A car wash membership is a useful service for many car owners. But we'll be honest, not every car owner is as active with maintenance as they'd like to be. We'll help you decide where you fall.
It generally boils down to whether or not you’d use it enough to be worth it. So instead of a sales pitch, we’re going to give you the math - using our own prices, so you can decide whether or not it makes sense for your situation.
The Break-Even Point Is Lower Than You Think
At current, our Elite Club membership is $37.95 per month for unlimited washes with no contract. Additionally, an exterior wash is $18.95. That means:
- Wash twice a month, and the membership has paid for itself.
- If you wash three or more times a month, you’re ahead of the game, and you could be in the territory where you’re washing for just a few dollars a wash.
If you wash your car even once a week, the membership becomes a pretty obvious choice.
The Part People Miss: Our Membership includes Interior Discounts
Most people sign up for Elite Club for the unlimited exterior washes, and that's reason enough on its own. But here's the part that often gets overlooked: your membership also knocks $18.95 off every interior visit.
That means Interior Basic drops to just $15, and Interior Clean+ comes down to $25. For a car that gets regular use around Kirkland, that adds up fast.
The members who get the most out of their plan are the ones who use both the exterior washes as well as the occational discounted interior wash.
Why Kirkland Drivers Wash More Than They Expect
A lot of Kirkland drivers assume the Pacific Northwest's rain does the work of keeping a car clean. It's the opposite. Rain carries acidic runoff and road grime straight onto your paint, and it dries there if you don't wash it off. Add in pollen season, tree sap, and road salt during the wetter months, and the buildup happens faster than most people expect.
That's why regular car washing matters more here than in drier climates, and it's exactly why an unlimited membership makes sense for Kirkland drivers. When washing your car doesn't cost you anything extra to do it often, you're more likely to actually stay ahead of the damage instead of catching up on it every few months.
Who a Membership Is (and Is Not) Worth It For
A membership is worth it if you:
- Park outside under or near trees
- Are a daily driver
- Prefer you car to be clean and want to wash often
- Love interior cleaning discounts
A membership may not be for you:
- If you wash your car once a month or less
- If you don’t drive often, and/or garage park your vehicle
We would prefer for you to find the plan that fits your situation rather than one that you’re oversold, so if you only wash occasionally, paying per visit makes the most sense for you.
No Contract, No Catch
One of the best parts of Elite Club membership is that there's no contract. Cancel whenever you want, no notice required. We'd rather earn your business every month than lock you into fine print. Come and go as you please. That's how a Kirkland car wash should treat its customers.
In and Out, or Sit and Stay
Our express exterior lane gets you a full wash in 5 minutes or less, no appointment needed. But if you'd rather take a break, preorder a drink from the Rose Hill Cafe so it's ready and waiting the moment you pull up. Whether you're in a hurry or looking for a few minutes to relax, Kirkland's car wash works around your schedule, not the other way around.
Frequently Asked Questions
How many washes does it take to break even?
About two exterior washes a month. At $37.95 for the membership and $18.95 per wash, two washes basically cover it, and anything beyond that is savings.
Can I cancel anytime?
Yes. The Elite Club has no contract - cancel whenever you like.
Does the membership include interior cleaning?
The membership covers unlimited exterior washes and takes $18.95 off interior washes; interior service is added on at the discounted rate.
Will washing my car frequently damage the paint?
No. Frequent washing in a modern soft-touch tunnel removes the grime, pollen, and fallout that actually harm paint over time. Leaving that on the car is what causes damage.
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Not sure which service is right for you? Come in and ask.
We are a real neighborhood car wash with real people on site, and we are happy to point you in the right direction. Open daily at 12633 NE 85th St in Kirkland. No appointment needed.
