Clean Express Auto Wash
Clean Express Auto Wash is a 53-location express tunnel chain operating across 3 US states. Its weighted Google rating has slipped from 4.28★ to 3.79★ since 2026-01, a sustained decline measurable across 3,701 AI-extracted reviews.
Data updated · May 24, 2026
Key findings
- 53 express tunnel locations across 3 US states (largest footprint in Ohio).
- Weighted rating drifted from 4.28★ to 3.79★ starting 2026-01 — a sustained chain-wide decline.
- Built from 3,701 AI-extracted Google reviews scored across 55 dimensions.
53 locations across 3 states · dot size scales with review volume
The defining signal for Clean Express Auto Wash right now is a sustained rating decline. Rating fell from 4.28★ to 3.79★ starting 2026-01, with membership the leading complaint theme during the window. Operator-level drift analysis like this isn't something an individual Google Maps listing can surface.
Even with the recent drift, Facility cleanliness scores +0.78 — the chain's bright spot. Complaints cluster around equipment reliability — score -0.53 across 396 mentions. The full review corpus (13,706) and the AI-scored subset (3,701) together drive the per-aspect signal.
Pricing varies across Clean Express Auto Wash's footprint. Across the 53 of 53 Clean Express Auto Wash locations with published pricing: median single car wash $11 (range $11–$11), median unlimited membership $22 per month (range $20 to $22 per month) — narrow variation across markets on the membership side. Cheapest tier tracked at any Clean Express Auto Wash: $20 per month at Clean Express Auto Wash (Basic Deal).
How much does a Clean Express Auto Wash car wash cost?
Published menu pricing across Clean Express Auto Wash's footprint, captured from operator websites and the WashIndex AI calling agent. Pricing varies by location. 53 of 53 tracked locations have usable published pricing (100% coverage).
| Unlimited membership tiers at Clean Express Auto Wash | |||
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| 1 | Basic Deal | 17 locations | $20 per mo |
| 2 | The Basic Bee | 11 locations | $22 per mo |
| 3 | The Pilot | 14 locations | $22 per mo |
| 4 | Low Fat | 11 locations | $22 per mo |
| Single wash menu at Clean Express Auto Wash | |||
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| 1 | The Basic Bee | 11 locations | $11 |
| 2 | Basic Deal | 17 locations | $11 |
| 3 | The Pilot | 14 locations | $11 |
| 4 | Low Fat | 11 locations | $11 |
Pricing scraped from operator websites where published; the WashIndex AI calling agent rings up locations that don’t publish menus online to capture pricing directly.
About Clean Express Auto Wash
How many locations does Clean Express Auto Wash have?
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What is the average customer rating at Clean Express Auto Wash?
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What is Clean Express Auto Wash's damage rate?
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What format of car wash is Clean Express Auto Wash?
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What do customers like most about Clean Express Auto Wash?
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What are common complaints about Clean Express Auto Wash?
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Where does Clean Express Auto Wash have the most locations?
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How easy is it to cancel a Clean Express Auto Wash membership?
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How much does a Clean Express Auto Wash car wash cost?
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How much does a Clean Express Auto Wash unlimited membership cost?
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Where can I find the cheapest Clean Express Auto Wash membership?
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How have Clean Express Auto Wash ratings and review volume trended over time?
The trends chart below is the section to read first for a chain in active drift. The rating fell from 4.28★ to 3.79★ starting 2026-01. Watch for whether monthly review volume tracks alongside the rating drop (indicating customer-mix shift) or stays steady (indicating operating-quality shift).
Monthly review volume
28 monthsAverage star rating by month
scale 1–5What customers love about Clean Express Auto Wash
- Facility Cleanliness
- +0.78
- Staff
- +0.46
- Wash Quality
- +0.34
Where customers complain about Clean Express Auto Wash
- Equipment Working
- -0.53
- Membership Value
- -0.08
Aspect score = (pos − neg) / (pos + neg + mixed), range −1 to +1. See per-pillar leaderboards →
Operational health signals
How much competition does Clean Express Auto Wash face at each site?
