Star Car Wash Reviews 

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TrustScore 1.5 out of 5

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Rated 1 out of 5 stars

I keep receiving promotion and discount messages and surprisingly when I head down to the carwash I find out non of them applies to the specific service I am after. such a sham.

Rated 2 out of 5 stars

Paid for full detail which includes a "Clay bar treatment to remove surface containments" "liquid wax polish". Car paint had smears all over it and surface marks that had clearly not received any "cla... See more

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Rated 1 out of 5 stars

Took my car for platinum car wash today at miranda. Smudges in place of exterior and detail inside was below par. Parts not vacuumed, surfaces not wiped down properly. Never going back, 3rd time and o... See more

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Rated 2 out of 5 stars

Used to be excellent but now want extras everytime. Quality of work has also decreased, last time windscreen was extremely dirty on the inside when car was picked up. Long time customer will be looki... See more

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Star Car Wash is a family-owned, private company that operates within an atmosphere of determination and innovation. Star has attracted the best people from all over the Car Wash industry, resulting in a fast growing and quality focused organisation, with a reputation for being customer driven. Star Car Wash (Star) is the largest operator of premium hand car wash and valet services within the car parks of major shopping centres in Australia. Established in 2003, Star now operates over 100 car wash and valet locations around Australia. Star Car Wash is designed to make washing your car an affordable and convenient experience whether at one of our Cafe sites or at our conveniently located Shopping Centre car park facilities. All our locations live up to the same Star Car Wash quality. At Star Car Wash we run an exciting loyalty program, membership is free and easy to join.


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Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Star Car Wash return customer

I am a Star Car Wash return customer. I arrived on time at the Star car wash Belconnen and was met by a friendly attendant who was very polite and listened to what I had to say about overstaying the 2 hour free parking at Westfields Shopping Mall Belconnen. My car was ready on time and sparkling like a new vehicle. A great job was done by the team at Star Car Wash Belconnen. I will definately use them again.

February 23, 2022
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Rated 1 out of 5 stars

Star carwash Craigieburn is the worst carwash in the north side.

Star carwash Craigieburn is the worst car wash in the planet. Very unprofessional and will rob you of your money. I took my 4X4 for a wash at 10:30 and they said it would be ready by 3:30. The wash should have cost me $90 but they said it dirty and changed me a further $30.

I went back to collect me car at 3:30 and they were only washing my car when I got there. Between 10:30 and 3:30 I drove past the carwash twice and both times they only had like 2 cars and m car was still parked where I left it in the morning.

After confronting the guys, they asked me, did you think we were just sitting around doing nothing. I said it definitely looks that way. They were not apologetic and did not care. Simply said it’s going to take a further 30mins.

Anyone who is thinking about taking you car to star carwash at craigieburn, don’t, please read the reviews and see what people have to say about this business.

December 16, 2021
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Rated 2 out of 5 stars

Chermside branch $79 for Star Polish…

Chermside branch $79 for Star Polish that comes with inside and boot vaccum. Picked up the car and boot not vaccumed. Pointed out to staff who did go back and vaccum but as I got in to leave I notice so many marks on the interior not cleaned. Marks I could remove with a baby wipe so I know they have just been lazy with it. I was excited to get my car professionally done as I did my Christmas shopping as a gift to myself but this was disappointing.

December 12, 2021
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Rated 1 out of 5 stars

Rude and arrogant staff at Macquarie…

Rude and arrogant staff at Macquarie Shopping Centre, charged 80 only for exterior, left a lot of dirty spots and when I showed them, the guy said I do not see any! After I said I will write a review, he said “let me fix them for you”. Waste of time and money, do not recommend it at all.

October 16, 2021
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Reply from Star Car Wash

Apologies for this experience at Macquarie. We have investigated the incident and have addressed it with the manager onsite. We will endeavour to ensure this improves for your next visit.

Rated 1 out of 5 stars

Rude and arrogant attendant at castle…

Rude and arrogant attendant at Castle Towers site Castle Hill. Will never return. Previously used the Victoria Ave site where the service was good with an average quality wash provided.

October 15, 2021
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Reply from Star Car Wash

Apologies to hear this but Castle Hill is no longer part of the Star Car Wash Group

Rated 1 out of 5 stars

Poor job quality

Poor job quality, Robina, platinum car wash package.... I can just copy and paste other people reviews, but what's the point, they clearly don't care. Not recommended, unless you want to waste money and time.

October 9, 2021
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Reply from Star Car Wash

Apologies for this. The poor quality complaint will be addressed.

Rated 1 out of 5 stars

Carindale Westfield - Waste of time & money

Waste of time & money. Was up sold to the $99 service for extra care on vinyl and leather interior trim. The results were appalling! There was no cleaning of the interior beyond a vacuum of the floor mats. The windscreen was streaked worse than when I dropped it off. I immediately returned to the location and requested my money back. They offered to clean the car again, but I was already running late. Despite knowing this, they continued to waste my time making phone calls and looking at the car again and again, finally offering only a voucher for the same service (initially limiting it to 2wks). Why would I want to go back?? I lodged a complaint via their website requesting contact to discuss and followed up with an email 48 hours later. Nil response. They do not care about customer service. They are rude, arrogant and lazy. They saw a new car, less than 6mths old, and took advantage of an easy job. Pathetic. Will NOT return. Would NEVER recommend. If I could give ZERO stars I would!!
Edit: and as expected they submit their standard auto response of ‘pls provide us feedback via our website’. Attn: Star CarWash - I already have provided feedback and received nothing from you. Poor customer service.

