About Business
Conveniently located in Wilmington, NC, Whistle Express Car Wash has established a strong presence in the local Car Wash market by providing superior vehicle protection. They have specialized expertise in Car wash, making them a top-choice Car Wash specialist for car owners in Open ⋅ Closes 7 PM. Backed by 311 happy clients, they currently hold a prestigious 4.4/5 star status on our platform for their Car Wash services. They take pride in serving the diverse needs of Wilmington, NC residents, offering personalized Car Wash solutions that make a visible difference. Whether it's a routine wash or a complex Car Wash task, Whistle Express Car Wash is the go-to destination for quality and service in Wilmington, NC.
Typical Pricing in Wilmington, NC
While specific pricing for Whistle Express Car Wash is not publicly listed,
car wash services in the Wilmington, NC area
generally follow these local averages:
Full Detailing
$120 - $250
Interior Cleaning
$40 - $80
* Local estimates based on market data for Wilmington, NC, Open ⋅ Closes 7 PM.
Google Reviews
Anita Anderson
★★★★★
10 months ago
I visited the College Rd location yesterday. I don’t drive much. My car sits in the yard & collects pollen, pine straw, & black soot from the traffic on the interstate nearby. I asked for Caleb’s help to understand what my options were. I made the selection. He even said he would take a look after the wash & make sure the car was clean! As promised he checked it & even touched up a couple spots. I drove away happy! Thank you!!
Kailee Richards
★★★★★
2 weeks ago
John is amazing - super informative, really professional and made the experience amazing. Thanks John for all you do!
Linwwood Smith
★★
☆☆☆
10 months ago
It seems to me since Whistle has taken over the location on South College (beside Something Fishy) the rims are not getting cleaned very well. Spoke with the manager about this he was very nice and offered me to run my car back thru. I would give the manager 5 stars for his professionalism. Maybe have the person guiding you into the car wash spraying your rims. Maybe using a 5 gallon spraying with 50% 409 and 50% water.
steve lauter
★★
☆☆☆
8 months ago
We originally started coming here three years ago when we moved from New Jersey. It was Finn’s back then. The pricing was great. The people were always available to help you. Now that whistle has taken over it just not the same. You sit and wait for someone to come out so they can try to upsell you. You can no longer use a credit card by yourself. The associates used to walk around and try to help out now they just sit inside. All you have to do is read the other reviews regarding the customer service and how it’s changed. We used to bring our cars here weekly but now we need to shop around and try to find better deals. Now it’s just an ordinary car wash.
John Culotta
★★
☆☆☆
5 years ago
$18 car wash leaves 2020 vehicle covered in dirt, pollen. Mentioned issue noticed on trunk, but when I got home and parked in the sun, I think more dirt was actually left on than taken off. The free vacuum and towels are nice, but if I can't get what I came here for, a simple car wash...I'm good. Nice young lady offered me the option to run my vehicle thru a second time, but I had zero confidence it would yield a better result.
pamela thompson
★★★
☆☆
3 years ago
Car wash was great, vacuums were great, just wished I had know prior to going in that it might break my mirrored license tag! Told guy on-site, he was very nice and said I will be with you in a minute, waited for about 10 minutes but had to leave to go to a friends
Christine Herrmann
★★★★★
a month ago
A huge thank you to Caiden who went out of his way to help me! Thankful for a clean car at a good price!
Katie Joines
★
☆☆☆☆
6 months ago
I’ve been a loyal Whistle Car Wash member for a long time, using their wash multiple times per week without any issues until recently. After my last visit, I discovered two dents on my vehicle. When I reported it, they sent me to get an estimate, which gave me hope they would do the right thing. Instead, they essentially called me a liar and refused to take responsibility for the damage. The way they handled this situation was unprofessional, dismissive, and beyond disappointing. After this experience, I will be canceling my membership immediately and will never return. I wouldn’t recommend this business to anyone. Worst customer service I’ve ever experienced.
Matthew Johnson
★★★★★
a month ago
Great car wash with awesome employees! They even helped me dry my car. Thanks for the help, I’ll be back!
Cathy Cray
★★★★★
8 months ago
Brett the manager helped me with my membership: he actually advised me to get the better package for my first month because it was a better deal than the one I wanted! All of the employees are VERY kind and helpful! I love that they provide feedback vacuum, cleaning cloths and cleaning sprays with every car wash! You can also get an air freshener every time you go through! This is a wonderf place to wash and clean your car!!
