Colonial Car Wash in Schenectady
Site: http://www.colonialcw.com/
- Monday:7AM–7PM
- Tuesday:7AM–7PM
- Wednesday:7AM–7PM
- Thursday:7AM–7PM
- Friday:7AM–7PM
- Saturday:7AM–7PM
- Sunday:7AM–7PM
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***UPDATE BELOW***Spent $5 for the 8:20 minute self wash and the machine cut out on me 30 seconds in. No one is ever around to refer problems to. It was mid 40 degree weather day so the foam gun and brush should have been more than fine to work. Of course neither of them were functional. Absolute waste of time and money.*****After about only 2-3 days, a customer satisfaction representative responded to a complaint form that I had left at this location. After listening to my complaint they assured me I would be reimbursed in the form of car wash vouchers. I recently recieved those vouchers today. While I’m still disappointed with my initial experience I applaud the timeliness and urgency that the Colonial representative took to respond. Hopefully the machines are in working order. I have recieved my free car wash vouchers and will consider giving colonial my business again.
Card swipe for the self service overcharged me. 12 dollars for 3 mins of washing
Terrible. Worst car wash I have ever used. Paid for basic touch free auto wash, drove forward until sign directed me to stop, foam drizzled out of machine arm, no water touched my car. After 1 minute, door opened, no sign illuminated saying to leave but no activity on car wash system so I just left.
Always clean. Good location. Change machine is often not working though.
The best in the city. They really get it clean. Very friendly staff.
I used the auto wash lane. once with compact and once with my suv. Loved the fact that the arm moves around the vehicle and sprays whatever it sprays. I used the 10 and 12 bucks options. does a good job. i noticed that in the back, even around the license plate area, there was no stain. the sprayer arm goes around the car covering each and every corner of the car without touching it. Now the other traditional automatic washes never clean the back properly. recommended... Location: the one next to union college
Went into the first do-it-yourself bay, next to the (closed) office. The machine took some quarters, but didnt register them for time, so I ended up paying for more than advertised. The spray nozzle pressure was so high it shot out of the holder, whipped around hitting, and then going under, my car (and spraying me in the process) as I turned the selector knob to it. The Air Dryer option had little in the way of air flow, and barely moved the water droplets from the windows. Probably would be alright for a quick spray down, but Ill try somewhere else the next time I need to get construction site dust/dirt washed off.
Card reader has stopped working in the last 4 months and I keep coming back to try and it still isnt working. Waste of time. Wash is sub par anyways and vacummes should be free
Great self wash option. Plenty of bays for both washing and vacuuming. Wish the vacuum was a little more modern.
This place sucks. The machine malfunctioned and took my money but did not open the gate for me to drive through with a message saying that the wash was in use but it clearly wasn’t. Tried calling multiple locations and no one answered the phones.
Great safe place to clean the car
Paid for my car to get fullservice.....had 2 people working on drying and cleaning my car they spent .ore time talking then clean they didnt even vacuum my back seat or clean the back windows I pay 20 plus buck not again got ripped off
Some of the equipment is faulty. But overall, gets it all done.
Clean, everything works, all the wax and soaps were good, spacious parking lot
Good place to wash your car everything is in good working order
Worker helped me when there was a clog in the hose. Always open vacuums when I go.
Machine was not working so i was give full refund and my truck was cleaned and washed at 0 cost. Thanks
It was really good, I lost 3$ in the change machine, manager was right there to give me back the 3$!
Credit card slots doesnt work. Helpful to have atm machines nearby.
Touchless carwash is the way to go.A bit high priced though
I have been stuck in the touchless car was multiple times
Lots of bays, big parking lot and credit card terminals...
Been going there for at least 35years now ! Always good !
Can use a card to pay and the price is great.
No tire protection in my wash stall
Dont know why they dont fix it up.
Small hose big hose work great
Great place for self cleaning.
Great wash
Not the best but it will do in a pinch
Excellent
VERY GOOD💯💥💪🏻🧐 CLEAN, HOT WATER AND GOOD PRICE
It is very comfortable to clean the car and it is super clean
Total reviews rating 3.5
43 Reviews for Colonial Car Wash 2023:
Review №1
2022-03-04Theres always some issue with this car wash. Vacuums dont work at times, change machine will take ya money and give no change, touch less car wash has broken window on garage door. Theres no attendant. And during the winter is even worst
Review №2
2022-02-13Im a bit confused. I come here quite often yet when I use the machine and it says $4.50 on card Im still not credited back the remaining $7.50???Nice to know I get charged the full amount even for a fast rinse.
Review №3
2022-02-18Not going back, not a good car washSoap didnt get applied in the back of the carWater pressure wasnt high enough to remove soapNeed to update their hardwareDid not even dry my car... blowers doesnt move
Review №4
2022-03-05Brought my car to Nott Street location to wash. The fact that it has a $2/2 minute base fee and necessitates continued feeding in increments of $2 in order to wash the car is a ripoff and an inefficient means to wash a car. I drove away with a car not fully clean or rinsed. I normally wash my car at HY Speed on upper Union street and I am able to wash and rinse my car for $3. Will never use this facility again and urge others to abandon it.I attempted to get change from the change machine. I put a dollar bill in and did not receive a token. I left a note and placed it in the provided mail box. I have not heard from them in over 3 weeks. What’s up with that? The location is unmanned so if there is a problem you’re on your own.
Review №5
2021-07-22The place has all the tools required for a car wash interior and exterior BUT I would suggest to at least put a sign letting customers know the equipment is out of service. I wasted multiple quarters on a vacuum machine that did not even turn ON.
Review №6
2022-02-07I use this car wash occasionally, today it seemed like the water pressure was lower than normal at #8 on the self service bays.
Review №7
2020-12-29I never write reviews but I am so annoyed I felt like it would be good information for someone looking to use this wash.This is the Second time Ive tried to go to this wash and the second time it took payment and I was unable to get into the wash. Same thing happened to the person next to me that day during my second wash. The first time I was issued a full refund with no issue. This time I have been going back and forth with the service rep since the 11th who I emailed as soon as this happened... and for some reason they will not refund me but say they will send me free car washes I still have not received and, frankly, am not interested in using their car washes from here on out. Ive given up on trying to get my money back, which is extremely frustrating. I highly recommend the Spritz car wash if you want a great touchless car wash OR touch.
Review №8
2021-01-16Im extremely critical of our local car washes so for me to give one a 5 star rating is rare but Colonial near The Casino deserves it.I live in Colonie but work at GE so after work somedays Ill use this self serve car wash and only this one. The biggest thing for me is the credit card swiper. The only one in the region i might add. This allows you to wash uninterrupted. Coins are so archaic, dirty and clumsy to use when in the midst of a car wash. The self serve bays are always in great working order. Its clean and well kept. I will continue to use Colonial for as long as i live in the Cap region. As for the touch free, Ive never used it here because i don’t think anyone can beat the value of Hoffman’s touch free car washes on central ave in Colonie. $9 for the ultimate wash when u buy 3 at a time on a card.
Review №9
2022-01-16I use the touchless one..not really happy with it.The dryer used to move over the vehicle,now you drive through it.
Review №10
2021-03-04Equipment often broken. Exit is full of deep holes. Full of water to get your car dirty & so good for your suspension.The location is great! Wish they maintained to facilities.