43rd Wash & Wax

Rating: 4.5 / 5 (185 Reviews)

43rd Wash & Wax is a Car Wash located in 43rd Wash & Wax, 1128 S 43rd St, San Diego, CA 92113

Listing Status: Verified & Active | Last data verification: Mar 23, 2026
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Working Hours

  • Monday: Open (8 AM-5 PM)
  • Tuesday: Open (8 AM-5 PM)
  • Wednesday: Open (8 AM-5 PM)
  • Thursday: Open (8 AM-5 PM)
  • Friday: Open (8 AM-5 PM)
  • Saturday: Open (8 AM-5 PM)
  • Sunday: Open (8 AM-4 PM)

Reviews

nathan eaches - Customer Review Photo

nathan eaches

Eden did a great job!
2 months ago
Nnianah h - Customer Review Photo

Nnianah h

Got the Cream wax package ! Worth every penny ! Thanks 43rd !
a year ago
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Rose Rivera

Needed a car wash while in town. My husband found this place on google. Got there and it reminded me of the car washes in Mexico not like the drive in and out in LA. They did an amazing job on my Durango. Definitely coming back.
3 years ago
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Jesus Gonzalez

Great service ! Thank you Manny !!
Edited 2 months ago
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anthony

If you like scratches and swirls on your paint this is the place to go. Saw these guys this morning 11/05/2024 “rinsing off” their lime green chenille wash mitts on the floor. Doing that is a sure way to imbed contaminants, pebbles, rocks etc into the fibers of wash mitts. If they were to say that they use those on something else it’s a lie. Definitely feel bad for the person whose black/dark gray car was washed right after that. You get what you pay for, always remember that.
a year ago
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Elisa Bier

Once arriving, I passed the car wash because it's very small and kind of hidden. There really should be a bigger sign up so you can see it better off the street. When I pulled in and saw the prices I thought it was expensive but once I saw them cleaning my truck, I realized it was worth it. The guys work very hard to make sure everything looks good. They went over it several times while drying and went above and beyond to make sure it was shiny and clean. I will definitely be back.
Edited 2 years ago
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Jeanette

I just rolled into town from Florida and had 8 states of road grime and bugs splattered on my car. Not to mention the two cats worth of fur plastered in all the crevices on the inside. I needed it washed before the love bugs started decomposing into my paint and my wheels turned a permanent shade of brake dust. The reviews here were pretty solid and it was only 10 minutes from my place. Someone mentioned that it was hard to find and even with that knowledge and keeping an eye out, I still missed it. 😅 The entrance is really smashed between the parking lot of a small taco restaurant and another building. I arrived around 8:30am and thought I'd have a long wait but I rolled right in and was seen immediately. There are a variety of washes and details options. The attendant was friendly and started working on my vehicle as soon as I got out. There is a small lobby to pay and get snacks and a tent with folding chairs set up outside for waiting. After walking around for not even 30 minutes, my car was done. I wish I had taken "before" pics. My baby looks soooo good. I'm picky about the details and 43rd checked all the boxes. They'll definitely be my go-to car wash/detailer while I'm in the area.
a year ago
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Andrew Marshall

This place is the real deal! High quality services at fair prices. My new go-to car wash.
4 years ago
Bonnie “Bonniebella” Davis - Customer Review Photo

Bonnie “Bonniebella” Davis

Gohere. Get your vehicle washed. They do a really good job. Shout out to Hawaiiano."
3 years ago
Miguel Salazar - Customer Review Photo

Miguel Salazar

Complete rip off. They did not wash my truck accordingly. When asking about the job being done, all I got was a grumpy face and blame for me not getting my truck earlier. They forgot to call my truck done. Kept me waiting, sitting for one hour. Windows were dirty and looked like they were wiped with a dirty rag. Payed $90, what a rip off. The truck did not look clean. They just struck it with power wash water. Never again!
a year ago
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Daniel Irish

Small place but pretty great, entrance is on the street side
2 months ago
FRANCISCA ROSIBEL PALACIOS - Customer Review Photo

FRANCISCA ROSIBEL PALACIOS

I give them 4 stars only because I had to return and have them finish really cleaning the carpets in my car after detailing the interior. The owner took it seriously and finished the job himself. Thank u
4 years ago
Miguel Ramos - Customer Review Photo

Miguel Ramos

First time due to my birthday i didn't want to wash my car, but here is really, a professional place , truly detail window cleaning, exterior and just overall quick and easy Yet really clean...
5 years ago
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C.T.

