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Car washes in Seattle, WA
35 car washes in Seattle, Washington — four self-serve car washes and three hand car washes. Every card has the address and a directions button.
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The wash types in Seattle
Four self-serve car washes and three hand car washes — that is the mix in Seattle.
Self-serve in Seattle
Four self-serve washes in Seattle: Brown Bear Car Wash (Leary Way Northwest), Brown Bear Car Wash (15th Avenue Northeast), Keeboo Car Wash and one more.
Start with the pre-soak, then rinse top-down — the foam brush is best kept off the paint.
On the road? The near-me search sorts the car washes around you by distance — by location, ZIP code or city.
When to go
Need a wash at night? Circle K is open 24 hours.
Early start: Brown Bear Car Wash (Leary Way Northwest), Brown Bear Car Wash (15th Avenue Northeast) and two more open at 7 a.m. or earlier.
Late: Brown Bear Car Wash (Leary Way Northwest) and Brown Bear Car Wash (15th Avenue Northeast) stay open until 10 p.m. or later.
Keeping a car clean in Seattle
Heat bakes dirt onto the paint. Wash early or late in the day, when the panels are cool, so soap and water do not dry into spots.
With your own wand and your own timing: Brown Bear Car Wash (Leary Way Northwest), Brown Bear Car Wash (15th Avenue Northeast) and two more.
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Car wash in Seattle #1
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Car wash in Seattle #2
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Car wash in Seattle #3
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Car wash on Beacon Avenue South
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Gas station washes and brands
Brands with a wash in Seattle: Brown Bear Car Wash (six), Shell (four), Chevron (two) and Circle K (two).
Which one is actually close?
From the northernmost, Brown Bear Car Wash (NE 145th St), to the southernmost, Car wash in Seattle #1: 15 miles.
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Mutual Detail
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People per car wash
Seattle has about 755,100 residents (2023) — one listed car wash for every 21,600 people.
That is the most in Washington.
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Precision Auto Salon
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Seattle Auto Detail & Tint
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Across Washington
Of 689 car washes in Washington, 35 are in Seattle. Bigger choices: Spokane (30), Kennewick (20) and Pasco (20).
By type in Seattle
Questions about car washes in Seattle
How many car washes are there in Seattle?
35 car washes are listed in Seattle, Washington, including four self-serve car washes and three hand car washes.
Where can I wash my car myself in Seattle?
Self-serve bays with a pressure wand: Brown Bear Car Wash (Leary Way Northwest), Brown Bear Car Wash (15th Avenue Northeast), Keeboo Car Wash and Uncle Ike's Car Wash.
Is there a 24-hour car wash in Seattle?
Open 24 hours: Circle K.
Where can I get a hand car wash in Seattle?
Washed by hand: Derek’s Auto Detail, T-Bone's and Tempus Detailing.
Which gas stations and chains have a car wash in Seattle?
Brown Bear Car Wash (six), Shell (four), Chevron (two), Circle K (two) and Costco (one).
Car washes around Seattle
Mercer Island, 4 miles away, adds one more wash.
Within 50 miles, Kirkland has ten or more washes each.
Further in Washington
Updated September 2026 · Add a car wash or report a mistake