Elite Image Detailing
Serangoon
14+ years in business
24 min walk from Tongkang LRT
Car Wash in Singapore: 54 car washes · self-service wash bay typically S$5–S$10 per session
Updated October 2026How we rank
As of 2026, a car wash in Singapore costs from about $5 at a self-service bay or $9–$20 for an automated petrol-station wash. A hand wash with interior vacuuming costs about $20–$50, and a polish starts at around $190. Pick by how often you wash: automated washes are quick and cheap, while a hand wash is gentler on dark paint.
12 of the best-documented car washes in Singapore
Businesses with the most complete public records first, photos, licence matches, hours and track record. Never ordered by payment.
New Age Polish Pte Ltd
Sembawang
11+ years in business
10 min walk from Sembawang MRT
MintGroom Car Detailing
Downtown Core
2 min walk from Promenade MRT
AMS Wash Factory
Bukit Timah
4 min walk from Sixth Avenue MRT
Revol Carz Makeover (Toh Guan)
Clementi
16 min walk from Jurong East MRT
Simply Shine
Clementi
11+ years in business
3 min walk from Clementi MRT
Carverage Wash
Sungei Kadut
11+ years in business
21 min walk from Yew Tee MRT
Vglobal Car Salon Pte Ltd
Bedok
10+ years in business
10 min walk from Bedok North MRT
Boons CarWash
Upper Thomson
Since 2017
4 min walk from Upper Thomson MRT
Island car wash and grooming pte ltd
Kembangan
Since 2018
5 min walk from Kembangan MRT
Carpow
Bukit Batok
Since 2019
19 min walk from Bukit Batok MRT
Project Finest | Singapore Singapore
Geylang
Since 2019
7 min walk from Ubi MRT
Ordered by verifiable signals, licence matches, track record and completeness of public records. Featured placements are labelled and never change this order.
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Location, MRT walk, years in business, licence and published hours, facts from public records.
- Elite Image Detailing
- Area
- Serangoon
- MRT
- 24 min · Tongkang
- New Age Polish Pte Ltd
- Area
- Sembawang
- MRT
- 10 min · Sembawang
- MintGroom Car Detailing
- Area
- Downtown Core
- MRT
- 2 min · Promenade
- AMS Wash Factory
- Area
- Bukit Timah
- MRT
- 4 min · Sixth Avenue
- Revol Carz Makeover (Toh Guan)
- Area
- Clementi
- MRT
- 16 min · Jurong East
| Business | Area | MRT |
|---|---|---|
| Elite Image Detailing | Serangoon | 24 min · Tongkang |
| New Age Polish Pte Ltd | Sembawang | 10 min · Sembawang |
| MintGroom Car Detailing | Downtown Core | 2 min · Promenade |
| AMS Wash Factory | Bukit Timah | 4 min · Sixth Avenue |
| Revol Carz Makeover (Toh Guan) | Clementi | 16 min · Jurong East |
How much does car wash cost in Singapore?
Indicative 2025–2026 prices from published operator rates and consumer guides for a standard sedan. Expect higher prices for SUVs and MPVs.
Self-service wash bay
S$5–S$10 per session
Automated or touchless wash
S$9–S$20 per wash
Off-peak add-ons sometimes included
Hand wash, exterior only
S$15–S$20 per wash
Hand wash with vacuum, interior wipe and rims
S$20–S$50 per wash
Mobile wash at your carpark
S$45–S$60 per wash
Usually includes interior vacuum
Polish and wax
S$190–S$280 per job
'From' prices; paint correction costs more
Sources: SingSaver – Best car wash and polishing services; GetGo – Cheapest car wash in Singapore guide; Drivelah – Top car wash services in Singapore 2025. Prices in SGD, before GST unless stated.
How to choose a car wash
- For weekly upkeep, a $9–$20 automated wash is cheapest. If your car has dark or coated paint, a hand wash with clean mitts causes fewer swirl marks.
- Packages and prepaid cards cut the cost per wash, but only buy them from an operator near where you live or work.
- Mobile washes at your carpark are convenient, but check the condo or HDB carpark rules on washing first.
- If your car has a ceramic coating, ask whether the operator uses pH-neutral shampoo so the coating is not stripped.
Red flags
- The same dirty mitt or towel used on every car.
- Pressure-washing that blasts directly at stickers, trims or engine electrics.
- Prepaid packages sold by an operator with no fixed premises.
Questions to ask before you book
- Is the wash brushless or touchless?
- What is included: rims, door jambs, interior vacuum?
- Do you charge more for SUVs or MPVs?
Questions about car wash in Singapore
How much is a car wash in Singapore?
As of 2025–2026, self-service bays start from about $5, automated petrol-station and touchless washes cost about $9 to $20, and a hand wash with interior cleaning costs about $20 to $50. Mobile washes at your carpark start from about $45. Polish and wax packages start from about $190, and SUVs and MPVs usually cost more.
Do automated car washes damage paint?
Brush-type automated washes can leave fine swirl marks over time, which show most on dark paint. Touchless washes avoid brushes but rely on stronger chemicals. If you want to protect your paint, hand washing with clean microfibre mitts or a touchless wash is gentler. Washing regularly also stops grime and bird droppings from etching the clear coat.
How often should I wash my car in Singapore?
Every one to two weeks is typical. Singapore's rain, tree sap and bird droppings mean contaminants build up fast, and bird droppings should be removed within days to avoid etching. Coated cars can go longer between full washes, but still benefit from regular gentle rinses.
How many car wash are there in Singapore?
Lookup lists 54 car wash in Singapore as of October 2026, with the largest concentration in Bedok (7). Listings are compiled from government registers and open map data and refreshed regularly.