fully touch-less and the pressure plate guide bar will gouge your wheels.”
3.3(83)· Google3.3 out of 5 from 83 reviews (Google rating)
Car wash
Open now · closes 12:00 AM
Round-the-clock hours give Doc's Auto Wash a practical reason for its No. 8 spot: drivers can plan a stop outside typical business hours. Located at 29990 John R Rd in Madison Heights, MI, it also lists a car vacuum and accepts credit and debit cards. Its 3.3-star Google rating across 83 reviews is tempered by the supplied complaints about damaged brushes, missing wax and limited working vacuums. The appeal here rests on access and basic cleaning amenities.
Open 24 hours
Car vacuum available
Credit and debit
“Only the vacuums in the ally work. Not great for a young woman trying to clean out her car.”
3.3(83)3.3 out of 5 from 83 reviews (Google rating)
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How we ranked this list
Each car wash is scored on a Bayesian-weighted rating (its rating adjusted for how many reviews it has compared with the Madison Heights category average), how recently we verified its details, and how complete its listing is. Scores and ranks are stored, so the order only changes when the underlying data changes.
car washes in Madison Heights, MI: common questions
Which car washes in Madison Heights, MI have free vacuums?
Clean Express Auto Wash at 29448 John R Rd and Wash Pointe Car Wash John R. at 28245 John R Rd both list free vacuums. Both also offer towels and memberships.
Where can I wash my car late at night in Madison Heights, MI?
Enthusiast Auto Wash at 26750 John R Rd and Doc’s Auto Wash at 29990 John R Rd are open 24 hours every day. AutoJet Touchless Carwash at 465 W 12 Mile Rd stays open until 10 p.m. daily.
Which locations offer touchless washing in Madison Heights, MI?
Enthusiast Auto Wash offers touchless automatic washing alongside self-serve facilities. AutoJet describes its service as touch-free and operates as an automated, unmanned facility. AutoJet review excerpts include complaints about wheel contact with guide bars.
How do the two Wash Pointe locations in Madison Heights, MI compare?
Both have 4.1-star Google ratings and operate Monday through Saturday from 7:30 a.m. to 8 p.m., and Sunday from 9 a.m. to 6 p.m. John R Road, at 28245 John R Rd, has 492 reviews and free vacuums. Dequindre Road, at 26655 Dequindre Rd, has 249 reviews and lists vacuums, towels, and memberships.
Which car washes offer undercarriage cleaning in Madison Heights, MI?
Clean Express Auto Wash, Enthusiast Auto Wash, and AutoJet Touchless Carwash all list undercarriage cleaning. Their Google ratings are 4.4 stars from 62 reviews, 4.2 from 42 reviews, and 3.8 from 41 reviews, respectively.
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