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Columbia Carwash

9205 Berger Rd
Columbia, MD 21046 410-312-7851

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does a decent job but there pricey - Mar 14, 2021

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Columbia Auto Care & Wash

10611 Little Patuxent Pkwy #1
Columbia, MD 21044 410-740-9890

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They are pleasant and easy to just zip right through. I always tip the people... - Apr 11, 2021

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Dolly's Columbia Car Wash

9205 Berger Rd
Columbia, MD 21046 410-312-7851

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self wash is easy. also have a drive through. good to use - Sep 18, 2021

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Exxon

10611 Little Patuxent Pkwy
Columbia, MD 21044 410-730-4050

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good service and excellent rapport. - Apr 26, 2022

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Columbia Auto Care & Car Wash

10611 Little Patuxent Pkwy
Columbia, MD 21044 410-740-9890

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Monthly agreements are available - May 10, 2021

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Hickory Ridge Sunoco

6440 Freetown Rd
Columbia, MD 21044 410-531-9077

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Car wash is automated using cloth-like strips, which remove a substantial amount... - Jul 18, 2017

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Hopewell Exxon

7100 Minstrel Way
Columbia, MD 21045 410-381-0045

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BP

5485 Harpers Farm Rd
Columbia, MD 21044 410-997-1313

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Centre Park Drive Exxon

8820 Centre Park Dr
Columbia, MD 21045 410-884-0950

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Snowden River Shell

9101 Snowden River Pkwy
Columbia, MD 21046 410-720-6104

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For motorheads, a spotless vehicle is next to godliness. But even ordinary commuters and carpool chiefs can take joy in a newly cleaned ride. For less than $250, a detailing shop can cleanse your family’s sloppy sins and transform your ride, inside and out, leaving it looking used-car-lot new.

If you don't bother to detail or wash your you might lose a little resale value down the line, but probably not much. The reason to have your car detailed or washed is the same reason you comb your hair or wear a clean shirt: to look good.

A basic detailing job takes several hours to complete and usually includes an exterior wash, claying, polishing, and waxing; an interior cleaning; and tire cleaning and treatments. Many shops also provide other services upon request.

While even the best body shops can't undo an accident, our ratings reveal that many shops will get your car back on the road without a hitch. But our ratings also reveal that some shops may compound your misery with lousy work.

Because insurance companies pay for most repairs, for most auto body repair customers cost is a less important consideration than quality. But if you’re picking up the tab, how much the shop charges is important.

If your insurance or another party’s insurance will pay for your repair, make sure the insurance company doesn’t cut corners. Your shop can be an expert ally in this effort, but you also must make the right moves.