About Business
Residents of Washington, DC, Open ⋅ Closes 7 PM have long trusted Inside Out Express Car Wash for their expert Car Wash needs and consistent service excellence. Whether you need assistance with Car wash, Car detailing service or general Car Wash support, they are well-equipped with the latest technology to help. They are well-regarded for their quality of work, maintaining a strong 4.8/5 rating with 407 satisfied customers. Throughout Open ⋅ Closes 7 PM, and particularly in Washington, DC, Inside Out Express Car Wash is recognized for upholding the highest standards of the Car Wash industry. Don't hesitate to contact Inside Out Express Car Wash for any Car Wash inquiries or to schedule a visit to their Washington, DC facility for a premium clean.
Google Reviews
JPLonghorn34 TTV
★★★★★
2 months ago
I’ve been a semi-regular customer here since I moved to DC a few years ago. I’ve always been pleased with their service, but after getting my vehicle washed today I felt compelled to write a review. I brought my vehicle in for an exterior detail, and in my reservation note asked if they could also do a quick once-over on the interior with the vacuum for me. I would have been totally fine with it if they couldn’t accommodate me or if I had to pay extra because that technically wasn’t part of the service that I had requested — but I already keep my car’s interior very clean and figured it wouldn’t hurt to at least ask them to spend five extra minutes getting rid of some of the dust and other minor debris that had accumulated on the leather seats, dash, and all-weather floor mats. When I came to pick up my car, not only had they spotlessly cleaned the exterior as per usual, but they vacuumed as well. And not just the seats, floor mats, and dash like I had asked, but every cupholder and pretty much every other nook and cranny in there. On top of that, they even cleaned and wiped down the instrument cluster, infotainment screen, center console, and the entire inside of my windshield. Talk about above and beyond and then some! If you want your car washed or detailed by a professional and incredibly customer obsessed company, this is the place to go. It’s worth every penny! Thank you for the awesome experience today!
Randy Joseph
★★★★★
a year ago
The service at inside out is impeccable. I’ve serviced my car with the company a couple of times and even recommended it to a few friends and it’s always been a top notch experience. Dereck and his team are an absolute breeze to work with and ensure the highest quality service. Hands down best car wash / detailing service in DC!
Ward Briggs
★★★★★
2 months ago
Absolutely first-rate. My car was perfectly detailed d inside and out. Appointments are easily made online and the work was completed on time. The staff is courteous and knowledgeable to fault. Five enthusiastic stars!
熊静雯
★★★★★
6 months ago
I just got a full detail done with Inside Out and the service was excellent! Derek and his team were professional, friendly, and very thorough. My car looks spotless inside and out, like brand new. Highly recommend their team if you’re looking for quality car detailing in DC!
Marianna Fotakos
★★★★★
3 months ago
Fantastic service! After accidentally parking under a tree, my car was in serious need of some TLC and sap removal ASAP. I went to Inside Out and my car came out looking like a brand new car! The interior was beautifully cleaned and waxed and the outside was completely restored! I highly recommend getting your car done here! On top of the end product of a beautiful, clean car, the staff were so kind! I will be back!
Lillian C.
★★★★★
11 months ago
Darrell at Inside Out is the only person in the whole city who I let wash my car. I’ve tried many other car washing places before I found Darrell and none of them compare. He is very thorough, timely, and he keeps my car and wheels shining nicely. Because I have a black car, it’s very easy to see dirt and grease marks from hands, etc. and Darrell takes care of all of that for me.
Samantha Hines
★★★★★
5 months ago
Inside Out did a great job on the interior/exterior detail of my car. The website is easy to use to book an appointment, the staff are friendly and professional, and they did a very thorough job. It looks better than when I bought it. I will bring my car here again and would recommend to friends.
Anna Katherine Smith
★★★★★
6 months ago
I took my car in to get detailed today and while they upsold me on getting the engine cleaned too, I’m glad I did! I actually gasped when they showed me what it looks like clean. I had no idea how dirty it was. Everything looks amazing and it only took about 2 hrs. The location is super convenient too.
Kate Becker
★★★★★
6 months ago
An excellent job detailing both the inside and outside of my car. Not only do they do a great job, but the booking platform is so easy and the customer service is terrific. Job was done on time (early even) and exceeded expectations for some stains I didn’t know if they could get out. I highly recommend Derek and his team.
Tracey Rutnik
★★★★★
11 months ago
This place is fantastic. Easy online scheduling, great customer service, and high quality work. We have an 18-year old car and they made it look like new.
