IMO Car Wash Donnington review
Ranked 5 of 10 in Car valeters in Telford
Best for: attended wash with valet services in Donnington
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Trading as IMO Car Wash Group Limited · St George Road Industrial Estate, Donnington, Telford, Shropshire, TF2 7QZ · Service area: Telford
IMO Car Wash Donnington in short
IMO Car Wash Donnington is an attended drive-through on an industrial estate in Donnington, listing valeting services, vacuums and jet wash alongside its wash programmes, with a site phone number and daily opening. Eight wash programmes sit alongside the valet offer.
Customer reviews run to a very large base: the headline rating sits just under four stars on Google, reflecting mixed experiences across hundreds of visits.
Our view of IMO Car Wash Donnington: it suits drivers who want speed and long hours rather than a hand-finished valet, backed by a national operator on the company record since two thousand and nine with clearly published indicative prices. It counts against the business that the score sits below most valeters here and no insurance detail is published.
Our verdict
Our judgement: this is the Donnington IMO for an attended drive-through wash with valet extras on site, backed by a large national operator and clearly published indicative prices [2] [3] [4]. The review score reflects mixed experiences across a large number of visits [1]. It suits drivers who want speed and long hours rather than a hand-finished valet.
Score summary
Scored on the home trades rubric v2.0. Insufficient evidence takes the neutral value and is not shown as a low mark.
- Composite score
- 55.2 / 100
Qualifications and accreditations C2 · weight 25%
50 out of 100
Industry qualifications can't be sourced from the registers, the website or the platforms checked [2].
First-hand responsiveness C3 · weight 15%
Insufficient evidence
Insufficient evidence
Insurance and safeguards C5 · weight 10%
Insufficient evidence
Insufficient evidence
Pricing transparency C6 · weight 5%
70 out of 100
Indicative prices of around £4, £7 and £12 for washes and £6 and £8 for valets are published, with exact prices set per site [3].
Evidence
| Fact | Value | Source | Read |
|---|---|---|---|
| Limited company since | 2009 | Source companies-house |
Industry qualifications
Can't be sourced. We looked at the issuing registers, the business's own website and platforms such as Checkatrade and Which? Trusted Traders and found no scheme membership or registration to record.
Strengths
The Donnington page lists ten service lines including hand pre-wash, valeting services, vacuums and jet wash, with a site phone number published [2].
You get seven-day opening, 8am to 6.30pm Monday to Saturday and 9am to 5pm on Sunday [2].
A large UK operator stands behind the site: IMO Car Wash Group Limited has been active since 30 April 2009 [4].
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Questions about IMO Car Wash Donnington
Is IMO Car Wash Donnington any good?
Good for speed rather than pampering: fifth in our table, an attended drive-through with valet extras, long hours and indicative prices. Reviews are mixed across a very large base, as volume washes tend to be. Drive in during opening hours rather than booking ahead.
Is IMO Car Wash Donnington PVD registered?
No trade membership could be sourced from the registers, the website or the platforms checked. That is normal for a national wash operator rather than a detailing studio. Judge it on convenience, hours and price. Check the price board on site before you join the queue.
How much does IMO Car Wash Donnington charge?
Indicative prices run from around four pounds for a wash with valets around six to eight pounds, with exact figures set per site. Your total depends on the programme you pick. Check the board at Donnington before you commit. Confirm the valet extras separately.
Where does IMO Car Wash Donnington work?
The site sits on an industrial estate in Donnington, Telford, and serves passing and local drivers. It opens every day with long hours. Drive in during opening hours. Allow queueing time at weekends. The published site phone lets you check hours before you set off.
How is IMO Car Wash Donnington ranked?
It ranks fifth of the ten car valeters in our September round, the pick for an attended wash with valet services in Donnington. It suits speed and hours over a hand finish. Read the full review before you decide, then drive in.
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- Poison Ivy Autocare66.9 / 100Ranked 2. Best for mobile or studio valeting with full price menu.
- Detailed Autos Valeting & Detailing63.5 / 100Ranked 3. Best for ceramic coatings and correction at Stafford Park.
- JT Detailed Valeting60.1 / 100Ranked 4. Best for mobile valeting across Shropshire.
Sources
- Google Maps listing — IMO Car Wash, Donnington Retrieved 4 September 2026.
- IMO Car Wash Donnington — site page with services, hours and phone Retrieved 4 September 2026.
- IMO Car Wash FAQ — wash and valet prices Retrieved 4 September 2026.
- Companies House — IMO CAR WASH GROUP LIMITED overview (06892954) Retrieved 4 September 2026.
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