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Ziebart Month of Giving Supports Mission 22 Veterans

Ziebart launches its third annual Month of Giving in December, raising funds for Mission 22 to support veterans.

ZIPS Car Wash food drive benefits Webb City families

ZIPS Car Wash hosted a food drive Nov. 15 in Joplin and Webb City, where customers donated and received 50% off a wash.

Tommy’s Express Wheaton opens with free carwashes

Tommy’s Express in Wheaton, Illinois, opened Nov. 14 at 2101 N Gary Ave. with free carwashes at its state-of-the-art facility.

Club Car Wash free Veterans Day carwash

Club Car Wash offered free MVP washes to veterans and active military on Veterans Day.

Tommy’s Express offers Veterans Day free carwash

Tommy’s Express honored veterans and active-duty military with free carwashes on Nov. 11.

EWC offers Grace for Vets free carwash

Express Wash Concepts provided free carwashes to veterans Nov. 11 through Grace for Vets at more than 125 locations.

Previewing Women in Carwash with Brenda Jane Johnstone
Wash Talk Ep. 257: Previewing Women in Carwash™ with Brenda Jane Johnstone
Is your carwash truly connected? Hear how Quivio is helping operators integrate systems, unify data and boost performance in this Wash Talk.
Wash Talk Ep. 256: Connecting the modern carwash with Rex Womble
Mark Curtis and Dan Petrelle of Splash Express discuss leadership, growth and culture in the Northeast carwash market.
Wash Talk Ep. 255: Making a Splash in the Northeast with Mark Curtis & Dan Petrelle
Ben Branam of AutoBrite Company
Wash Talk Ep. 254: Comparing chain- and belt-drive systems with Ben Branam
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November 2025
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2025 state of the carwash market
2025 state of the carwash market

The carwash industry enters 2025 with steady growth, profitability and a sharper focus on operational excellence. From membership strategy to smarter tech integration, operators are adapting to the new normal with optimism for the road ahead.

Don’t call it a comeback: self-serve & IBA endure

Self-serve and in-bay automatic carwashes are seeing renewed momentum thanks to investment, aesthetics and equipment reliability. Industry experts say the next five years will bring even more professional, customer-focused sites.

A-guide-to-carwash-door-winterization
A guide to carwash door winterization

Protecting your carwash doors from winter conditions is essential to avoid freeze-ups and equipment damage. This guide outlines key features, maintenance steps and fail-safe setups every operator should know.

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