IMO Car Wash - Hartlepool Reviews 44

TrustScore 4 out of 5

4.0

Greenland Road, TS24 0RQ Hartlepool, GB


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Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Ive been a monthly subscription customer for quite a few years now. I use the wash several times a month, my family also use this site regularly. The two brothers that run the site (Ian and Adrian)... See more

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Rated 1 out of 5 stars

Not the first time ( I complained last time and got a refund) when I inspected my car at home it was still covered in dirty marks across the boot, the front grill was filthy and side windows were dirt... See more

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Rated 5 out of 5 stars

I wanted to write this review due to how incredibly amazing two certain people are who run this drive through cleaning service for our vehicles. Ian is an incredibly welcoming man who has a heart of g... See more

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Rated 5 out of 5 stars

I always use this car wash and I always find the operatives pleasant. They guide you through the process which is easy to follow, the condition of my car is always spot on. The quick pay system and... See more

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IMO Car Wash is one of the world’s most trusted car wash brands, proudly washing millions of vehicles every year across more than 700 locations worldwide.


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  • Greenland Road, TS24 0RQ, Hartlepool, United Kingdom

4.0

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TrustScore 4 out of 5

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Rated 4 out of 5 stars

The assistant was excellent but he was…

The assistant was excellent but he was working on his own and it was busy. £8 to wash a car is expensive.

May 8, 2026
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Reply from IMO Car Wash - Hartlepool

ML Coe,

We appreciate your feedback and are glad the assistant was excellent. We'll review our pricing and staffing to improve experiences. Thank you for your time.

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Rated 3 out of 5 stars

Wheels needed more to get brake dust…

Wheels needed more to get brake dust out, looked ike a tide mark just inside the rim.

May 1, 2026
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Keith,

We appreciate your feedback and regret that our wheel cleaning didn't meet your expectations. We'll review our processes to improve.

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Rated 5 out of 5 stars

100% reliable service

100% reliable service. Staff are great and literally never stop in this very busy car wash!!

April 25, 2026
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Clare,

We appreciate your positive feedback! We're so glad to hear that you find our service reliable and that you appreciate our staff's dedication.

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Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Nice and polite 🙂

Nice and polite 🙂

April 25, 2026
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Thank you for taking the time to write this review, your feedback is greatly appreciated. IMO Car Wash

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

I wanted to write this review due to… impeccable customer service.

I wanted to write this review due to how incredibly amazing two certain people are who run this drive through cleaning service for our vehicles. Ian is an incredibly welcoming man who has a heart of gold and holds a smile that instantly makes you feel so welcomed even on the harder days. “Spud” his brother who is known by this nickname is also an absolute asset to the company quick to help, clean and recommends what he thinks is best suited for your car . If you are wanting to get your car cleaned please go here. They are there day in day out wind rain or sunshine everytime I drive by doing there best to give your cars a fantastic clean but also provide some of the nicest customer service I have ever seen in my 25 years of being here . I wanted to write this review because everyone needs to know how incredibly hard working and resilient they are. I could go on and on with 10000x positive things to say truly. Thank you to the pair of you for simply being you.

April 16, 2026
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Reply from IMO Car Wash - Hartlepool

Lauren Latimer,

We appreciate you taking the time to share your positive experience! It's wonderful to hear that our team made such a great impression and provided excellent service. We're happy to know their dedication is valued.

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Rated 1 out of 5 stars

All good till got home and noticed the…

All good till got home and noticed the windows and body of car had white left on i was not happy as it looked worse than it did before wash.

April 13, 2026
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Reply from IMO Car Wash - Hartlepool

Ms Sheila Lodge,

We appreciate you bringing this to our attention. We're sorry the wash left white residue on your car. Please can you get in touch with us directly on the following email?
Customer-Services@imo-carwash.co.uk

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Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Excellent Service every time

Excellent Service every time. Supurb run Business.

April 10, 2026
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Phil Bellwood,

We appreciate your feedback and are happy to hear you consistently receive excellent service from our superbly run business!

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Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Worked well

Worked well. The guy was helpful and friendly. One observation is that the equipment is looking a bit tired but still does the job.

April 10, 2026
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Jacko C,

We're glad you found the service helpful and friendly! We appreciate your observation regarding the equipment's condition and will consider this as we plan for improvements. Thank you!

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Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Great wash a great guy very helpful

Great wash a great guy very helpful

April 8, 2026
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Charles Garthwaite,

We appreciate your feedback and are glad you enjoyed your experience with our excellent wash and helpful team member. Thank you for visiting us!

