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Car Washes in Ames, IA

5 car washes in and around Ames, Iowa — check the wash type before you drive over — touchless tunnels take trucks and lifted vehicles that soft-cloth tunnels turn away, and self-serve bays are the only option for roof racks and trailers.

Ames has about 69,026 residents, which works out to 7.2 car washes per 100,000 people. Population: U.S. Census Bureau, 2024 estimate.

Success Auto Wash and Detail Detailing

608 Douglas Ave, Ames, IA 50010-6227

+15153379457 Website Directions

Take 5 Car Wash

1404 Buckeye Ave, Ames, IA 50010

5152125251 Website Directions

Tornado Wash

220 S Duff Ave, Ames, IA 50010

(515) 233-5823 Directions

Varsity Carwash

3705 Lincoln Way, Ames, IA 50014-3405

+15152122500 Website Directions

Wild Water Car Wash Self-serve baysOpen 24 hoursDetailing

204 Clark Ave, Ames, IA 50010-3305

🕒 Pet Wash 6am-10pm

+15152323207 Website Directions

Tip: most tunnels sell an unlimited monthly plan for $20–40 — it pays for itself at two washes a week. Early weekday mornings have no line; the queue peaks on sunny weekend afternoons and the first warm day after a snow week, when everyone rinses the road salt off at once.

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Good to know about car washes in Ames

How many car washes are there in Ames?
We list 5 car washes in Ames with addresses, and 5 of them with a phone number.

What's the surest way to check hours in Ames?
Call ahead — 5 of the 5 car washes here list a number. Hours at independent car washes shift with seasons and staffing, so a phone call beats any listing, including ours.

Where can I vacuum my car for free?
Many modern car wash locations offer complimentary self-serve vacuums with the purchase of any wash package. In Ames, Iowa, you can browse 5 local car wash listings, including 5 options with phone numbers to verify free vacuum availability before visiting.

Are there any touchless car washes near me?
Touchless car washes use high-pressure water jets and specialized detergents to clean your vehicle without physical brushes. Currently, there are 5 car wash locations registered in Ames, Iowa, with 5 listing phone numbers to confirm touchless bay options.