A step-by-step plan for a first trip, from the verified address to parking, bays, and the dog wash.
16th Ave Lazer Wash is at 1710 16th Ave SW in Cedar Rapids, Iowa, on the city’s southwest side. The verified Google listing supplies the address, the phone number (319) 558-8998, and the coordinates, and the plus code X874+45 Cedar Rapids, Iowa gives a precise map target should the street address be ambiguous in a navigation app.
The property, as shown in the listing photographs, has a recognizable layout: blue self-serve car wash bays with CREDIT CARDS IN ALL BAYS signage, a paved lot, and a separate yellow self-serve dog wash area branded A Clean Dog is a Healthy Dog. Knowing that the dog wash sits apart from the car bays helps a first-time visitor plan which side to drive to.
No hours are published on the current Google profile, and the archived website did not publish hours either. Rather than invent a schedule, this guide treats the phone as the authority. Call ahead when timing matters, especially in winter or on a holiday weekend.
Parking is part of the visit. The archived official site mentions designated parking for customer convenience, and listing photos show a lot around the bays. Because self-serve customers often stay on site while they wash, bay spacing and lot traffic can be tight at busy times. Pull in slowly and watch for people walking between vehicles.
For the car wash itself, arrive ready to work at your own pace. Close windows and the sunroof, remove loose items from the bed or roof, and secure the antenna and mirrors. Rinse loose grit first, wash from the top down, and finish with the spot-free rinse the archived site describes in all bays.
Payment is straightforward. Signage states credit cards work in every bay and the Google profile lists credit and debit cards, while archived copy also mentions cash. Keep a receipt or a payment notification until the wash is complete, and note the bay number if anything needs to be corrected.
If the reason for the visit is the dog wash, bring a towel and keep the dog leashed and secure between the car and the station. Brush the coat before wetting it, test the water temperature, use the hypoallergenic or tear-less shampoo the archived site describes, rinse thoroughly, and dry the dog well before the ride home.
Finally, the honest boundary: a first visit is easiest when you confirm the details that a website cannot guarantee. Current hours, bay availability, weather conditions, and the exact equipment in service on a given day are all best confirmed by a short call. Use the map and phone links on this page, plan around the weather, and the first trip to 16th Ave Lazer Wash becomes routine.
