Whistle Express Car Wash is a Car wash located at 9200 Merrill Rd, Jacksonville, FL 32225. It has received 943 reviews with an average rating of 4.6 stars.
Monday | 8AM-7PM |
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Tuesday | 8AM-7PM |
Wednesday | 8AM-7PM |
Thursday | 8AM-7PM |
Friday | 8AM-7PM |
Saturday | 8AM-7PM |
Sunday | 8AM-7PM |
The address of Whistle Express Car Wash: 9200 Merrill Rd, Jacksonville, FL 32225
Whistle Express Car Wash has 4.6 stars from 943 reviews
Car wash
"I purchased the Manager's Special ($20, price subject to change, I'm sure) which has all of the services they offer"
"My truck barely fits"
"I would not go back"
"I’ve been going to this car wash since their grand opening and I haven’t had nothing less than an exceptional experience"
"One of the guys helped me at the kiosk and understand a lot of their plans they had and what each did for my car"
I purchased the Manager's Special ($20, price subject to change, I'm sure) which has all of the services they offer. They advertise themselves as a 3-minute car wash. If you decline the optional self-services, you can definitely hit that time frame. I'll detail the whole experience (pun not intended.) When driving in, you first approach an optional self-service Bug Wash to remove caked on debris with the provided long brushes and a soapy solution. I went in the afternoon and it seems this solution isn't changed often because it was an murky gray color. However, this pre-wash helpful, so you don't have to rely on an attendant ferociously scrubbing away before your car is pulled into the wash. This also helps them keep the cars flowing and the wash time down. Here, you can take your time with the provided long brushes and soapy solution. Paying for the wash you want is simple with cash or credit card and fully automated. Pulling forward you'll see the attendants who prep you for the automated wash. These two attendants sprayed my car down (not sure if it's a soap solution, or water) and directed me to steer the car into pull chain track. Once you're locked in, they point at the rules for drivers to follow for a safe wash. Your experience inside the wash will depend on the type of wash you choose. But it's always nice and relaxing to sit and watch it happen. Soaping, waxing, rinsing and drying all seem to be very thorough. My car was completely dry upon exiting. After the wash, you also have the option to head to the complimentary vacuums. There you have the typical hand held vacuum hoses, a smaller hose for those hard to reach areas, spray bottles and towels to clean mats, and trash cans. All of the equipment seemed in working order and they had plenty of stalls for these services. Another attendant came by and passed out complimentary air fresheners, picking from a choice of 4 scents. All in all, very pleased. I'd come back again.
My truck barely fits. Max height 7'2". My truck is 7' tall. Being on 37" tires and 20" wheels, for some reason, even though my wheels stick out farther than the side of the truck, they come out almost competed untouched by the car wash. I have to clean them by hand every single time. The tire shine comes out splotchy. It does very little to clean the flat front and back of the truck. The car wash leaves a film of dirt on the vehicle that is most noticeable on the windshield where you can see it hasn't assisted the road grime enough. It barely touches bug mess at all. Make sure you stop and scrub really well, or the bug splatters will still be there for the most part when you're done. The vacuums are great. They're really powerful and efficient. The rags and window cleaner they provide are OK. The rags are usually greasy or at best very damp, and won't leave glass very clean, even when using the cleaner. They even have composed air, and although it's not real strong, it's useful. The mat spray down area is cool, but there is no soap or anything to actually wash your mats with. Just a water hose and a brush that may or may not be soapy at all. The facility is kept nice. The staff is friendly. However, after many months of being lazy and using this car wash, I have to cancel my membership and just do it at home. It's just horrible how bad it does at cleaning. If you have a regular car, it may do better, but I doubt it. I imagine every other vehicle that goes through comes out the other side with the same issue I see. These car washed are great for convenience, and a quick and dirty splash and dash, but don't look too close. Your car will be shiny, but it won't really be clean. I'm just tired of having to clean half the truck and every inch is every wheel after paying for premium service.
