Car wash height and size limits by chain: will my vehicle fit?
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Express tunnel washes publish size limits for their conveyors and brushes. Enter your vehicle’s measurements to compare it with each chain’s own published limits. A local site can be stricter, so ask before you pay.
Published limits by chain
| Chain | Max height | Max width | Max tire width | Dual rear wheels | Hitch |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Quick Quack[1] | 7 ft 2 in (86 in) | Not published | 13.5 in | Not accepted | Varies by location |
| Whistle Express[2] | 7 ft 2 in (86 in) | 85 inVehicle width | 13.5 in | Not accepted | Not stated |
| Tidal Wave Auto Spa[3] | 7 ft 0 in (84 in) | 80 inMeasured from the inside of the driver-side tire to the outside of the passenger-side tire | Not published | Not accepted | Not stated |
| ModWash[4] | 7 ft 2 in (86 in) | 90 inOverall width | 13.5 in | Not accepted | Not accepted |
| ZIPS Car Wash[5] | Not published | Not published | Not published | Not accepted | Must be removed |
| Tommy’s ExpressDamage disclaimer, not a ban[6] | 7 ft 2 in (86 in) | Not published | Not published | Not stated | Not stated |
| Super Star Car WashDamage disclaimer, not a ban[7] | 7 ft 2 in (86 in) | 73 inTire wall to tire wall | 13 in | Not stated | Not stated |
Other exclusions and notes
Quick Quack
Chain-wide FAQ. It says the list is not all-inclusive, and some locations accept no hitches; non-standard hitches are excluded everywhere.[1]
- Truck beds must be completely empty
- No vehicles covered in hardened mud
- No ladder racks
Whistle Express
Chain-wide FAQ; it suggests asking a team member if you are unsure.[2]
Tidal Wave Auto Spa
Chain-wide restrictions list. Vehicles taller than 7 ft or sitting 5 in or lower are excluded. Low vehicles: 5 in ground clearance or less.[3]
- No ladders or ladder racks
- No full-size Hummers, Ford Raptor, Nissan NV or 2010+ Ford SHO
- No truck beds with fuel tanks; uncovered beds must be empty
- No excessive mud or flaking rust
- Other vehicles at the site leader’s discretion
ModWash
Chain FAQ.[4]
- No excess mud
- No aftermarket modifications
ZIPS Car Wash
Chain safety page. It publishes no height, width or tire figures, and disclaims damage to racks, running boards and aftermarket parts.[5]
- Open pickup beds must be free of debris
Tommy’s Express
Membership agreement. These sizes are where Tommy’s disclaims responsibility for damage, not a stated ban. Low vehicles: 5 in ground clearance or less.[6]
Super Star Car Wash
Membership terms. These sizes are where Super Star disclaims responsibility for damage, not a stated ban. Low vehicles: 5 in ground clearance or less.[7]
Before you pull in
- Quick Quack says its list of excluded vehicles is not all-inclusive and that some locations can’t take any hitches.[1]
- Tidal Wave measures width from the inside of the driver-side tire to the outside of the passenger-side tire, and leaves other vehicles to the site leader’s discretion.[3]
- Tommy’s Express and Super Star state their size figures as limits on their responsibility for damage, not as a ban.[6]
- Whistle Express suggests asking a team member before you buy a wash if you’re unsure your vehicle fits.[2]
Not published
- Mister Car Wash publishes no size limits; its member terms only disclaim damage to racks, aftermarket parts and similar items
- Club Car Wash has a vehicle restrictions page, but its content loads by script and could not be read
- Limits at individual locations that differ from the chain’s published figure
Sources
Limits on this page come from each chain’s own website, checked on the date shown. Individual locations can differ; ask before you pay.
- FAQ: Is my vehicle too big to go through the wash?Quick Quack Car Wash · FAQ answer on vehicle size · retrieved
- Our washes: What size vehicles fit through the wash tunnel?Whistle Express Car Wash · FAQ answer on vehicle size · retrieved
- Help & support: restrictionsTidal Wave Auto Spa · Restrictions list · retrieved
- FAQ: vehicles that cannot go throughModWash · FAQ answers on vehicle size and exclusions · retrieved
- SafetyZIPS Car Wash · Vehicle safety list · retrieved
- Membership agreementTommy’s Express · Damage disclaimer clause (last updated February 3, 2026) · retrieved
- Membership termsSuper Star Car Wash · Damage disclaimer clause · retrieved
Primary publishers: Quick Quack Car Wash, Whistle Express Car Wash, Tidal Wave Auto Spa, ModWash, ZIPS Car Wash, Tommy’s Express, Super Star Car Wash. Spotted an error? Email the address in the footer with the model and the document you are using.