Need more than a standard car wash? Our auto self-serve in Harewood brings together Truck Wash, self-serve bays, vacuum facilities, and a secure dog wash in one convenient Christchurch location. It’s designed for everything from everyday cars and work vehicles to campervans, trailers, boats, and motorbikes.
Open 24 hours a day, you can stop in whenever it suits your schedule. Large, easy-access bays, clear on-site instructions, and simple payment options help make every visit quick and hassle-free.
Truck Wash
Self Serve Wash (6 mins)
Vacuum (4 mins)
Dog Wash (10 mins)
$69.00
2 mins under body, 28 mins wash time
$8
$5.50
$11.50
Built for larger vehicles and bigger cleaning jobs, Harewood is the only Christchurch location offering Truck Wash alongside self-serve bays, vacuum facilities, and a secure dog wash. With vehicle access up to 3.8 metres high, there’s plenty of room for campervans, trailers, horse floats, and small trucks.
As part of the Tunnel Wash Group, Harewood combines modern self-service equipment with facilities that are easy to use at any time of day. Friendly staff are available during the week, while clear signage and online how-to guides help you get the best results from every visit.
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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Visit Harewood Self Serve any time, day or night, and enjoy clean, well-maintained facilities with everything you need to get the job done.
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.
Most washes are completed in around four minutes, making Tunnel Wash an ideal express car wash when you’re short on time.
No. Tunnel Wash uses advanced Softec cloth materials designed to clean safely without scratching or marking your vehicle’s paintwork.
Yes. We reclaim up to 80% of our wash water, use biodegradable cleaning products, and responsibly dispose of wastewater through the sanitary sewer network.
No. Gentle contact is an important part of achieving a thorough clean. Our Softec cloth system safely removes dirt that high-pressure water alone can leave behind.
We can wash most standard cars, SUVs, vans, and utes up to 2.1 metres high. If you’re unsure about your vehicle, speak with our team before entering the wash.
Customers purchasing a Gold Wash receive tokens for up to four minutes of complimentary vacuum use where available. At other times, vacuum bays operate using a coin system.
A weekly wash helps remove dirt, road grime, bird droppings, and contaminants that can affect your vehicle’s paint over time while keeping it looking its best.
Yes, provided the paint has fully cured. If your vehicle has recently been repainted, check the recommended curing period with your repairer before washing.
Yes. Please ensure the tray is empty and any loose items are removed before entering the wash for everyone’s safety.
Yes. Simply make sure the roof is fully closed and securely latched before entering the wash.
Tunnel Wash is open seven days a week from 9:00 am to 5:00 pm, excluding public holidays.
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