Gander's Express Car Wash
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Gander's Express Car Wash

9430 Baltimore National Pike, Ellicott City, MD4.2(470 reviews)

In July 2021 the former Dolly’s Car Wash became Gander’s Express. Gander’s Express serves Ellicott City and the surrounding areas with Self-serve, Touchless Laser washes or an updated soft brush tunnel. Ganders Express combines convenience with 3 quality car washing experiences with ALL of the options! We promise to get you in and out in a jiffy, delivering friendly and courteous service every time. We don’t take ourselves too seriously here and believe errands can be fun!

Gander's Express Car Wash — Touchless & Brushless Car Wash in Ellicott City, MD

Gander's Express Car Wash on Baltimore National Pike in Ellicott City, MD offers three distinct washing options to meet different vehicle care preferences. Choose from self-serve bays, touchless laser technology, or an updated soft brush tunnel—all designed to deliver results efficiently. With a 4.2-star rating from 470 customer reviews, the facility has built a reputation for friendly service and quick turnarounds since opening in July 2021. Whether you're protecting a new paint job or tackling winter grime, Gander's Express combines convenience with quality. The variety of wash options means you can select the approach that works best for your vehicle and budget. Stop by 9430 Baltimore National Pike to experience service that keeps errands quick and straightforward.

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There are self service bays where you DIY with their equipment, touchless automatic wash, and the full Monty with whirling brushes. Add vacuums and service with a smile. It's as good as it gets.

Greg Chaffmana year ago

So nice to have a car wash with so many options to wash your car! There are bays to self wash, brushless bays, and an automatic brush wash.

Miaa year ago

This place is great! I go a lot and always get great service. They have multiple self service bays plus a brush wash lane and a brushless wash lane. Lots of room to park after and detail or vacuum your car. $2.00 (8 quarters) for the vacuum and you get plenty of time.

Victor KunstEdited 7 years ago

I always loved this car wash until today. I arrived at 6 pm and was told they were closed I turned around and used the touchless bay which was terrible. As I left, I saw a line of cars waiting to go through the soft touch line that I was told was closed! Was it discriminatio…

Greta AndersonEdited 4 years ago

I'm a car enthusiast, so I came here for the great reviews and the fact that they offer a touchless wash with an undercarriage cleaning. My car's dark paint is prone to swirl marks, so I got the deluxe touchless wash. The payment machine is a robot and it malfunctioned, so an emp…

Ashley Hohn5 years ago

Anybody else find that Hondas get swirls in their paint really easily? I tried the touchless wash here because my clear coat seems to scratch easily. Good news: no scratching. Bad news: not as clean as going through the regular wash, especially the wheels. So there are always tra…

matt merkel6 years ago

Love this car wash. I just wish there was a dryer of sorts on the brushless automatic drive thru. The staff is really nice though and my car comes put super clean.

Emily Sulerud9 years ago

The touchless car wash does not clean very well so I'll probably have to use self wash next time

Demetrius Collier5 months ago

I use the touchless bays exclusively. The last few times I've visited the amount of soap dispensed is minimal and usually one bay is out of service.

Michael SaundersEdited a year ago

I come here at least once a week for the past 5 years because I take pride in detailing my car with the help of the vehicle bays and the touchless wash. Now it costs twice as much for the same self service/time. Best way to lose your patrons is to alienate them like this. I'll…

Bob Ly3 years ago

First the brushless washes were not marked. I didn’t see whether there brushes hidden at the front corners of the bays. Second, the pay stations are positioned waay to the left of each door, you’ll have to pay, backup, then pull in. Third, there is no diagram about whether yo…

Steve Grimesa year ago

$10 touchless wash - doesn't seem to work. The windshield came out just as dirty as it went in.

David Jefferson3 years ago

I have been coming here for some time because of how reasonable the pricing is but now with new ownership they have cleaned the place up and raised prices. With the price changes you would think that they would either upgrade the touch less wash or fix them. Can’t tell you how ma…

Mike Bermudez3 years ago

If your car is dirty after say a snow storm or two, avoid the touch less car wash. The Touch Less leaves your car just as dirty as it was before, does not get the wheels clean AT ALL and to make it worse, it has no drying capability. All of the for a min of $10.00.

jeff marsh8 years ago

Used the brushless drive through service, there was no dryer and it barely cleaned half of the dirt off my car. You can still see a haze from dirt and all the flat surfaces had standing pools of dirt on them.

Tim C2 years ago

…washed this exact vehicle no less than 100 times with the same wheels and tires. They refunded my card and I attempted to use the touchless wash, but the card reader is so antiquated that it wouldn’t accept my payment. They need to update their equipment and get with the…

Andrew Link5 years ago

The touchless auto wash is not good. I paid $10 for the deluxe wash, which is one step above the lowest grade wash. The wash itself was about 2mins, it was basically nothing but a water rinse. Afterwards, I ran my fingers along side the car, which left dirt marks. Do not waste…

Shawn Sagers4 years ago

The "soft-touch" tunnel left a chip on my hood. The attendant who took payments was nice but never offered the touchless wash as an option. Had I known they had touchless, I would have gone with that option.

JPa year ago

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Gander's Express Car Wash a touchless car wash?
Yes, Gander's Express Car Wash in Ellicott City, MD is a verified touchless (brushless) car wash — also known as a touch-free or no-touch wash — that cleans your vehicle using high-pressure water and detergents without physical contact.
How much does Gander's Express Car Wash cost?
Pricing varies by wash package. Contact them at +1410-461-5188 or visit their website for current prices.
Is Gander's Express Car Wash safe for Tesla, BMW, and luxury vehicles?
Yes. Gander's Express Car Wash is a touchless car wash, meaning no brushes or cloth ever contact your vehicle. This makes it the safest automated wash option for luxury and high-end vehicles including Tesla Model 3, Model Y, and Model S, BMW, Mercedes-Benz, Lexus, Audi, Porsche, Range Rover, and Genesis. Touchless washes are also recommended by auto detailing professionals for cars with ceramic coatings, paint protection film (PPF), vinyl wraps, or any premium paint finish.
Where is Gander's Express Car Wash located?
Gander's Express Car Wash is located at 9430 Baltimore National Pike, Ellicott City, MD 21042. Call them at +1410-461-5188. Get directions via Google Maps.

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9430 Baltimore National Pike
Ellicott City, MD 21042

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