Auto Spa Etc, a family-owned carwash serving St. Louis since 1977, has acquired two closed ZIPS Car Wash locations. The new sites are in Ballwin and South St. Louis County, Missouri. This strategic move marks the company’s latest regional expansion and strengthens its presence across the greater St. Louis area.
Auto Spa Etc began over four decades ago and continues to grow as a diversified, community-focused carwash operation. The company currently operates six exterior express carwashes and three full-service carwashes across the region. Its portfolio also includes one in-bay automatic wash and two gas station/convenience store locations. Auto Spa Etc also runs a full-service detail center.
“This expansion reinforces our long-standing commitment to serving our community with top-tier service, convenience, and innovation,” said Phil Hurlbut, CEO at Auto Spa Etc. “As a local, family-owned business, we’re proud to invest in the St. Louis area and continue creating opportunities for our team and our customers. None of this growth would be possible without our dedicated team. Their hard work, passion, and commitment to excellence are the driving force behind everything we do.”
Auto Spa Etc will renovate the acquired properties to meet brand standards and customer expectations. The company will integrate both locations into its current express carwash network. These locations will reopen under the Auto Spa Etc Express banner in the coming months.
As consolidation trends accelerate in the carwash industry, Auto Spa Etc continues operating as an independently owned, family-run business. The company actively explores new acquisitions and development opportunities across the Midwest to fuel growth.