Need a quick clean before work, after school pick-up, or on your way to Christchurch Airport? Our auto car wash in Christchurch is designed to fit easily into your day. Simply drive in, choose your wash, and let our advanced conveyor system gently guide your vehicle through a proven 15-step cleaning process while you stay comfortably inside your car.
There’s no need to book ahead, and first-time visitors are always welcome. Friendly staff are available on site to answer questions and help you feel confident before entering the wash.
Gold Wash
Silver Wash
Vacuum (4 mins)
$30
per wash
$26
per wash
$4.00
| Whats Included? | Gold Wash $30 p/wash |
Silver Wash $26 p/wash |
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| Free Vacuum* (up to 4 Minutes) |
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| Dry and Shine - Polish |
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| Tyre Shine |
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| Complete Surface Protection |
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| Extreme Shine & Wax |
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| Spot Free Rinse |
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| Triple Foam Polish & Conditioner |
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| Air Dryers |
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| Tyre & Wheel Clean |
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| Underbody Wash |
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| Primary & Secondary Wash |
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| Pre-Wash Detergent |
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| High Pressure Wash |
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| Personal Manual Pre-Wash |
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Every Tunnel Wash uses advanced Softec cloth technology sourced from the USA to deliver a thorough clean without scratching or dulling your paintwork. Combined with premium wash products, high-pressure cleaning, spot-free rinsing, and a Dry & Shine finish, your vehicle leaves looking clean, polished, and ready for the road.
As New Zealand’s most technologically advanced tunnel car wash, our Christchurch City location offers a professional clean without the time and effort of washing by hand. It’s a convenient choice for commuters, local residents, and travellers looking for reliable results close to the city and Christchurch Airport.
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
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
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Available
Visit our Christchurch City Tunnel for a fast, professional wash that’s ready when you are. No bookings needed. Just drive in, choose your wash, and enjoy a quality clean in around four minutes.
If you’re searching for a new car wash in Christchurch to add to your routine, our City Tunnel is a quick, easy stop with no appointment needed.
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 […]
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 […]
Tunnel Wash accepts Credit cards, Eftpos, Apple Pay, Tunnel Wash Prepaid cards and Tunnel Wash App payments.
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 […]
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 […]
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.
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 […]
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.
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
7 days a week, 9am to 5pm (closed public holidays)
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 […]
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 […]
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.
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.
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.
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 […]
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 […]
3.8metres
2.1metres
Tap and pay is available at all sites and you can download our App and pay online.
Yes we do. It is available by downloading our App and you earn credits with every wash that can be redeemed for free washes.
We are open 24/7 and 365 days per year.
Yes. It is a touch free wash and has side blasters and underbody wash on entry.
Yes. There is a gated area to secure your dog and wash with peace of mind.
Yes we are. The water and contaminants from the vehicle washing are discharged to the sewer system NOT the waterways and we have oil and grit traps we clean regularly that also prevent material blocking the sewer system.
Yes, we have great lighting in all our wash bays, security camera’s are operational 24/7 and providing a safe and well lite environment.
Yes. All our locations are equipped with vacuums for easy use.
Yes. You can select the location you are at and simply tap the QR code and pay.
Tunnel Wash accepts Credit cards, Eftpos, Apple Pay, Tunnel Wash Prepaid cards and Tunnel Wash App payments.
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.
We have team on site 30-40 hours per week depending on the location. It is a very clean environment and our technology is very easy to use with great signage.
Yes. We have a 3.8metre height restriction so it caters to motorhomes, campervans, small trucks, trailers and horse floats to name a few.
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 […]
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 […]
Tunnel Wash accepts Credit cards, Eftpos, Apple Pay, Tunnel Wash Prepaid cards and Tunnel Wash App payments.
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 […]
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 […]
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.
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 […]
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.
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
7 days a week, 9am to 5pm (closed public holidays)
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 […]
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 […]
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.
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.
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.
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 […]
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 […]
Tunnel Wash is home to New Zealand’s most technologically advanced tunnel car wash systems, delivering a fast, scratch-free clean in around four minutes. With advanced Softec cloth technology, a proven 15-step wash process, and eco-friendly water recycling, it’s the car wash Christchurch drivers can rely on for quality, convenience, and consistent results.
