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Thomsons Choo Choo Car Wash

4.0(147)· Google4.0 out of 5 from 147 reviews (Google rating)Car wash
Open now · closes 12:00 AM
(248) 234-1528 Directions

Quick facts

Thomsons Choo Choo Car Wash is a car wash at 19076 Northville Rd in Northville, MI, open daily from 12:00 AM. Call +1248-234-1528 for details.

Address
19076 Northville Rd, Northville, MI 48168
Phone
+1248-234-1528
Hours today
12:00 AM – 12:00 AM

About Thomsons Choo Choo Car Wash

Thomsons Choo Choo Car Wash is a self-service car wash at 19076 Northville Rd in Northville, MI. The business has been family owned and operated for more than 50 years and is now managed by the third generation of the Thomson family. Its setup includes a car wash and a vacuum bay area, with coin-operated service and tap-to-pay options. Credit and debit cards are also accepted.

For drivers handling their own vehicle cleaning, the listed amenities include car vacuums and towels. Wheelchair-accessible parking is available, but there is no restroom on site. The business describes its service as affordable, though no specific prices are provided. Its Google rating is 4 out of 5, based on 147 reviews. The self-service format and long history of family ownership are central features of this Northville, MI business.

Known for

  • Self-service car wash and vacuum bays
  • Family operated for more than 50 years
  • Third-generation Thomson family management
  • Coin-operated and tap-to-pay options
  • Towels and wheelchair-accessible parking

Popular times

Usually as busy as it gets right now · Typical visit volume reported by Google.

Mon

4a3a

4a: 18 of 100, 5a: 12 of 100, 6a: 12 of 100, 7a: 27 of 100, 8a: 48 of 100, 9a: 66 of 100, 10a: 75 of 100, 11a: 81 of 100, 12p: 93 of 100, 1p: 90 of 100, 2p: 100 of 100, 3p: 93 of 100, 4p: 90 of 100, 5p: 66 of 100, 6p: 51 of 100, 7p: 36 of 100, 8p: 27 of 100, 9p: 27 of 100, 10p: 39 of 100, 11p: 33 of 100, 12a: 39 of 100, 1a: 33 of 100, 2a: 27 of 100, 3a: 27 of 100

Tue

4a3a

4a: 57 of 100, 5a: 39 of 100, 6a: 27 of 100, 7a: 30 of 100, 8a: 39 of 100, 9a: 60 of 100, 10a: 54 of 100, 11a: 60 of 100, 12p: 57 of 100, 1p: 72 of 100, 2p: 81 of 100, 3p: 69 of 100, 4p: 57 of 100, 5p: 57 of 100, 6p: 57 of 100, 7p: 51 of 100, 8p: 39 of 100, 9p: 24 of 100, 10p: 15 of 100, 11p: 15 of 100, 12a: 21 of 100, 1a: 33 of 100, 2a: 45 of 100, 3a: 63 of 100

Wed

4a3a

4a: 18 of 100, 5a: 18 of 100, 6a: 24 of 100, 7a: 30 of 100, 8a: 42 of 100, 9a: 54 of 100, 10a: 60 of 100, 11a: 57 of 100, 12p: 54 of 100, 1p: 54 of 100, 2p: 57 of 100, 3p: 54 of 100, 4p: 63 of 100, 5p: 63 of 100, 6p: 48 of 100, 7p: 39 of 100, 8p: 30 of 100, 9p: 33 of 100, 10p: 42 of 100, 11p: 42 of 100, 12a: 48 of 100, 1a: 33 of 100, 2a: 30 of 100, 3a: 24 of 100

Thu

4a3a

4a: 27 of 100, 5a: 39 of 100, 6a: 33 of 100, 7a: 27 of 100, 8a: 27 of 100, 9a: 27 of 100, 10a: 42 of 100, 11a: 45 of 100, 12p: 51 of 100, 1p: 63 of 100, 2p: 75 of 100, 3p: 84 of 100, 4p: 75 of 100, 5p: 81 of 100, 6p: 81 of 100, 7p: 54 of 100, 8p: 39 of 100, 9p: 27 of 100, 10p: 30 of 100, 11p: 24 of 100, 12a: 18 of 100, 1a: 12 of 100, 2a: 12 of 100, 3a: 21 of 100