Robin Davis Scott
★★★★★
a month ago
john went above and beyond (at the college road location in Wilmington) to help us with every liitle thing. superb customer service and attitude!
jack winter
★★★★★
3 weeks ago
I don't get my car washed often but I know where I'll be going from now on! Bradley was awesome, he helped me choose my wash and even helped me wipe down my car afterwards.
Kipp Register
★★★★★
Edited 8 months ago
We love this car wash! We are at Whistle at 3430 S College Rd almost every day. The staff always provides excellent customer service. Friendly. Courteous. Helpful. Special shout out to Mr. Cole. 10 stars 🌟 --- David and Kipp.
Kelly Cole
★
☆☆☆☆
Edited 8 months ago
Used to love this place, recently I noticed my bumper had a big patch of paint missing. Not from being hit, just odd. I had been leery about going back since seeing the damage: I didn’t make a claim, I just wanted to change my membership plan to something less aggressive. (The damage is a defect in the paint which would be exasperated by an automatic washing) Was unable to do online (which when it was fins, I could.) reached out to support and they told me I needed to go to the original location to change payment or plans. 3 emails later and I’ve gotten nowhere and charged for another month. I sent feedback, no response. I moved and that location is no longer convenient or on my way anywhere. Horrible customer service. Why have a website if 1) the location isn’t even on there 2) you can’t manage your account online. Now I’ve got to call the credit card company and do a chargeback. I was in the middle of moving and I should have contacted about the damage when I first saw it. It’s a bummer that Zendesk doesn’t give customers any service whatsoever. I won’t be back. UPDATE: they canceled my account but charged me 6/8/2025 anyway. The cancellation email came last night. Worst of all, nobody has reached out. The bumper is getting replaced but I won’t be returning to this car wash. They simply don’t care.
Layla
★★★★★
3 weeks ago
Loved it Super Good Job at clearing up all the salt left on my Truck And on top of it Had a very help Young man Connor come out and help me Get all the tiny details the wash missed or didnt get out. Will definitely recommend to all my friends 👍
Chloe Visca
★★★★★
a month ago
Brett and Micah were very helpful! They both offered help and went out of their way to assist me. Great price for a car wash package and worth the price of the service!
Ed Trimakas
★
☆☆☆☆
2 weeks ago
I received horrible service and deceptive response from management. My side view mirror was mangled when it went through the car wash. Car repair shop stated it was not repairable and had to be replaced by dealer. I filled out claim and was told I would receive a response in 2-3 weeks. It took 6 weeks and what I was led to believe would be a favorable response turned out to be a flat denial. I am totally dissatisfied with this car wash Whistle Car Wash express (3430 College Rd ) and strongly advise anyone considering using their services to go elsewhere. I am going to file a claim with Bertter Business Bureau and consider action in Small Claims court Totally Dissatisfied Customer
Edmond Law
★★★★★
a week ago
Connor Pedersen was an absolute outstanding help! He came out, made conversation, and helped me clean my car! I wouldn’t leave so clean without him! Highly recommend this Carwash.
Mila Milaa
★★★★★
a month ago
JOHN at the pay station is a 5 Star helper from God! Because of him I HIGHLY RECOMMEND EVERYONE COME SEE JOHN AT WHISTLE EXPRESS CAR WASH. JOHN IS VERY KIND AND PATIENT AND WILLING TO HELP, AS I was unaware how to use the system or what wash I wanted. He took his time to explain every wash and the membership program. He helped me make a decision for my situation at the moment. I am very grateful for him. And he should be the manager because his patients was exemplary especially for a young person in comparison to other places or car washes that I won't mention who I've been to who have no patience and rush you through. That was not my experience with John if you want a great experience at whistle Express car Wash come and see John he will help you and you'll be happy when you leave. Thanks so much John you are a life saver!!!
DONT Care
★★★★★
a month ago
As A Customer of this wash I am glad to know When i come to this wash I will have a Amazing employee like Connor come Out to help me did a great job and was very helpful. He came out to the parking lot to help clean some tough spots the wash didn’t get and made sure my car looked good before I left. He was kind, easy to talk to, and clearly cared about doing a good job. I really appreciated his help and thanks whistle for hiring a Nice Employee
