Zips Car Wash

4.6
702 reviews

About

Car Wash
Enjoy quick and convenient express car wash services at ZIPS Car Wash, where every wash includes our always-free self-serv vacuums and detailing amenities! Plus, feel good about protecting your investment with our ZIPS UNLIMITED™ membership program with daily wash privileges, available at all locations. Proudly serving members and customers at more than 260 locations in 24 states. ZIPS Car Wash is now cashless and accepts all major credit cards, debit cards, and ZIPS gift cards.

Location

Zips Car Wash
17559 Forest Rd, Forest, VA
24551, United States

Hours

Reviews

4.6
702 reviews
5 stars
595
4 stars
28
3 stars
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1 star
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What are people saying?

AI-generated from recent customer reviews

Service Quality

Customers reported inconsistent service quality, with many experiencing poor washes and unhelpful staff.

Payment Issues

Multiple reviews highlighted problems with payment methods, including non-functional card readers and pushy upselling tactics.

Vacuum Maintenance

A significant number of customers noted that vacuums were often broken or ineffective, leading to dissatisfaction.

Customer Service

While some customers praised friendly staff, others reported rude or unprofessional behavior from employees.

Management Changes

Recent management changes have received mixed reviews, with some customers noting improvements while others still faced issues.
  • HB
    Harrison Bailey
    2 days ago
    1.0
    I've been with zips for some time now and I've never had to argue with staff but this girl (Jessica) denied us our wash and shut the gate on us around 6:35 pm saying there closed. I know that's a lie because the guy at the pay area looked up our sticker and let us in but she denied us access to the tunnel.😢 We just wanted a clean car before we went on vacation and I had to go buy a car wash at another location. We decided to cancel our fleet
  • DG
    David Gardner
    Nov 11, 2025
    4.0
    Off peak, not as many people to prep car. Wash was fine
  • JJ
    John Jacobs
    Oct 31, 2025
    1.0
    I have typically had a good experience with this carwash until today. There is an issue with their payment screens that does not allow self-service, so an attendant has to do everything for you. The attendant I had was on a call using speaker phone. He was talking to a friend while trying to ask me which wash I wanted. He was trying to talk to both of us at the same time and it was not working. I finally asked him to please focus for a minute so I could move on and get the wash done. He became visibly angry with me, wandered off for about a minute to end his call before coming back to deal with me. Once he returned, he was aggressive in asking me questions and thumping on the touch screen. Once that unpleasant experience was over, I finally got to pull forward to begin the wash. There was no one there to usher me into the washing facility as there typically is. I sat parked at the entrance to the facility for about three minutes before finally honking my horn. After I honked a man emerged and ushered me in. When I got to the end of the wash the sign with the red and green lights that let’s you know to pull out was not working. No green light ever came on so I just pulled out and left. Not sure if they had a manager on duty today but if they did, they may want to make sure the manager knows how to manage people and how to report broken equipment. Lots of carwash options in Forest now. I will be going elsewhere from now on.
  • JH
    Joshua and Taylor H
    Oct 28, 2025
    1.0
    Would not recommend going to this location. We had a membership when it first opened. However, we noticed after a while, half of the vacuums do not work and the ones that do work have really poor suction. We canceled our membership and I went again recently just to pay for a single car wash. They have listed that they offer a $12 “basic” car wash with the next being a “basic plus” at $18. However, at this location, they say that they are not able to do the $12 car wash (?) although it is listed on their website and at the actual location. I paid $18 for a “basic plus” car wash and only one of the two vacuums at the place I parked barely worked— very poor section. The other vacuum head was completely disconnected from the hose and did not work at all. Their card readers also do not work, although this is a fairly new car wash. Do you not go to this car wash. It has not been well maintained, and it is false advertising to say you have a $12 car wash, but then tell customers you don’t offer at the location.
  • JO
    Joey Oliver
    Sep 15, 2025
    1.0
    Paid 24$ for a wash then had to rewash truck when i got home - only 1 of the 4 wheels were clean - tailgate only half cleaned - tire shine on only 1 tire - will not be back

Frequently Asked Questions About Zips Car Wash

What services does Zips Car Wash offer?

Zips Car Wash offers quick and convenient express car wash services that always include free self-service vacuums and detailing amenities.

What are the operating hours of Zips Car Wash?

Zips Car Wash is open every day from 8:00 AM to 7:00 PM, with special holiday hours on some dates.