Car Washing

❄️ Too cold to wash your car? Not at Rice Street Car Wash! Our Petit 360 Automatic and self-serve bays stay open down to –20°F, melting away road salt and protecting your car from rust. 👉 Drive the shine—defy the cold! www.ricestreetcarwash.com

Minnesota winters test every car. Learn how to prepare your vehicle for snow, ice, and salt with our winter maintenance checklist—and find three reliable local repair shops near Rice Street Car Wash to help you stay on the road all season.

Minnesota’s icy I-94 or gravelly North Shore roads demand reliable tires. Check tread depth (use the penny test—Lincoln’s head should be partly covered) and ensure proper tire pressure for your vehicle’s specs, especially in cold weather when pressure drops.

If you’ve ever wondered whether a touchless car wash in Maplewood, MN can really get your vehicle clean, you’re not alone. At Rice Street Car Wash, this is one of the most common questions we hear — especially during Minnesota’s salt-heavy winters and muddy spring thaws.

As winter’s icy claws grip the roads at the crossroads of St. Paul, Maplewood, and Roseville, your car battles a relentless storm of snow, salt, and slush, its sleek lines buried under a gritty, frosted veil. At Rice Street Car Wash, we hear a familiar question echo through the frosty air: How do I protect my car in this Minnesota cold? Myths about winter car care swirl like snowflakes in a blizzard, misleading drivers. Fear not!

Our self-serve bays are your first line of defense against Minnesota’s toughest messes, letting you target stubborn grime with precision before the Petit 360 weaves its high-pressure, eco-friendly magic. It’s like sketching the outline of a masterpiece—pre-cleaning the worst offenders ensures the automatic wash paints your car with a flawless, mirror-like finish. Here are five scenarios where a quick self-serve session makes all the difference.

At Rice Street Car Wash, we’re thrilled to announce a game-changing perk for our Unlimited Wash Club members: FREE vacuums to keep your interior as spotless as your exterior! Paired with daily washes and 50% off additional vehicles on Family Plans

Roll into Rice Street Car Wash this month and let our eco-friendly process envelop your car in a cascade of sustainable splendor. Watch as water and foam dance across your hood, revealing a finish so glossy it rivals the St. Paul skyline at dusk. Sign up for our unlimited wash club —complete with protective sealant and Ceramic that makes water bead like diamonds.

Our self-serve bays are designed for control and convenience, offering 10 distinct functions to tackle every speck of grime. Follow this step-by-step guide to make your car glow while maximizing efficiency, especially if you’re paying with a credit card—time’s ticking the moment you swipe!

Picture this: your car, caked in gritty Minnesota road salt and urban dust, rolls into Rice Street Car Wash under a crisp St. Paul sky. As you pull up, the Petit 360 Automatic Touch-Free Car Wash hums to life, ready to transform your ride from grimy to gleaming. This isn’t just a car wash—it’s a high-tech spectacle that leaves your vehicle sparkling like it just rolled off the lot.

Minnesota winters are notorious for road salt, and while it keeps our streets safe, it can wreak havoc on your vehicle’s paint and undercarriage. Salt buildup can lead to rust, corrosion, and long-term damage if not washed off regularly. Local Tip: Wash your car every 7–10 days in winter, especially after snowstorms, and don't forget to wash the under side of the vehicle.

At Rice Street Car Wash, we know every driver has their own preferences when it comes to keeping their car, truck, or SUV clean. That’s why we offer two state-of-the-art options at our Maplewood location: the Petit i360 Touch-Free Automatic Wash and six oversized self-serve bays. Both deliver exceptional results—but which one is the best fit for you?

we’ve added Spanish and Hmong translations throughout our self-serve wash bays — so you can read and understand each function clearly, in the language that feels most comfortable to you.

At Rice Street Car Wash, we’re all about giving your car a clean without any brushes or cloths touching its surface. We use high-pressure water and special soaps to make sure your car shines! Here’s what that means: No swirl marks or scratches from friction or brushes Safe for all paint types & finishes (including wraps and ceramic coatings) Perfect for cars with custom details Fast, gentle, and thorough