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11/05/2026

Forgot your towel at home? We have you covered. 🧺

Our vending station out front is stocked with clean towels and spray bottles, so you can dry off, wipe down, and detail your ride right here on the lot. It is one more way we make your visit to our South Bend car wash easy from start to finish.

Pair it with a run through our automatic car wash or touchless car wash for a full inside and out clean. Then pull up to our car wash with free vacuums to finish the job. If you are washing regularly this season, our membership car wash plans make every visit simple and budget friendly.

• Towels and sprays available on site
• Automatic and touchless wash options
• Free vacuums with every wash

Swing by Gentle Wave Car Wash on Cleveland Road this week and leave with a car that looks great inside and out. ✨

11/03/2026

Say hi if you spot our big smiling friend waving at you on Cleveland Road. 👋

He's the unofficial greeter here at Gentle Wave Car Wash, and honestly, he sets the tone for the whole visit. Pull in, choose our automatic car wash for a thorough clean or our touchless car wash if you prefer a brush-free option, and you'll be back on the road in minutes.

Early November in South Bend means salt, slush, and wet leaves are right around the corner. This is a great time to get ahead of it. Every wash includes access to our car wash with free vacuums, and drivers who come through often love the value of a car wash subscription that makes unlimited visits easy.

✔ Automatic and touchless wash options
✔ Free vacuums with every wash
✔ Quick visits that fit any schedule

Stop by Gentle Wave Car Wash this week, wave back at our mascot, and drive away with a cleaner car. 🚙

11/01/2026

Two words that made our whole team smile: “Excellent car wash!” Thanks for the kind shoutout, because that’s exactly what we aim for every single day at Gentle Wave Car Wash on Cleveland Road.

If you’re driving in from South Bend, Roseland, Notre Dame, or St. Joseph, our automatic car wash is an easy way to rinse off road film and keep your ride looking sharp. Prefer a brush-free clean? Our touchless car wash option is great when you want a solid wash with a quick finish. After your car wash, pull into our car wash with free vacuums and freshen up the inside in just a few minutes. And if you like that just-washed look all week, ask about our membership car wash and keep your routine simple.

Swing by Gentle Wave Car Wash today and let us get your vehicle clean and ready for the week ahead.

10/31/2026

🎃👻 It’s a SCARY GOOD wash at Gentle Wave! 👍🤙🌊

Our crew is dressed up, in the Halloween spirit, and ready to give your vehicle a frightfully good clean! 🕸️🧼

We love seeing all the Halloween spirit around town, so show us what you’ve got! Whether it’s costumes, decorations, or just a little spooky fun, we want to see it! 👀

Stop by, say BOO, and let us take care of the dirty work! 👻

10/30/2026

Your car called. It wants a bath before November hits. 🍁

The end of October around South Bend and Notre Dame means damp roads, falling leaves, and that gray film that seems to appear overnight. A quick trip through our automatic car wash takes care of all of it, and if you want a brush-free clean, our touchless car wash option is ready too. Either way, you're back on the road in minutes.

Every wash at Gentle Wave Car Wash comes with access to our car wash with free vacuums, so the inside can look as good as the outside. If you find yourself coming back often this season, our membership car wash plans make unlimited visits easy on your budget.

👉 Automatic and touchless wash options
👉 Free vacuums with every visit
👉 Fast washes that fit your lunch break

Come see us at Gentle Wave Car Wash on Cleveland Road and send your car into November looking its best. 🧼

10/28/2026

Fall in northern Indiana is beautiful until it's all over your car. 🍂

As we wrap up October, wet leaves, mud, and road spray are doing a number on vehicles all over the area. That's where a modern automatic car wash makes life easier. Our tunnel is designed for a thorough, gentle clean, and if you prefer to skip the brushes entirely, our touchless car wash option is always available.

Short on time? Our express car wash gets you in and out fast, and every wash includes access to our car wash with free vacuums so your interior stays just as tidy. For those washing more often this season, a car wash subscription keeps things simple and budget friendly.

👉 Efficient tunnel with modern drying systems
👉 Touchless and automatic options
👉 Free vacuums with every wash

Swing by Gentle Wave Car Wash on Cleveland Road the next time your ride needs a reset. 🚗

10/26/2026

Watch those blue brushes spin and you can see why a modern automatic car wash beats a bucket and hose every time. 🌀

At Gentle Wave Car Wash, our tunnel is built to clean thoroughly without being rough on your paint. Whether you come in for a quick express car wash or prefer the full service car wash treatment, you get the same consistent results every visit. If brush-free is more your style, our touchless car wash option has you covered.

Fall weather around South Bend has a way of undoing a clean car fast, which is why so many of our regulars go with a car wash subscription. Wash whenever you need to, then finish with a quick pass at our car wash with free vacuums to clear out the leaves and crumbs.

✔ Modern tunnel equipment
✔ Free vacuums with every wash
✔ Membership plans for frequent washers

Stop by Gentle Wave Car Wash on Cleveland Road this week and let the tunnel do the work. 🚿

10/24/2026

There is something kind of fun about watching the lights, brushes, and dryers do their thing while your car comes out the other side looking brand new. 🚗

That's a typical trip through the tunnel at Gentle Wave Car Wash, where our automatic car wash handles everything from road film to fall mud with a consistent, gentle clean. If your paint calls for a brush-free option, our touchless car wash gets the job done just as well.

Late October around South Bend means wet leaves and messy streets, so this is the season when regular washes really pay off. Every visit includes access to our car wash with free vacuums, and frequent washers can keep things simple with a membership car wash plan.

• Automatic and touchless wash options
• Free vacuums with every wash
• Quick visits that fit your Saturday plans

Roll through Gentle Wave Car Wash on Cleveland Road this weekend and see the tunnel magic for yourself. ✨

10/22/2026

Nothing beats pulling away with a clean car and a good feeling. We loved seeing this note from a recent guest: Great friendly service and great wash! That is exactly what we aim for every day at Gentle Wave Car Wash, whether you’re stopping in from South Bend, Roseland, Notre Dame, or St. Joseph. If you want a fast, no-fuss car wash, our express car wash keeps your schedule on track, and our automatic car wash delivers a consistent clean. Prefer a gentler option in the colder, messy fall weeks? Try our touchless car wash, and finish up with a quick interior reset at our car wash with free vacuums. Swing by Gentle Wave Car Wash on Cleveland Road today and let our team help your vehicle look its best.

10/21/2026

❄️Winter Hours❄️

Beginning Friday, October 23 we will have new hours as we head into the winter season. We will be open from 7:30 am to 7:00 pm.

Address

2123 Cleveland Road
South Bend, IN
46628

Opening Hours

Monday	7am - 9pm
Tuesday	7am - 9pm
Wednesday	7am - 9pm
Thursday	7am - 9pm
Friday	7am - 9pm
Saturday	7am - 9pm
Sunday	7am - 9pm

Website

https://www.gentlewavecarwash.com/

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