IDA opens nominations for 2026 detailing awards, deadline set for Nov. 8
The International Detailing Association is accepting nominations across eight categories, with winners to be honored at Mobile Tech Expo.
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Community
Grand openings, fundraisers, charity washes, and the industry's local footprint.
Missouri wash raises over $1,000 for church youth group in charity event
Wild Blue Car Wash in Marshall partnered with a local Lutheran youth group for a one-day fundraiser combining wash sales and a bake sale.
Club Car Wash debuts Aurora, Illinois location with $1 charity wash
The new Kirk Road site ties its grand opening to a fundraiser for Fox Valley United Way, continuing the chain's local nonprofit partnership model.
Branson charity wash raises $1,800 for Trinity Christian Academy FCA
Wild Blue Car Wash hosted a four-hour fundraiser for the school's Fellowship of Christian Athletes chapter, with students pitching in alongside wash sales.
Carwash Con East posts record 423 exhibits after rebrand
The 37-year-old regional show set a floor record, expanded its education tracks and handed out industry honors during its Oct. 5-7 run in Atlantic City.
WOW Carwash plans free Halloween carnival in Las Vegas
The Vegas-based chain will stage a family event on October 24 with free food, games, and prizes including a year of premium washes.
Soapy Joe's launches third pet costume contest with free washes for entries
The 27-location San Diego County chain is giving every entrant a free wash and offering membership and Petco prizes to its top three finalists.
Soapy Joe's joins San Diego Heart & Stroke Walk to back AHA research
The 27-location San Diego County chain rallied teammates, families and pets at Balboa Park to support heart and stroke research and CPR education.
Cobblestone Auto Spa funds pediatric cancer research in two states
The multistate chain ran parallel September fundraising campaigns in Arizona and Idaho, with Idaho sites donating $1 from every express wash sold.
WOW Carwash plans free Halloween carnival in Las Vegas
The Vegas-based operator will host a free family event on Oct. 24 with food, entertainment and giveaways tied to its sports partnerships.