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Want a car wash for free? Download ZIPS Car Wash’s official app

ZIPS Car Wash is offering car wash treatments for free by downloading their official app and earning points redeemable for rewards. 

On Tuesday, they also offered free car washing in their select locations in Greensboro

To access the free car wash currently being offered, download the car wash shop’s official app, the Express ZIPS Car Wash. It is available on Google Play and App Store.

Upon launching the app and signing up, you can start scoring deals and bonuses, and earning points for every purchase at the shop. 

Those points are redeemable for free car washes. The app also allows you to earn more exclusive rewards.

The company has more than 300 locations in 20 states. They offer Prewash Prep, Exterior Wash, Turbo Dry, Wheel Cleaner, Triple Foam Conditioner, Rain Repel, Tire Shine, and so much more. To learn more, contact them at (855) 947-7927. 

Tommy’s Express Car Wash is bringing back its ‘Tunnel of Terror’ experience! 

Tommy’s Express Car Wash is celebrating this year’s Halloween with tricks, treats, and… some throwback? This popular car wash company is bringing back their Tunnel of Terror cleaning experience.

Running four times in a row already, this car wash treat is having car owners distinguish between normal car cleaning, and its “haunted” counterpart.

This 4th Annual Tunnel of Terror is being held for two weekends this month of October.

It works this way: customers safely drive through the tunnels of Tommy’s Express Car Wash. The tunnels are transformed into the spookiest you could ever imagine. Think of Scooby-Doo and his pals’ van running through a wave of ghastly, green ghouls.

The Tunnel of Terror car wash is running this October 17th and 18th in Eastside from 7 to 10 p.m. at 11330 Montwood, while it will be this October 24th and 25th in the Westside, same timeslots, at 5704 N. Mesa.

Non-members could avail of the Halloween-themed car wash for $25, while it’s discounted at $10 for the shop’s members. The latter category also gets access to an exclusive, tune-in playlist.

The cost of the Tunnel of Terror wash is $25 for non-members, $10 for TommyClub members, and includes access to an exclusive, tune-in playlist. For more information, visit tommys-express.com.

‘Tunnel-style’ car washing is the newest talk of the town

Before this style, car wash companies would compete with each other on which has got the most advanced hoses. But these are bygone eras already.

Today, tunnel-style car washing is the newest fad. This style utilizes clean technology and all its benefits.

One of the leading companies in the industry that follows this trend is the Diamond Express car wash.

Their team shares how they went from zero to hero for drivers with tunnel-style car washing.

“In 2023, we started really researching…” Diamond Express’ Scott Zeiger says, “... traveling all over the Midwest. We took a few plane rides, and went [to new cities, to see what would work…]”

“It pulls your vehicle through, super quick, no waiting. We can start a new car every 30 seconds; four to five minutes until the vehicle is completed for a traditional wash.”

“It is a different car wash experience,” he adds.

Car wash shop in Johor, Malaysia goes viral after refusing to clean customer’s car Who’s at fault? A video circulating on Instagram shows the confrontation between a driver and customer versus a car wash in Johor Bahru, Malaysia.

He tells the public the car wash shop won’t wash his car. Angered by being recorded on video, the shop’s staff confronted him.

Later in the viral Instagram clip, the customer admitted it was a mistake, since he refused the water wax service, leading to the business’ refusal to provide their services. The video has already garnered thousands of likes, as of press time.

“I don’t understand why you would get angry that he doesn’t want a normal wash, take your car to another car wash and wash it easily, WHY DRAMA?” commented a netizen.

Hamden car wash raided, 7 people taken into custody 

About seven people, including children, were taken into custody, courtesy of the U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement, or ICE, in a car wash in Hamden, Wednesday morning. Hamden is a town in Connecticut.

The raid took place at a shop on Dixwell Avenue near Third and Fourth Streets. The media are keeping mum on the real reason why the car wash was raided. However, authorities are out and about condemning the incident.

“This terrible act of inhumanity is a gross violation of human dignity, and incongruent with the core values we cherish in Hamden,” authorities say. “Hamden proudly welcomes everyone. Our immigrant community members are an integral and valued part of the Hamden fabric. Hamden will continue to stand with our residents and uphold our fundamental principles.”

Stinger Chemicals slated to host free automotive detailing training

Premium detailing and car wash chemical brand Stinger Chemicals is currently hosting automotive detailing training sessions for car care professionals for free. It is running for this month of October.

The Houston-based company will host bilingual sessions, one in English and the other in Spanish. There will be three major courses: When and How to Sand for the Perfect Finish, Advanced Paint Correction, and Ceramic Application and Maintenance.

Tidal Wave Auto Spa announces the launch of its newest brand in Kenneth City, Florida

Doing business since 1999, Tidal Wave Auto Spa is adding another branch to its list of nationwide locations. They recently unveiled their newest location in Kenneth City, Florida, which is only a few hours away from the state’s most-visited tourist attractions.

The grand opening was celebrated by offering eight days of free premium car washes, running until October 22nd. This limited-time promo allows interested customers to experience the car spa’s in-demand Graph-X4 at no cost. Additionally, members will also get the chance to access perks.

"In the past three months, we've opened three new express wash locations in the Tampa and St. Petersburg metro," says Tidal Wave Auto Spa CEO and Founder Scott Blackstock. "Each Tidal Wave location, including our brand-new Kenneth City, Brandon, and Spring Hill locations, is designed to deliver an exceptional car wash experience to every customer. We are proud to bring easy, efficient, and enjoyable car care to West Central Florida with eleven convenient Tidal Wave locations."