Car Wash Service Market Size To Reach $54.48 Billion By 2033

Car Wash Service Market Growth & Trends

The global car wash service market size is estimated to reach USD 54.48 billion by 2033, registering a CAGR of 5.1% from 2026 to 2033 according to a new report by Grand View Research, Inc. Consumer preference for professional vehicle wash services over home washing is growing as the on-demand car wash trend continues. A key trend among customers with hectic lifestyles and busy schedules is the shift from 'do-it-yourself' to 'do-it-for-me.

The concept of "all-new, all the time" appears to have driven the wash center’s popularity as automated car washing has become the norm for vehicle owners during the last few decades. In the automobile care industry, new technologies and equipment improved the wash process, gained market share, and raised client expectations.

In addition, the United States Census Bureau in 2020 estimated that more than 70% of automobile owners in America started using car wash facilities instead of washing their cars at home in the last decade (2011-2020). Every day, nearly 8 million vehicles are washed in car washes, according to estimates.

Technological advancements are transforming the face of on-demand vehicle wash services. The main purpose of improving car wash technology is to reduce friction and manual vehicle preparation time, resulting in cleaner, drier vehicles in less time. Touchless car washing and hybrid car washing are two technologies that are moving the business forward.

The emergence of COVID-19 had a huge impact on the industry. During the peak of the pandemic, most businesses were closed. New York State authorized car washes to resume in late April 2021, but only under severe conditions that limited the number of personnel allowed on site and prohibited in-person payment. Furthermore, the pandemic ushered in several significant improvements in the industry.

To make it easier for tech-savvy consumers, car washes have begun to use smartphone apps and online booking systems. Customers who schedule services online can avoid the line and go straight to the wash when they arrive. Car washes are beginning to take smartphone payments as well. For some clients, not processing virtual wallet payments can be a deal-breaker in an increasingly cashless environment. Car washes that accept more payment methods than credit card readers attract more clients and grow more quickly.

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Car Wash Service Market Report Highlights

• The market is expected to grow at a CAGR of 5.1% from 2026 to 2033. As the number of new and old cars on the road increases, so does the number of cars that need to be washed. Car washes are also good for the environment because they use two-thirds less water than home car washes.

• The roll-over/ in-bay segment accounted for the largest revenue share of 55.2% in 2025. Less operating costs, less installation area, and low water use are just a few of the primary drivers driving operator demand for in-bay car washes.

• Cashless payment accounted for the largest revenue share in 2025. The expansion of this market is being fueled by technology advancements in the banking industry, as well as a large number of car wash providers that accept cashless payments.

• North America had the largest market share of 50.1% in 2025. The changing business dynamics in the region, as well as a huge number of strategic alliances between industry competitors, are driving this market's expansion. For example, the International Car Wash Group (ICWG) purchased Village Express Car Wash in October 2020. Through this acquisition, ICWG positioned itself for additional growth in the region.

Car Wash Service Market Segmentation

Grand View Research has segmented the global car wash service market based on type, location, mode of payment, and region.

Car Wash Service Type Outlook (Volume, Million Units; Revenue, USD Million; 2021 - 2033)

• Tunnels

• Role-over/In-Bay

• Self-Service

Car Wash Service Location Outlook (Volume, Million Units; Revenue, USD Million; 2021 - 2033)

• Standalone

• Gas/Fuel Stations

• Convenience Stores/Shopping Centers

• Others

Car Wash Service Mode of Payment Outlook (Volume, Million Transactions; Revenue, USD Million; 2021 - 2033)

• Cash Payment

• Cashless Payment

Car Wash Service Regional Outlook (Volume, Million Units; Revenue, USD Million; 2021 - 2033)

• North America

  • U.S.

  • Canada

  • Mexico

• Europe

  • Germany

  • UK

  • France

  • Italy

  • Spain

• Asia Pacific

  • China

  • India

  • Japan

  • South Korea

  • Australia

  • New Zealand

• Central & South America

  • Brazil

  • Argentina

• Middle East & Africa

  • Saudi Arabia

  • South Africa

  • UAE

List of Key Players in Car Wash Service Market

• Mister Car Wash, Inc.

• Autobell Car Wash, LLC.

• Zips Car Wash, LLC.

• Quick Quack Car Wash Holdings, LLC

• Hoffman Car Wash

• IMO Car Wash

• Super Star Car Wash

• Splash Car Wash

• Wash Depot Holdings Inc.

• True Blue Car Wash, LLC