1.What is the International Carwash Association?

The International Car Wash Association is an industry-driven membership association that’s primary mission is to serve the needs of the car wash and detailing industry's professionals and to represent their interests.  One annual dues payment gives professionals access to a number of benefits that help members run a successful car wash business.

2.What are some of the benefits available to members?

The International Carwash Association’s overarching goal is to be your most valuable business partner, and our members report that their businesses are 21% more successful than non-members.

Members join a network of successful operators across the globe.  Members are exclusively provided attendance discounts for Car Care World Expo, the industry’s most comprehensive study of car wash consumer attitudes and habits at no additional charge and are eligible to participate in the Association’s Business Improvement Groups – peer networking groups made up of car wash operators in non-competing markets.

Members are also provided access to our money-saving Vehicle Damage Control Center, our weekly Insight video newsletter featuring timely Association and industry news, exclusive car wash tours and operating tips from the monthly The Cleaning Edge broadcast as well as research into the environmental impact of professional car washing (e.g. water usage and effluent) that are an excellent resource when siteing a wash, determining fair utility costs and in times of water restrictions and drought.

3.Are there any benefits for members during Car Care World Expo?
 
Yes!  Besides the fact that members receive a discount on the Expo, Association members have the opportunity to attend Members Only events at the Expo.  Kick off the Expo with cocktails and entertainment before the tradeshow opens, and continue to celebrate your membership the next day during the Annual Membership Meeting and State of the Industry Address.

4.What are the different types of membership?
  
--Operator Conveyor, Detail, In-Bay Automatic and Self-Service)
--Vendor Suppliers to the industry
--Provisional Member Available to any person or company interested, but not yet doing business, in the car care industry.

5.How much does membership cost?

$225 if you are an operator/provisional member or $295 if you’re a vendor.