Last updated October 6, 2026 · ranked from 1,417 Google reviews · How we rank
This list ranks 6 car washes in and around Clarkston, MI, led by Planet Oil Change & Car Wash Centers of Clarkston, Mirror Image Detailing Auto Spa and Mister Car Wash. Together they have 1,417 Google reviews; Big Browns Auto Detailing has the highest Google rating on the list at 4.8. Every place on the list is in Clarkston, MI. Rankings weigh Google rating, review volume, how complete and current each listing is, and our own notes on each place.
A broad range of cleaning services and a 4.7-star Google rating from 916 reviews earn Planet Oil Change & Car Wash Centers of Clarkston the top spot. At 6380 Sashabaw Road in Clarkston, MI, it offers exterior washes, detailing, protective wax, polish, and interior cleaning, plus an on-site vacuum. Oil changes and fluid checks let drivers combine cleaning with routine maintenance. Daily hours add convenience: it opens at 7 a.m. Monday through Saturday and 8 a.m. Sunday.
Exterior and interior cleaning
On-site car vacuum
Open seven days
“Oil change was fast and professional. Great staff!”
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Detailed interior work earns Mirror Image Detailing Auto Spa the No. 2 spot among car washes in Clarkston, MI. Reviewers describe spotless seats, carpets and hard-to-reach areas, with one reporting gum removed from a leather seat in under five minutes. Its 4.6-star Google rating across 48 reviews adds support. Located at 6791 Dixie Hwy, the business offers interior and exterior detailing and ceramic coatings by appointment only. Local pickup and delivery is available for an additional $40.
Interior and exterior detailing
Appointment-only ceramic coatings
Paid pickup and delivery
“Jeff did a great job on the interior of my vehicle. He obviously takes great pride in doing excellent work, paying attention to details, and in providing exceptional customer service. He was professional, friendly, and went above and b…”
Daily hours and self-service vacuums help Mister Car Wash earn rank 3 in Clarkston, MI. The location at 6440 Dixie Hwy offers exterior cleaning, on-site assistance, and Unlimited Wash Club plans with access to locations nationwide. It holds a 4.1-star Google rating from 178 reviews; positive excerpts mention a quick-moving line and friendly staff, while one customer reports dirt remaining after repeated washes. Hours run 7 a.m.–7 p.m. Monday through Saturday and 8 a.m.–6 p.m. Sunday.
Self-service vacuums
Open every day
Unlimited wash plans
“Best Car Wash in the State! Love this place stop in at thrice a week or more :) line goes down quick free vacuum is amazing!”
Round-the-clock hours make Pine Knob Car Wash a practical option for drivers whose schedules fall outside the usual daytime stop. Located at 4782 Sashabaw Rd in Clarkston, MI, it earns the No. 4 spot with that flexibility, an on-site car vacuum, and a Google rating of 4.1 out of 5 from 138 reviews. Drivers can wash and vacuum their vehicle at the same location, and both credit and debit cards are accepted. There is no restroom on-site.
Customer reports of visible improvements earn Big Browns Auto Detailing the No. 5 spot in Clarkston, MI. One reviewer said their car looked great, while another described a filthy BMW 750 coming back looking, smelling and feeling like new. Its 4.8-star Google rating comes from five reviews. Located at 6791 Dixie Hwy, the business lists weekday hours of 8 a.m.–6 p.m. and Saturday hours of 8 a.m.–3 p.m., with a wheelchair-accessible entrance and parking.
4.8-star Google rating
Saturday hours
Wheelchair-accessible entrance
“Wish they accepted credit cards but car looks great!”
Early weekday hours and a customer's praise for removing dirt-road grime give Zax Auto Wash its foothold at No. 6. Located at 6791 Dixie Hwy in Clarkston, MI, it opens at 7 a.m. Monday through Saturday and offers a membership option. Credit cards, debit cards and NFC mobile payments are accepted. Its 3.5-star Google rating across 132 reviews reflects mixed feedback: one truck owner says it cleans better than most, while other reviewers cite maintenance closures and inconvenient access.
Early weekday hours
Membership option
NFC payments accepted
“Extremely inconvenient location near a busy intersection, that is the main reason for the 3 star review. Economy wash is average in quality of clean and above average in cost (~$8). This is likely mandated by Zax and not the franchise ma…”
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How we ranked this list
Each car wash is scored on a Bayesian-weighted rating (its rating adjusted for how many reviews it has compared with the Clarkston category average), how recently we verified its details, and how complete its listing is. Scores and ranks are stored, so the order only changes when the underlying data changes.
Which car wash in Clarkston, MI is open overnight?
Pine Knob Car Wash at 4782 Sashabaw Rd is open 24 hours every day. It also has car vacuums and accepts credit and debit cards.
Where can I combine an oil change with a car wash in Clarkston, MI?
Planet Oil Change & Car Wash Centers of Clarkston at 6380 Sashabaw Rd offers oil changes, fluid checks, car washes, and detailing services. Hours are 7 a.m.–7 p.m. Monday through Saturday and 8 a.m.–6 p.m. Sunday.
Which car washes in Clarkston, MI offer memberships?
Mister Car Wash, Planet Oil Change & Car Wash Centers of Clarkston, and Zax Auto Wash offer memberships. Mister’s Unlimited Wash Club provides unlimited washes at its locations, and its local site at 6440 Dixie Hwy also offers self-service vacuums.
Where can I book detailing and ceramic coatings in Clarkston, MI?
Mirror Image Detailing Auto Spa at 6791 Dixie Hwy offers interior and exterior detailing and ceramic coatings by appointment only. Call 248-499-4276 to arrange service. Local pickup and delivery costs an additional $40.
Which car washes in Clarkston, MI are open on Sunday?
Pine Knob Car Wash is open around the clock on Sunday. Planet Oil Change & Car Wash Centers of Clarkston, Mister Car Wash, and Zax Auto Wash each operate from 8 a.m. to 6 p.m. that day.
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