I prefer hand wash over machine wash, prevents damages or scratches. This is the only car wash I come too. These guys here know what they are doing. Everyone here efficient pays attention to detail.
a year ago
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Daniela Garcia

I had always driven by this place many times and had seen the long lines so I figured they must be really good. I decided to stop by today and I chose the hand wash for $20. I got out of my car and they said they would let me know when it would be ready (30minute estimate). I waited inside, and kept waiting. After an hour of waiting I asked the cashier if they were going to let me know when my car was ready or if I had to go check on my own. She said she would check and let me know. She came back with my keys and said that it had been ready a while ago. When I got to my car it was washed and vacuumed as they advertised but there was no car freshener and there are water marks on my windows and mirrors. I was disappointed and hoping for a better service since it has so many good reviews.
5 years ago
Glenn Espinoza - Customer Review Photo

Glenn Espinoza

***PICTURES PROVIDED OF DAMAGED PARTS***. I took my car to get an interior detail and unfortunately I had a bad experience. I would not recommend taking your car as it seems the people working there do not know what they are doing. The main reason I went was to get my seats cleaned and they were not cleaned at all. Also, they cut corners to make it look like your car is cleaned when in reality they did a poor job. I did let them know they did not clean my car well and they brought someone to help me. The guy started cleaning in between the door handles on all four doors and I noticed he was removing the paint off of the door in front of me. I told him to stop immediately and told him what he did. He wiped the paint debris off and said he hadn’t done anything and that my car was already like that. I told him to bring someone else so I could explain what had just happened. I hope they have integrity and fix the damage they did.
3 years ago
Jeff Dauksch - Customer Review Photo

Jeff Dauksch

Ten out of ten i've been looking for the service for a year now in san diego. Worth every penny check these guys out and drop on the 10 for tip on top
a month ago
Liz Cornejo - Customer Review Photo

Liz Cornejo

I use to take my 2018 Acura there but one their prices went up within the last 2 months I stopped. Took my car in for a complete wash & wax, then long behold they did absolutely NOTHING!!! I just viewed the camera and they not only did no wax but the mats were NOT pulled out wiped or carpet inside vacuumed and a halfAss job in the back. To top it off they BROKE a part on the driver side, literally CRACKED it and denied it was them. I will be taking care of this via whatever means necessary, they must pay for damages. I have the owner the opportunity to RESOLVE the issue, the part alone with shipping is $92 and they charged me for ahalfAss job quote wax that was NOT completed. CAUTION TO EVERYONE MAKE SURE YOUR STANDING IN FRONT OF THEM THAT THEY DON'T BREAK ANYTHING AND ACTUALLY DO THEIR JOB BY TAKING ALL THE MATS OUT AND VACUUMING. Because I saw the CAMERA AND NONE OF THAT WAS DONE!!!
9 months ago
Steven E. Castillo - Customer Review Photo

Steven E. Castillo

They did an excellent job, I must say the guy who checked me in was really cute. You won’t be disappointed! I live in Tijuana but work here in San Diego, and I found this great car wash. I just realised that I posted this on the wrong location. It was for the location on Palm Avenue.
2 months ago
hugo lopezayala - Customer Review Photo

hugo lopezayala

Outstanding job. I’ve been going to a car wash in spring valley for many years but I decided to try these guys out and I am very happy with the work. The price is fair and when I came to pick up my truck Carlos made sure I looked thru it to see if I was satisfied with the work and I cannot say it enough how good it came out. I got the basic exterior wash with interior full detail. Definitely coming back again next time. Thank you guys.
a month ago

Contact

Address: 43rd Wash & Wax, 1128 S 43rd St, San Diego, CA 92113 San Diego, CA San Diego

Phone: 16192551019

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