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Brown Bear Car Wash
3002 S 38th St, Tacoma, WA 98409, United States
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Brown Bear Car Wash

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Ro
Review №1

Line moves quickly to get in and out. The vacuum stations can be hit and miss. Make sure to check nozzle for clog before paying. Tip, they usually have towels to wipe down car after wash near the attendants at car wash entry.

Ko
Review №2

A good car wash that has a nice auto pay system and friendly staff.

TC
Review №3

This is one of the better BB tunnels in the area. The whole wash process is just a bit longer and it would seem that it is better maintained. Do beware that tunnels are great to get that quick wash but not good for your cars paint and finish. This is not an issue here but all car wash tunnels.

yo
Review №4

Very good carwash, provides towels when the car is washed to swipe all the dirt out of the places that the wash doesnt get to

Jo
Review №5

Always great service. Can get a little busy, but good places usually do.

Ja
Review №6

Great place to get your car washed. Good price

Ai
Review №7

Great carwash! Very impressed with the shine it gave my husbands truck and the customer service is great! Well come back for sure.

Ra
Review №8

Had the Beary Best car wash and filled my tank with gas but had to go inside to the clerk because my Chevron Card wouldnt work at the pump.

mi
Review №9

Nice but the crew need to hand out the air freshener . i have to ask every time i go . they also need to have better brushes that wash the cars. It gets busy so they have no excuse.

Ni
Review №10

Car was a lot cleaner out the other end. Its a fast wash but seemed effective.

Jo
Review №11

Very Busy but Organized like a well oiled Sewing Machine.. The Employees deserve A Shout out..

Mi
Review №12

Great wash for the price through and gone in minutes

St
Review №13

There second to Classy Chassis. One thing I dont like about this place is I feel as if they rush you through the car wash and put cars to close together. If the car in front of me wants to hit on the breaks to get extra drying at the end I have no control on if I hit that car because they want to make extra money by rushing you through and putting cars to close together. They need to separate cars by 2 seconds longer in my opinion. Because they get mad when they wave you forward and I dont go, because this is my car I have to worry about. You do your job and Ill do mine!

Ka
Review №14

They system does a nice job of taking 95% of the dirt of the vehicle. Clean towels to dry it off, good place to keep your car clean!

Be
Review №15

Had free car wash, customer appreciation Day

Ch
Review №16

Great carwash! They have three cleaning options for your vehicle. They also offer endless washes for only 25 bucks a month!! The carwash is a fabric wash, so its gentle on your vehicle! Also the blow dryers are super powerful. !

St
Review №17

Cheap and quick with good results

Pe
Review №18

Great people and great service.Truck looked sparkling

Ca
Review №19

Did an ok job but the paying touch screen is super touchy and kept trying to make me pay cash.

Ji
Review №20

Affordable quick wash and Im on my way.

ly
Review №21

Cleans car very nicely put prices are EXTREMELY HIGH.

FR
Review №22

Very good, cleans the car well enough

Ro
Review №23

Nice and quick wash for your car.

Ku
Review №24

Daniel did a great job taking his time to share his extensive knowledge on car detailing and shows great honesty and professionalism.

R
Review №25

Awesome, the best of Brown Bear car wash around the area

He
Review №26

Armorall machine ate my money. The Bearry best did not clean the bugs off my windshield or front of the vehicle for 16 dollars. Attendant was really nice, though.

Mo
Review №27

Raven anthony and Eric and other staff that were super awesome ... I bout a car today from a lot and it was dirty with tree sap and they helped major cuttos to them amazing

Ta
Review №28

Staff was super awesome and helpful today! Don’t know names but they were professional and kind- am shift

C
Review №29

Always busy on a sunny day but I love this location and their regular staff.

Sa
Review №30

Cleaned up my car pretty good but could not take care of the growth on my roof it got for sitting for years. All in all the car has never looked better and they cleaned my wheels pretty well.

An
Review №31

Gets my truck nice and clean everytime.

Ch
Review №32

Nice tunnel car wash. Even had an human attendant and a robot ticket taker. I put almost forty gallons of premium in the 69 suburban, got the works car wash and it made that old truck look presentable. Didnt hurt the antennae either and got a good lick in on the wheels and tires.

