$3 Car Wash & Free Vacuum
Car Washes in Evanston, Illinois
3.0 (61)
| Category | Car Washes |
|---|---|
| Address | 2494 Oakton St, Evanston, IL 60202 |
| Street | Oakton Street |
| Area | Evanston, Illinois |
| Google rating | 3.0 (61) |
| Source | Google Maps and public records Β· listed Oct 16, 2026 |
Hours
| Monday | 6 amβ8 pm |
|---|---|
| Tuesday | 6 amβ8 pm |
| Wednesday | 6 amβ8 pm |
| Thursday | 6 amβ8 pm |
| Friday | 6 amβ8 pm |
| Saturday | 6 amβ8 pm |
| Sunday | 6 amβ8 pm |
About $3 Car Wash & Free Vacuum
Located at 2494 Oakton St, Evanston, IL 60202, $3 Car Wash & Free Vacuum operates as a car wash serving Evanston in Illinois. This page gathers the practical details people usually look for before visiting: where it is, how to reach it, when it opens and how customers rate it.
Hours are published for 7 days a week. Typical hours are 6 amβ8 pm. Hours in the United States do change around federal holidays and long weekends, so a quick call before a special trip is sensible. No phone number is listed for this business, so the Google Maps link on this page is the best route for directions and any contact details Google has on file.
Its Google rating stands at 3.0 out of 5 from 61 reviews, which is below average for the category; consider the recent reviews carefully before visiting.
How $3 Car Wash & Free Vacuum compares with other car washes in Evanston
- Its 3.0 rating is below most of the 8 car washes in Evanston with at least 20 reviews, so read the recent reviews before you go.
- It usually closes at 8 PM, later than 4 of the 6 car washes in Evanston that publish their hours.
- It shares Oakton Street with 2 other listed businesses.
- Nearest other car washes: Classic Car Wash (0.1 mi), Wash X Hand Car Wash and Detail (0.3 mi), Evanston Car Wash and Detail Center (1.0 mi)
Before you go
- Check your vehicle for open safety recalls on NHTSA.gov; recall repairs are free at a franchised dealer.
- Ask for a written estimate before work starts and to approve any extra repairs first.
- Ask whether technicians are ASE-certified and what warranty covers parts and labor.
Latest Google reviews
The 5 most recent reviews shown on Google Maps. Reviews belong to their authors; read all of them on Google.
Brady Sharbaugh 7 months ago
Donβt come here unless youβre broke and either have lots of time to kill or thereβs absolutely no one in front of you. Itβs cheap but does a mediocre job cleaning your car. That being said, I got in line with about 40 mins βtil I had to be at work with around eight cars in front of me, and I ended up being 45 minutes late. I had no way to leave the line and no warning that itβd take such an obscene amount of time.
Tim Campion 9 months ago
False promise of free vacuums. They have multiple signs advertising free vacuums but when you get through the car wash you find vacuums that require the usual humiliation where you have to pay $1.50 in quarters for a miserly 4 minutes of air. Also the car washes start at $5, not $3. I wished Iβd gone to the place across the street.
Alex Soto 10 months ago
For 10 bucks for the "VIP" wash. This spot is like a hidden gem. There a huge car wash spot right across the street that is TERRIBLE! Expensive and doesn't even wash the car good. This place is touch less and does an awesome job cleaning the car. Put the car in park and watch the magic happen!
Eileen Bevis a year ago
I got gas at the Shell, then bought a car wash. Signs everywhere make clear the cheapest wash is now $5. I bought the $7 one to get undercarriage spray - not worth it, since it's only a few seconds of spray as you're pulling into the wash bay, with no warning to tell you to drive slower. The wash itself seemed high pressure, but as other reviews said, it takes forever. The car in front of me was treated for 7 min; my wash took 4 min with a bunch of dryer time remaining - I drove slowly through, like I've done with many other car washes, and left with a wet car, unlike at other car washes, so next time I would sit and let the fans do more work. Do not recommend if there is any kind of a line.
G Rodriguez a year ago
The carwash stopped working while waiting for the person in front to exit. I had to call a number to have the assistant come out and reset the system. Google says it's free vacuum and I don't see a free vacuum. Probably will not wash my car here again, there are better options with the Express car Washes that have free vacuum service. The wash is touchless and didn't do a good job of cleaning
Frequently asked questions
Where is $3 Car Wash & Free Vacuum located?
$3 Car Wash & Free Vacuum is at 2494 Oakton St, Evanston, IL 60202, in Evanston, Illinois. Use the βOpen in Google Mapsβ button on this page for directions.
What kind of business is $3 Car Wash & Free Vacuum?
$3 Car Wash & Free Vacuum is listed as a car wash.
What are the hours of $3 Car Wash & Free Vacuum?
Published hours are Monday: 6 amβ8 pm; Tuesday: 6 amβ8 pm; Wednesday: 6 amβ8 pm; Thursday: 6 amβ8 pm; Friday: 6 amβ8 pm; Saturday: 6 amβ8 pm; Sunday: 6 amβ8 pm. Hours can change on holidays, so call before a special trip.
Is $3 Car Wash & Free Vacuum open on Sunday?
Yes, on Sunday it is open 6 amβ8 pm.
How is $3 Car Wash & Free Vacuum rated on Google?
$3 Car Wash & Free Vacuum has a Google rating of 3.0 out of 5 from 61 reviews.
Are there other car washes near $3 Car Wash & Free Vacuum?
Yes. Evanston also has Wash X Hand Car Wash and Detail, Evanston Car Wash and Detail Center, Suds Car Wash among others; see the full list of car washes in Evanston at the bottom of this page.
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