Wash Count™

Members of the International Carwash Association have exclusive access to Wash Count, a benchmarking tool for car wash operators. Enroll today to receive personalized and confidential comparisons of your car wash's performance to other locations based on:
  • Geography
  • Car wash type
  • Cars washed
  • Car wash revenues

Safety Resources

The International Carwash Association takes safety in the workplace seriously.  Visit the links below to find out more about how you can make your car wash a safer place for your employees.    

Sudden Unintended Acceleration - Vehicle Handling Best Practices

Hazard Communication Guidelines for Compliance - establishing a chemical safety program at your carwash.

Recommended Medical Treatment for Hydrofluoric Acid Exposure (Honeywell)

Recommended format for the Material Safety Data Sheet (MSDS) - guide for organizing MSDS information at your car wash.

Chemical Safety Position

Hydrofluoric Acid Safety (from Portland State University)

Safety Tips Sheet: Slips, Trips and Fall Injuries - safety tips specific to the car wash industry.

Research

Business owners face a variety of changes every day. It is important that your business continually meets the evolving needs of your customers and maintains the operational efficiency to necessary to compete among other businesses. We have compiled a report on Consumer Car Washing Attitudes and Habits, delving into why consumers make the decisions they do. By segmenting this data, you are provided with the data you need to develop your own unique marketing plan.

Are you wondering how your business compares to other operations? The Cost of Doing Business Report provides a framework for you to compare your estimated expenses and revenues against other similar businesses.

Concerned about your environmental impact? We have reports on topics ranging from water usage, effluent run-off and solid waste, and the effects of waste water on fish.

Access the reports and more exclusive ICA research.

Employment Law Compliance

Like any other business, car washes must comply with federal and state employment laws.  To help you navigate the federal laws, the U.S. Department of Labor offers compliance assistance resources on wages, benefits, safety and health, labor posters and more.  Each state department of labor also establishes its own laws and regulations; visit your state labor web site to learn more.