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Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Great car wash

Great local lads. Best car wash in hartlepool. Super friendly and have a laugh with customers.

April 3, 2026
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Georgia ,

We appreciate you sharing your experience! We're happy to hear that you find our team friendly and that you enjoy your car wash visits with us.

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Rated 1 out of 5 stars

Car not fully clean again absolutely rubbish

Not the first time ( I complained last time and got a refund) when I inspected my car at home it was still covered in dirty marks across the boot, the front grill was filthy and side windows were dirty completely dissatisfied.. at present i don’t intend to use you’s again rather go to a hand wash company

March 31, 2026
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Reply from IMO Car Wash - Hartlepool

robert mcguire,

We regret that the wash quality was unsatisfactory again. We appreciate you bringing this to our attention. Please contact us directly via email at Customer-Services@imo-carwash.co.uk, so we can investigate this further.

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Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Brilliant service

Brilliant service, friendly, helpful staff always willing to help and great value for money.

March 30, 2026
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Sheldon Van Zyl,

We appreciate you sharing your experience. We're happy to hear that you found our service brilliant, our staff friendly and helpful, and that you got great value for money.

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Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Use regularly

Use regularly! Staff always polite and professional! Excellent service would always recommended

March 30, 2026
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Jorden Pike,

We're happy to hear that you consistently receive polite, professional, and excellent service from our staff! Thank you for your recommendation; we appreciate it greatly.

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Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Local car wash, with local staff, do a great job

Ive been a monthly subscription customer for quite a few years now. I use the wash several times a month, my family also use this site regularly. The two brothers that run the site (Ian and Adrian) are friendly and polite coupled with a great wash i wouldn't go anywhere else. 100% recommend, especially with the good discounted offers you get for subscribing.

March 28, 2026
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Reply from IMO Car Wash - Hartlepool

Colette,

We appreciate your long-term subscription and are so glad you and your family enjoy the wash. It's great to hear that you value the service and the discounted offers. We're happy you find our team friendly and polite. Thanks for the 100% recommendation!

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Rated 5 out of 5 stars

100% recommend

I’ve been using IMO Hartlepool for a long time now, and the quality of service has always been 2nd to none.
Always greeted with a welcoming smile and friendly interaction from Ian and Adrian, and never fail to provide a professional service.

March 28, 2026
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Reply from IMO Car Wash - Hartlepool

Gemma,

We're happy to hear that you've consistently received excellent service at our location. We appreciate your kind words regarding the welcoming smiles and professional interactions you've experienced. Thank you for your positive feedback!

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Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Top Service

I always use this car wash and I always find the operatives pleasant. They guide you through the process which is easy to follow, the condition of my car is always spot on.
The quick pay system and app are very easy to use. Its obviously very popular as you generally have to queue but its worth the wait.

March 20, 2026
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Reply from IMO Car Wash - Hartlepool

Anthony,

We're happy to hear that you find our team pleasant and the process easy to follow! It's great to know your car's condition is always spot on and that you find the app easy to use. We appreciate your feedback!

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Rated 4 out of 5 stars

Quick wash when passing,

Handy for a quick wash when passing,

March 18, 2026
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MR STEPHEN BAILEY,

We appreciate you taking the time to share your feedback with us. We're glad you found our service useful for a quick wash.

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Rated 1 out of 5 stars

Power trip imo owner

: Appalling Owner Conduct – Other Staff Excellent

I have been a loyal IMO Car Wash customer for around 10 years, but my recent experience at this site was extremely upsetting due to the owner’s aggressive and unprofessional behaviour.

During my visit:
• The owner spoke to me in a condescending, patronising, and intimidating tone, even though there was no queue and I was paying for the service.
• He told me to use a different hoover, giving the impression I was being singled out unfairly. I chose not to use it because of the way he treated me.
• I felt watched, pressured, and very uncomfortable, simply for using a paid service.
• After I tried to respond calmly, I was told: “Make this your last wash”, effectively banning me without justification.

In contrast, the other staff at this location are friendly, helpful, and professional, and make the experience pleasant. This stark difference makes the owner’s behaviour even more unacceptable.

Reviews from other customers echo this pattern, describing the owner as rude, arrogant, abrasive, and dismissive, with complaints sometimes ignored entirely. There is also no effective way to contact IMO directly, which is very frustrating.

I cannot recommend this site under the owner’s management and urge IMO to investigate this conduct and ensure customers are treated respectfully.

March 23, 2026
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Reply from IMO Car Wash - Hartlepool

Please contact us via our Website so that we can investigate this matter further.

Many thanks

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