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Connect with Industry Leaders through Our Award-Winning Magazine. Reach a highly-targeted audience of car wash professionals and decision-makers.

Put Your Message in Front of the Right Audience

In the rapidly evolving car wash industry, reaching the right audience is key to staying competitive. Operators are constantly seeking innovative solutions, and we provide the platform to connect your products and services with this engaged market.

CAR WASH Magazine delivers key industry insights to a targeted audience of professionals every quarter, spotlighting top trends, compelling content, and the latest market data. In 2026, each issue of CAR WASH Magazine will be mailed to 3,000 subscribers and additional targeted audiences. Articles also appear in our weekly e-newsletter and here on carwash.org, providing opportunities for digital exposure, visibility and impact.

Reach by the numbers

3,000
CAR WASH Magazine quarterly circulation
10,000+
Subscribers to our weekly e-newsletter, CAR WASH News
23,000
Annual print circulation (+24% over 2025)
70%
Executive readership with CP Top 100 representation
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CAR WASH Magazine

This award-winning publication provides best-in-class content and design that informs and educates car wash operators, empowering them to be confident, connected industry leaders. CAR WASH Magazine reaches 3,000 key operator contacts and decision-makers by mail each quarter, with gated access to all stories on carwash.org.

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Special Issue - The Best!

The Best edition brings together the highest rated content from the past year. This carefully curated collection highlights impactful stories and thought-provoking perspectives from industry leaders. Distributed to highlight our industry-leading content and to encourage new ICA subscriptions, this edition will reach our largest audience yet.

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Advertising Options Built for Every Budget

  • Double-page spread (w/ bleed)
  • Full page (w/ bleed)
  • Full page (no bleed)
  • 1/2 page (horizontal)
  • 1/3 page (vertical)
  • 1/4 page (vertical)
  • Website banner ads
Download 2026 Media Kit Specs

Ad Sizes, Specs & Guidelines

Before submitting an ad, review our artwork guidelines to ensure your design meets the necessary specifications. Below are the advertisement options along with the ad sizes and requirements.

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Key Publication & Shipping Dates

Spring 2026

Artwork Due

February 18, 2026

Ship Date

April 2026

Summer 2026

Artwork Due

April 15, 2026

Ship Date

June 2026

Special Issue - The Best

Artwork Due

May 6, 2026

Ship Date

July 2026

Fall 2026

Artwork Due

June 24, 2026

Ship Date

August 2026

Winter 2026

Artwork Due

September 16, 2026

Ship Date

November 2026

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Let's get you into the next issue!

Make your mark at the perfect time and place in CAR WASH Magazine. Our team is here to provide tailored recommendations and work within your budget to help you maximize your ROI.

Jen Fitzpatrick | Business Development Manager, ICA
Email: jfitzpatrick@carwash.org

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