Brown Bear Car Wash
Car Washes in Kirkland, Washington
4.1 (354)
| Category | Car Washes |
|---|---|
| Address | 601 7th Ave, Kirkland, WA 98033 |
| Area | Kirkland, Washington |
| Phone | (206) 297-5456 |
| Google rating | 4.1 (354) |
Hours
| Monday | Open 24 hours |
|---|---|
| Tuesday | Open 24 hours |
| Wednesday | Open 24 hours |
| Thursday | Open 24 hours |
| Friday | Open 24 hours |
| Saturday | Open 24 hours |
| Sunday | Open 24 hours |
About Brown Bear Car Wash
Brown Bear Car Wash in Kirkland protects your car and preserves its value by using gentle, environmentally friendly, biodegradable cleaning detergents specially formulated for Northwest driving conditions. At our car wash locations you'll find clean, well-kept facilities with an unrivaled commitment to customer service
Brown Bear Car Wash is a car wash in Kirkland, Washington. It is listed at 601 7th Ave, Kirkland, WA 98033, which places it among the local businesses of Kirkland that residents and visitors turn to when they need this kind of service close by.
Car washes in the United States come in four main formats: the express tunnel, where you stay in the car while a conveyor pulls it through brushes or high-pressure jets; the full-service wash, where attendants vacuum and wipe down the interior after the tunnel; the self-service bay with a coin or card-operated pressure wand, foam brush and vacuums; and the hand wash, where a crew washes and dries the car by hand. Touchless tunnels skip the cloth brushes entirely and rely on chemicals and water pressure, which is gentler on paint but less effective on heavy grime. Most express chains sell an unlimited monthly plan, usually priced at two to three single washes, that is only worth it if you wash more than twice a month. Gas stations often bundle a discounted wash with a fill-up.
The business lists hours on 7 days of the week. Typical hours are Open 24 hours. As with most places, expect changes around holidays; the phone number below is the fastest way to confirm. The listed phone number is (206) 297-5456. Many businesses also reply to text messages on the same number if it is a cell phone. Its website is brownbear.com, where you may find menus, price lists or booking options.
With 4.1 out of 5 on Google from 354 reviews, it sits in the middle of the range for car washes in Kirkland. Recent reviews are the best guide.
Kirkland is in Washington, in the Pacific Northwest, where winters are mild and wet, summers are dry and pleasant, and outdoor recreation drives a lot of local business; hours change little through the year. US addresses list the street number and name, then the city, state abbreviation and ZIP code, and Kirkland follows the same pattern; a suite or apartment number such as Ste 200 refers to a unit inside the building. The map link on this page shows the exact spot.
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Latest Google reviews
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Andru Roy Sr 6 months ago
This car wash is my favorite, always get a good clean here, monthly subscription worth it if you wash allot!
Shawn P 6 months ago
This place is way overpriced, seemingly changes how they charge in order to mislead customers, and doesn't wash very well. I used a pressurized soap, followed by soap foaming brush which kept running out of water/soap making it take even longer to scrub things down, and finally a pressure rinse. It still left a clear film of dirt on every single surface which I had to clean off with wet towels after the fact, a complaint I've seen in several other reviews here. The way they charge also seems to keep changing over the years. It feels a lot like they wait until customers get used to it before changing it to something wildly different. It feels intentional and predatory. Their current system charges $5.00 and counts up, which is the complete opposite on how it used to work. This means, if you stopped the machine expecting the button which USED TO increase time to increase the time early, you get charged the full amount even if you didn't use it. It also means if you need like 1-2 more minutes, you'll get charged another full $5.00. It's a total scam.
Jing Xu Edited 7 months ago
Beware: Timer don't stop! Update after seeing the reply from owner: What is the point of the selector for different foams that has a red stop section when the timer don't stop. That is misleading and scammy business practice. Cash is not accepted and there is a $5 minimum for 5 minutes, which would have been fine if the timer stops when you toggle the switch to stop, but nope the timer keeps going! So I panic hit the stop on the credit card part, which stopped my entire transaction while I only used 2 minutes! So I wasted $3 dollar worth of minutes and had to swipe a second time to finish washing. I don't like business that tries to play tricks to earn more, like why put a stop side when the timer don't stop.
MZee_Seattle Edited 10 months ago
Came to this car wash spent $20 washing. Car was left with this murky residue. Now I need to go wash the car again. How do customers request refund? Response to response: I did follow the turn dial one by one. Hence why Iβm shocked this happened. Seems like thereβs no refund process? To everyone - try this at your own risk.
Hunter S. a year ago
I came to the car wash at 11pm so it wasn't very busy, only 2 other cars which was nice. It's a tad expensive, but if you wash fast, it's not too bad. The location seemed nice and was well lit, also quite clean. Exit may be a little difficult if you own a large vehicle. Overall, I had a good experience, and I plan to return in the future.
Frequently asked questions
Where is Brown Bear Car Wash located?
Brown Bear Car Wash is at 601 7th Ave, Kirkland, WA 98033, in Kirkland, Washington. Use the βOpen in Google Mapsβ button on this page for directions.
What kind of business is Brown Bear Car Wash?
Brown Bear Car Wash is listed as a car wash.
What are the hours of Brown Bear Car Wash?
Published hours are Monday: Open 24 hours; Tuesday: Open 24 hours; Wednesday: Open 24 hours; Thursday: Open 24 hours; Friday: Open 24 hours; Saturday: Open 24 hours; Sunday: Open 24 hours. Hours can change on holidays, so call before a special trip.
Is Brown Bear Car Wash open on Sunday?
Yes, on Sunday it is open Open 24 hours.
What is the phone number of Brown Bear Car Wash?
You can call Brown Bear Car Wash at (206) 297-5456.
How is Brown Bear Car Wash rated on Google?
Brown Bear Car Wash has a Google rating of 4.1 out of 5 from 354 reviews.
Does Brown Bear Car Wash have a website?
Yes, the website of Brown Bear Car Wash is brownbear.com (linked on this page).