What are the different car wash options available in Korea, how much do they cost, and how do automated and hand wash services work?

Korea has a few main car wash options at different price points. The cheapest is the self-service car wash, where you pay by coin or card for time at a bay and wash and vacuum the car yourself, often around 3,000 to 6,000 won for a basic wash. Automatic machine washes are common at gas stations: a drive-through tunnel or the rollover brush type usually runs about 5,000 to 12,000 won depending on the wax and options, and many stations discount it if you fill up. Hand washes done by staff give the most thorough result, with exterior hand washing plus interior wiping, typically 20,000 to 50,000 won and more for waxing or coating packages. There are also shops where you drop the car off and they detail it over a few hours. If you want quick and cheap, go self-service or automatic; if you want it really clean inside and out, book a hand wash. Searching a map app for self car wash or hand car wash near you will show locations and prices.