C
Review №33

The only complaint I have is that the system doesnt seem to work well on hatchbacks like my 17 Forester.I had to wash the back when I got home.Changed to 4 star. Ive gotten the monthly package. They do take a brush to the back, but still, for flat back hatches I think the system could do better.

Bu
Review №34

Great car wash quick and gets car clean

A.
Review №35

Still the best drive-thru car wash we have around Tacoma; wish they would do the detailing though hah

ER
Review №36

I frequent this brown bear at least once a week, my car gets clean, and the people are nice, however if you act obnoxious honking the horn they might not appreciate it too much.

Ju
Review №37

My car always looks so good when its done with a hand dry

De
Review №38

Cleaned most of the dirt off except for the front of the car.

Fi
Review №39

Best Car wash around. My favorite one to go to

St
Review №40

For $13.00 Ill do it myself,The car was still cruddy after being washed.Probably wont return

Cy
Review №41

This Brown Bear was having a rough day. When I pulled in their card reader stopped working, so they had 2 lanes into one. You paid or had your scan read at the office before going in the wash. As I was getting to the blow dryer, the wash stopped working and had to be restarted. All the associates were wearing their masks. I didnt use the vacuums as I wasnt sure of the cleaning or sanitizing procedure. This car wash is always very busy.

Al
Review №42

We love going here. They pre-scrub problem areas before you go into the wash. Soft brushes clean your car better then the scrub free car washes. Employees are wearing masks which I like even though they dont come into contact with you. Safety first. I highly recommend Brown Bear Car Wash.

M
Review №43

Cant really rate this one. I just wanted to get my car cleaned out. But they didnt have that available...Im just lazy...4 🌟

Ma
Review №44

Good customer service. Good experience and I will be coming back again.

M
Review №45

The people who work the car wash are always so nice!!!

Ca
Review №46

This place can get very busy, you might find it empty or crowded

De
Review №47

Quick in out. Nice staff, very professional.

wi
Review №48

They ripped me off $4.50 and said I cannot get my money back and tell its posted on my credit card

Ni
Review №49

Best car washes around with killer prices and great service

Cl
Review №50

Awful car wash, didnt get anywhere close to a clean car, tyres still dirty, body still dirty, windows still dusty and paying $1.50 for 4 minutes of vacuuming is borderline criminal. Our car wasnt even that dirty to begin with...

Ji
Review №51

Very expensive.and you have to pay to vacuum your car.

Ry
Review №52

Long long which was awkward because of the gas station and size of the parking lot but moved pretty quickly and efficiently. Great job on the car wash though!

Ba
Review №53

Price has gone up about $3 for the basic also the middle and likewise the luxury. You can also buy a monthly unlimited wash pass for $29.99 pretty good deal. They have 2-pay kiosk which make it faster to get your car in and out when theres a lot of people. There is still an attendant that will help you direct your car on to the marker as it slides into the washer. Brown bear does a fairly good job of cleaning Ill rate it a 8 on a scale of 1 to 10. Dont go during lunch hours very busy likewise homebound Rush.

Sa
Review №54

Been coming here all my life. Always Great!

St
Review №55

Great car wash the best 5 stars

To
Review №56

Your staff are hard workers and have always been respectful to me and my daughter! Thank You everyone at so 38th street location!

Jo
Review №57

Workers brushed washed the back of vehicle before entering so back of vehicle is clean

Cr
Review №58

Awesome service, clean clean car!

Pa
Review №59

Long line but, went quick and painless. Would go again

Le
Review №60

Best car was in Tacoma, Ill be back!

J
Review №61

2 gentlemen that were working were very nice and informative when I purchased my membership

Jo
Review №62

Theyre tunnel destroyed my paint

Jo
Review №63

This is my favorite car wash in town by far- great prices and awesome job cleaning my car!

Ju
Review №64

Horrible! Paid 27.00 for unlimited washes and when I got there I had to pay 10.00 more. I called and they stated that the person who signed me up never finished setting it up! They said they refund my 10.00 but hasnt showed on my account!!!

ca
Review №65

I like going there makes my car look good

Jo
Review №66

Clean car, nice staff

Sa
Review №67

Gets my car clean. I have the monthly pass so I visit regularly. Well kept and bristles dont scratch

Pa
Review №68

Love brown bear, been going for many years!!

