Zips Car Wash reviews

3.0

41% would recommend to a friend

(201 total reviews)
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Pete Nani

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39% positive business outlook

Zips Car Wash has an employee rating of 3.0 out of 5 stars, based on 201 company reviews on Glassdoor which indicates that most employees have an average working experience there. The Zips Car Wash employee rating is in line with the average (within 1 standard deviation) for employers within the Retail & Wholesale industry (3.5 stars).

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201 reviews
1.0
Sep 15, 2025

AVOID if you're a manager or above!

Anonymous employee
Recommend
CEO approval
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Pros

Reasonable pay not including failed raise promises

Cons

From lies and broken promises to bad customer experiences and HR corruption, ZIPS IS NOT the place for mid level managers to succeed or thrive. Promises from new leadership are proven false as they fail to develop existing staff and fire existing staff to make way for their friends in the industry. They develop those they bring on and ignore those who are here. Now you may think that's good for someone joining the company but remember, once you're here you're no longer new. They don't take care of customers, running old worn out sites with broken equipment. To avoid down time they tie up brushes and duct tape oil leaks and keep washing cars anyway leaving customers with a poor quality of wash. They yell at district and site managers and berate them if they don't get enough memberships or con customers into getting a more expensive wash. District managers are often yelled at and treated unprofessionally based on this Inappropriate relationships among HR leaders result in bias treatment and unfair disciplinary outcomes. It's a management cesspool at Zips and recent articles about change are lipstick on a pig, just like their remodeled locations. So do yourself a favor. Don't work here.

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Zips Car Wash Response
9mo
Thank you for taking the time to share your feedback. We regret to hear that your experience with management did not meet your expectations. The issues you’ve raised around promises, equipment upkeep, treatment of managers, and HR practices are concerning. We are constantly working to become a more efficient organization and we always want our team to share ideas on how we can improve. Thank you for providing this feedback, and all you bring to the team.
5.0
Jul 28, 2025

AG

Recommend
CEO approval
Business Outlook

Pros

Good manager, good hours, inclusive

Cons

Sprayers/powerwash not allowed, no bug spray, no speed bumps to slow a few drivers down

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Zips Car Wash Response
11mo
Thank you for taking the time to share your experience! We're thrilled to hear that you enjoy working with a supportive manager and appreciate the flexible hours. We strive to create an inclusive environment for all our team members. Thanks again for your positive review!
4.0
Jul 18, 2025

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Recommend
CEO approval
Business Outlook

Pros

Very fun job, with room to grow!

Cons

Pay may be lower than your average job

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Zips Car Wash Response
12mo
Thank you for your feedback! We're glad to hear you enjoyed the fun environment and opportunities for growth. We appreciate your insights on compensation and will continue to evaluate ways to enhance employee satisfaction. Your experience helps us improve!
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