When it comes to starting a carwash, it might be comforting to know that there is a whole network of support available to you.
How to start a carwash Tip #1: Know thy neighbor. The following list includes national, state, and local agencies who are just a phone call away if you're in need of information, a networking opportunity, or materials and knowledge.There are ones based on regions, states and an international one, too.
How to start a carwash Tip #2: Network. Along with joining the Associations, it's also a good idea to attend gatherings and reach out to those you meet. They will not only offer advice, but maybe even steer you in the right direction when you have a question about a company or distributor.
International Associations
International Carwash Association
888-ICA-8422
www.carwash.org
Canadian Carwash Association
416-239-0339
www.canadiancarwash.ca
Australian Car Wash Association
03 9576 7800
www.acwa.net.au
Car Wash Association (United Kingdom)
0844 8094288
www.carwashassociation.co.uk
German Autowash Association
0571 88608-0
www.btg-minden.de
Federlavaggi (Italian carwash federation)
www.federlavaggi.it
Regional associations
Heartland Carwash Association
888-873-9735
www.heartlandcarwash.org
Mid-Atlantic Carwash Association
888-378-9209
www.mcacarwash.org
Midwest Car Wash Association
800-610-4512
www.midwestcarwash.org
New England Carwash Association
781-245-7400
www.newenglandcarwash.org
Rocky Mountain Car Wash Association
303-841-6606
www.rmcwa.com
Southeastern Carwash Association
800-834-9706
www.secwa.org
Southwest Car Wash Association
800-440-0644
www.swcarwash.org
Western Carwash Association
562-633-9274
www.wcwa.org
State associations
Carwash Association of Pennsylvania
717-648-0159
www.pacarwash.org
Carwash Operators of New Jersey Inc.
518-280-4767
www.cwonj.com
Connecticut Carwash Association
www.wewashctcars.com
New York State Car Wash Association
800-287-6604
www.nyscwa.com
North Carolina Professional Carwash Association
919-782-4411
www.ncpcwa.com
Ohio Car Wash Association
330-961-1052
www.ohiocarwash.org
Utah Carwash Association
801-571-7380
Local associations
Chicagoland Carwash Association
708-952-0429
www.chicagocarwash.org
Puget Sound Car Wash Association
206-622-8425
www.pscarwash.org
Government agencies
Occupational Safety & Health Administration
800-321-OSHA
www.osha.gov
U.S. Department of Labor
866-4-USA-DOL
www.dol.gov
U.S. Environmental Protection Agency
800-424-8802
www.epa.gov
U.S. Small Business Administration
202-205-6533
www.sba.gov
