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    Brown Bear Car Wash

    3.5 (42 reviews)
    Closed 8:00 am - 8:00 pm
    Updated 1 month ago

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    Car wash

    Tunnel wash

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    Margherita B.

    I usually wash my own car, but once in awhile I bring it to this location. It does the job, Can't have high expectations when a machine is doing the job. It does leave my car cleaner though. I usually get the Beary Bright which is around $14 w/taxes. I recommend this location if you're in a rush and need a quick car wash.

    Lisa P.

    I do not use car washes much so do not have very high expectations. I guess the one requirement is that the vacuums have a high volume suction, otherwise I just wanna clean my car and be left alone. Both requirements were met! It cost about $2.50 for 5 minutes of vacuum so I spent $5.00. Reasonable to me. And only $8.00 for the drive through car wash itself. Cheapest option, since I could do it at home (but know I won't) do not like to pay much. Gotta save where I can since I spend, spend, spend on my coffee habbit!

    Mildred R.

    We are club members and have stopped at many Brown Bear Car Wash but this one has been one that has stood out from the rest. It was very clean, a bit tight but manageable. The workers (3 young men) were very well groomed, clean, tucked in shirts and very friendly. They presented themselves well. I've seen some workers look extremely sloppy at other locations so when I pulled up to this location it was the first thing that caught my eye. My truck was left clean and shiny. I was very pleased with the car wash and staff.

    Give Steven a raise! Great management
    Handsome G.

    I've gotta say, This Brown Bear is the best for a reason! Steven Prak is the manager and he runs a tight operation. He's got great guys working for him and all of them are professional, courtesy, clean cut and careful! Steven's doing a great job and deserves a raise!

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    Aileen C.

    Great place to wash, vacuum & wipe down your vehicle. It is automated just like the one we went to in Cali. This place is brand new. Just place opened up last year 2016. It washes thoroughly.

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    4 months ago

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    2 years ago

    Best car wash hands down! My car always looks squeaky clean and shiny after using this. The wash is definitely worth the price.

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    2 years ago

    Fast and convenient, always a pleased customer I would like a phone number, when I was paying I lost my earring. I was there 5/11/2024

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    8 years ago

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    5 years ago

    Too expensive for the service given. You can get the same wash at a gas station and the vacuums are not complimentary.

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    7 years ago

    Very affordable place to get a car wash this good. I was in and out and in just moments my car was spotless. Great service.

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    9 years ago

    This was my 3rd time to use Brown Bear and this time was a disappointment. Purchased the $11 wash as usual and my car still looks dirty.

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    9 years ago

    Very convenient, thorough car wash. I would have liked to have seen more drying blowers but all in all it did it's job..I do recommend it..

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    He also suggested a bug cleaner and let us know we could find it at Walmart to really get the car clean.

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