6190 N. Northwest Hwy · Norwood Park, Chicago

100% Hand Car Wash. Done in about 20 minutes.

Full-service hand wash from $22, inside and out. No brushes, no swirl marks. Family-run on Northwest Hwy since 1998.

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Since 1998Scratch-Free GuaranteeEvery price postedOpen 7 days

Wash board · CarsSUV & minivan +$6

Standard Wash$22

Super Wash$26

Ultimate Wash$30

Walk-ins welcome · no appointment needed for washes

Why we never use machines

Other washes use brushes. We use hands.

Many car washes nearby run cars through automatic brush tunnels, where the same brushes drag grit from car to car. We are 100% hand wash: every car is washed by hand with a fresh mitt and dried with clean microfiber, in about the time a tunnel line takes.

Norwood Park: 100% hand wash

Two-bucket hand wash, fresh mitt for every car
Hand-dried with plush microfiber and forced air
Safe for ceramic coatings, matte wraps, EV sensors and cameras
A person checks every panel before you drive off
Full service, inside and out, in about 20 minutes

Not us

Other car washes: automatic brush tunnels

Spinning brushesBrushes shared by every car before yours
Swirl marks show up first on black and dark paint
Misses wheels, lower doors and rear hatches
No one looks at your car
Fast, but you get what the machine reaches

Wash menu · no appointment needed

Every price is right here. Pick your vehicle size and the menu updates.

~20 min · full service

Standard Wash

$22

100% hand wash
Wheels and tires washed
Spray-on sealer wax, towel dry
Windows cleaned in and out
Interior vacuum
Seats, dash, console and door jambs wiped
Rubber mats washed, carpet mats vacuumed

Super Wash

$26

Everything in Standard, plus:
Tire shine

~25 min

Ultimate Wash

$30

Everything in Super, plus:
Dash, door and console dressed
Free air freshener

Extras: Carpet mat shampoo $3 each · Leather seats conditioned $25 · Hand Wax (includes Super Wash) from $69 for cars. Extra-dirty vehicles may require an additional charge, which we quote before we begin.

Detailing & shampoo · book ahead	Cars	SUVs & minivans	Large trucks
Buff & WaxSuper Wash, machine polish (buff), hand wax	from$149	from$159	from$179
Interior ShampooUltimate Wash; cloth, vinyl and leather shampooed and dressed; carpet, trunk and floor mats shampooed	from$159	from$179	from$189
Economy DetailingUltimate Wash, full interior shampoo, trunk and cargo area, machine polish (buff), hand wax	from$239	from$269	from$289
Deluxe Detailing · best valueEconomy Detailing plus engine washed, dried and dressed (engine wash at customer's risk)	from$269	from$299	from$319

Extra-dirty vehicles (heavy pet hair, sand, mud or heavy stains): +$25–$75. Mold, smoke odor or biohazard cleanup is quoted separately. We look at your car and tell you the exact price before we start.

Book your detail

Detailing by appointment, Monday to Saturday. Drop off at 8 am or 12 pm, walk to the Metra or grab coffee, and we text you when it's ready.

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Detailing appointments are Monday to Saturday. Pick your package, a day, and a morning or midday drop-off. Pay at pickup.

Questions

Frequently Asked Questions

How long does a hand car wash take?

About 20 minutes for the Standard and Super Wash, and about 25 minutes for the Ultimate Wash, counted from when your car is in the wash bay. Any wait in line before that is extra. Every car is washed and dried by hand.

Do I need an appointment?

Not for washes. Just drive in, walk-ins are welcome every day. Detailing is by appointment, with drop-off at 8 am or 12 pm, Monday to Saturday. We don't take detailing appointments on Sundays.

Do I need an appointment for a Hand Wax?

No. A Hand Wax (includes a Super Wash) is walk-in, no appointment needed. It starts at $69 for cars; SUVs, minivans and large trucks are priced higher. It takes longer than a regular wash, so plan a little extra time.

What's included in the $22 Standard Wash?

A 100% hand wash, wheels and tires, spray-on sealer wax, towel dry, windows inside and out, interior vacuum, a wipe-down of the seats, dash, console and door jambs, rubber mats washed and carpet mats vacuumed. SUVs and minivans are $28, large trucks $32.

Is a hand wash safe for my paint, ceramic coating or EV?

Yes. No brushes ever touch your car. We wash by hand with a fresh mitt and dry with clean microfiber, which is safe for dark paint, ceramic coatings, matte wraps, and EV cameras and sensors.

Do you charge extra for very dirty cars?

Yes. For car washes, extra-dirty vehicles may require an additional charge. We inspect the car first and quote the price before we start. For detailing, extra-dirty vehicles (heavy pet hair, sand, mud or heavy stains) are +$25 to $75. Mold, smoke odor or biohazard cleanup is quoted separately. Either way, you get the exact price before we begin.

When can I pick up my car after detailing?

The same afternoon. Drop off at 8 am or 12 pm and we text you when it's ready.

How do I pay?

Pay at the shop when you pick up your car. No payment is needed to book a detail.

Where are you and what are your hours?

6190 N. Northwest Hwy, Chicago, IL 60631, in Norwood Park near the Norwood Park Metra stop. Open Monday to Saturday 8 am to 6 pm and Sunday 9 am to 5 pm. Call (773) 467-9711.

Directions & hours

Find Us on Northwest Hwy

Norwood Park Hand Car Wash6190 N. Northwest Hwy
Chicago, IL 60631
(773) 467-9711

Mon–Sat8:00 am – 6:00 pm Sunday9:00 am – 5:00 pm

Weather permitting. We close on bad-weather days, so please call ahead if the weather looks rough.

Get Directions

From Edison Park and Park RidgeHead southeast on Northwest Hwy into Norwood Park. Look for 6190 and our sign.
From Jefferson ParkHead northwest on Northwest Hwy into Norwood Park. Look for 6190 and our sign.
By MetraUnion Pacific Northwest line, Norwood Park stop. Drop your car off and ride.

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