Car Washes in New Mexico

124 listings in 49 cities and towns from OpenStreetMap (refreshed October 27, 2026), with detailing price estimates from BLS wage data.

41tunnel & automatic
13self-serve
4detailers & hand washes
$180–$260full detail (est.)

By Wash Type in New Mexico

Express & Tunnel Washes (17)Automatic (In-Bay) Washes (24)Self-Serve Car Washes (13)Car Washes (77)

Cities and Towns

Estimated Detailing Prices in New Mexico

Estimates for 2026, not quotes. Built from BLS wage data for car wash and detailing workers in New Mexico ($15/hr median, May 2024). How we estimate · Updated October 28, 2026

PackageSedan or coupeSmall SUV or crossoverTruck, minivan or 3-row SUV
Exterior hand wash and wax$55–$80$65–$95$75–$110
Interior detail (vacuum, shampoo, wipe-down)$110–$165$135–$195$155–$225
Full detail (interior + exterior)$180–$260$210–$310$245–$355

Mobile detailers who come to you usually charge about 10–20% more. Shop labor rate: $41–$60 per hour.

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Largest Cities in New Mexico

Albuquerque 22 Listings

Chevron

501 Candelaria Road Northeast, Albuquerque

Car Washes

Circle K

1400 Montaño Road Northeast, Albuquerque

Car WashesPhone listedWebsite

Farmington 8 Listings

Mister Car Wash

5530 East Main Street, Farmington

Express & Tunnel WashesPhone listedWebsite

Roswell 7 Listings

Kar Wash

Roswell

Automatic (In-Bay) Washes

Santa Fe 7 Listings

Bell Car Wash

1000 West Cordova Road, Santa Fe

Automatic (In-Bay) WashesSelf-Serve Car WashesWebsite

Champion

1608 Cerrillos Road, Santa Fe

Automatic (In-Bay) Washes

Las Cruces 6 Listings

Pic Quick

210 East Union Avenue, Las Cruces

Car Washes

Shell

Las Cruces

Automatic (In-Bay) Washes

Splash Detailing

2403 South Main Street, Las Cruces

Auto DetailingPhone listedWebsite

Rio Rancho 6 Listings

Mister Car Wash

Westside Boulevard Southeast, Rio Rancho

Express & Tunnel WashesAutomatic (In-Bay) Washes

Gallup 5 Listings

Kirtland AFB 4 Listings

Alamogordo 3 Listings

Big Wave Xpress

905 South White Sands Boulevard, Alamogordo

Automatic (In-Bay) Washes

Aztec 3 Listings

Questions About Car Washes in New Mexico

How many car washes are listed in New Mexico?

We list 124 car washes and detailers in New Mexico across 49 cities and towns, including 17 express or tunnel washes, 13 self-serve washes and 4 detailers and hand washes. The most are in Albuquerque (22), Farmington (8), Roswell (7).

How much does car detailing cost in New Mexico?

Our 2026 estimate for a full detail on a sedan in New Mexico is about $180–$260 at a shop, with a shop labor rate of about $41–$60 per hour. SUVs and trucks cost more, and mobile detailers usually add 10–20%.

How many people work at car washes in New Mexico?

The U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics counted about 1,320 cleaners of vehicles and equipment (car wash and detailing workers) in New Mexico in May 2024, with a median wage of $14.57 an hour.

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Listings: © OpenStreetMap contributors (ODbL) · Wages: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics · Data last updated October 27, 2026 · Sources & method