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Glossy black Jaguar at Central Car Wash with canopy and Thunder Fuels pumps behind it.
Central Car Wash and Detail Centre

Wash. Detail. Protect.

Thunder Bay's CCW hub since 1998 — hand wash packages, auto detailing, Krown rust control, and Thunder Fuels under one roof.

Call (807) 346-0405

3.2 rating · 383 reviews

What we do

Our Services

Thunder Bay’s wash-and-detail shop on Central Ave — soft-foam hand washes every day, detailing by appointment, Krown rust protection, and fleet work under one roof. Prices below are starting rates; detailing and specialty jobs get a final quote after we look at your vehicle.

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From $20.50 No appointment needed

Hand Wash Packages

Pull in for a soft-foam hand wash finished with a towel dry. Four packages from a quick exterior refresh to Supreme with RAIN-X, tire dressing, and a deeper interior wipe — plus extras when you want them.

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From $180 By appointment

Auto Detailing

Our detail bay does the full job — clay, buff, wax, shampoo, vinyl and leather care. Book Mon–Sat; we inspect every vehicle before we lock the quote.

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From $149.95 Approx. 2 hours

Krown Rust Control

We’re Thunder Bay’s Krown dealer. Annual rust protection with locked-in pricing — about two hours in bay — plus a mobile unit for fleets and machinery.

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Custom — call for fleet rates By arrangement

Specialty & Fleet

We wash and detail fleets with monthly billing and reporting — no size restrictions. Boats, trailers, ATVs, snowmachines, and specialty add-ons welcome.

About Central

Built around the bay — and the lake

Locally owned and family-operated, Central Car Wash and Detail Centre has served Thunder Bay for over 20 years with hand wash packages, professional auto detailing, Krown rust control, and fleet care — plus a Thunder Fuels gas bar, convenience store, and family-friendly lounge with viewing windows into the bay. Eco-friendly processes treat wastewater and use about 70% less water than a driveway wash, helping keep Lake Superior clean.
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At the wash

Real cars. Real results.

Photos from our Central Ave location — clean finishes out front, detailing work inside. Tap any image to enlarge.

Proof in the work

What Drivers Say

“Awesome place to chill while you get your ride cleaned up by a professional crew. Service with a smile at it's best. Super clean waiting room. Lots of viewing windows to watch your vehicle getting detailed. Full convenient store. All kinds of merch and vehicle accessories to purchase. Great all around experience.”
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Jonathan Mannas

via Google

“We've been on a 30-day road trip and our Jeep was filthy! We drove to Thunder Bay on the Trans Canada Highway and there was a section of the highway that was dirt. They washed our Jeep twice because it was so dirty! They are very conscientious and friendly. They did an excellent job cleaning our Jeep.”
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Road-trip customer

via Central Car Wash

“Staff were very friendly considering it was my first time there and I was new to their process. The Exterior Wash package effectively removed all the visible salt from my F-150. The wash bay where the staff drive your vehicle through has lots of windows to the waiting area so you can see everything going on. Lounge was very comfortable.”
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First-time visitor

via Central Car Wash

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Walk-ins & appointments

Line up for the Central Advantage

Lounge with a view of the bay, fuel up next door, and leave cleaner without driveway runoff hitting Lake Superior.

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Freshly washed Mazda at Central Car Wash — Car Wash Entrance, Detail Centre, and Krown trailer visible.