The RipTide Car Wash & Detail Center

Car Detailing in Durham, North Carolina

4.5 (850)

CategoryCar Detailing Β· Car wash, Self service car wash
Address3639 Durham-Chapel Hill Blvd, Durham, NC 27707
StreetDurham-Chapel Hill Boulevard
AreaDurham, North Carolina
Phone(252) 540-7931
Google rating 4.5 (850)
SourceGoogle Maps and public records Β· listed Oct 21, 2026

Hours

Monday8 am–8 pm
Tuesday8 am–8 pm
Wednesday8 am–8 pm
Thursday8 am–8 pm
Friday8 am–8 pm
Saturday8 am–8 pm
Sunday8 am–8 pm

About The RipTide Car Wash & Detail Center

Durham's favorite car wash and detailing! We uniquely offer top-tier car detailing services alongside our popular wash packages. Whether it’s a quick shine or a thorough interior detailing, our expert team is here to elevate your vehicle’s glow. We offer the most FREE amenities in town: vacuums, clean towels, all-purpose cleaner, window cleaner, rubber and cloth mat cleaners, and compressed air blaster to remove dirt, dust, debris and water from interior and exterior spaces! Experience the neon light tunnel in our automated, touchless car wash offering the a wide variety of options to keep your car shining!

Located at 3639 Durham-Chapel Hill Blvd, Durham, NC 27707, The RipTide Car Wash & Detail Center operates as a car detailing service serving Durham in North Carolina. This page gathers the practical details people usually look for before visiting: where it is, how to reach it, when it opens and how customers rate it. Google also lists it under car wash, self service car wash, which is worth knowing if you are comparing several options in the area.

The business lists hours on 7 days of the week. Typical hours are 8 am–8 pm. As with most places, expect changes around holidays; the phone number below is the fastest way to confirm. You can reach The RipTide Car Wash & Detail Center at (252) 540-7931; calling is usually the quickest way to ask about availability, prices or directions. More information is available on its website, riptidecw.com.

Customers rate it 4.5 out of 5 on Google across 850 reviews.

How The RipTide Car Wash & Detail Center compares with other car detailing in Durham

Before you go

  • Check your vehicle for open safety recalls on NHTSA.gov; recall repairs are free at a franchised dealer.
  • Ask for a written estimate before work starts and to approve any extra repairs first.
  • Ask whether technicians are ASE-certified and what warranty covers parts and labor.

Latest Google reviews

The 5 most recent reviews shown on Google Maps. Reviews belong to their authors; read all of them on Google.

LaTeshia Lennon 3 months ago

Riptide is always the best car wash ever and Andree was extremely helpful with renewing my membership, Andree provided me a QR code to help manage my account and I was able to restart my membership. He was extremely professional, friendly and knowledgeable and I wanted to give him a huge KUDOSSS πŸŽ‰πŸŽ‰ thank you Andree at the Durham NC, 15-501 location

Rebecca Gebauer 3 months ago

I’ve been using the basic car wash subscription and have been very happy with it. The service is always quick and efficient, making it easy to stop by whenever the car needs a wash. The free vacuums are a nice bonus and help keep the inside clean too. Great value for the convenience.

Kevin T 8 months ago

The wash was simple, but my car was wet when leaving. Soap on one side of it from an incomplete rinse. Some of the towels that they provide to dry your car with also had debris. Glad I looked at it. Otherwise I would’ve scratched my car while using the β€œclean” towel. Not to mention, the construction going on around it makes me feel weird driving a washed car onto a road caked over in dirt. That is not their fault at least.

Kaye Grady 9 months ago

The beginning of 2025, we received a $9.99 special car wash at Riptide. The special was for 3 cars. We have been members from day one. The man took my credit card and change my membership to the special rate. The monthly plan was $9.99 per car. Guess what, my November bill they charged me $10.74 per car and December bill they charged $21.95 per car. That's $11.96 more per car without a new agreement. NO one called or emailed us about a price increase. I immediately went to Riptide about the charges on my credit card. I did and have spoken with the manager (Kevin Wood) and removed my membership from Riptide due to Kevin's VERY BAD attitude. He is very rude when asked about the price and why no communication. That same day two other customers were complaining about Kevin being so rude. The other staff is very friendly. He could give a damn whether you kept the membership or not. It's a shame because this is a good car wash. Extremely disappointed in this manager!!

Brooke Triandafils a year ago

I never feel the need to write reviews but I felt I needed to. I got an interior detail for $200. My car was spotless. I unfortunatley left the window open during a rain storm and my car was soaked and there were leaves all over it, It was horrible. I decided to take it here and I’m so glad I did. It was shining and spotless. 10/10 experience everyone was so friendly and they got me in so fast.

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Frequently asked questions

Where is The RipTide Car Wash & Detail Center located?

The RipTide Car Wash & Detail Center is at 3639 Durham-Chapel Hill Blvd, Durham, NC 27707, in Durham, North Carolina. Use the β€œOpen in Google Maps” button on this page for directions.

What kind of business is The RipTide Car Wash & Detail Center?

The RipTide Car Wash & Detail Center is listed as a car detailing service and is also tagged on Google as car wash, self service car wash.

What are the hours of The RipTide Car Wash & Detail Center?

Published hours are Monday: 8 am–8 pm; Tuesday: 8 am–8 pm; Wednesday: 8 am–8 pm; Thursday: 8 am–8 pm; Friday: 8 am–8 pm; Saturday: 8 am–8 pm; Sunday: 8 am–8 pm. Hours can change on holidays, so call before a special trip.

Is The RipTide Car Wash & Detail Center open on Sunday?

Yes, on Sunday it is open 8 am–8 pm.

What is the phone number of The RipTide Car Wash & Detail Center?

You can call The RipTide Car Wash & Detail Center at (252) 540-7931.

How is The RipTide Car Wash & Detail Center rated on Google?

The RipTide Car Wash & Detail Center has a Google rating of 4.5 out of 5 from 850 reviews.

Does The RipTide Car Wash & Detail Center have a website?

Yes, the website of The RipTide Car Wash & Detail Center is riptidecw.com (linked on this page).

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