May 14, 2021
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Reply from Star Car Wash

Hi Tanya, please can you send through a customer feedback form which you can find on our website at www.starcarwash.com.au and once received we will address this for you.

Rated 1 out of 5 stars

Very poos customer service

Very poos customer service. Staff don’t care if the car is cleaned properly or not. Even when u call them to touch up missed area, they still fail to do it properly . Two trips at Mirranda Westfield car wash and will be my last.

May 8, 2021
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Reply from Star Car Wash

Hi Alaa, apologies for this. can you please complete our customer feedback form found on our website and we will get this resolved for you once received. www.starcarwash.com.au

Rated 1 out of 5 stars

NOT RECOMMENDED

I would NOT recommend going to ANY of the star car washes!!! I have had my car washed at Tuggeranong, Woden, the outlet centre and Belconnen and the only one that was half decent was Woden. The service is terrible, they take longer to clean it than they say they will take, they don’t let you know when your car is ready to be picked up and more often that not the interior of the car is still wet when you pick it up so the car ends up smelling damp for weeks! I will not be going back to Star Car Wash ever again!

May 8, 2021
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Reply from Star Car Wash

Hi Kaitlin, thank you for your feedback. please can you complete our customer complaint form found on the website so the location can contact you to resolve this. www.starcarwash.com.au

Rated 1 out of 5 stars

Terrible!

Terrible!! My 9 year old could do better! I complained and they can’t with a cloth to wipe off the missed marks! Only to scratch a brand new black car! Then they argued with me because I only paid $30! Will never support these people again! Rude and crap at something they do everyday!!

April 28, 2021
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Reply from Star Car Wash

hello Hailey. We are sorry to read your review. please can you complete our customer feedback form, which you will find on our website. Once received this will be passed onto the franchisee/licensee of that site to resolve with you. www.starcarwash.com.au

Rated 1 out of 5 stars

Worst Car Wash Ever. Castle Towers

Just had platinum wash on my car and they did a horrible job they didn’t vacuum the back, left dirt marks on the paintwork, didn’t clean the tailgate inside, didn’t vacuum under floor mats, took it back to be redone and it’s only half done. I wouldn’t recommend their Castle Towers operation. Very disappointed. Don’t waste your money.

March 5, 2021
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Reply from Star Car Wash

Hi Kelvin, please can you complete our customer feedback form, which you will find on our website @ www.starcarwash.com.au and we will address this for you once received.

Rated 1 out of 5 stars

No duty of care!!

No duty of care!!
Paid $100 for a wash inside and outside
While I was waiting I witnessed the staff member driving my brand new car like a rally car through the car park.
I recieved my car back damaged with scratches on it also still filthy.

I rang up and complained they argued with me and were rude pigs about it.

Do not use these guys.
Worst customer service I have ever came across

February 18, 2021
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Reply from Star Car Wash

Hi Kruse what site did you visit ? Need further details to follow this up.

Rated 1 out of 5 stars

Not worth the money

Not worth the money.
I paid $199.00 for the interior detail (interior wiped, dusted, surfaces detailed, leather clean and condition, fabric and carpet steam clean, door jambs and wheels cleaned, protective wax shampoo) and wish I just spent the time doing it myself properly without the special equipment.
The front window wasn’t washed/ dried properly there are marks on it. The door jambs definitely weren’t cleaned, I know they steamed the carpet mats but they didn’t do a very good vacuum beforehand. They didn’t vacuum the boot at all and didn’t steam clean it either, the dash still had visible dust and the display screen has marks on it. The exterior has dirt near both rear wheels where they missed washing completely and there are dirty drip marks.
I expected a lot better for $199.00!!

January 9, 2021
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Reply from Star Car Wash

good morning Kelly, please can you complete our customer feedback form which you can find on our website @www.starcarwash.com.au and the appropriate licensee/franchisee will be in touch with you to resolve your complaint.

Rated 1 out of 5 stars

This place does not give u quality…

This place does not give u quality service for the money u pay ..
Didn’t even vacuum the internet..still rubbish under seats .. and didn’t clean & polish the roof of car ..very rude staff & underated ..
Avoid this place ..

January 7, 2021
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Reply from Star Car Wash

Good morning Rose, we are sorry to read your review. Please can you complete our customer feedback form and attach photo's and once received we will assist you in resolving this issue. Our customer feedback form can be found on our website @ www.starcarwash.com.au

Rated 1 out of 5 stars

Car damaged today at Star Wash Miranda

Car damaged today at Star Wash Miranda. 3cm x 4 cm and another patch of paint off bonnet of car whilst washed. Clearly too much pressure on the hose. No response and just rudeness from staff and manager - will be taking further with head office and viewing of CCTV footage. AVOID this place!!!!!

January 3, 2021
Unprompted review
Rated 1 out of 5 stars

Rushed service, ni customer care

Yes i took my Jeep cherokee to be washed and polished, the car was still dirty on the front right mat and the back passenger side mat.
3 places around the panels had dirt on them were they completely hadn’t wiped or washed.
The dash had a powdery dust on it.
Very disappointed with Star, They take too many cars on each day and then they hurriedly try to wash them!

November 22, 2020
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Reply from Star Car Wash

Hi Jaffar, thank you for your review. Please can you send an email to info@starcarwash.com.au and we will investigate this for you. Please include photo's if you have, a telephone number and car rego. Also location and date of service please. Regards

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