Washing and Cleaning Services for Automobiles and Light-Duty Trucks made up the bulk of car wash sales: 84.2% of the $9.7 billion of total sales of car washes in 2017. But that’s not the only service they provided. In 2017, 1,414 car washes nationwide provided Washing and Cleaning Services for Heavy Trucks and Buses, making up 8.1% of industry sales. Within the broad washing and cleaning category, Automatic Washing and Waxing Services made up nearly $5.0 billion of the $9.7 billion (51.0%) of total car wash sales in 2017. Detailing Services was $1.9 billion (19.2%), and Hand Washing (with or without waxing services) was $777.2 million or 8.0% of total car wash sales.
California – Most Car Washes with $1.6 Billion Total Sales