IMO Car Wash Telford review
Ranked 7 of 10 in Car valeters in Telford
Best for: quick drive-through wash while you shop at Wrekin
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Trading as IMO Car Wash Group Limited · Wrekin Retail Park, Arleston, Telford, Shropshire, TF1 2DE · Service area: Telford
IMO Car Wash Telford in short
IMO Car Wash Telford is a drive-through wash on Wrekin Retail Park in Arleston, open every day with hand pre-wash and a menu of wash programmes beside the shops. Eight wash programmes run alongside hand pre-wash.
Customer reviews run to the largest base in this round: the headline rating sits just under four stars on Google, reflecting mixed experiences across hundreds of visits.
Our view of IMO Car Wash Telford: it suits drivers who want a fast clean folded into a shopping trip, 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 Telford IMO for a fast drive-through clean next to the shops, 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
- 54.9 / 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
You get long opening hours seven days a week, 8am to 7pm Monday to Saturday and 9am to 5pm on Sunday, at the Wrekin Retail Park site [2].
The wash menu runs from a basic wash to sealant finishes, with indicative prices of around £4, £7 and £12 published on the company FAQ page [3].
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 Telford
Is IMO Car Wash Telford any good?
Good for a fast clean while you shop: seventh in our table, a drive-through on Wrekin Retail Park with long daily hours and indicative prices. Reviews are mixed across the largest base in the round. Fold it into a shopping trip rather than making a special journey.
Is IMO Car Wash Telford 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 Telford 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 Wrekin before you commit. Confirm the valet extras separately.
Where does IMO Car Wash Telford work?
The site sits on Wrekin Retail Park in Arleston, Telford, serving shoppers and passing drivers. It opens every day with long hours. Drive in during opening hours. Allow queueing time at weekends. The national site gives app, email and contact-form routes for queries.
How is IMO Car Wash Telford ranked?
It ranks seventh of the ten car valeters in our September round, the pick for a quick drive-through wash while you shop at Wrekin. It suits speed and hours over a hand finish. Read the full review, then drive in.
Others assessed for this trade
- Autogleam Detailing and Valeting72.3 / 100Ranked 1. Best for a long-running Telford studio for correction and coatings.
- 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, Wrekin Retail Park Retrieved 4 September 2026.
- IMO Car Wash Telford — site page with hours and location 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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