Head-to-head
Vic's Express vs Rainstorm
No verdict yet: neither wash has been scored, so this compares the verified facts. Rainstorm Car Wash & Lube has the cheaper membership (from $19.99/mo vs $24/mo). Vic's Express Car Wash & Detail Center has the cheaper single wash (from $8). They are 3.5 mi apart.
Vic's Express Car Wash & Detail Center
Express exterior tunnel + express detail · Bolingbrook, IL
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Review pendingRainstorm Car Wash & Lube
Full-service (tunnel + oil change + hand detailing) · Bolingbrook, IL
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Review pendingTale of the tape
| Measure | Vic's Express | Rainstorm |
|---|---|---|
| Overall score | Review pending | Review pending |
| Clean & Shine | — | — |
| Paint Safety | — | — |
| Dry & Finish | — | — |
| Vacuums & Amenities | — | — |
| Value & Membership Math | — | — |
| Operation & Upkeep | — | — |
| Format | Express exterior tunnel + express detail | Full-service (tunnel + oil change + hand detailing) |
| Single wash | $8–$15 exterior · $15.99–$29.99 full service | $10–$22 |
| Unlimited | $24–$45/mo | $19.99–$39.99/mo |
| Break-even | 3 washes/mo | 2 washes/mo |
| Touchless option | No | No |
| Free vacuums | — | Yes |
| Hours | Daily 8am–6pm | Daily 7am–8pm |
| Membership network | Single location, locally owned since 2009. Unlimited covers exterior washes only; a wash book gives the 5th wash free. | Wash Club works at about 39 Rainstorm locations in Illinois and Indiana, including Romeoville and Lemont. |
| Address | 449 N Bolingbrook Dr, Bolingbrook, IL | 465 S Weber Rd, Bolingbrook, IL |