Car Wash Market Report 2026

The car wash market size has grown strongly in recent years. It will grow from $35.19 billion in 2025 to $37.09 billion in 2026 at a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 5.4%. The growth in the historic period can be attributed to expansion of global vehicle parc, increasing urbanization trends, rising demand for convenient vehicle maintenance, growth of self-service wash stations, availability of automated wash equipment.

The car wash market size is expected to see strong growth in the next few years. It will grow to $45.24 billion in 2030 at a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 5.1%. The growth in the forecast period can be attributed to increasing focus on eco-friendly car care solutions, rising investments in smart wash infrastructure, expansion of subscription-based car wash models, growing adoption of iot-enabled equipment, increasing demand for premium wash services. Major trends in the forecast period include increasing adoption of automated and touchless wash systems, rising focus on water recycling technologies, growing integration of smart payment and subscription models, expansion of high-speed tunnel wash facilities, enhanced focus on service efficiency.

The growing number of vehicles is expected to drive the expansion of the car wash market going forward. The increase in vehicle numbers is driven by population growth, improving economic conditions, and rising urbanization, which together are fueling higher demand for both personal and commercial transportation solutions. Car wash services support vehicle maintenance by preserving exterior and interior surfaces and enhancing overall vehicle appearance. For instance, in April 2024, according to the Serbian Association of Vehicle and Parts Importers, a Serbia-based professional automotive organization, 93,546,599 vehicles, including 67,133,570 passenger vehicles, were manufactured globally in 2023, compared with 84,830,376 vehicles in 2022. Therefore, the increasing number of vehicles is driving the growth of the car wash market.

Major companies operating in the car wash market are concentrating on developing advanced automation solutions such as AI-powered touchless car wash systems to improve cleaning effectiveness, vehicle protection, and operational consistency. AI-powered touchless car wash systems are automated vehicle cleaning solutions that rely on artificial intelligence, sensors, and high-pressure water and chemical applications rather than physical brushes, enabling capabilities such as vehicle surface recognition, adaptive wash programs, and optimized resource utilization. For instance, in April 2025, Labsmotor, a China-based producer of intelligent car wash equipment, introduced SmartTouch Pro, an AI-powered touchless car wash system designed to provide precise, non-contact vehicle cleaning for various vehicle shapes and sizes, featuring AI-based 3D vehicle scanning, intelligent chemical dispensing, and fully automated wash processes. SmartTouch Pro enhances wash consistency, lowers the risk of vehicle damage, and improves throughput and operational efficiency for commercial car wash operators.

In April 2025, Whistle Express, a US-based car wash services company, acquired Take 5 Car Wash for an undisclosed amount. Through this acquisition, Whistle Express sought to substantially expand its geographic presence, scale its express car wash operations, and reinforce its position as the largest express car wash operator in the United States by integrating Take 5 Car Wash’s broad network of locations. Take 5 Car Wash is a US-based car wash services company that specializes in operating express car wash facilities offering fast, subscription-based exterior vehicle cleaning services to retail customers.

Major companies operating in the car wash market are Daifuku Co. Ltd., Driven Brands Holdings Inc., WashTec AG, Zips Car Wash, National Carwash Solutions, Magic Hand Carwash Franchisor Pty Ltd., Mammoth Holdings LLC, Autobell Car Wash Inc., Splash Car Wash Inc., Mike's Carwash Inc., ScrubaDub Auto Wash Centers Inc., Wash Depot Holdings Inc., Hoffman Car Wash Inc., True Blue Car Wash LLC, Super Star Car Wash, Tommys Express LLC, Club Car Wash, D&S Car Wash Equipment Company, Prime Car Wash LLC, International Car Wash Group Limited, GO Car Wash Management Corp., SuperiorWash Inc., Quick Quack Car Wash Holdings LLC, Wahworld Inc., The London Carwash Company.

North America was the largest region in the car wash market in 2025. Europe is expected to be the fastest-growing region in the forecast period. The regions covered in the car wash market report are Asia-Pacific, South East Asia, Western Europe, Eastern Europe, North America, South America, Middle East, Africa. The countries covered in the car wash market report are Australia, Brazil, China, France, Germany, India, Indonesia, Japan, Taiwan, Russia, South Korea, UK, USA, Canada, Italy, Spain.

The car wash market consists of revenues earned by entities by providing services such as automated car washes, full-service car washes, and specialized detailing services. The market value includes the value of related goods sold by the service provider or included within the service offering. The car wash market also includes sales of pressure washers, brushes and rollers, and conveyor systems. Values in this market are ‘factory gate’ values, that is the value of goods sold by the manufacturers or creators of the goods, whether to other entities (including downstream manufacturers, wholesalers, distributors and retailers) or directly to end customers. The value of goods in this market includes related services sold by the creators of the goods.

The market value is defined as the revenues that enterprises gain from the sale of goods and/or services within the specified market and geography through sales, grants, or donations in terms of the currency (in USD unless otherwise specified).

The revenues for a specified geography are consumption values that are revenues generated by organizations in the specified geography within the market, irrespective of where they are produced. It does not include revenues from resales along the supply chain, either further along the supply chain or as part of other products.

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