Edmonds Kwick’n Kleen Brushless Car Wash

My rating does not reflect the quality of the service. Why? Because this is not a brushless car wash. I go to one just south of Seatac airport and am looking for an alternative when I am in the Edmonds area. I wasted 12 miles or so of driving from downtown Seattle because this business calls itself «brushless.» Isn’t it false advertising when I get there and cars are getting washed by four giant automatic brushes? That’s exactly what I wanted to avoid.
Anyway, pricing starts at $ 9.75 and goes up to $ 15.75. They use RainX. It seems to be new or at least well maintained and popular. There was a line practically from the street all the way to the back of the lot where you enter the single wash bay. There is a gas station also. Discount is given when combining gas purchase with a car wash.
Arriving from the 5 (East), make an immediate right turn onto the lot. I will not have my car washed here because I spent hours getting scratches from other car wash places out of my car’s paint. Been there, done that, not going to risk it again. When I think brushless, I think power jet sprays. This ain’t it.

Was there today. When I pulled in some of the gas pumps were covered with yellow tape. I was sort of confused. I wanted some gas but I needed a carwash more. I noticed the carwash was open but wasn’t sure about the gas. I pulled up into the line of cars waiting for a wash. While I was sitting there I watched a woman pull in to what she thought was an open gas pump. Some guy comes out and yells «Lady NO!!! NO gas!!!» Not «Oh ma’am I am sorry for the inconvenience. Here is what happening, etc, etc. No just a rude shout and no help directing her out through the confusing tape blocking the exit lines.
«What a rude ***!» I thought. She only wanted to be a customer.
In the meantime, after more than 5 mins or so, I am slowly moving up ti the second position in the carwash line. Finally the guy comes out to take my «order.» I start to hand him my debit card to which he says, «Cash only.» I don’t have cash. And, to add insult to injury I had to wait until the car in front of me to enter the carwash before I could make my escape.
If you guys can’t be customer focused enough to put up a 6 word sign «CARWASH OPEN, NO GAS, CASH ONLY» and avoid yelling at an old woman, I can’t be bothered to be your customer anymore. The carwashes are ok but not all that special.

My whole family and I have been coming here for over ten years, even when I moved to the Eastside I would make a point to stop here to get my car washed. The guys working the wash are nice and my car always looks great! Just say no to Brown bear!

They ruin your windshield wipers and offer very subpar customer service! Extremely disappointing. They just try to get as many cars through, as possible. Wouldn’t recommend this place to anyone.

Thank you for damaging our car Kwick N Kleen! They used pressure washer sprayers on the grill and stripped the paint right off of it! Then, they had the nerve to tell us that it was chipped after spraying it, acting like it was already there! I tried talking to a manager but he just said to contact the head manager or the owner and then said good luck! Here’s an idea put up a sign warning customers of the potential of damaging cars BEFORE you do it!!!

I was just there on Saturday 4÷27÷2013. The wash left my car covered in tiny hairline scratches. While I was going through the wash I felt like the brushes were spinning way too fast and were beating the side/​top of my car fairly hard. After leaving the wash, I noticed many scratches all over the car: hood, roof, doors, trunk. I had just bought the car a few weeks ago, and I am 100% certain that there were no scratches going into the wash.
I’ll never be going here again.

this is the only place I trust to get my car washed. I used to go to brown bear car wash, but always ended up with a bent license plate, lost wiper, etc. Never had a problem with that here. The attendants are always super friendly. Tip — go here later at night (they close at 9pm) and they will do a more thorough spray down of your car since it’s not as busy. The wash isn’t perfect — I’ve definitely had missed spots — but for what you pay, it’s a good deal.

I think I’m more sad than disappointed. I used to work here about 6 years ago and while the prices haven’t really changed — some have even gotten cheaper — the service has gone down.
The attendant was friendly so that was a plus.
When I worked here the Rain-​X package that I purchased came with a hand application of a spray on wax and Rain-​X. Now they just send you through the machine.
Also disappointed that they no longer have people washing the cars before sending you through the tunnel. They sprayed my car down, but that was it.
The wheels were done poorly and there were some missed spots: panel under the side doors and the corners where the trunk meets the bumper.
The price was ok, but I would’ve gladly paid $ 5 more for the service that they used to provide.
Hopefully they read this and go back the the way it was.

I trust them with my brand new car (not to brag).
I am not sure about the potential negative effect of using brush to wash your car. And I honest do not think there is a big difference. But hey, the word «brushless» compromises me go their for my endless love for my vehicle. Great marketing scheme that they earn my hard earned dollar!

The people here are always friendly and I like the quality of the wash. This is one of the best and most gentle car washes in the NW. Far better than Brown Bear which damaged my car from their heavy brushes and then they denied that they did it. My only gripe is that I wished the drying were better.

Great place to gas up, drink up and clean up.
Everyone is very nice and you have a few perks by being a customer.
1. Free coffee with your fill up. You pay $ 1.25-$ 2.25 for a drip anywhere else, but here it is FREE. On a 10 gallon fill up that is like saving $ 0.25 per gallon.
2. Seasonal treats. Go inside to pay for your gas and depending on the time of year, there is always some kind of FREE treat offered. (butter cookies, mints, red licorice, etc…)
3. Everything you need to get your car clean. From the pre-​wash spray down by attendants, to carpet shampooers, vacuums, air, trash and restrooms.
Highly recommend using this station for everything I can.

PRICE:
There are a variety of options and pricing for this carwash, however a sign makes it clear that if you pay less than fifteen, you won’t get very much. I opted for a package that was $ 16 something and promised «the works».
USABILITY:
There is an attendant that hoses down your car and guides you into the machine. I appreciated this, since I’m always antsy that I’ll do something wrong or go too soon.
EFFECTIVENESS:
For $ 16, I was disappointed by the job that was done. I could have used a much cheaper carwash and achieved the same results. Dirt on the windows was missed, and I saw numerous dust smudges remaining along the body. It got in most of the corners and such okay, however a few were neglected.
BOTTOM LINE:
Not worth the money.