I would not go back. Going through the car wash, while I sat in the car, that machine did not wash my tires properly. There was dirt. Also the back of my car by the license plate was still dirty. This was about $30 after taxes (I got the "best" package) They provide free vacuums that work well. But the nozzle scratched my paint (there was signs that said be careful of this). And a few to borrow towel and spray for wiping down. Workers came out to clean trash that was dropped from customers. Overall it was not a bad first time experience for my SUV and I. 4 stars because the wash wasn't done to my expectations. I also prefer a car wash where the vacuuming and wiping is done for you.
I’ve been going to this car wash since their grand opening and I haven’t had nothing less than an exceptional experience. The staff is friendly and they often make recommendations to ensure you get a great car wash experience. The value of their car wash far surpasses the other car washes poping up around town that offers the self service options. I love the fact that I can clean my car like I like it without items being missed or having to go get a crew member redo something that they missed. Lastly, the cleaning products they use to clean your car is by far much better than any other car wash in town. Highly recommended.
One of the guys helped me at the kiosk and understand a lot of their plans they had and what each did for my car. He was extremely helpful from the kiosk up into the ending where I got my vacuuming done. Told me where everything was and was just very informative. My last car wash place I just signed up on the kiosk and never really got a basic understanding where things were but this was an amazing first experience!! Thank you! Glad to find a new car cleaning membership with a really nice strong vacuum too :)
Normally I would give 5 stars. But recently you stopped using a brush at prewash and use the little squirt gun. The brush knocks the film off the windshield and back glass that the car wash doesn't get, that little spary gun doesn't cut it. Also, last visit the right side brushes weren't spinning, the wax missed almost my entire hood, and the dryers werent blowing like normal. Y'all need to step it and keep it like was when the place opened.
This is an amazing car wash. The only issue I have is zero fault with the business - if you have a membership scan/bar code and also have one for your community, you might have trouble getting the gate to open. I always have to "gently" honk my horn, and they very graciously let me through... I think they are beginning to recognize my car. The car wash itself is amazing and clean. The staff are always friendly and willing to help.
Great car wash. All self service here besides courtesy windshield and bumper cleaning front and rear. Self service areas for bug scrubbing, vacuums, microfiber cloths, and a general cleaning solution, Matt cleaners, compressed air guns for blowing crevices. Unlimited monthly ceramic wash is only $43.99 if I remember correctly. Or $20 a wash. No brainer really. I’ll cancel the cable bill before I cancel this subscription.
I like taking my car to this Premium Car Wash. And I did yesterday 02/23/2022 for a $10.00 cash wash. But when my car was washed and I was exiting the car wash. Straight ahead I saw this sign. An arrow pointing to the exit. But the bush was covering the arrow towards the vacuums. How about removing this bush or cutting it down so the people in the low cars can see the whole sign. I thank the owner for their comment.
I have been going to camel for a few months now, they have always been friendly and nice. Today my battery died. They tried helping me jump my battery. It was dead. I had to leave my car to get a new battery. Josh the assistant manager kept watch while I was gone. I was so thankful for their kindness and help. So it’s not just a car wash place but they are great people too. Thank you, I truly appreciate you all.
My one stop place to make my truck look clean and well kept. With the quickness they have it clean I hand dry. It vacuum it and clean the windows. After that all is well in my life and I thank Camel for helping my truck stay clean. I might add my wife's Explorer loves this place too. Happy customer who visits weekly. Would recommend as a value for the price and courteous employees a bonus. Blessings Freddy
Customer service I top notch. This location is convenient as well. I've been coming here since day one!!! Taking a older vehicle is good. But, I wouldn't recommend taking a brand vehicle or a vehicle with a fresh nice paint job. If you do after a few washes the sand/dirt left on the brushes will leave swirls and lite scratches all over. B
Great car wash with great included items such as free vacuum, towels to dry your vehicle, mat wash, & cleaners. Facility always clean & employees helpful. They have everything you need to make sure things are done correctly by detailing yourself instead of trusting others with your vehicle. I'd definitely recommend Camel Car Wash …
Huge shout out to whoever just helped me. I’m in a red Mazda and my card wouldn’t work on the machine and you just made my day by giving me this wash!!! My husband is coming home from deployment and I wanted to surprise him with a clean car and this whole day has been crazy and you literally just made my day so so so much better
Great experience - every time. I've been a monthly member since they opened. Sometime I come once a month sometimes it's every other day. I do miss the air freshners, the greetings are as plentiful but the weather hasn't been the best either. I'd recommend this car wash every day of the week.
good car wash. I have the monthly plan and use multiple times a week. Sometimes it doesn’t get all the soap off and the sprays for rain x has been broken for several weeks. Have noticed they no longer brush glass and rear of vehicle. I heard ownership changed, seems to have lost some quality.
