Lex Brodie's Kona Express Car Wash

Good 3.4 (19 reviews)

75-5570 Kuakini Hwy, Kailua-Kona, HI 96740
Residential Roofing
Financing Available
Free Estimates
Locally Owned & Operated
Warranties Offered

Website lexbrodiescarwash.com

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Hours

Mon7:30 AM - 9:00 PM

Tue7:30 AM - 9:00 PM

Wed7:30 AM - 9:00 PM

Thu7:30 AM - 9:00 PM

Fri7:30 AM - 9:00 PM

Sat7:30 AM - 9:00 PM

Sun7:30 AM - 9:00 PM

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About the Business

At Lex Brodie's Kona Express Car Wash, located in Kailua-Kona, Hawaii, we pride ourselves on our versatility and technical expertise. While we specialize in car wash services, our offerings extend to roof replacement, skylight repair, and attic insulation, ensuring that we can tackle both residential and commercial projects with ease. Our commitment to delivering durable and high-quality results is evident in every project we undertake. Our well-coordinated team excels in managing complex tasks, from roof cleaning and repairs to thorough inspections. We understand the importance of organization and attention to detail, which allows us to deliver consistent results that meet our clients' needs. Whether you require a simple roof repair or a comprehensive inspection, we are equipped to handle it all, ensuring long-term value for your investment. Trust us to execute your projects with precision and care, right here in Kailua-Kona and surrounding regions.

What people say about “Lex Brodie's Kona Express Car Wash”?

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"summary": "Customer feedback is mixed regarding the car wash and service experience. Many reviews highlight excellent service, quick processes, and the convenience of free vacuums, with several customers expressing satisfaction with the cleanliness of their vehicles. However, a significant number of reviews report negative interactions with staff, including rudeness and poor customer service, which detracts from the overall experience. Additionally, some customers faced issues with the equipment and the effectiveness of the car wash itself, leading to frustration over value for money. Delivery and communication have also been points of contention, with some customers feeling dismissed rather than assisted.",
"liked": [
"Outstanding service! Professional, quick, incredible clean and neat shop.",
"Easy in and out. Staff was very helpful and the prices are fair.",
"Quick wash was great. The vacuum after was a nice perk.",
"Friendly staff. The prices did go up a little, but still free vacuum.",
"It's hard to find a car wash on the Big Island. This place has both."
],
"disliked": [
"A lady worker here was an absolute jerk... treated me like I was the scum of the earth.",
"Instead of nicely being told they were closed, we were harshly told to get off their property.",
"The staff sucks!!! All of them have an attitude...",
"If I could rate ZERO I would! Did not clean dirt at all.",
"I asked for

Services: Roof Replacement Roof Skylight Repair Roof Cleaning Attic Insulation Attic inspection Shed Roof Repair Slate Roof Repair Green Roof Repair

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Beau B

Google review

Jul 27, 2025

Don't think they use soft water aka distilled. If it's kona town County water it's junk. Until I'm proven they use NOT hard water I won't ever risk taking my car there. Kona city water is notoriously hard, I never wash my car with it, enjoy hard spots that will never come out

Bobby Macey

Google review

Jul 20, 2025

A lady worker here was an absolute jerk.
I’m a nice guy and greeted her with respect. I had pulled up a foot too far and she threw a hissy fit and treated me like I was the scum of the earth.

Also not impressed that you pay $18 for the cheapest car wash and an extra $2 for a dainty microfiber towel.

Ol’ Lex is up charging for EVERYTHING here!

I guess the one good thing was that I got a car wash and was able to use the vacuums.

Try to find another place if you can.

Christy Schooler

Google review

Jun 13, 2025

Wow! Outstanding service! Our first oil change on the island and while I know oil change experience is not usually something to write home about, I’m writing home to beg for a Lex Brodie near me! Professional, quick, incredible clean and neat shop. Great customer service. Don’t worry about the line, they are smooth operators!