Fri

4a3a

4a: 24 of 100, 5a: 39 of 100, 6a: 36 of 100, 7a: 36 of 100, 8a: 30 of 100, 9a: 36 of 100, 10a: 33 of 100, 11a: 48 of 100, 12p: 54 of 100, 1p: 72 of 100, 2p: 78 of 100, 3p: 87 of 100, 4p: 87 of 100, 5p: 90 of 100, 6p: 87 of 100, 7p: 75 of 100, 8p: 60 of 100, 9p: 42 of 100, 10p: 33 of 100, 11p: 27 of 100, 12a: 18 of 100, 1a: 12 of 100, 2a: 9 of 100, 3a: 15 of 100

Sat

4a3a

4a: 24 of 100, 5a: 24 of 100, 6a: 33 of 100, 7a: 39 of 100, 8a: 51 of 100, 9a: 54 of 100, 10a: 57 of 100, 11a: 75 of 100, 12p: 87 of 100, 1p: 90 of 100, 2p: 75 of 100, 3p: 69 of 100, 4p: 66 of 100, 5p: 54 of 100, 6p: 51 of 100, 7p: 36 of 100, 8p: 27 of 100, 9p: 36 of 100, 10p: 45 of 100, 11p: 48 of 100, 12a: 33 of 100, 1a: 24 of 100, 2a: 21 of 100, 3a: 30 of 100

Sun

4a3a

4a: 15 of 100, 5a: 15 of 100, 6a: 18 of 100, 7a: 30 of 100, 8a: 36 of 100, 9a: 39 of 100, 10a: 39 of 100, 11a: 48 of 100, 12p: 66 of 100, 1p: 78 of 100, 2p: 93 of 100, 3p: 100 of 100, 4p: 81 of 100, 5p: 69 of 100, 6p: 51 of 100, 7p: 51 of 100, 8p: 39 of 100, 9p: 27 of 100, 10p: 27 of 100, 11p: 33 of 100, 12a: 27 of 100, 1a: 24 of 100, 2a: 27 of 100, 3a: 18 of 100

Google rating breakdown

147 ratings on Google. Ratings and counts are Google's, not ours.

  • 5★87
  • 4★24
  • 3★10
  • 2★8
  • 1★18

What people mention

Topics counted across Google reviews.

  • drying area×6
  • hand washing×6
  • self car wash×6
  • coin car wash×4
  • vacuum×3
  • water pressure×3
  • foam brush×2
  • kind owner×2
  • final rinse×2
  • quarter wash×2

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What reviewers say elsewhere

  • “The car wash isn’t the problem. The way customers are treated—and the way responsibility gets handled—is. I had my own bad experience at Thomson’s Choo Choo more than four years ago involving the older man associated with this business.…”

    — Golan, August 26, 2026 · google

  • “Quick and easy self-serve wash. I stopped in after picking up some road spray off a truck on my hood and I wanted to get it off fast. The machine switches between settings rather quickly. Takes coins or card, which is convenient if you …”

    — Derek O, August 25, 2026 · google

  • “Exceptionally clean amd maintained self car wash! Special shout out to Jim the owner/worker who saw me washimg my truck while using crutches. Jim thoroughly washed my truck for me, simply for sake of kindness! Highly recommend giving yo…”

    — RJ Tiny, August 23, 2026 · google

  • “I really like washing my car here. Convenient and great value. Tapped to pay and got 6 minutes for $3.50. Word of warning, it shows up as $10 on your account but processes accurately overnight (I went yesterday but waited until today bef…”

    — Ruii, August 15, 2026 · google

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Thomsons Choo Choo Car Wash — frequently asked

Is Thomsons Choo Choo Car Wash open on Mondays?
Yes — Thomsons Choo Choo Car Wash is open Monday from 12:00 AM to 12:00 AM.
Where is Thomsons Choo Choo Car Wash?
Thomsons Choo Choo Car Wash is at 19076 Northville Rd, Northville, MI 48168.
What is the phone number for Thomsons Choo Choo Car Wash?
You can reach Thomsons Choo Choo Car Wash on +1248-234-1528.
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