Love being able to swing by the car wash for a quick wash when ever I want. Low wait time even during peak periods. Cleaning stations are very well maintained. We have a new Gate car wash coming just blocks from our house but I much prefer to continue to use Camel . …
Black cars are so hard to keep clean.... Loved the final look! Petty Officer recommended- GM was really helpful, fresh microfiber towels to use every time, free vacuum (strongest I've found in the area, watch that loose change!). Getting a membership, highly recommended!
This place is awesome. The car wash itself sucks. Doesn’t even clean the car…. I know that sounds baddd. BUT….. Those self serve pre washes makes it where your car will be cleaner than any motorized wash could ever deliver. I promise that. This place is Magic… Literally
One day these guys are going to get the fact that their brushes don't get to the tailgate of trucks and they'll prep the trucks correctly. You have to darn near wash your own truck before going through prep and the tunnel. So, I'm dropping my rating from 5 to 2.
Love this Car Wash Service. Facilities are always clean. Supplies are always readily available and in abundance. Love the manager Sterling. Super Friendly, helpful and positive. I recommend this place to anyone looking for a stelar Car Wash Experience.
So glad they still have cloth rags! The customer support is great and friendly. Everything works well with no complaints. The only thing is, they don't have deodorizers anymore. That really should come back, considering i and others have a membership.
For the last 3 times I’ve gone through the express car wash, half the equipment wasn’t functioning properly. I don’t know how often the express car wash equipment is inspected but I do know that this has been an issue for over 2 months. The
I have a membership here and its so helpful and useful! Everytime i come here the customer service is great, Today Draco started the wash, he cleaned the hood of my car very well, pulled the pine needled out! which was so nice, i love being
Paid for the best wash package like I always do and have been going there since they opened and never had issues but since they have had a ownership change the services there have been sub par as in the machines don’t work or spray. Today
Since you got rid of the air fresheners the employees don’t talk to anyone . 2nd every time for the past 2 months on both cars there is always a big area that does not get clean on my cars . Big dirty area . Going to check out Johnny clean
I was in the area and needed a car wash and needed to clean the inside. I now love this place! They offer a bug cleaning area before you even purchase the wash. Highly recommend that. I did have a few bugs left on after the wash itself.
Monthly plan is fine, just drive over and get a carwash. I keep the location in my routine and go there often during the month. Like when I get groceries or fueling the vehicles. I can also use the vacuuming system while I am there. Not
Love this car wash been using for about a year. The only thing I can say is lately when I pull into the wash no one really directs me so every time my tires hit the rails. Before they use to make sure they directed you so that wouldn’t
I love the way my car looks after going through Camel Carwash!!! The vacuuming is awesome and ALL the staff are so professional and friendly. Would love to have the air freshener back again. Keep up the great work Merrill Rd Camel!!!!!
We needed our truck washed after having been in storage for 6 months. This place was quick, efficient, and got the job done. I was greeted by a friendly attendant, instructed on what to do and enjoyed the vacuums available for use.
Been using this car wash with premium membership basically since they opened. Kids love the lava and colors. Feels well worth the price for everything included and how often we go, sometimes 4 times a week. staff is always helpful
The car wash spinner on the passenger side doesn’t even touch my car. And part of the car wash seems to be always broken. And my car is never dry when I leave the tunnel. It has definitely gone down hill since they first opened
My decal does not work but about 50% of the time. I usually have to sit there anywhere from 3 to 10 minutes to somebody gets out there and open the gate for me. Also on my Santa Fe, the brushes doesn’t touch the side windows.