Patrick Nakamichi

Google review

Mar 28, 2025

I brought a truck with pipe rack. The staff allowed me to run it through thinking how it will work. They manually washed the hood and roof. Rest of the truck went through the wash. The attendant turned off the horizontal brush. What a great idea! Car wash in Oahu should learn from this! Mahalo

Kaylin Tutton

Google review

Feb 16, 2025

We came by to vacuum our rental car and we didn’t realize they closed 30 minutes prior. My husband got out of the car to start vacuuming and instead of nicely being told they were closed (totally fine we just didn’t realize) we were harshly told to get off their property. We got back in the car and were trying to find somewhere else to go and were again even more harshly told to get off the property like we were causing harm or something.

Bruce Prehn

Google review

Dec 30, 2024

It was good till the last minute when he said. You only have seven minutes to clean up your car and get everything ready impossible. If you are OCD

Savannah Villarreal Wheeler

Google review

Dec 8, 2024

You will be told to leave if you pass their 7 minute vacuum limit. If you’re charging $18 for a drive through car wash, at least let your customers fully vacuum out their cars. Had to drive across the street to finish detailing my car on the side of the road.

Sparky’s backyard Garage

Google review

Nov 27, 2024

Easy in and out. Staff was very helpful and the prices are fair. Car came out really clean, free vacuum and I purchased a towel for two bucks.

Lance Popowich

Google review

Oct 5, 2024

Quick wash was great. They sprayed down any stubborn areas before entering. The vacuum after was a nice perk. Got all that sand out of the mats!

Alex Woods

Google review

Jul 12, 2024

The staff sucks!!! All of them have an attitude, and then when the soap didn't get washed off completely we went back for a 2nd time to get it washed, we were met with even more attitude. And the staff clearly is gossiping and talking bad about us which is wild the only reason they stay in business is because they are the only large car wash in the area. I guess that's what you get when you mostly hire ex convicts as your staff...

Rolanda Daniel

Google review

Dec 30, 2023

I help a friend out with delivering their Turo car and we use this car wash for which The owner of the car has a monthly pass so he can get unlimited washes. The car always comes out clean and the help is pleasant. The only thing I would say is that sometimes when it's busy then there aren't any spots to pull into to vacuum the inside which happened this time to me so I just vacuumed it when I got home. They have lots of spots for vacuuming however it was unusually busy when I went this time.

Emmanuel

Google review

Nov 1, 2023

Have been getting my vehicles washed here for years ever since they opened. Only once experienced an issue or problem when the self-vacuum wasn't working so had to repark my vehicle into another space to use the vacuum.

John Bravo

Google review

Oct 22, 2023

Very friendly and helpful. Our new electric BMW had a driver issue an car wash stopped automatically. Safety first and manager assisted the driver and resolved the issue.

Kariza Pastores

Google review

Sep 12, 2023

Worst car wash! If I could rate ZERO I would!
I choose the Premium car wash $20 with high expectation! Did not clean dirt at all and my car did not have much dirt in it.
I had to go scrub down alot of dirt away by hand. Would not recommend but the link ly car wash in kona.

J J

Google review

Jun 3, 2023

Friendly staff. The prices did go up a little. $20 for ultra but still free vacum. I love the fresheners they give. Keeps my truck smelling great

Christopher Hinkle

Google review

May 18, 2023

A pretty standard drive-through car wash with vacuums available after going through the wash. The vacuums were nice and convenient but felt like they lacked a little oomph - they were having trouble picking up sand.

I asked for the "premium" wash ($18). The attendant said "You said ultimate ($20) right?" I said "No, I'd like the premium please."

She charged me $20 for the ultimate. That's not what I asked for! I would have gone back and asked for my money back, but I didn't have time to drive around again.

The car was still dirty in places after the wash. See photo.

Christine Versichele

Google review

Mar 13, 2023

It's hard to find a car wash on the Big Island . Especially one with a vacuum. This place has both. Vacuum worked very well.

Wendy Tousley

Google review

Feb 20, 2023

Got the car clean and had free vacuum included. Able to get our rental car in great shape before we left.

Ashley Gordon

Google review

Sep 13, 2022

Clean, great customer service, quick and easy! I like the fact that you can pay a monthly fee and get as many washes as needed. It's a great feature if you're local

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