Oren Oxman
★
☆☆☆☆
2 years ago
Absolutely Horrific Service! Please See Photos. Wow, where do I start. I have come here in the past and each time had to tell them to please pay close attention to the bottom areas of the car and wheels. I do this because I always come to pick up the car to find it still dirty. They would then clean the identified dirty areas and I would be on my way. This time was way worse than those previous times. Seems they are too lazy to bend down to get the paint on the areas closest to the ground. Not only that, it seems they just use a brush to quickly try to clean the wheels. The corners of my wheels were all dirty upon pickup. I told Darrell and even showed him, and he brushed it off stating its baked on brake dust. I then took saliva and my finger and showed him it comes off easy. This then disproved his hypothesis. He begrudgingly then told someone to come clean the wheels. I then proceeded to show him all the areas on the car that still had dirt on them. He had the nerve to tell me that I should have paid for the “Deluxe Detail” instead of “Mini-Detail”. I countered that even the Mini-Detail should at a minimum clean the paint and not leave dirt. Darrell seems to be the main person there while other detailers keep coming and going. Soo, with Darrell providing horrible service and horrific customer service, I won’t be back. To make matters worse, when leaving they gave me the ticket to get free parking and told me I am good to go. In the past they put the Key FOB in the car after giving me the free parking paper, so I would have it. Not this time. I drove off and noticed they never put the Car Key Fob in the car, so I had to drive back to get it. They have no Quality Control Check after a car is clean. Even other cars parked next to my car still had dirt on them. When I come here for my next Trader Joe’s food run, I will take photos and upload to show the sloppiness of work done here. I came here cause it’s close to work. No longer will I be coming here nor bring my other family cars. Such a waste of time.
Naweofhim S
★★★★★
6 months ago
Amazing! Inside Out made my car look amazing-- inside and out. I had unfortunately, parked under a bird-filled tree on a very sunny day, and got bird poop baked into the roof and hood of my car. The Inside Out team was able to buff it all away. My car looked like new!
Will McGinnis
★★★★★
10 months ago
Whole crew was professional, fast & friendly! From the Customer service person calling me back late on Friday to help me reschedule to the guys working on my car today. I’ll be back often!
Blake Thomas
★★★★★
3 years ago
I have cars detailed often, but this business located below Trader Joe’s in Eastern Market in DC really surprised me. We took our daughters Infiniti SUV there while visiting her in Capitol Hill and they did a miraculous job. The SUV is a low mileage 2013 and with 3 little boys it was looking rough. Tracy and Jose worked on it a couple of hours and it looked the best it has looked since leaving the showroom a decade ago. They made scheduling easy, communicated well about the appointment, were professional, and took pride in their work. If you are near DC and need a great detail, I strongly recommend this business. I wish they had a location in Daytona Beach… I would definitely take my 4 cars to them!
Amy Hubbard
★★★★★
2 months ago
Folks at Inside Out Car Wash are easy to work with and did a great job of detailing our messy car. Not the cheapest but a lovely experience and worth the money!
Kelsey Times
★★★★★
4 months ago
Wonderful and friendly staff that did a fantastic job on my car. Expensive but worth the price given the quality of services provided. Highly satisfied and would recommend!
Elyssa Kaplan
★★★★★
4 months ago
Wow! Tim, Dawn, Derek, Johnny and team are amazing. My mom didn’t even recognize my car when I brought it home- it was THAT clean. I’d give them a 6/5 if possible. Thanks Inside Out!
Rachel Abrecht
★★★★★
4 months ago
As mom of two messy minions, this place has come to my rescue more than once. The staff is both meticulous and accommodating, and the owner himself contacted me directly when I ran into a scheduling problem of my own creation! I cannot recommend this place more highly for their customer service and their attention to detail!
Jesse Leifert
★★★★★
7 months ago
I can’t begin to describe how good a job the team at Inside Out did with a full detail of my 2010 Ford. Imagine a vehicle that has 15 years of hauling dogs, yard debris, dirty kids back and forth to sporting events, and general filth with an owner who hasn’t taken care of it like he should have over the last 15 years. I got the car back after 2.5 hours and it is brand new. No leaves, all the stains are gone, it smells clean, and my wife isn’t embarrassed to go for a ride it in anymore. Very happy and am enjoying that new car feeling even though my ford is aging. Second car we’ve had a full detail on and will come back again and again. The team is super friendly and professional and very convenient. Thank you!!
Charquinta McCray
★★★★★
10 months ago
I’ve been coming to this car wash for a while now, and they never disappoint. The staff is always friendly, and they really take their time to make sure everything is done right. This time, it took a little longer than I anticipated, but honestly, it was worth every minute. They did an amazing job—my car looks spotless, inside and out. I always leave here feeling like I’m driving a brand new vehicle. Highly recommend!