6.0 competing car washes within 1 mile of the average Clean Express Auto Wash site; 32.0 within 3 miles. Competitive density compounds the impact of any quality drift — there are alternatives within driving distance.
Per-site competitor counts use haversine distance against the WashIndex location index; sister sites in the same chain are excluded.
What amenities do customers mention at Clean Express Auto Wash?
Customer-mentioned amenities at Clean Express Auto Wash; the percentages show how often each amenity comes up in reviews. Drift periods tend to surface specific amenity complaints (broken vacuums, missing dryers).
Which metros and cities does Clean Express Auto Wash have locations in?
Clean Express Auto Wash operates across the metros and cities below. Each link drills into the WashIndex per-metro or per-city market analysis, with Clean Express Auto Wash's position alongside every other operator.
How does Clean Express Auto Wash stack up against other car wash chains?
Side-by-side comparisons of Clean Express Auto Wash and the chains it competes with — rating, damage rate, format mix, membership economics, and shared metros.
Alternatives to Clean Express Auto Wash
The chains that compete with it most directly, compared.
Which states does Clean Express Auto Wash operate in?
3 states; anchored in Ohio (26), Michigan (15), and Pennsylvania (12). Useful context for the drift — whether the rating drop is happening everywhere or concentrated in specific markets.
| State | Locations | Total Reviews | Avg Rating |
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| Ohio | 26 | 9,505 | 4.38 |
| Michigan | 15 | 1,551 | 4.02 |
| Pennsylvania | 12 | 2,650 | 4.34 |
What are the top Clean Express Auto Wash locations by review volume?
The per-location table is the most useful section for diagnosing chain-wide drift. Each row carries the site's own rating trajectory; the chain-wide drift may concentrate in just a handful of sites.
South Euclid, OH 4365 Mayfield Rd 4.5 1,139 reviews 3 / 20 / 67
Trade-Area Competitors
- Tropic Auto Detail 0.71 mi · 5.0★
- bp 0.75 mi · 2.4★
- Heights Car Wash 0.81 mi · 3.3★
Operational Signals
- Equipment Working -0.79
- Wait Time -0.52
- Staff +0.26
- Per-Wash Price +0.20
Monthly Review Velocity
4.4 1,024 reviews 12 / 89 / 64
Trade-Area Competitors
- Winners Window Tint And Wraps 0.05 mi · 4.7★
- Eddy's Square Deal Hand Car 0.15 mi · 4.0★
- G2Limitless Auto Spa 0.26 mi · 5.0★
- G2Limitless Auto Spa 0.26 mi
- iDetalz automotive Detailing 0.27 mi
Operational Signals
- Equipment Working -0.90
- Wait Time -0.38
- Staff +0.33
- Per-Wash Price +0.25
Monthly Review Velocity
4.3 676 reviews 7 / 31 / 67
Trade-Area Competitors
- D J's Car Wash-Self-Services 0.17 mi · 3.7★
- Bubble Up 0.27 mi
- Jlloyd's auto detailing 0.32 mi · 5.0★
- 5 Stars AutoSales & Repairs 0.35 mi · 5.0★
- VIP AUTO DETAILING 0.54 mi
Operational Signals
- Equipment Working -0.64
- Staff +0.52
- Facility Cleanliness +0.50
- Wait Time -0.33
Monthly Review Velocity
4.3 632 reviews 6 / 26 / 41
Trade-Area Competitors
- S&G #56 0.17 mi · 2.8★
- RUSS' CAR WASH 0.24 mi · 5.0★
- BSM Automotive Detailing 0.35 mi · 5.0★