Thanks Benjamin! You were awesome checking for checking on us after our second go around. My car was filthy from working the hurricane Idalia cleanup! Thanks for looking out! My Betty White is all clean! ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️
Not happy that there are no more air fresheners and the power went out while I was there so no vacuum. Also, drying towels are always wet and last time had something still in them that left a film all over my car.
On a very busy Saturday, I was able to get right in and get my car washed. After the wash, I spend some time vacuuming, washing the inside of the windshield, and touching up wet spots. It looks great!!
I love coming to clean my car here. They are always friendly and the location is very convenient. Also I love having the air pressure gun to remove the stubborn dirt from your auto interior.
Excellent drive thru car wash with self- service bays. They provide everything needed in the self-service bay to give it a general detail after your wash. Dewayne was very helpful and kind
The new spray bottles that you have are messy. Blue windshield liquid leaks. And the third line never works. So that makes me 5th or 6th in place of being 1st when I arrive.
Really clean car wash and great staff. Vacuums work amazing. Ethan really helped scrub my car before going through and had a wonderful attitude. Would definitely come back
i love this car wash!! my car always leaves shining and the employees are so courteous and friendly. hands down the best car wash in Jacksonville. 10/10 would recommend.
NEVER EVER!!!! Had this kind of service EVER! Dewayne helped me so much and went above and beyond to help get gunk off my hood!!! He was just amazing! He’s still at it!
Love it!!! Place with brushes to get the bugs off. Excellent car wash. Place with vacuum, cleaning rugs and rags to use, Bathrooms. Cleaning supplies. Drying rags.
Time to look at the competition, the right side of my car never gets clean anymore. The equipment has not been kept up and is very out of adjustment. Sorry
Great place. Very convenient for my ride home from work. My work truck gets cleaned within 5 minutes, and always impresses me. Hard to beat this place!
Overall, no complaints. I wash my car several times a week. Sometimes the tire shine makes my wheels filthy after a wash. That's my only issue.
Dewayne made sure I had everything I needed and made sure my car was smelling great by offering air fresheners! I would definitely recommend
One of the best, clean, friendly Car Washed I've ever been to. Signed up the first day for the subscriptions and still use them to this day.
Benjamin was a great help! let me know the options to upgrade & downgrade if in case of out of state traveling and upcoming events in life
Car looks good, only thing you don't have someone working on right side when you first start, at the start just the person at controls.
Benjamin is very active with the customers and works hard making sure they have what they need to finish cleaning their vehicles
The best car wash in the country I really love my Camel Premium Express at Merrill Road …
Great, car wash business to get your vehicle wash and clean and vacuum, they have clean towels daily. The staff is great. Joe
The staff is always friendly, my truck always comes out shining. It’s a perfect wash. I really enjoy my monthly membership.
Good car wash, nice they provide towels. They use to provide car air fresheners too but don't anymore which is a bummer
Best car wash in town!! Dewayne was awesome, attentive, and very friendly!! This is the only car wash I’ll ever go to!
Always have my truck looking clean. Membership is worth the money! You can go through the wash every day if you want!
Good equipment, clean. Employees very professional. Has everything you need to make your vehicle look really sharp.
Always super friendly! Great staff, great facility, thanks for letting me get my work vehicle serviced there!
Camel Carwash quick easy and everything you need to clean-up your car is provided from rags to airfresheners.
Good car wash, hate they took away air fresheners, hope they don’t take away drying towels. Love the Camel!
Didn't clean my car at all, total waste of money. Would definitely recommend going to a different car wash.
Love not having to clean my F250 outside the convenience of not doing this makes me extremely happy
CPE car wash has been out of scented air freshers for quite some time. Are they every coming back?
Love all the staff, especially Dewayne! Ive been a member since this places opened, great service!
Great car wash, had very good service from Christian. Definitely will be coming back here.
Car wash is always clean, friendly assistants and great after wash care facilities.
Car wash was very nice. Benjamin was also very courteous and helpful :)
Best car wash in Jax!! Customer service is better than ever