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Central Car Wash and Detail Centre Central Car Wash and Detail Centre
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.

  • 01

    Hand Wash Packages

    From $20.50

    No appointment needed

    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.

    • Exterior Only from $20.50 — soft foam + hand towel dry
    • Special Wash $35 — vacuum, underbody rinse & rust inhibitor, dash wipe
    • Ultimate Wash $39.50 — polymer sealants, mats, wheels & running boards
    • Supreme Wash $46.50 — RAIN-X, tire dressing, deeper interior wipe
    • Extras: Rain-X, Polyshell shine, salt eliminator, washer fluid top-up
    Call to book
  • 02

    Auto Detailing

    From $180

    By appointment

    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.

    • Full Exterior from $180 — clay, buff, wax & power finishing
    • Full Interior from $230 — deep vacuum, shampoo, vinyl & leather care
    • Complete Detail from $405 — exterior restoration + full interior
    • Appointments: Mon–Sat 9am–5pm (Sunday closed)
    Call to book
  • 03

    Krown Rust Control

    From $149.95

    Approx. 2 hours

    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.

    • Cars from $149.95
    • Minivans / small–medium SUVs / 2-door pickups from $159.95
    • Large SUVs / multi-door & Super Duty pickups from $169.95
    • Custom vehicles & trailers — call for pricing
    • Appointments recommended; Sun hours available for Krown
    Call to book
  • 04

    Specialty & Fleet

    Custom — call for fleet rates

    By arrangement

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

    • Fleet packages, budgets per vehicle, optional valet
    • Krown body maintenance + mobile spray unit
    • Add-ons: headlight restoration, engine shampoo, odour & pet hair
    • Specialty washes: trailers, boats, ATVs/UTVs, snowmachines, motorcycles
    Call to book
  • 05

    Fuel, Store & Lounge

    On site

    Thunder Fuels gas bar and a full convenience store on site — fill up, grab a drink, and wait in the family-friendly lounge while we wash.

    • Thunder Fuels self-serve gas on site
    • Convenience store for snacks, drinks & essentials
    • Family-friendly lounge with bay-window views
    • Reloadable gift cards & multi-wash coupon books at the counter
    • Loyalty & weekly promotions — see Memberships
    Call to book
Hand wash packages

What each wash includes

Four soft-foam hand wash packages — compare inclusions side by side. Prices are starting rates at the counter.

Included Exterior Only $20.50 Special Wash $35.00 Ultimate Wash $39.50 Supreme Wash $46.50
Enviro Soft Foam Wash
Hand Towel Dry
Interior Vacuum
Interior Window Clean
Underbody Rinse and Rust Inhibitor
Ash Tray and Cup Holders Emptied
Steering Column, Gauge Package, and Dashboard Wiped
Fragrance Spray
Crystal Polymer Sealants & UV Protection
Poly Shell Triple Shine
Foamy Bleach Wheel Brite & Rim Cleaner
Rims and Tires Scrubbed/Wiped (Includes Running Boards)
Door/Hatch Jams Rinsed/Dried and Wiped
Floor Mats washed – 4 in total
Floor Mats washed – 8 in total
Interior wipe of front cup holders and centre console
Interior wipe of front door panels and kickplates
RAIN-X
Black Magic Tire Dressing
New Fragrance Wafer

Extras like Rain-X, Polyshell shine, salt eliminator, and washer fluid top-up are available — ask at the counter.

Good to know

Common Questions

Earn points with every wash — Exterior Only 60, Special 85, Ultimate 100, Supreme 125. Every 1000 points redeems a FREE Exterior Only wash (or upgrade by paying the difference). See the Memberships page for weekly promos and seniors savings. Points cannot be combined with other offers.
Exterior Only is soft foam + hand towel dry from $20.50. Special adds vacuum, underbody rinse & rust inhibitor, and interior touch-ups ($35). Ultimate adds sealants, mats, and wheel/running-board attention ($39.50). Supreme adds RAIN-X, tire dressing, and a deeper interior wipe ($46.50). Ask about wash extras at the counter.
Yes — call (807) 346-0405 to book detailing (Mon–Sat 9am–5pm) or Krown rust control (~2 hours; appointments recommended). Wash packages are typically walk-up during car wash hours.
Yes. Driveway runoff often goes straight to storm drains and into the lake untreated. Central treats wastewater, recycles rinse water, and uses roughly 70% less water than washing at home.
Car wash: Mon–Sat 8am–6pm, Sun 10am–5pm. Gas & store open earlier/later. Detail: Mon–Sat 9am–5pm (closed Sunday). Krown: Mon–Sat 8am–5pm, Sun 9am–5pm. Weather can shorten hours.
Yes — fleet programs with customized packages, reporting, monthly billing, and optional mobile Krown. We also wash trailers, boats, ATVs/UTVs, snowmachines, and motorcycles. Call to set up an account.

Not sure which package fits?

Call the Central Car Wash and Detail Centre team — we'll help you choose a wash, detail, or Krown package that fits your vehicle.

Call to book Call (807) 346-0405