- TST Appearance Center 0.93 mi · 4.3★
- Ziebart 0.96 mi · 4.5★
Operational Signals
- Facility Cleanliness +1.00
- Equipment Working -0.67
- Wash Quality +0.47
- Staff +0.37
Monthly Review Velocity
4.1 616 reviews 4 / 30 / 52
Trade-Area Competitors
- CARess Car Wash 0.09 mi · 3.6★
- Suds Auto Detailing, LLC 0.67 mi · 5.0★
- Next Level Detailing 0.71 mi
- MEW's Mobile Detailing 0.71 mi
Operational Signals
- Facility Cleanliness +1.00
- Equipment Working -0.85
- Wait Time -0.60
- Per-Wash Price -0.50
Monthly Review Velocity
4.4 528 reviews 7 / 36 / 82
Trade-Area Competitors
- Wheely Clean Car Wash 0.35 mi · 4.4★
- Factory detailing 0.50 mi · 5.0★
- Kd Auto Detailing 0.59 mi · 5.0★
- JB’s Mobile Detailing 0.82 mi · 4.4★
- bp 0.85 mi · 3.2★
Operational Signals
- Facility Cleanliness +1.00
- Wait Time -0.60
- Membership Value -0.50
- Equipment Working -0.43
Monthly Review Velocity
Allison Park, PA 4867 William Flinn Hwy 4.2 515 reviews 7 / 9 / 12
Trade-Area Competitors
- Aspect Auto Mobile Detailing 0.25 mi · 1.0★
- Foreign Traffic Import Sales & Service 0.25 mi · 4.8★
- In the Details Auto Spa 0.46 mi · 5.0★
- Touchless Automatic 0.73 mi · 4.0★
- Sheetz 0.90 mi · 3.6★
Operational Signals
- Wait Time -0.75
- Per-Wash Price +0.56
- Equipment Working -0.50
- Membership Value +0.37
Monthly Review Velocity
Maple Heights, OH 5510 Warrensville Center Rd 4.5 471 reviews 12 / 33 / 35
Trade-Area Competitors
- Amoco 0.08 mi · 2.5★
- Amoco 0.54 mi · 1.0★
- Wash N Go No Touch Car Wash 0.62 mi · 3.9★
- The Car Wash 0.84 mi · 4.5★
- Motorcars Acura Auto Detail Center 0.85 mi · 5.0★
Operational Signals
- Equipment Working -0.75
- Facility Cleanliness +0.71
- Per-Wash Price +0.69
- Staff +0.59
Monthly Review Velocity
East McKeesport, PA 400 Lincoln Hwy 4.5 463 reviews 4 / 15 / 41
Trade-Area Competitors
- Ballou Auto Spa 0.09 mi · 5.0★
- Rihn Detailing 0.16 mi
- Car Wash 0.33 mi · 5.0★
- Mr Clean Car Wash 0.64 mi · 4.2★
Operational Signals
- Facility Cleanliness -1.00
- Equipment Working -0.50
- Membership Value -0.33
- Staff +0.27
Monthly Review Velocity
Streetsboro, OH 9475 OH-14 4.5 443 reviews 3 / 5 / 8
Trade-Area Competitors
- Sgt. Clean Car Wash 0.23 mi · 4.5★
- Streetsboro Laserwash 0.59 mi · 4.5★
- Sheetz 0.69 mi · 3.2★
Operational Signals
- Equipment Working -1.00
- Membership Value -0.50
- Staff +0.47
- Wait Time +0.33
Monthly Review Velocity
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Every operating-quality signal on this page is derived from 3,701 customer reviews of Clean Express Auto Wash locations, processed through WashIndex’s 55-field LLM extraction pipeline. Competitor counts within 1 / 3 / 5 mi rings are computed by haversine distance against the WashIndex location index across the chain’s states and immediately adjacent ones (sister sites in the same chain are excluded). Monthly review and rating trends are pulled from the raw Google Maps review feed. 2 spam-flagged reviews were excluded from the aggregates.
See our full methodology for the extraction pipeline, validation samples, and aggregation logic. Term definitions in the glossary.
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