Cr
Review №69

Normally I have a pleasant experience With Brown bear car wash the last time that I went the wash broke down my vehicle was only half washed I call to complain they told me to return and they will wash it for free I did that. But now theres spots on my truck that looks like there is oil on the paint. It will not wash off. I guess I wont be returning. To bad I have five cars that i will have to wash by hand this sucks.

Gi
Review №70

Good quality car wash

Fr
Review №71

In and out quick and easy.

Ke
Review №72

Everything I dreamed it would be, and more. The happiness and joy I felt can only be compared to my trip to Disney World as a child.

La
Review №73

Love the car wash 😍

Ja
Review №74

Excellent service by entire team! I did not get their names, but they all did a fantastic job! The customer service was outstanding.Drove here from WA and definitely will return to this car wash next time around.

Ke
Review №75

Good place to get your car washed

Je
Review №76

Decent car wash

Ch
Review №77

My car always gets scratched up when I go here

Da
Review №78

Not the best.

Di
Review №79

Drive thru car wash with attendants who prewash the car if necessary plus there are towels to dry with afterwards. I love my clean car. Thanks Brown Bear!

He
Review №80

I should have learned my lesson the 1st 5 times coming thru. I always pay for the higher priced car wash.. the workers use the brush on cars in front and behind me but never my car, always. Why is that? And in all the times Ive come through Ive never gotten an air freshener. Today was my last time coming through.

Ji
Review №81

Van wouldnt fit. Seemed to run smoothly though. Big poly guy was great when he had to tell me to turn around. He felt bad.

To
Review №82

I must say, service is exceptional 👌, especially for the pandemic situation. Providing gloves to customers getting car washes.

Lo
Review №83

Attentive staff that provided service right away.

Sa
Review №84

Nice employees, car came out so clean, Ill be back.

Da
Review №85

Best automated car wash around, reasonable priced too

Je
Review №86

The staff is friendly and the car wash goes quickly. I always ask for an extra space between my vehicle and the one behind me. They have towels to use to wipe down the inside while you are cleaning out the inside.

S
Review №87

This place is popular so always a line. So plan this to be 10 minutes.

Ch
Review №88

It literally did not wash the back of my car

sh
Review №89

Very unfriendly to paying customers! After washing, vacuuming and then gassing up my car, all I wanted to do was wash my hands but they wouldnt let me!!

Ph
Review №90

$20/month for unlimited washes.

Ri
Review №91

Great service

Mi
Review №92

Excellent car wash at a budget price. Basic wash 9 bucks gets it done!!

Ma
Review №93

Good place to get an automatic car wash.

Ca
Review №94

I like going here to vacuum out my car.

Be
Review №95

Staff here are so pleasant yet remain professional. The car wash is always clean and they always keep beautiful flowers planted which makes for a nice atmosphere. For this specific business, I gladly give them a 5 star rating. Thank you.

Ka
Review №96

Love this place.

Je
Review №97

I glad they were able to finally get a brown bear in the area. I worked for them over a decade ago now. But they were a great company to work for. I would go back to work for them if I could. I usually only wash my car once a month but I always make sure I have my son with me. He loves riding thru it. I think it fascinates him.

Vi
Review №98

Great car wash with friendly attendants.

Ma
Review №99

Good service, good to clean your car. Place is usually crowded because its popular.

Cr
Review №100

I have changed my review to 5 stars. Theyve changed significantly for the better. So much so it is the best ran Brown Bear in the region. Gets my car squeaky clean. Ive purchased a years worth of washes due to savings and how well managed and ran this car wash is. Great employees that do great work. They provide service with a smile. Please note the change in my review and know that in my opinion that this is the best car wash from Seattle to Puyallup and in between.

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  • Address:3002 S 38th St, Tacoma, WA 98409, United States
  • Site:https://brownbear.com/locations/brown-bear-0101
  • Phone:+1 253-472-2345
Categories
  • Car wash
Working hours
  • Monday:8am–8pm
  • Tuesday:8am–8pm
  • Wednesday:8am–8pm
  • Thursday:8am–8pm
  • Friday:8am–8pm
  • Saturday:8am–8pm
  • Sunday:9am–7pm
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