Comparison
October 2, 2025
Star Car Wash vs Sudz Mobile Hand Car Wash (Sydney)
Want pro results without the queue? Sudz comes to you with water and power. Pay after inspection.
Aaron George
Pick Star Car Wash if you’re already at a shopping centre and don’t mind leaving the car while you shop.
Pick Sudz if you want workshop‑level care at your home, office or apartment with water and power supplied, flexible plans and pay after inspection.
Quick comparison
Factor | Star Car Wash (typical) | Sudz Mobile Hand Car Wash |
|---|---|---|
Service model | Fixed locations at shopping centres | Fully mobile — we come to you |
Water & power | Uses site facilities | Self‑contained: we bring both |
Booking | Walk‑in or centre-based booking | Online in minutes; Tue–Sat 7am–6pm, Sun 9am–3pm |
Wait time | Queues common on weekends/holidays | Set a time; no queue at your place |
Interior care | Packages vary by site | Consistent, high‑standard inclusions |
Apartment‑friendly | N/A | Yes — car parks, garages, kerbside |
Reschedules | Centre policies vary | Weather‑friendly reschedules |
Payment | Pay at counter | Pay after inspection — only when happy |
Plans | Site dependent | Fortnightly/monthly Maintenance Wash plans |
Coverage | Where a store exists | Eastern Suburbs, City, Inner West, North Sydney, North Shore, Northern Beaches |
Notes: Competitor features are generalised from typical centre‑based wash models. For exact details, check the specific site.
What you’re really choosing between
Fixed‑site convenience vs come‑to‑you convenience. With a centre wash, your car is off your hands while you shop. With Sudz, the car never leaves the driveway or building car park — no shuttle, no tickets, no queue.
When to pick Star Car Wash
You’re already at the centre and want it done while you shop
You’re price‑hunting across multiple in‑centre options
You prefer handing keys to a staffed kiosk
When to pick Sudz
You value time saved and predictable arrivals
You need apartment‑friendly service (height limits noted)
You like upfront pricing, flexible plans and pay after inspection
Why Sydney picks Sudz
Fully mobile & self‑contained — water and power supplied.
Upfront pricing — plans or one‑off, no surprises.
Pay after inspection — only when you’re happy.
Popular Sudz options
Maintenance Wash (recurring)
Regular: $99/fortnight or $109/month
Large: $119/fortnight or $129/month
Time: ~60–90 mins
Includes: Snow‑Foam & Hand Wash • Wheels, Tyres & Glass • Quick Interior Refresh • Apartment‑Friendly Setup
Inside & Outside Reset (Full Detail)
Regular: $349
Large: $399
Time: ~3–4 hrs
Includes: Exterior Decon & Protection • Interior Deep Clean • Wheels, Glass & Fine Details • Engine Bay Area Tidy
Book in minutes
Homes, offices, and apartment car parks across Sydney. We bring water and power.
🤝 Pay after inspection • ☔ Weather‑friendly reschedules • 🏢 Apartment‑friendly setup
Pick Star Car Wash if you’re already at a shopping centre and don’t mind leaving the car while you shop.
Pick Sudz if you want workshop‑level care at your home, office or apartment with water and power supplied, flexible plans and pay after inspection.
Quick comparison
Factor | Star Car Wash (typical) | Sudz Mobile Hand Car Wash |
|---|---|---|
Service model | Fixed locations at shopping centres | Fully mobile — we come to you |
Water & power | Uses site facilities | Self‑contained: we bring both |
Booking | Walk‑in or centre-based booking | Online in minutes; Tue–Sat 7am–6pm, Sun 9am–3pm |
Wait time | Queues common on weekends/holidays | Set a time; no queue at your place |
Interior care | Packages vary by site | Consistent, high‑standard inclusions |
Apartment‑friendly | N/A | Yes — car parks, garages, kerbside |
Reschedules | Centre policies vary | Weather‑friendly reschedules |
Payment | Pay at counter | Pay after inspection — only when happy |
Plans | Site dependent | Fortnightly/monthly Maintenance Wash plans |
Coverage | Where a store exists | Eastern Suburbs, City, Inner West, North Sydney, North Shore, Northern Beaches |
Notes: Competitor features are generalised from typical centre‑based wash models. For exact details, check the specific site.
What you’re really choosing between
Fixed‑site convenience vs come‑to‑you convenience. With a centre wash, your car is off your hands while you shop. With Sudz, the car never leaves the driveway or building car park — no shuttle, no tickets, no queue.
When to pick Star Car Wash
You’re already at the centre and want it done while you shop
You’re price‑hunting across multiple in‑centre options
You prefer handing keys to a staffed kiosk
When to pick Sudz
You value time saved and predictable arrivals
You need apartment‑friendly service (height limits noted)
You like upfront pricing, flexible plans and pay after inspection
Why Sydney picks Sudz
Fully mobile & self‑contained — water and power supplied.
Upfront pricing — plans or one‑off, no surprises.
Pay after inspection — only when you’re happy.
Popular Sudz options
Maintenance Wash (recurring)
Regular: $99/fortnight or $109/month
Large: $119/fortnight or $129/month
Time: ~60–90 mins
Includes: Snow‑Foam & Hand Wash • Wheels, Tyres & Glass • Quick Interior Refresh • Apartment‑Friendly Setup
Inside & Outside Reset (Full Detail)
Regular: $349
Large: $399
Time: ~3–4 hrs
Includes: Exterior Decon & Protection • Interior Deep Clean • Wheels, Glass & Fine Details • Engine Bay Area Tidy
Book in minutes
Homes, offices, and apartment car parks across Sydney. We bring water and power.
🤝 Pay after inspection • ☔ Weather‑friendly reschedules • 🏢 Apartment‑friendly setup
Do you need my water or power?
No. Sudz is fully self‑contained.
How long does a Sudz visit take?
Maintenance: ~60–90 mins. Detailing: ~1.5–4 hrs depending on package and size.
Apartments and street‑side okay?
Yes. Note access/height limits; we follow local rules.
Can I skip or pause a plan?
Yes. Skip/pause before 6 pm the day prior.
Payment methods?
After inspection — cards, Apple Pay, Google Pay, Afterpay.
Do you need my water or power?
No. Sudz is fully self‑contained.
How long does a Sudz visit take?
Maintenance: ~60–90 mins. Detailing: ~1.5–4 hrs depending on package and size.
Apartments and street‑side okay?
Yes. Note access/height limits; we follow local rules.
Can I skip or pause a plan?
Yes. Skip/pause before 6 pm the day prior.
Payment methods?
After inspection — cards, Apple Pay, Google Pay, Afterpay.
Choose a wash plan or book a once-off detail today.
Choose a wash plan or book a once-off detail today.
Driveway
Private Garage
Offices
Street Parked
Choose a wash plan or book a once-off detail today.
Driveway
Private Garage
Offices
Street Parked
Choose a wash plan or book a once-off detail today.
Driveway
Private Garage
Offices
Street Parked
Book your mobile wash or detail
Eastern Suburbs to North Shore and Inner West — we bring the workshop to you. No taps, no power points, no hassle. Pay after inspection.
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Book your mobile wash or detail
Eastern Suburbs to North Shore and Inner West — we bring the workshop to you. No taps, no power points, no hassle. Pay after inspection.
Slots fill fast—lock yours in now.
Book your mobile wash or detail
Eastern Suburbs to North Shore and Inner West — we bring the workshop to you. No taps, no power points, no hassle. Pay after inspection.