Fast, eco-friendly and 100% Scratch Free car washes

Experience New Zealand's cleanest, most advanced car wash technology.
Get your car sparkling in minutes.

The Quickest, Cleanest, Greenest 
Car Wash in Christchurch

Quickest

In and out in just 4 minutes — a full professional clean without slowing you down.

Cleanest

Every detail covered with our 15-step wash, for a spotless scratch free shine every time.

Greenest

Eco-friendly wash systems that recycle water and keep our waterways clean by discharging to the sewer network

The 15 Steps to a Clean Car Finish

The Tunnel Wash is the most technologically advanced car wash operation in New Zealand. 

You simply sit back, relax and let our conveyor system guide you through your Tunnel Wash experience…

How it works

  • Drive In & Choose Your Package

    Pull up to our entrance and select your wash package.

  • Guided Through

    Our conveyor system smoothly guides your vehicle into the perfect position. Sit back and relax while powerful high-pressure jets tackle dirt and grime, even in hard-to-reach spots.

  • Wash & Dry

    Your car is thoroughly cleaned, dried, and finished with extreme wax and polish for lasting shine and protection. Recycled water and efficient systems ensure every wash is eco-friendly.

  • Drive Away

    In just minutes, exit with a sparkling clean car.

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What our clients say

What a great young team at Tunnel Wash Harewood today. Was greeted by a young lady who was super friendly and welcoming & then the young man who I drove up alongside as I was driving into the wash gave great instructions and wished me a great rest of the day. Really awesome service & […]

Kat

Staff there are super sweet!! Love the service car smelling and looking clean as 👌🏼🤭

Bonnie fearn

Have been a member here for several years now and it saves me so much time and does a really great job! Staff are super friendly too 🤗

Caleb Griffioen

Was a bit nervous as I hadn’t gone through before and didn’t know the process. But friendly guys that didn’t make me feel silly and car super clean. Liked the additional wipes for the dash.

Rachel G.T

Interesting way to get a car wash.Definitely gives the best wash!

Tim Stratford

Frequently Asked Questions

How long does it take to wash a Car?

Tunnel Wash uses a conveyor that keeps cars moving even if there are a few cars in line. The entire wash cycle lasts no longer than four minutes and since there is no waiting for the car in front of you to finish, you will rarely spend more than five minutes from the time you […]

What Makes Tunnel Wash Stand Out?

Tunnel Wash uses the latest technology from the USA that includes Softec cloth materials that do not scratch or mark the surface of your car or dull your clear coat finish. It is safer than hand washing. We entrust your car to a combination of high tech computer controlled wash equipment & systems. You will […]

Do you take Credit/Debit Cards for payment?

Tunnel Wash accepts Credit cards, Eftpos, Apple Pay, Tunnel Wash Prepaid cards and Tunnel Wash App payments.

What kinds of vehicles can’t go through the Tunnel Wash?

Tunnel Wash uses the latest technology from the USA that includes Softec cloth materials that do not scratch or mark the surface of your car or dull your clear coat finish. It is safer than hand washing. We entrust your car to a combination of high tech computer controlled wash equipment & systems. You will […]

Will my car be dried?

At Tunnel Wash we use powerful dryers, blowers and a super dry & shine system at the end of the wash cycle. This removes most of the water used in the rinse cycle of the car wash. There will however, always be some amount of water left on the car. But because we use a […]

What guarantees do you offer?

Tunnel Wash wants nothing but the best for its customers. Your satisfaction is our greatest desire, and we mean to provide it. If you are pleased with our service and want to return, we could have no greater reward.

How long does a Tunnel Wash take?

Tunnel Wash uses the latest technology from the USA that includes Softec cloth materials that do not scratch or mark the surface of your car or dull your clear coat finish. It is safer than hand washing. We entrust your car to a combination of high tech computer controlled wash equipment & systems. You will […]

Are the vacuums free?

Our 6 bay vaccum Island is free for up to 4 minutes when purchasing a Gold Wash with which you will receive tokens from our pay stations. Otherwise they are available for use 24 hours a day and run on a coin operated system.

Will my car be dried?

Tunnel Wash uses the latest technology from the USA that includes Softec cloth materials that do not scratch or mark the surface of your car or dull your clear coat finish. It is safer than hand washing. We entrust your car to a combination of high tech computer controlled wash equipment & systems. You will […]

Why is the Tunnel Wash better than washing by hand?

A university study carried out in the USA actually shows that washing by hand at home can be one of the worst ways to wash your car. It concluded that a single wash at home can leave scratches of up to 10% of the total thickness of a vehicles paint. This same situation can exist […]

Why should I choose Tunnel Wash?

Tunnel Wash uses the latest technology from the USA that includes Softec cloth materials that do not scratch or mark the surface of your car or dull your clear coat finish. It is safer than hand washing. We entrust your car to a combination of high tech computer controlled wash equipment & systems. You will […]

Will my car get scratched?

The short answer is a resounding NO. In fact, with the latest hi tech materials, Softec Cloths combined with advanced chemistry, waxes and computer controls, not only do we not scratch or mark your car, our wash process actually has the effect of polishing it, leaving it brilliantly clean. With the addition of our Super […]

What are your opening hours?

7 days a week, 9am to 5pm (closed public holidays)

Is Tunnel Wash a touchless car wash?

No, but do you wash your hands without rubbing them together? Do you wash your clothes without agitation? Do you keep your teeth clean just by gargling water and mouthwash, or do you brush them? It is very difficult to get anything really clean without contact or friction, even with high pressure and harsh chemicals […]

Are we environmentally friendly?

Helping the environment is one of our main goals. We reclaim up to 80% of our water and all of our cleaning solutions are biodegradable and environmentally friendly. We dispose of our waste water by first removing solids, and then directly disposing the remaining liquids into the sanitary sewer system where it is properly treated […]

How often should I wash my car?

Weekly. Washing once a week will properly maintain the paint and exterior of your vehicle and will only keep enhancing the value and quality of it and its features.

Vehicles that have a Dura-sealed Protection, can they be put through Tunnel Wash?

We encourage you to bring Dura-sealed vehicles through Tunnel Wash for this will only enhance and protect it further and also make your vehicle look far cleaner.

What type of vehicles can be washed?

Our carwash can accept most standard sized cars, vans and utes up to 2.1 metres in height. We guarantee the safety of all factory-installed equipment in proper working order. Please contact us if you have any questions regarding your particular vehicle.

Why should I keep my car clean?

Having a clean car obviously keeps your car looking newer for longer. But there are other more technical reasons to keep your car clean. Dust, sand and dirt are miniscule, abrasive particles that can attach themselves to your paint finish. If your car is not washed on a regular basis, these particles can literally scratch […]

Can I safely wash my newly painted vehicle?

Yes. The Tunnel Wash carwash uses a softec material and mild soaps and detergents. However, a newly painted car will need to allow time for the paint to cure before washing. Please consult your body shop for curing times. This does not include new cars, as the paint on a new car will be completely […]

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