El Estero Car Wash
590 Fremont St., Monterey (831) 373-1801, elesterocarwash.com
Whether it’s a hot Pontiac Firebird or that new Ford Taurus SHO, cars look better when they’re freshly washed. A reputation for speedy service that’s tailored to the customer has earned El Estero the title of best car wash in the county for 25 years in a row. They won’t let the consistent acclaim go to their heads, though, as they’re conscious of the needs of today with sustainable-minded reforms like recycling 70 percent of water used and switching to more environmentally friendly soap and towels.