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Self-service car wash prices: the Valley, Burbank and Glendale
Compare published DIY wash rates before you leave home. This collection covers eight locations in the San Fernando Valley, Burbank and Glendale, with a source for every price. It is not a complete survey or a live quote.
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The charge below buys the stated amount of bay time. It is not a promise that a complete wash will cost that amount. The per-minute column is our calculation from the published options, rounded to the nearest cent; it does not establish how extra time is billed.
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| Wash and location | Published timed options | Calculated $ / minute | Payment listed | Vacuum rate | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Zeavy Car WashBurbank520 S Victory Blvd, Burbank, CA 91502 | $5.00 / 5 min; $6.00 / 6 min; $7.00 / 7 min; $8.00 / 8 min | $1.00 | Cash, cards | Not operator-confirmed here | Operator page ↗Reviewed 2026-11-03 |
| Glendale Self Serve Car WashGlendale236 S Glendale Ave, Glendale, CA 91205 | $5.00 / 5 min; $6.00 / 6 min; $7.00 / 7 min; $9.00 / 10 min | $0.90 to $1.00 | Cash, cards | Not operator-confirmed here | Operator page ↗Reviewed 2026-11-03 |
| Denny’s Car WashNorth Hills9850 Sepulveda Blvd, North Hills, CA 91343 | Tue–Thu: $2.50 / 4 min Fri–Mon: $3.50 / 4 min | Tue–Thu: $0.63 Fri–Mon: $0.88 | Cash, cards and tap | $1.25 / 4 min | Operator page ↗Reviewed 2026-11-03 |
| Denny’s Car WashNorthridge10125 Balboa Blvd, Northridge, CA 91325 | Any day listed: $3.50 / 4 min | Any day listed: $0.88 | Cash, cards and tap | $1.25 / 4 min | Operator page ↗Reviewed 2026-11-03 |
| Denny’s Car WashPacoima13764 Van Nuys Blvd, Pacoima, CA 91331 | Tue–Thu: $1.75 / 4 min Fri–Mon: $2.75 / 4 min | Tue–Thu: $0.44 Fri–Mon: $0.69 | Cash only | $1.25 / 4 min | Operator page ↗Reviewed 2026-11-03 |
| Denny’s Car WashPanorama City14556 Van Nuys Blvd, Panorama City, CA 91402 | Tue–Thu: $1.75 / 4 min Fri–Mon: $2.75 / 4 min | Tue–Thu: $0.44 Fri–Mon: $0.69 | Cash only | $1.25 / 4 min | Operator page ↗Reviewed 2026-11-03 |
| Denny’s Car WashReseda17735 Saticoy St, Reseda, CA 91335 | Tue–Thu: $1.75 / 4 min Fri–Mon: $2.75 / 4 min | Tue–Thu: $0.44 Fri–Mon: $0.69 | Cash only | $1.25 / 4 min | Operator page ↗Reviewed 2026-11-03 |
| Denny’s Car WashVan Nuys15311 Saticoy St, Van Nuys, CA 91406 | Tue–Thu: $1.75 / 4 min Fri–Mon: $2.75 / 4 min | Tue–Thu: $0.44 Fri–Mon: $0.69 | Cash only | $1.25 / 4 min | Operator page ↗Reviewed 2026-11-03 |
Why Denny’s prices differ by location
The chain’s shared page and several individual location pages quote different prices. We use the more specific location pages and flag the discrepancy on each affected listing. Northridge’s page lists $3.50 for four DIY minutes without a midweek discount; North Hills publishes a different weekday schedule from Pacoima, Panorama City, Van Nuys and Reseda. Check the rate posted at the actual bay before paying.
Payment: cards, tap and cash-only are separate facts
Zeavy, Glendale Self Serve, Denny’s Northridge and Denny’s North Hills publish card acceptance. The two Denny’s locations also explicitly list tap-to-pay. We do not assume that accepting a card means accepting a mobile wallet. Denny’s Pacoima, Panorama City, Van Nuys and Reseda publish cash-only notices.
The directory’s payment filters use only the operator-published methods recorded in our listings. A location marked “Payment not confirmed” may still accept your preferred method. Ask the business or read its payment instructions.
What is confirmed near North Hollywood?
Our four North Hollywood listings still lack operator-confirmed prices and payment details. They remain in the main directory, clearly marked as unconfirmed. This guide includes nearby options rather than assigning those businesses guessed prices. Browse the North Hollywood guide → or compare the two Burbank DIY listings →.
Three charges to check before starting
- Included time and extensions. Check the starting charge, time allowance and extra-time instructions.
- Vacuums and supplies. Their charges can be separate from bay time. No vacuum price is operator-confirmed here for Zeavy or Glendale.
- Card authorizations. Ask whether a displayed card amount is a temporary hold, a minimum or the final charge. We have not confirmed those rules for these locations.
Does a lower timed price make a wash the best choice?
Choose for the equipment, vehicle clearance, access hours, payment method and trip that suit you. A lower published time rate does not confirm working equipment, a shorter queue or the final amount you will spend. These are self-service bays; a shared foam brush may be available alongside the wand. Compare wash types before choosing →.
Independent comparison. No business has paid for its place in this table. Prices come from operator websites, not customer-review estimates. Published information has not been independently confirmed by a call or site visit. Source links and dates are included so you can check them.