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Vehicle Restrictions

Can Brown Bear Wash my Vehicle?

Vehicle Restrctions

Brown Bear Car Wash works hard to provide customers with the best technology available to guarantee a clean, dry and shiny vehicle, along with the peace of mind that their vehicle won’t be harmed in any way. While we’d love to wash every vehicle, there are some we just can’t!

*Site personnel are the final decision makers on whether a vehicle can be safely washed.

Vehicles We Can't Wash

If your vehicle has any of the features listed below, sorry, we are unable to wash it:

  • Vehicles taller than 84"
  • Trucks with beds containing fuel tanks
  • Trucks with uncovered beds that are not completely empty and free of any kind of debris
  • Trucks with a tailgate that is down
  • Trucks with dual rear wheels (aka "dualies")
  • Vehicles with permanently affixed, tripod-style mirrors
  • Full-size Hummers; 1965-1969 Cadillacs
  • Trucks/Vans with ladders
  • Vehicles with large ladder racks
  • Vehicles with bike racks or any rear-mounted rack
  • Vehicles with excessive mud
  • Vehicles with flaking rust or perforated metal
  • Vehicles with items attached/held with bungee cords, rope, twine, etc.

If you have any of the following...

We cannot be responsible for damage that might occur and caution against going through the car wash:

  • Parts of the vehicle that are loose, rusted, cracked or previously damaged
  • Previously chipped or cracked paint
  • Non-factory parts or modifications
  • Power antennas that are up (Tip: Lower power or manual antennas and remove magnetic signs, balls or flags from antenna)
  • Spare tire covers
  • Ski racks
  • Classic Vehicles (30 years or older)
  • Trucks with a tailgate that is down

To ensure the safest and cleanest wash...

Before entering our Tunnel car washes, please ensure the following:

  • All antennas are removed or down – no aftermarket antennas
  • Turn windshield wipers off – front and rear
  • Automatic & extended mirrors folded in
  • Pick-up beds must be empty and clear of any debris
  • Tailgates should be in the upright position
  • Trailer hitches and hitch covers must be removed
  • License plates secured
  • Windows up, sunroofs are closed
  • External covers, magnets, etc. are removed
  • Assisted anti-collision turned off
  • Vehicle in proper mode (ex. car wash mode or neutral)
  • Do not touch steering wheel, switch out of neutral, or apply brakes/accelerator in car wash tunnel

More Questions? Still not sure?

If you are unsure about your vehicle and have questions, please contact your nearest car wash and ask the Manager.

*Site personnel are the final decision makers on whether a vehicle can be safely washed.

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