Address, hours & map
7:30 AM - 7:30 PM
What a visit is like
How Big Dan's Car Wash works, chain-wide - the same at this location.
- Exterior-only tunnel wash using soft-touch Neoglide equipment; the wash is drive-through, not hand wash.
- Every site has a free amenity area: vacuum stations, microfiber towels, compressed air, window cleaner, interior cleaner, mat cleaners and air fresheners.
- An unlimited plan works at any Big Dan's location, not only the one where it was bought.
- Vehicles must be under 7 feet 2 inches tall and 84 inches wide, with tires no wider than 13 inches; dually trucks, roof or hood light bars and bike, kayak or wheelchair racks cannot go through.
Ways to pay less
Big Dan's Car Wash publishes these chain-wide; confirm they run at this location.
- Family plan: after one full-price monthly plan, each additional vehicle is 25% off, with all vehicles on the same credit card.
- Additional family-plan vehicles are added in person by bringing the extra vehicle's licence plate details to a location.
- The app enrols customers in a loyalty programme that earns points on single washes and on recurring membership charges.
Questions
Is an unlimited wash plan worth it?
It depends only on frequency. Divide the monthly plan price by the single-wash price for the same package: if you wash more often than that number, the plan is cheaper.
Why do prices differ between locations of one chain?
Wash sites are priced individually, and land and labour costs at a highway site are meaningfully higher than at a neighbourhood one.
Can I use my membership on a different car?
Generally no. Plans are tied to one vehicle through a windshield tag or plate recognition. Chains that allow a second car sell it as an additional vehicle on the same plan.
How do I cancel a wash plan?
Plans renew monthly until you stop them, so cancel before the next billing date. Chains handle it differently (in the app, on the website, or at the site), and it is worth checking which before you sign up.
Is a tunnel wash safe for paint?
Modern tunnels use soft cloth or foam rather than the old bristle brushes, and the risk is mostly from grit carried in on a very dirty car. Touch-free tunnels avoid contact altogether at the cost of a less thorough clean.
Do I need the top package?
Rarely. The top tiers add sealants and coatings that wear off within weeks, so their value depends on how often you wash and how harsh the local conditions are. The base wash removes the same dirt.
What does the ceramic option actually do?
It leaves a thin hydrophobic layer that makes water bead and sheet off, so the car stays visibly clean longer. It is a tunnel-applied product measured in weeks, not the multi-year coating a detailer applies by hand.
Are the vacuums included?
At many express sites, yes: they are free to use with any wash. It is not universal, so check the site if that is part of why you chose it.
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Address and hours were read from this location's own page, checked October 2026; prices are from the national price list. Prices at franchised locations change without notice; confirm with the location before relying on a figure. How we collect it.